Located close to Rio Cartagena Casino and Bocagrande Beach, Hotel Cartagena Plaza provides a free breakfast buffet, a nightclub and a poolside bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
Located in Bocagrande, a neighbourhood in Cartagena, Hotel Cartagena Plaza is in a shopping district and on the waterfront. Bodeguita Dock and Cartagena Fishing Club are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bocagrande Beach and Castillo Grande Beach. Rio Cartagena Casino and Plaza Bocagrande Commercial Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Cartagena travel guide
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Bocagrande Beach
Located close to Rio Cartagena Casino and Castillo Grande Beach, Hotel Cartagena Plaza provides a free breakfast buffet, a nightclub and a poolside bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Babysitting (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and wedding services
A front desk safe, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
Beach towels, tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 311 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
Daily housekeeping, desks and phones
All-inclusive details
All-inclusive room rates at Hotel Cartagena Plaza are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Cartagena Plaza?
As of 9 Nov, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Cartagena Plaza on 10 Nov, 2026 start from S$215, 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 Hotel Cartagena Plaza pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Cartagena Plaza?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Hotel Cartagena Plaza?
Checkout is at noon.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hotel Cartagena Plaza?
Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.
Where is Hotel Cartagena Plaza located?
This family-friendly Cartagena hotel is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Bocagrande Beach and Rio Cartagena Casino. Plaza Bocagrande Commercial Center and Castillo Grande Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Hotel Cartagena Plaza Reviews
7.6
Good
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Hotel is good located, but too many porplr visiting the property, pool and elevators are always full, there is a hurrible smell in the lobby.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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4/10 Poor
Chijioke
1 Oct, 2026
It was my first time in Cartagena, the amenities in the hotel was not the problem, I would not recommend for a solo traveler, the location is great, it’s right across the beach, but step into the beach at your own peril, there are locals there waiting to harass you and fleece you for money, I didn’t have 5mins of peace there, sit under an umbrella and you pay, then the constant influx of vendors pestering you, they know you’re a foreigner so they try to extort you, mind you the hotel staff suggested I go to the beach since the hotel pool wasn’t open yet, it was a very unpleasant experience to say the least. I will not be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay
Logan
12 Sept, 2026
The food at the buffet was horrible. No bacon or real ham was available. Everything seemed reheated. Cook didn't know how to make and omelet. Lucia's restaurant was the best food I have ever eaten (5 thfloor) Staff treated us like Kings and Queens. Food at swimming pool was horrible. Tastless pizza was terrible. Rooms were clean but TV was terrible. Could hardly find a channel to watch. Pool water was warm and clean. Lobby smelled like urine, terrible. Must be a plumbing problem. Staff gave us free meal after checkout, was very nice of them.
Excellent location very nice hotel very clean
Had one small issue but Andres the front seat manager was excellent he resolved my minor billing issue thanks Andres 👍👍👍👍
The hotel is at an excellent area facing the beach from one side and the skyline view from the other. Staff are exceptionally friendly. Rooms are clean with comfortable beds. You can walk and find restaurants, shopping center and pharmacies. Overall, i recommended for families as well as individuals.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Roberto
5 May, 2024
We had all inclusive, with special Mediterranean restaurant, the breakfast was served in special room….. in general……great service
Hotel Cartagena Plaza was one of the fewest all inclusive hotels in the city of Cartagena. And I gotta say it didn’t disappoint. Food, hospitality and overall service was exceptional.
The staff at the Hotel Cartagena Plaza exceeded all expectations! They were incredibly friendly, attentive, and always willing to help. They even went above and beyond to organize a surprise birthday dinner for my son, which made our stay truly unforgettable. Absolutely 5 stars!
Good experience all around
asked for my air-condition to be checked they never bothered
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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4/10 Poor
Isha
23 Jun, 2024
Liked: Staff & service
The building need update. During my stay they was no air conditioner. They had stand up fan in everyroom. At night the heat was horrible. The staff were great. But my stay wasn't what I imagine. I would give my experience a 1star.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay
Chanda
10 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall its a nice place.
Pros: clean, secure, across from the beach, close to shops and 10 minutes from the major sites.
Cons: not a lot of food options. Paid for all inclusive it only included buffet option. As a plant based pescatarian most choices had diary and meat so I had to pay to eat at other places. There was construction happening all day and loud music mid day to late night so it was hard to rest and work remotely.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good
Shalanyuy Ayeh
30 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had the pleasure of staying at this hotel with my close friend. Cesar and Alfredo made the stay very pleasant and welcoming and I appreciate them. The room cleaning was excellent however I feel like they went through my belongings but I do not know for sure. The food was pretty nasty but the drinks and fruits offered were delicious. For the price you pay I guess that is expected. The rooms were nice and not a catfish and it was very easy and affordable to call cabs directly to and from the hotel.
The good:
- service staff
- VIP rooms cleaned well with free minibar refills, and beach towels refills, modern power control, fan, Netflix etc.
- beautiful room despite some visible aesthetic damage here and there
- close proximity to beach & stores/restaurants
- free breakfast butlers lounge area
Negatives:
- by some standards general areas surrounding hotel could be considered run down but this would apply to the entire town
- rooftop pool is small in size and pretty full. Rooftop views not good as screen blocks your view
- free breakfast was mediocre not enough meat-free options
Overall 5/5
Not a so good stay....value for money is not there....the Rooms need un UPGRADE URGENTLY they are TOTALLY OUTDATED, bathrooms with mold. Food is just okay and the drinks, when you have the all inclusive package, are Not premium. The personnel service was very good and kind enough to let us change/try three (3) rooms, but once again, the premises are not comfortable and the pictures on the website are deceiving. Bottom line is that the Hotel is NOT well maintained and outdated...
I want to share my experience to help other travelers make informed decisions. On Expedia’s website, the hotel advertises beach umbrellas, in-room minibars, and an “all-inclusive” plan with access to two restaurants plus the buffet. However, this is misleading:
Beach umbrellas and chairs are not included – you have to pay extra.
The “minibar” is just an empty fridge – it doesn’t contain anything.
The all-inclusive plan only covers the buffet. The other two restaurants require additional payment.
So in reality, this hotel is not truly all-inclusive. I find this very misleading and disappointing.
On a positive note, I want to highlight that the staff was excellent – very kind and attentive throughout our stay.
I hope this helps other travelers and that Expedia reviews this listing to ensure it reflects the actual services offered.