Hotel Bahia Cartagena

Hotels
Independent
7.6 (50 reviews)
Bocagrande CL 4 # 3 59, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001 , Cartagena , CO

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Comfortable beds
Great breakfast options
Cons:
Maintenance issues
Value for price
Noise from neighboring buildings
Communication challenges

Categories

Cleanliness
7.1
Rooms and common areas were mostly clean, although a few guests mentioned maintenance issues.
Service
8.1
Staff were generally friendly and helpful, with a few instances of poor service reported.
Location
8.3
Convenient location close to main attractions, restaurants, and transport options.
Room Quality
7
Rooms were comfortable but some guests noted the need for updates and maintenance.
Amenities
7.3
Basic amenities were satisfactory, though some guests mentioned issues with sun loungers and noise.
Value for Money
6.6
Mixed feelings among guests regarding the value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
7.9
Breakfast and dining options were generally well-received, with some guests suggesting improvements.
Overall Experience
8.4
Most guests had a positive experience and would recommend the hotel despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-29 16:57

Property Description

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Cartagena, Hotel Bahia Cartagena invites you to experience the perfect getaway.

Recreational Paradise: Dive into relaxation with our stunning outdoor pool, or soak up the sun from our beautifully landscaped terrace and garden, perfect for unwinding after a lively day of exploration.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a culinary journey at El Faro, our premier restaurant offering authentic Caribbean cuisine, or enjoy the convenience of room service to savor delicious meals in the comfort of your room.

Comfort and Connectivity: Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, ideal for both leisure and business travelers.

Embrace the vibrant atmosphere of Cartagena and book your unforgettable stay with us today!

Important information:

  • If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian visitors) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM.
  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM
Airport code: CTG

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 50 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.1
Service: 8.1
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 7.3
Value for Money: 6.6
Food and Beverage: 7.9
Overall Experience: 8.4
Q
Quelvi friends
2
Pros:

The hotel overcharged us for things that should have been covered. Better places to stay around.

2024-10-30 via Nuitee
C
Carla
10
Pros:

Excelent,

2024-05-18 via Nuitee
L
leslie
10
Pros:

Quiet good service

2024-01-17 via Nuitee
D
Daniel
2
Pros:

This was the worst staying in the hotel that I have a half

2023-07-02 via Nuitee
M
Mario family
8
Pros:

la habitación tenia goteras en el tumbado y el baño mucha humedad.

2023-05-23 via Nuitee
C
Carolina partner
10
Pros:

Near everything but not in the middle of everything. Quiet street, and beautiful surroundings!
Staff was very attentive. For the price, the place was great, the pool was awesome and the food was good (small servings, but that's common in the area).

2023-05-17 via Nuitee
M
MICHAEL ROBERT family_with_children
10
Pros:

La piscina muy buena

2023-03-17 via Nuitee
J
Jorge Arguelles partner
8
Pros:

Very good location and cleanness.

2023-01-03 via Nuitee
R
ROBERT friends
2
Pros:

The only thing that's going for this place is the pool.

2022-09-19 via Nuitee
E
Eric
6
Ok
Pros:

Old worn. Decent maintenance

2022-07-30 via Nuitee
O
OMAR family
10
Pros:

Excelente, el desayuno incluido muy bueno

2022-07-10 via Nuitee
G
German friends
10
Pros:

The staff were incredibly nice. Such beautiful people. Always willing to help and in a very nice way. Such a joy to see nice people. I will always stay there if I need,

2022-05-05 via Nuitee
L
Lamont
8
Quiet Hotel/Good Value
Pros:

Location is excellent if you enjoy peace & quiet. Very close to everything you’ll want: restaurants, bars, banks, groceries, the beach. Check in was a breeze. Room overlooked the pool and was clean, had hot water, good ac and a mini fridge. Pool area is lovely except for the hard-as-rocks S-shaped lounge chairs. Opt for a table instead. Check out also a breeze. Professional & friendly staff too!! Walkable area at night with easy access to taxi’s to/from Old town & Getsemani.
Note with the hot/cold water: you only get one at a time which made showers a bit dangerous because the hot is boiling.

2022-02-13 via Nuitee
C
christopher friends
10
Pros:

The place was convenient walking distance from the beach it’s served it’s purpose front desk were very helpful being from the US they set up the Covid test rapid results in less than two hours staff was super friendly really wasn’t a language barrier between American and Spanish I highly recommend great price convenient I had no issues

2022-01-31 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler family
10
Pros:

The staff was amazing! And the breakfast was great

2021-03-11 via Nuitee
B
Bea family
10
Pros:

The best client service in Cartagena!. The hotel is well located. I love the pool. Amazing breakfast.

2019-12-31 via Nuitee
E
Ed
4
Pros:

I could not sleep at night because of loud music from the club across the hotel. The traffic in the street is equally loud. On Saturday, there were a group of men blasting their music from outside the hotel until 5am. Clearly, the hotel has very bad sound insulation. If you plan to get a night sleep then dont stay here.

The safe is outdated, the AC unit is outdated and runs without ever stopping. And this humming adds to outside noise to make it a nightly Sonic torture. If you plan to sleep at night, dont stay here.

The place is very clean however. The staff is nice and helpful.

2019-12-02 via Nuitee
O
OSCAR
8
Good stay
Pros:

I had a good stay

2019-08-20 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler self
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with excellent customer service! Everyone was friendly and always had a smile.

2019-08-02 via Nuitee
A
AVOIDTHISHOTEL
2
Pros:

I had problems from the beginning with the hotel manager, an old bad tempered woman, and the desk check in person, also an old woman. The room I checked into was filthy and the shower had only two settings. Cold and scalding hot. No in between. The toilet also did not flush and the A/C was stuck on one position. When I brought this to the attention of the woman at the desk she said she would get to it later. I ask to speak to the manager and she came to the front and the two had a quick conversation in Spanish that I did not understand and then the manager turned to me with a rude and aggressive behavior telling me that this was not the United States and that I would have to learn to accept things the way they were. I could not believe this and asked if I could cancel my reservation and I would go to a different hotel. She pulled out my reservation and preceeded to waive it in my face and laughed saying that I could leave whenever I wanted but that since I used Expedia the money was not refundable and they would keep the money even if I left. Even the desk lady had a smile at her managers actions and words. This was just within the first hours of my arrival things were worse over the next four days. Any request was met with a sideways glance and huff and I eventually stopped asking for anything and just counted the days to leave that horrible hotel. AVOID THIS HOTEL AT ALL COSTS

I have never been treated this way and I have traveled the world and stayed at countless hotels.

2018-11-08 via Nuitee