Guests find tranquility in the sauna, discover peaceful spots throughout the garden, and savor regional cuisine that creates memorable dining experiences.
Hotel Altamar in El Bosque offers a true retreat. Start with a continental breakfast, then relax in the sauna or steam room. Enjoy regional specialties at the on-site restaurant. The outdoor pool area features sun loungers and umbrellas for afternoon comfort.
Located in El Bosque, a neighbourhood in Cartagena, Hotel Altamar is in a shopping district. Port of Cartagena and Cartagena de Indias Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore 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
El Bosque,Transversal 54 No. 21B-57, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001
What's nearby
Contecar Terminal
2 min drive - 1.1 km
Manzanillo Marina Club
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Naval Academy Admiral Padilla
13 min walk - 1.1 km
Nuevo Bosque Softball Stadium
4 min drive - 1.8 km
Mercado Bazurto
7 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
25 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurante Santa Cruz
13 min walk
Nuevo Leung Yuen
4 min drive
Pleyclub night
14 min walk
Subway
4 min drive
Kokoriko
17 min walk
About this property
Hotel Altamar
Hotel near Bocagrande Beach
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services at Hotel Altamar. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site Regional cuisine restaurant, Fogon de Altamar, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a gym and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
A ballroom, a lift and luggage storage
Tour/ticket information, barbecues and a banquet hall
Room features
All 56 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Fogon de Altamar
Things to do
Children's pool
Gym
Outdoor pool
Sauna
Steam room
Family friendly
Children's pool
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
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance
More
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Minibar
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 1:00 PM
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
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 60000 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
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
Rollaway bed fee: COP 60000 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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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.
Pool access available from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Property is also known as
Hotel Altamar Cartagena
Hotel Altamar
Altamar Cartagena
Hotel Altamar Hotel
Hotel Altamar Cartagena
Hotel Altamar Hotel Cartagena
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Altamar have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
Is Hotel Altamar pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Hotel Altamar?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Altamar?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Hotel Altamar?
Checkout is at 1:00 PM.
Where is Hotel Altamar located?
Located in El Bosque, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Nuevo Bosque Softball Stadium, Mercado Bazurto and Port of Cartagena. Cartagena de Indias Cruise Terminal and November 11th Stadium are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Reviews
Hotel Altamar Reviews
7.4
Good
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I stayed here a couple of years ago and the place was really nice now its starting to become a run down building and the maintenance is lacking. The handle cover was missing, no mirror on the door and a bunch of little things. The overall building was subpar. I wont be coming back here anytime soon.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
2/10 Terrible
Mariama
9 Jan 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
DO NOT STAY HERE. NO HOT WATER AND THEY REFUSED TO GIVE ME A REFUND. MY 1ST TIME IN CARTAGENA AND THIS PLACE RUINED MY VACATION. TOWELS WERE STAINED, I USED MY TRAVEL TOWEL. THE REFRIGERATOR IS SO DIRTY OR RUSTED. THEY NEVER HAD BASIC HOT DRINKS THE 2TIMES I WENT DOWN THERE FOR BREAKFAST. ON CHECK IN, YOU WON'T GET NO INFORMATION ABOUT LOCATION OF BREAKFAST AND WIFI . I NEEDED THE WI-FI WHEN MY MINUTES RAN OUT, AND IT DID NOT WORK IN THE ROOM. NO ENGLISH SPEAKERS AND IT'S FAR FROM THE TOURIST AREA. THEY CHARGE SOME RANDOM FEE CALL INSURANCE WHEN YOU GET TO THE FACILITY. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!!
El aire no funcionó bien, se congela y lanza hielo al piso. Una sola sabana para 2 (Habitación # 25). Un sólo jabon pequeño para dos. El lavamanos desagua el agua al piso. Un desastre. Deseo cancelar los tres días restantes
Tuve una experiencia desagradable, desde la recepción pésimo servicio al cliente. El mal olor y las Cucarachas en la habitación era tal que no logré dormir en toda la noche, el aire acondicionado no funcionó. al parecer me dieron la peor de las habitaciones así que decidí hacer un video y fotos para evitar que futuros viajeros pasen por lo mismo. Espero que Expedia saque este hotel que no tiene nada bueno que ofrecer.
Vanessa
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Isaac
29 Jan 2025
Todo bien, solo los alrededores, pero es una zona industrial, no es peligroso.
Isaac
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
4/10 Poor
GABRIEL
26 Jan 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Medio
Localização setor industrial, chuveiro somente frio. Quarto de frente ao corredor principal, todos que passavam e faziam qualquer barulho, se escutava.
Probably I wasn't in my best day of luck, but let me share an advise. If you ever get to a place to find a toilet plunger next to the toilet, air condition faulty, light in the bathroom RM304 drops when the room door is closed; don't think mayhen is coming, you're already there. At first glance the facilty looks really nice, but when you get the feeling of the stay on few details maintenance staff obviously overlooks, the feeling isn't the best. And then, the staff specially the restaurant staff has a first place in disregard for customer service, or perhaps was just personal.
Excelente servicio, la ubicación no es cerca a las playas, es mas en la zona centro de Cartagena, pero el servicio y la atención del personal es excelente.
EL HOTEL ESTA MUY LIMPIO Y TIENE MUCHOAS SERVICIOS. ESTA SITUADO EN UNA ZONA ALEJADA DEL CENTRO HISTORICO Y OTRAS ATRACCIONES TURISTICA.
EL TRATO CON LOS EMPLEADOS ERA CORRECTO, ALGUNAS VECES NO ARREGLABAN LA HABITACION HASTA LA TARDE.
CARLOS
6/10 Okay
SILVIO
22 Mar 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
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O Hotel é novo . A estrutura é boa . O café da manhã é ruim . A localização é péssima . Não possui água quente
Buen hotel, muy limpio y nuevo. El sector es alejado de la parte turística pero yo iba de trabajo y esta relativamente cerca a Mamonal.
Jose
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
2/10 Terrible
Yuliana
18 Oct 2017
Disliked: Staff & service
DO NOT STAY IN THIS HOTEL...I'M WARNING YOU!
I went to Colombia last week and visited four different cities, in which every hotel was better than the other one, until I arrived to my final destination Cartagena and stayed in Hotel Altamar, then my nightmare began. First, I arrived at night, so tired after a long trip and the front desk guy did not found my reservation. I had to leave my baggage at the lobby and go to eat something while He look for my reservation. An hour after, He still not find it, then He has to do a manual transaction and told me to give me the details the day after in the morning. We went to the room and everything seemed ok! Next morning, I was so excited to get my complimentary breakfast, believe me, you better go to a a cafeteria, the worse breakfast I had ever have in a hotel. We left the hotel to take a tour and put the "Do not disturb in the door." When I got back, all my things were moved and they did enter in the bedroom even thought I asked to not. Then I went to take a shower and they did not leave any towel in the bedroom at all and did not refill or replace the shampoo or conditioner o soup. Now, the beds are ok but you will have a backache after two days. The last and worst is that THEY CHARGE YOU IVA (TAXES) which is illegal for tourist to be charge taxes in Colombia. Yes, you do have the option to request the devolution of these taxes at the airport, but YOU CAN'T BE OBLIGATED TO PAY IVA IF YOU DON'T RESIDE IN COLOMBIA OR HAVE OTHER CITIZENSHIP. Please save yourself having a bad time