Palmas de Alba Hotel Boutique

Hotels
9.4 (34 reviews)
920 Calle 38 , Cartagena de Indias , co

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Quality staff
Great location
Beautiful amenities
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Limited breakfast options
Hard bed

Categories

Cleanliness
9.3
The rooms were spotless.
Service
10
Staff were friendly, helpful and all round fantastic.
Location
10
The location couldn’t be better, right in the heart of the walled city.
Room Quality
8.77
Room was rather noisy and bed was hard and uncomfortable.
Amenities
9.31
The pools were incredible and added to the overall experience.
Value for Money
8.76
Breakfast selection could be better for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
9.29
Breakfast was excellent and the restaurant recommended was great.
Overall Experience
9.75
Overall, a beautiful experience with several areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 09:33

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience ultimate comfort and style in our elegantly designed rooms with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and air conditioning. Some rooms even feature a private patio for a touch of luxury.

Gourmet Dining
Start your day with a delicious breakfast offering continental, American, or vegetarian options. Indulge in a variety of cuisines at our on-site restaurant, with choices ranging from American to French and Italian dishes. Special dietary requests are also catered to.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind and rejuvenate at our outdoor swimming pool or melt away your stress in the hot tub. Take advantage of our concierge services, airport transfers, and bicycle rentals for a memorable stay.

Book now to experience luxury and relaxation at Palmas de Alba Hotel Boutique.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 34 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.3
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.77
Amenities: 9.31
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 9.29
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Nina couple be
9
Beautiful hotel in Cartagena’s historic center with an amazing rooftop pool and great staff
Pros:

Palmas de Alba Boutique Hotel is a beautiful hotel located right in Cartagena’s historic center. The location is perfect—very close to many great spots, restaurants, and attractions. The hotel itself is charming and well maintained, with a lovely atmosphere.

The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, always making us feel welcome. One of the highlights was the rooftop pool, which was absolutely amazing and a perfect place to relax after exploring the city.

Highly recommended for anyone looking to stay in a beautiful, well-located boutique hotel in Cartagena.

Cons:

The breakfast was good, but there weren’t many options. A bit more variety would have made it even better.

The rooms are not very well soundproofed, so when people were talking around the pool, it could be heard clearly in the rooms. Our neighbors got up around 7:30 - 8:00, which is completely reasonable, but since we like to sleep in a bit longer while on holiday, the noise ended up waking us each morning.

2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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Elias extended_group co
10
2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller de
9
2025-12-21 via Nuitee
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Matthew solo_traveller au
6
Nice quiet place.
Pros:

Nice quiet place with two small pools. Friendly staff. Aircon works well.

Cons:

Rooms were dated and a bit dirty. Showers didn’t work well. Limited staffing so bar on roof not staffed and limited support at times.

2025-12-18 via Nuitee
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Vivica couple us
9
Pros:

They had an issue with their AC and therefore moved us to their second location (Leones de Alba) with a small upgrade.
Breakfast, location and staff were really great

Cons:

Bed was (as usual in Colombia) rather hard and uncomfortable.
Also, walls/windows are rather thin, therefore it was especially hard to sleep as some guests were really loud at the pool area

2025-12-04 via Nuitee
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Gisele solo_traveller br
10
Quando voltar a Cartagena ficarei nesta pousada, eles sabem como cuidar de seus hóspedes. Muito obrigada
Pros:

Localização perfeita , funcionários super atenciosos, café da manhã delicioso e ambiente silencioso

Cons:

Precisar verificar o cheiro de mofo na cabeceira da cama , de resto, tudo perfeito

2025-11-09 via Nuitee
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Rosario family_with_children pe
10
Linda experiencia en el hotel!
Pros:

La infraestructura y la arquitectura son muy bonitas

Cons:

Que no hay agua caliente

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Estibaliz couple es
10
Pros:

Hotel precioso, está muy bien situado. El personal muy atento y amable.

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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Jamtex couple us
10
Clean and Wonderful stay at hidden gem Palma’s de Alba Hotel Boutique in Cartagena’s walled city
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay at Palma’s de Alba Hotel Boutique in Cartagena’s walled city. The hotel itself is stunning, with a perfect blend of boho charm and colonial elegance that makes the atmosphere both stylish and relaxing.

The pool area is absolutely beautiful, the perfect spot to cool down and unwind after exploring the city. The rooms were spotless, very comfortable, and thoughtfully designed, making it easy to feel at home.

Breakfast was excellent every morning, fresh and flavorful, and a great way to start the day. The location couldn’t be better, right in the heart of the walled city, so everything is within walking distance.

What really made the stay exceptional was the staff. They were attentive, warm, and genuinely helpful, always ready to assist with anything I needed, from directions to recommendations.

Overall, Palma’s de Alba is a hidden gem in Cartagena. If you’re looking for comfort, style, and top-notch hospitality in a central location, I highly recommend this hotel.

Cons:

Our room was in the first floor, so you can hear a little bit of noise from courtyard/poil.

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Romina family_with_children cl
8
Hermoso
Pros:

Muy bello. Todo muy rico. Solo un poco pobre el desayuno para lo que se paga. Casi 500 dolares por 3 noches.
Las dos piscinas muy bonitas y muy utiles por el calor horrible de las tardes.
Su ubicacion es excelente y muy seguro, dentro de la ciudad amurallada. Permite hacer los tours y conocer con facilidad, los tours inician en el reloj que esta muy cerca caminando.

Les recomendamos ir al restaurante la mulata! Comida tipica y demasiado buena y bonito el lugar. Se llena. Ademas buen precio. Volveria solo para ir a comer alli. Es muy cerca del hotel.

Cons:

Por lo que uno paga deberian tener buffet o dar la opcion desayuno pedir mas comida. El restaurant es caro.
Lo extraño es que no tengn letrero por fuera. Pero es muy seguro.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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Fabio couple it
8
2025-08-08 via Nuitee
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Matthew couple gb
10
An oasis of calm where staff cater to your every need
Pros:

The staff were friendly, helpful and all round fantastic. The rooms were luxurious, the pools were incredible and the way it all fit together so tightly was fantastic. A cosy oasis of calm in an otherwise quite busy city. The location was perfect for exploring - and taking a break from exploring to relax!

Cons:

Free water was quite limited

2025-08-05 via Nuitee
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Knight young couple be
9
Superb
2025-05-29 via Nuitee
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Stefan young couple de
9
Very recommendable
Pros:

Welcome drink, room upgrade, located in Center, tasty breakfast

Cons:

Partly renovation work during day currently.

2025-04-04 via Nuitee
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Nikita young couple gb
10
Beautiful hotel, great staff, perfect location!
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, super attentive staff, amazing breakfast. Great location. Daniela in particular went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay. Definitely recommend!

2025-03-22 via Nuitee
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Roxana young couple gb
6
Pleasant
Pros:

The location

Cons:

- the room was way too small, you couldn’t fit 2 suitcases in the room
- in the morning you could hear the people at the pool talking like they are in your room
- there is no hot water
- the staff requested to be tipped at the check in
- they asked at what time we want to do the check in but the room was not ready
- problems with the POS at reception
- there are 2 pools, but so small that you can’t swim
- no value for the amount of money paid, they are advertising the hotel like 5* but is maybe a 3, maximum 4*, but even there, you do have hot water

2025-02-23 via Nuitee
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Michael young couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Excellent, staff very kindly!

2025-02-15 via Nuitee
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Dawid young couple us
10
Exceptional
2025-01-04 via Nuitee
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Jessica family with young children us
10
Awesome!!! thank you all!
Pros:

Beautiful place!! Great staff!

2024-12-22 via Nuitee
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Marietta group us
10
Exceptional
2024-11-27 via Nuitee