HOTEL BALUARTE BOUTIQUE CARTAGENA

The hidden doorway, interior courtyard, and connection to the other aged buildings on the street all created a perfect scenario for a unique stay. The staff were pleasant, yet absent in terms of service. One night of our stay, it rained torrentially. Earlier in the day, the young woman at the small front desk offered an umbrella for each couple because of the promise of rain. Later in the day though, with rain pooling in the interior courtyard and a power outage, there was no communication from the staff. The room was small. Not quite cramped, but nearly so. The bathroom was not designed for two people to get ready at once; frankly it was a chore for me to maneuver my six-foot frame in and out to shower and shave. It seemed clean, and we didn't stay long enough to really gauge the cleaning or hospitality. The location was convenient for everything we wanted to do, including the fort. Even with substantial traffic passing by each day, the area offered a sense of safety for walking and touring.

Beautiful establishment

Muy buena atención

My wife and I stayed there for 5 days and managed to go to the main touristic points either on foot or by Uber at very low fares. There is plenty of small markets, pharmacies, money exchange, restaurants and bars in the surroundings. The service is very nice and they really make an effort to please and serve us well. I do recommend this hotel!

Clean, comfortable, airy hotel, old and cozy decor, air-conditioned rooms; attentive, smiling and dear staff, from the reception to the kitchen and cleaning staff. Breakfast is interesting as it is ‘a la carte’ with local food options and a continental breakfast option. In the street of the hotel there are countless restaurants and bars, the historic center is 10 minutes walking and taxis are passing by the door at all times. However, if you expect an “ordinary” type of hotel, this is not the case. Breakfast is individual and served in a controlled manner ‘per option’, rooms are small and the bathroom is old and has just cold water; it takes a free spirit not to bother with these details.

Good stay