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Casa Mara Cartagena

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat with pool and sauna at this Cartagena haven, while the vibrant energy of the historic city waits just steps away

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Casa Mara Cartagena sits in the heart of the Walled City, offering a tranquil spot with its garden and outdoor pool. Guests can unwind in the sauna or relax on the sunny terrace, with airport shuttle service making arrivals seamless.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Double Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Single Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Triple Room

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Cartagena Walled City, a neighbourhood in Cartagena, Casa Mara Cartagena is near the airport. Clock Tower and San Felipe de Barajas Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bocagrande Beach and Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments. Ciudad Movil Cultural Center and Fine Arts are also worth visiting. Visit our Cartagena travel guide
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Barrio Getsemani Calle Del Espiritu, Santo 29-139, Cartagena, Bolivar, 0013

What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center "Julio César Turbay Ayala" reflected in the water
    Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • View to Torre de Reloj (Clock Tower) with blue sky and warm light, Cartagena, Colombia, Unesco World Heritage
    Clock Tower
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Colombia, scenic view of Cartagena cityscape, modern skyline, hotels and ocean bays Bocagrande and Bocachica from the lookout of Saint Philippe Castle
    Walls of Cartagena
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Plaza de la Trinidad
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Beer Lovers Tap Room
    3 min walk
  • Libertario Coffee Co. & Roasters
    2 min walk
  • Colombitalia
    2 min walk
  • Celele
    1 min walk
  • Doña Lola
    3 min walk

About this property

Casa Mara Cartagena

  • Hotel near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
  • Located close to Clock Tower, Casa Mara Cartagena provides an airport shuttle, a terrace and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a business centre.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and express check-out
    • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Casa Mara Cartagena boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service, as well as
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Balconies or patios and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

More

  • 3 floors
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Mara Cartagena have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much is parking at Casa Mara Cartagena?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Mara Cartagena?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Mara Cartagena?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Casa Mara Cartagena located?

Located in Cartagena Walled City, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ciudad Movil Cultural Center, Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Clock Tower. Plaza de la Trinidad and Santisima Trinidad Church are just steps away.

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

Casa Mara Cartagena Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Reservation IGNORED & attempted OVERCHARGING

Horrible experience. Sadly Casa Mara still is offering accomodation over the web that is not availbale when you arrive. (see older feedback of other - rejected - guests) THough having a confirmed booking - Casa Mara had no room available. Furthermore the lady at the reception was very rude and pretended she couldn´t speak english - though she spoke perfectly with others. Spoke very loud with me - though I stayed polite all the time and kept me waiting for 1 1/2 hours. Even worse: When the owner arrived, she "offered" me to stay in different, "private" hostal of a far lower Standard - while I should still pay the high original Casa Mara price. This is a totally inexceptable scandal. Trying to cash in from customers - on OWN mistakes. People with such a mindset don´t belong in the hospitality Business and deserve not to be supported.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Super friendly

I had a lovely stay at Casa Mara, the staff were super friendly and very welcoming. My room was very clean and had hot water, cable tv, aircon and fan, it was cleaned daily. Breakfast choices were freshly prepared and served promptly. The pool is small but great though it could probably do with being cleaned a bit more often. the hotel is in a great location, easy walk to restaurants and tourist sights. I would highly recommend Casa Mara.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Prima hotel!

Net hotel, behulpzaam personeel, goed verzorgd! Zeer schone kamers, prima douche en een goed werkende airco. De grote dak terrassen zijn erg leuk om een borrel te drinken en uit te kijken over Cartagena!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place in a great location. The staff worked hard to make sure we had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es un buen hotel, comodo, sin pretenciones. Buen precio y bien ubicado.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sèrgio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
O Casa Mara Hostel estava em obras e por isso fui direcionado para o Village Colonial, localizado bem próximo, aonde fui muito bem atendido e com ótimo conforto e serviço.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luz Marina

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

Comodidad

Excelente
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gustavo Atilio

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

DECEPCION

llegue para la fecha estipulada y se encontraba cerrado, ni siquiera me avisaron.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JUAN CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Se encontraba en mantenimiento pero la dueña muy formal me ubico en otro Hotel
Verified

2/10 Terrible

AL

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good. Did not live up to things listed. Many improvements are needed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

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

Well-situated and reasonably priced

This hotel is in the old part of the city, just a short walk to the city walls. It is convenient for services, and the staff is most attentive.
Verified

8/10 Good

Paula

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

Comfortable hotel near all the hubbub.

The room was comfortable and the staff was super friendly and helpful.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

recomendable

We liked Casa Mara very much. Clean and cosy. Short walk to the colonial centre. Quiet during the night and large choice of restaurants around. We would go back to Casa Mara.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Bait & Switch

We booked this hotel about 10AM on a Sunday morning from Bogota (admittedly, this was last-minute). Wary of the bait & switch tactics some other reviews had mentioned, we sent an email directly to the hotel to confirm booking. Upon arrival at 8:00PM, they told us that they didn't have our booking or our email and that they could move us to one of their other (lesser) hotels down the road (for the same price, mind you!). Upon our insistence, we saw that the email was indeed there. Thier reply was that they don't check emails on Sundays. Really? Come off it. I would only stay here if you get written confirmation that they have your booking. Otherwise the place looked nice, neighbourhood is very colourful.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

casa mala

Not at all what I envisioned. If you want a bed this is it. No place to put suitcases to unpack- not even a chair. bathroom shower missing a water handle- only cold water available. open slats on room door. pool was tiny-smaller than a lap pool. what the hoopla is with this hotel is it is in close proximity to the old colonial district. i checked out after one night.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jackie

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

DECEPCION TOTAL

Primero que todo llegue al Hotel Casa Mara y me dijeron que no me tenian habitacion porque mi reserva no la hice con 24 horas de antelacion. Segundo su solucion fue enviarme a otro hotel en el que me senti como en un motel por horas. Al dia siguiente me enviaron a Casa Mara, la cual tiene un patio encantador, pero la habitacion no era ni parecida a la de las imagenes que promocionan. Al parecer era la unica habitacion asi... todas las otras tenian puertas dobles y desde afuera se veian mas amplias.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was offered and chose to stay in Casa Mara's sister hotel,the Villa Colonial
Verified

4/10 Poor

chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Bit of a disappointment for the money & staff weren't very helpful. Checked out one day into our 3 night trip.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel is quiet street, very safe area. hotel is clean, staff is very nice and helpfull.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dorival

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

ruim

Ao chegarmos disseram que apesar da reserva feita não teriam quartos e ofereceram outro hotel do grupo que seria melhor, no outro dia voltamos porque mesmo com boas condições do hotel não conseguimos dormir com uma discoteca ao lado. Então nos entregaram um quarto grande bem velho, o porteiro não nos acordou no horário pedido e queriam cobrar um valor a mais no fechamento.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JUAN BERNARDO

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

Magia en Cartagena

Este hotel es muy bonito, las instalaciones excelentes y la ubicación representa la magia de la antigua Cartagena, mi calificación es la mejor !!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

Small Hotel with Swimming Pool

It's clean, reasonably price, well staffed and well located. And it has a swimming pool. I can't imagine staying anywhere else in Cartagena and I've stayed here five times - that says it all.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephen Griffiths

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A bit overpriced

Compared with what you can get in Cartagena for the same price, this place is expensive and, maybe that is why they had so few guests when I was there. The big selling point for me was having a pool for a couple of days. However, they closed it for cleaning without any discussion. Not good.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Quaint and Enjoyable

I enjoyed my stay here. It's name bellies the fact that it is more of a hotel than hostel with individualized rooms with private bathrooms with showers. The hotel as a very cute faux-Moorish architectural design with a nice little pool in the middle and arm chairs, where guests can lounge around to read books or chat with their friends thanks to the good Wifi connection. The rooms are simple but comfortable with well-functioning TVs with an assortment of Spanish-language and English channels. The shower didn't have boiling hot water but with the 33 Celsius weather, its warm-ish water does the trick. The staff is very nice, young, multiracial and friendly, willing to help you with any of your needs, including doing laundry for you without you even having to ask! I chose to spend three days here and three days at a relatively nearby luxury boutique hotel. While I thoroughly enjoyed the boutique hotel, I also had a great time here. By Cartagena standards, this place provides good value for the price.
Verified

6/10 Okay

valise

Disliked: Staff & service

Trop cher mais charmant

Lit très dur, piscine douteuse, prix bien plus élevé que ce qui se pratique ailleurs en Colombie mais joli cadre et emplacement parfait. Pas de petit déjeuner sur place, mais climatisation et wifi.