Hotel Sublime

Hotels
6.6 (27 reviews)
Cartagena getsemani calle las maravillas #31 -12 , Cartagena de Indias , co

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Ironing service
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shuttle service (additional charge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great food
Good location
24/7 attention
Cons:
Poor initial service
Bathroom design issues

Categories

Cleanliness
4.99
The room design led to flooding and discomfort in the bathroom.
Service
6.97
Attention was 24/7; however, initial service was not the best.
Location
8.01
The location was quite good, centrally located in Getsemaní.
Room Quality
4.95
The bathroom design was uncomfortable with no division between the shower and WC.
Amenities
6.99
Lobby facilities were nice and added to the overall experience.
Value for Money
6.95
Offers decent value considering location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8
The food was amazing.
Overall Experience
5.97
It was fine, but it could have been better.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 10:30

Property Description

Central Location
Hotel Sublime is conveniently located in the vibrant Getsemani district, just a short distance from the stunning Marbella Beach and historic San Felipe de Barajas Castle.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and complimentary WiFi.

Exceptional Service
Our multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk are dedicated to ensuring your needs are met promptly and efficiently.

Ready to experience the charm of Cartagena at Hotel Sublime? Book your stay now and create lasting memories in this beautiful city.

Important information:

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Please inform Hotel Sublime in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

6.6
Based on 27 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.99
Service: 6.97
Location: 8.01
Room Quality: 4.95
Amenities: 6.99
Value for Money: 6.95
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 5.97
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Koyuki solo traveller jp
6
Pleasant
2025-07-24 via Nuitee
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Toralla group gt
5
It was fine, but it could have been better.
Pros:

The food was amaizing and the location was quite good, the center of Getsemaní was just one block away and every other location was either 10 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by car. I like that the attention was 24/7 as well and how nice the lobby facilities were. And I felt super safe.

Cons:

The attention was not the best. When we arrived they did not give us towels and the person was a little harsh with her answers.

Also, the room was weirdly dessigned. There was no division between the WC and the shower, this caused the entrie bathroom to flood and made it uncomfortable to change, to go to the WC or to do anything at all. Not to mention that the bathroom was seethrough.

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
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Hugo young couple sv
6
To sleep nothing more
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Mmmmm bathroom too small

2025-06-10 via Nuitee
J
Josue group mx
10
Tiny hotel with the best Staff and sourronded by many atractions
Pros:

Everything was fine! Staff is always trying to solve any issue, is very nice and attentive. Breakfast is delicious, not to fatty in comparison with other restaurant options. The location is very close to many atractions in Getsemani and the historic quarter.

Cons:

The hotel is very tiny, but it’s perfect if you wanna sleep and rest sometime.

2025-06-04 via Nuitee
D
Doris young couple co
7
Good
2025-04-13 via Nuitee
D
David young couple gb
9
Compact but with everything you'd need.
Pros:

A great hotel made better by the staff. The rooms are compact, expect to store bags under the bed, but it's well located, the bathroom is a decent size, the aircon, comfortable bed, and tv are all great.
Breakfast was freshly prepared and delicious.

2025-04-09 via Nuitee
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Emilie young couple fr
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Breakfast was ok

Cons:

The rooms have no windows nor any ventilation system. It was humid and smelled like mold. We are told not to put on the AC in the rooms when we’re not in it but that makes it even worse. The rooms were so tiny we couldn’t fit with 2 people in it with their bags.

2025-03-24 via Nuitee
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Melanie young couple ca
2
Spend your money elsewhere. Mold and dirty sheets.
Pros:

Good location if you want to be in the party area of Cartagena.

Cons:

When you enter the hotel a really pungent smell hits you in the face. Not a great first impression. The common entrance/breakfast area looked clean but that unfortunately did not hold true for the room. It's absolutely tiny, you can't even open a regulary sized suitcase properly. The sheets had stains, all of them, so did the towels. The room is moldy because the bathroom is in the room and its walls don't actually separate it from the bedroom. So all the humidity is trapped in the room and you can see and smell that. If you take a shower you'll have to walk through the wet shower to get to the (now wet) toilet. I'm pretty sure the sink hadn't been cleaned and neither had the toilet. We only stayed one night, if we had booked more we would have moved to a different hotel for sure. For the money we paid we would expect clean sheets at the least.

2025-03-08 via Nuitee
R
Riahi young couple ie
9
Superb
Pros:

Stuff are great and helpful its very clean and quiet.

2025-02-24 via Nuitee
V
Valentina young couple co
6
Sufficient
Pros:

The service is pretty good.

Cons:

Is way to small. The bathroom is uncomfortable, you can not use it without hurting yourself because of the little space.

2025-01-28 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo traveller gb
6
Good location, terrible room
Pros:

Great location with everything in walking distance, although it was on a quiet road it felt really safe walking back even at night. Free breakfast was good.

Staff were all nice and helpful and the lobby was a good space to chill in since our room was a box

Cons:

Our room was TINY and definitely wasn’t fit for two people - we couldn’t even open up our suitcases.

WiFi wasn’t working for a couple of days. Our wet room/shower was constantly flooded so everything was damp and there was no windows to air it out. We were next to the 'pool' and there was a damp smell throughout.

We didn’t have our room cleaned once in 4 nights which made everything worse.

2025-01-17 via Nuitee
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Paul young couple gb
6
Great location tiny rooms!
Pros:

Location was excellent and staff were very helpful

Cons:

The rooms were tiny!

2025-01-17 via Nuitee
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Lauren young couple au
8
Very cute & instagramable spot for a short stay in Cartagena
Pros:

Very beautiful & colourful. Very clean. Beds & pillows were very comfortable. Sheets & towels were very fresh and white. Breakfast was really yummy and filling, scrambled eggs, platacon, fresh fruit, fresh juice. Very central to Getsemaní but also very quiet. Shower was powerful. Provided shower gel, shampoo etc. Cleaned everyday with fresh towels. Rooms are secure using key card. Air con was a saviour. Full length mirror in lobby.

Cons:

Rooms are really very small. It’s okay for 2-3 days. Hard if you have big luggage/suitcases that are heavy. You are climbing over each other. It would not be an issue but it rained 3/4 days we were in Cartagena, so the room felt damp the whole time with our wet clothes/no where to hang them.

Rooms are very secure but front door is manned by staff. Got caught outside in pouring rain for 5 mins. Felt awkward/bad making staff open the door whenever you want to leave or if you are coming back late.

2025-01-06 via Nuitee
I
Isabella young couple au
8
Very good
Pros:

Clean, modern facilities, friendly staff, good value

Cons:

Very small room

2024-12-19 via Nuitee
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Lina young couple co
10
Exceptional
2024-12-05 via Nuitee
J
Jan solo traveller ca
10
Exceptional
2024-11-20 via Nuitee
F
Förster young couple de
8
Very good
2024-10-28 via Nuitee
G
Guzmán young couple nl
1
Bad
Pros:

People were kind and friendly.

Cons:

The room did not have a window (and this was not displayed on the web page), the room next door (literally) was under construction and they were working til 11 pm on a Saturday, with the noise and dirt that that brings (2 roaches). On top of this, the reception was room for small gatherings of people drinking until 5 am each day, making noise and screaming. That was frankly the most annoying thing of all, because we could not rest properly to enjoy the day after.

2024-09-30 via Nuitee
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Ktrice young couple gb
6
Perfect for a one-night stay, friendly staff.
Pros:

It was convenient and affordable - no frills but we werent expecting any. The staff were really nice and helped us get a taxi to the airport. The room had aircon and a tv which was nice.

Cons:

It was not clean. There was someone else's hair in the shower, false eyelashes in the bed and a suspicious white stain on the bed frame.

2024-09-25 via Nuitee
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Linda solo traveller ca
1
Cleaning issue
Cons:

Terrible Experience: Hygiene Issues, No Hot Water, and Insecurity

I recently visited this hotel and stayed for one night instead of three initially planned. Unfortunately, my experience was far from acceptable.

First, the hygiene was abysmal. There was a strong, unpleasant smell of humidity throughout the room that made it uncomfortable to stay in. To make matters worse, I found urine on the toilet seat upon arrival, which clearly shows a lack of proper cleaning and care for the rooms.

Secondly, there were significant security concerns. The window in my room was broken and wouldn’t close properly, leaving it exposed to the outside. Since the window faced a parking lot, this made me feel unsafe.

The room also didn’t have hot water, which is simply unacceptable for any hotel. After raising these issues with the management, and mentioned that I have booked another hotel for the remaining nights (2), they refused to reimburse. Instead, they wanted to offer me a complementary tour that I refused. Then, they proceeded to give me 150,000 COP in cash and asked me not to post a review, which speaks volumes about their lack of professionalism.

I would not recommend this hotel to anyone due to the combination of hygiene, security, and service issues. Save yourself the hassle and look elsewhere.

2024-09-12 via Nuitee