Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG

Property class: 4

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Located close to Bocagrande Beach, Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. 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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is ฿4,559
฿4,692 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept

Room options

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a brown headboard.

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a large mirror, a white sink, a bed with a white duvet, and a television on the wall.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Located in Bocagrande, a neighbourhood in Cartagena, Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Bastion of Santiago and Palace of the Inquisition Cartagena Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bodeguita Dock and Los Pegasos Dock. Caribbean Naval Museum and Ciudad Movil Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Cartagena travel guide
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Avenida San Martin Cra 2 N 9-54, Cra 3 N 9-55 Bocagrande, Cartagena, Bolivar, 13001

What's nearby

  • A coastal cityscape with a beach, high-rise buildings, and a clear blue sky.
    Bocagrande Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza Bocagrande Commercial Center
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rio Cartagena Casino
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Centro Comercial Nao
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Castillo Grande Beach
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    1 min walk
  • Restaurante Arabe Internacional
    4 min walk
  • 7 Cielos
    4 min walk
  • Starbucks Bocagrande
    4 min walk
  • Colibri Cafe
    3 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, multilingual staff and free newspapers
    • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
    • 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of COP 154000 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 the following charge at the property: Colombia value-added tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption only applies to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: COP 154000 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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)

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 19 Sep 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG on 27 Sep 2026 start from ฿4,559, excluding 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 154000 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.

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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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 571 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1001 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 clean room helpful staff great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice staff, clean rooms
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool area need and out day and hallway had a strong smell of lime odor is not bad but is to strong breakfast ok room is clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and efficient hotel staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, breakfast decent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was maintained well. The breakfast had lot of good options and was fresh. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is nothing not to like, everything was excellence from the staff to food to rooms so we taking care of, can’t ask for a better place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with decent breakfast options Good for a work week. The area is safe and surrounded by commercial stuff. Well located Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I like room & breakfast, staff not helpful They charge for guest $ 100 & unfriendly We wait for room 3/4 hours,
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent service and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In main Bocagrande tourist area. lots of shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Holiday inn express is an excellent hotel. The breakfast is awesome, with a wide selection of things to choose from. I enjoyed the cleanliness of the property and the professionalism of the staff. I plan on staying at Holiday Inn again in the future and would recommend it to others!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nelson at the pool was great help . Two young ladies at the front desk was very helpful too
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good variety for breakfast. Check in service was very good and roof top pool was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean.good bed.wonderful shower.excellent airco
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rooms spotless, guest service excellent, only thing is that the breakfast buffet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room. Nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very professional, and room was great. Would recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Very friendly staff. My room was a little small, but overall I would give my total truth a amount, tune.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, service, rooms and food. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff courtesy and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Loved the air conditioning. Very excellent. Located in the central busy area. One issue there is a ticking sound periodically in the room it's annoying esp at night during sleep I think it might be coming from the fridge or the ac control.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025