Palmas de Alba Hotel Boutique

Hotels
9.4 (48 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 48 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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Luis Fernando couple de
9
Un buen hotel Boutique con algunos detalles por mejorar
Pros:

Nuestra reserva fue inicialmente en el Hotel Palmas De Alba, pero un día antes de llegar nos informaron que había un inconveniente con este hotel y nos enviaban a otro del mismo grupo y nos daban un Upgrade de habitación. Nos pasaron al Leones De Alba el cual realmente aunque la habitación era muy amplia, no era de nuestro agrado, ya que no es el tipo de hotel al que estamos acostumbrados. Era un poco más antiguo y clásico. La piscina tampoco fue de nuestro agrado porque realmente le hacía falta un mantenimiento. Después de hablar amablemente con Geraldine que era la chica que estaba esa noche en la recepción nos comentó que lo comunicaría a sus superiores para intentar buscar una solución. Al día siguiente la chica de relaciones públicas de nombre Laura se encargó de gestionarlo todo y nos trasladaron para las siguientes tres noches a otro de los 4 hoteles del grupo. En este caso al Sol De Alba. Evidentemente más acorde con lo que habíamos reservado en Palmas De Alba. La piscina bastante más nueva y moderna. El personal tanto de recepción como las chicas de la limpieza y el chico que siempre estaba en los desayunos fueron muy amables y atentos. Laura organizó también para que el último día pudiésemos estar un rato en la piscina del otro hotel, en este caso Cada De Alba y disfrutar un rato de la piscina ya que sol De Alba estaba reservado para un grupo por una boda.

Cons:

El desayuno es bastante ajustado y poco variado. No hay más opción que un Omelette cada día con dos panecillos, mantequilla y dulce de guayaba y unas porciones de frutas bastante ajustadas. Para un hotel Boutique el desayuno se podría mejorar. Después de haber recorrido tres hoteles de los 4 del grupo (No en que habíamos reservado) llegamos a la conclusión que aunque el personal del hotel se esmera al 200% para ofrecer un servicio de mucha calidad notablemente hay un fallo en la administración (francesa) ya que muchas zonas del hotel (Leones De Alba: Piscina, Sol De Alba: piscina, Mobiliario de la terraza) necesitan mantenimiento. Es claro que Cartagena tiene un clima bastante duro y las terrazas se deterioran rápidamente por el nivel de salinidad del aire, pero una buena administración se esmera por un adecuado mantenimiento y más si se trata de un hotel de cinco estrellas con un estar de precio alto.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Juan Manuel couple co
10
Una estadía tranquila con atención de primera
Pros:

Excelente estadía en Palmas de Alba. La ubicación es perfecta, en una zona tranquila dentro de la Ciudad Amurallada y cerca de todo. El desayuno es delicioso y variado. El personal es increíblemente amable y atento, siempre dispuesto a ayudar en todo momento, destacamos la atencion de Christian y Laura. ¡Sin duda, una experiencia muy recomendable!

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Franck couple be
8
Un peu déçu par le niveau des prestations pour le prix payé
Pros:

Emplacement, personnel, mention spéciale pour Cindy

Cons:

Le niveau de finitions ne correspond pas a un 5 étoiles. Eau chaude dans la douche fonctionne 1 fois sur 2. Prix trop élevé pour les prestations reçues. Prix des consommations trop elevé

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Guillermo extended_group co
10
Confort y sabor en el corazón de Cartagena
Pros:

Estancia maravillosa en el hotel Palmas de Alba, ubicado en pleno corazón de la ciudad amurallada de Cartagena. Las habitaciones son cómodas, acogedoras y con una decoración muy encantadora. El desayuno es delicioso, variado y con excelente atención. Sin duda, una opción ideal para disfrutar la ciudad con comodidad y estilo.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Cabral couple br
10
Experiência maravilhosa!!!
Pros:

Uma excelente experiência no Palmas de Alba, localizado dentro da cidade murada de Cartagena. Os quartos são confortáveis, bem decorados e muito acolhedores. O café da manhã é delicioso, com ótimas opções e serviço atencioso. Uma estadia charmosa e muito bem localizada.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Miguel couple es
7
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Fran couple es
5
Pros:

El personal y la ubicación

Cons:

No está cuidado ni a la altura relación calidad precio

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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zeina solo_traveller ae
9
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Anita couple gb
9
Pros:

Staff were amazing

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Andreas solo_traveller ch
9
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller ca
10
2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Danny couple us
4
Pros:

Staff and location were good.

Cons:

No hot water, WiFi went out, no elevator, doors did not feel secure.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Gülden couple at
9
Pros:

Freundliches Personal und super Lage.
Sehr charakteristischer Innenhof mit Pool.

Cons:

Das Frühstück war okay, nichts besonderes

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Marija couple us
3
Do not recommend this place
Pros:

Location was great and our room was very spacious.

Cons:

Staff wasn’t pleasant or accommodating, they kept following us and bothering us for towels, demanding we return towels we got from the receptionist for early morning shower. They had us wait after check out until they went and did inventory of the room. I felt very uncomfortable and unsafe.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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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