Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 3-minute walk to Bocagrande Beach

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The Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande captures the beachy essence of the city. Guests start their day with a satisfying breakfast buffet, spend afternoons unwinding by the outdoor pool, and treat themselves to restorative hot stone massages at the spa.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is S$167
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Avenida San Martin Cra 2 N 9-54, Cra 3 N 9-55 Bocagrande, Cartagena, Bolivar, 13001

What's nearby

  • Bocagrande Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Castillo Grande Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • El Laguito Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Clock Tower - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crepes & Waffles - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪7 Cielos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Morena Marisqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Arabe Internacional - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG

Upscale hotel near Bocagrande Beach
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services at Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property, a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 200 rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,691 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 26 February to 28 February:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of COP 110000 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 110000.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Non-resident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: COP 110000 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 110000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised 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.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from February 26 until February 28.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG?

As of 6 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG on 16 Nov, 2025 start from S$167.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. There's a fee of COP 110000 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG located?

Located in Bocagrande, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Bocagrande Beach and Malecón Bahía de las Ánimas. Plaza Bocagrande Commercial Center and Rio Cartagena Casino are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1010 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maid service was great, and even called when decide to pass one day on cleaning. Food selecton for breakfast was good, scrambled eegs, breads, fruits etc.For me it was location near fastfoods, ( across street and on right side of Mc Don, Chicken, and Coral, simikar to Burgerking. And of course Buffalo grill 5 blocks away for steak and cocktails for 6.00.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Bach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great and well safe!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to be , nice Area, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Anibal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you don’t happen to get up early they won’t come and clean your room which is ridiculous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay at Boca Grande, very good breakfast and service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool, Bar staff, food, and service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

marysol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excellent hotel

excellent hotel, breakfast was delicious, the view from the pool deck was amazing and our room was huge.. would stay there again in a heartbeat.
think this was south view
think this was north view
lounge on pool deck.. bar close by
night view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time at the Holiday Inn Express in Cartagena and wishing for more.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Holiday express is a great brand. Everything you need was close at hand. Staff was very polite and helpful. I hit the restaurant downstairs and upstairs same menu everywhere even for room service. The food was not that great though.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is centrally located, well maintained, has a great staff that’s always available to help, and a nice view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staffing and great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place I have been there several times
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that the hotel staff were kind, polite and very helpful in any request specially the girl who help us to check in and out (do not have her name) also I love the Breakfast Buffet. The only thing is that they need to update the coffee machine, hair blow dryer and bath soap containers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Everyone was very nice specially the people in the cafeteria
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaileene Francelys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am so glad I picked this hotel to stay in for our family trip to Cartagena. The staff was lovely, the hotel was clean and beautiful. The breakfast bar options were exquisite. I enjoyed my stay with my family. Everything such as restaurants, malls, etc. are all in walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

SARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast buffet was superb, clean, quiet, good gym facility. Very spacious room and a very comfortable bed. We were pleasantly surprised. Definitely return .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

edyta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
TV did not work in the room. I paid for a 1 queen bed in room and received 2 full beds, very hard to sleep with 2 people on the full size bed. Otherwise. All was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

TAMIA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The breakfast buffet was cold all of the days, the eggs and all the hot food,. and it repeated itself too much. Not alot of variety. Staff is not really helpful in giving good tourist information.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service

Felt Judged and Unwelcome at This Hotel

I had a disappointing experience with a particular hotel employee. I suffer from back issues, and after a long day of swimming or walking around the city, I needed a therapeutic massage. I arranged for a professional therapist to come to my room—she arrived in her uniform with all her equipment. However, the receptionist called me down to the front desk and began asking uncomfortable and inappropriate questions, such as, "Are you sure she is here only as a therapist?" To avoid any misunderstanding, I booked a male therapist the next day, also dressed professionally in his clinic uniform. Yet, the same receptionist questioned me again in the same manner. By the third day, I realized she was still on duty, and I chose not to book a therapist at all, meaning I had to endure unnecessary pain. I was tempted to confront her about this repeated behavior, but I didn’t want to ruin my vacation. However, I left feeling disappointed and unwelcome. A hotel should respect the well-being and privacy of its guests rather than making them feel uncomfortable for seeking legitimate services.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel Ubence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views were good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Antes de realizar la reserva deben informar sobre los cobros adicionales que te hacen al llegar al hotel y realizar el check in. No hay ninguna advertencia al respecto, ni en los recibos de pago de la reserva.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025