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Palmarito Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre
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Beach bar
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • On private beach
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Calle 3 1-1, Playa Dorada, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130018
  • Playa de Punta Arena
    10 min walk
  • Mariana's Beach Club
    16 min walk
  • Marsol Bus Station
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    27 min drive

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Netflix
Digital channels
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Netflix
Digital channels
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Cabin | Front of property

Deluxe Cabin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Netflix
Digital channels
In-room safe
Desk
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow Superior With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Cartagena

At Palmarito Beach Hotel you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Playa de Punta Arena and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Castillo Grande Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a private beach and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include beachside massages, facials and mani/pedis. The hotel's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, 24-hour gym, Hot tub and kids' swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this 3-property class Cartagena hotel, you'll find Bocagrande Beach.

What's nearby

  • Playa de Punta Arena - 10 min walk
  • Bocagrande Beach - 10 min drive
  • El Laguito Beach - 11 min drive
  • Marbella Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Las Chivas Restaurant
  • Charlie’s Coffee
  • Cilantro Cevicheria & Restaurant
  • Kiosco El Bony
  • Italian Pizza & Pasta

About this property

Palmarito Beach Hotel

Waterfront hotel with a 24-hour fitness centre
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Palmarito Beach Hotel such as an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness centre, a hot tub and a garden.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Palmarito Beach Hotel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Cartagena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include facials and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Spa tub
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Non-resident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30000 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Visitors travelling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: at check-in, parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Property is also known as

Hotel Palmarito Beach Tierra Bomba Island
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Palmarito Beach Hotel Tierra Bomba Island
Palmarito Beach Hotel
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Palmarito Beach Hotel Cartagena
Palmarito Beach Hotel Hotel Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Palmarito Beach Hotel?

Yep, Palmarito Beach Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Playa de Punta Arena. Fun beach activities include volleyball, snorkelling and body boarding.

Is there a spa on site at Palmarito Beach Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Palmarito Beach Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and beachside massages.

Does Palmarito Beach Hotel have a pool?

Palmarito Beach Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Palmarito Beach Hotel?

Palmarito Beach Hotel features a private beach, a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.

Does Palmarito Beach Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is served daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Palmarito Beach Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Palmarito Beach Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Palmarito Beach Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Palmarito Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 57 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Nadia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Probably worst hotel I ever stayed at Pros: cold AC, mini fridge in room Cons: dirty sheets, dirty towels, dirty shower, limited breakfast with flies, birds, and bees surrounding food and drink, multiple dogs in dining area, dirty pool, dirty lounge chairs in pool area, vendors harassing when sitting beach side, no assistance with luggage upon arrival l, insects/ants/roaches in hotel room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the things I liked about staying at Palmarito was that they include round transportation and you don’t have to pay the Port fee since the boat doesn’t leave from la Bodeguita. The property as a whole is very nice and looks safe. However, it’s a private beach but you still have outside vendors harassing you to buy stuff just like public beaches. Lunch wasn’t great! It is a “buffet” but you can only go one time and they will do it for you! Lunch is like $40,000 cop per person. Breakfast was really good. Room and bathroom was super spacious and very clean. You have all you need. If you are staying, beach won’t be empty probably until 4pm and they close it at 6pm. Pool area wasn’t very clean. At night, was very quite and not beach vibes. Not sure if they have parties only Saturdays or certain days but during the night , you have nothing to do.

10/10 Excellent

claire

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fish for dinner? Delicious! Eggs and rolls for breakfast? Running and stale! Cocktails? Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
El staff muy amable un poco incomodo llegar en lancha si tienes impedimento de caminar buena vista de la ciudad de Bocagrande la comida rica recomiendo las pastas y de bebida recomiendo las lemonada ceresadas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

VickiB, CA, USA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived, they did not have our reservation. I am not sure if this is the fault of Expedia or the hotel, but it was very inconvenience after traveling 8 hours to Cartagena. The place was not as picture-esque as the photos. I wouldn't suggest it as it didn't seem there was a lot of people there and we were concerned about the rooms and if they would be secure. We didn't even stay, we left because we didn't feel as safe. We were three girls through and I'm sure the staff was fine but we just wanted to feel secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Do not set your expectations too high for this property. When arrived it looked nice, but as the day went on the workers kept coming for your drink orders, but wouldn’t clean up the finished cups. The pool was nice, but when we asked for a towel at the front area staff said 4:04pm no more towels for the day. They stop handing out towels at 4pm, wasn’t told that.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Was god, staff very cooperative. Estuvo bueno, sus empleados muy cooperativos.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Syed Yahya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hors saison très calme
La première (mauvaise) surprise est que j'ai dû rester une nuit à Cartagena parce que je suis arrivé trop tard, la dernière liaison pour l'île (un bateau qui amène et ramène les clients) est à 17h00, dernière limite (en fait, c'est plutôt 16h30). Si vous êtes habitué a bien manger, c'est assez difficile d'être satisfait des menus proposés. Le personnel est très très sympa (mais vraiment !), mais ils n'ont pas le sens du détail. Je n'ai pas le droit de me plaindre, vu le prix très avantageux hors saison, mais il est certain qu'ils peuvent attirer plus de clientèle haute gamme s'ils font l'effort de proposer une cuisine un peu plus raffinée et bien présenter (lire : "appétissante"). Pour ma part, comme je veille très sérieusement sur tout ce que j'avale, ce n'est pas une partie de plaisir... Le week-end, c'est bondé de monde, et c'est plutôt bruyant ou génial, selon, (musique non-stop jusque tard dans la soirée). Par sécurité, il y a une barrière qui protège l'hôtel la nuit , difficile alors de se baigner à des heures fantastiques...dommages. La mer est si chaude est agréable. Quelques petites lanternes la nuit pourrait bien faire la différence, même hors saison. Pour visiter Cartagena, il y a un bateau qui part vers 08h30. Les trajets aller-retour (1 par jour) sont inclus dans le prix. Je reviendrai sans doute à cet endroit, hors saison (car je suppose que c'est bondé en haute saison), rien pour retrouver les visages souriants qui m'ont beaucoup plu.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very dangerous area where we were told not to leave. No hot water and the food had zero variety
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo, Houston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Wonderful experience and amazing beach. Its a remote island having groups from the mainland join you during the day for fun and have a relaxing beach to yourself in the evening. You just need to be aware of the boat rides to/from the island in case you want to visit attractions on the mainland. My family loved it and would like to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place felt like a hidden paradise! Even tho it is only a minutes away from Cartagena, it is a very quite place, perfect to just relax and enjoy the moment. All stuff was super helpful and nice. Even tho cleaning lady never came to clean ( in 5 days ) I would definitely come back to this beautiful spot. Muchisimas gracias por todo!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Cs, Florida

Disliked: Room comfort
Great place to rest. The island makes a huge difference to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Kristine, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly. Very little English spoken, but we all managed. Beach was lovely. The pool was clean and well maintained. The rooms could use some updating but they were clean. Food was good and reasonably priced. Free boat ride back and forth was great to have. We enjoyed the beautiful view of Bocagrande especially when the sun started to set.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Danny, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel resort for the price I would come back I would take points off for the mystery of the WiFi code that they won’t give you and the WiFi strength isn’t good as other hotels in cartagena and the prices vary when you order they don’t ever know the price untill check out ... but overall I good place to stay I recommend it also visit playa Blanca ( white sands beach) but don’t take a boat with 1 motor it’s dangerous and locals will tell you different prices to get there so I recommend getting a boat from boca grande !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Paul, Pennsylvania

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would you stay at a "hotel" that:
Has pee green pool water? Has boney, hungry dogs begging at your feet while you eat? Is overgrown with weeds and unkept grounds? Has no hot water in your room? Has bees, ants and lizards in your room? Has broken balcony tiles and railings" Has a beach cluttered with beer cans and other trash? Has a warning against walking outside the grounds? To name a few.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

mike, florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great getaway
This was a very inexpensive hotel on an Island with its own beach and a pool. There are no roads or cars. The employees could not have been more friendlier, helpful, and just all and alll fantastic! The on site restaurant had really good food and was unbelievably reasonable. If your looking for an “old school” type getaway that’s off the grid and not fancy this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Spring Break
My children's first time to Colombia. We loved the resort and loved the staff! Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017

8/10 Good

Sigrid, Ancaster,Ontario

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice relaxing place to escape the city bustle.
We were pleasantly surprised to find out there is a free hotel boat shuttle that picks you up in Boca Grande.The grounds are large and well kept and staff are very nice. The food is fresh and there is a well stocked bar, although a bit pricey I thought. Our room was quite large but not even a small table to put things on. We had to cut fruit in the bathroom. This would be an easy fix. This place would be good for families, couples or anyone looking for a few days of quiet.

8/10 Good

Ed, Atlantic City, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The place grew on us
When we first got off the boat and walked in we thought we made a big mistake. But decided to rough it out. By the 3rd day we felt there was no place in Colombia that we would rather be. We saw the other review and had we listened to what we read we wouldn't have had this amazing opportunity. They mentioned the dogs, we'll let me tell you my amazing story about those wonderful dogs ! I woke up one morning around 4:30 am and decided to go lay in the hammock. As I entered the court yard about 6 or 7 little "mutt" dogs all woke up and couldn't wait to play. With their tails waging they were the most friendly and playful dogs I have every encountered in my life. During the heat of the day, they lay around as most lazy dogs do but before the sun comes up, this is their time to play. The greatest part of this experience was while you lay on the hammock, 2 or 3 of them get on their back under you and put their feet up as if to massage you. This went on for over an hour only to be interupted by the occasional local walking by the compound all 7 dogs would run to the fence and bark ferociously to protect their property, then return to my massage. This made me feel my family was extra safe sleeping here at night being protected by these mutts. Some times in life the best experiences happen when you least expect them and you actually spend enough time outside of your comfort zone to allow the experience of cultures different from what you conceder normal :) Move the roosters !

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Basic getaway...a little remote
This is a stay if you want to be away from Cartagena or Boca Grande...you have to take a boat shuttle to get here. No English is spoken but Alice is kind and helpful. There is no place to visit when your out here, they do prepare a dinner for you for a extra $25,000 per person which is a little over priced for a basic meal but it was good...pork or chicken or carne. 1 or 2 nights is plenty. The walls are thin, some guy was watching TV until 4am so I didnt sleep so good that night.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nightmare Hotel
We booked here not expecting much since only $42 a night, just wanted to get out of the city for a day without a tour. Planned to take hotel water taxi from Boca Grande and just use hotel beach and pool and not stay the night. Little boat picked us up on time, nice staff. As soon as we docked, we knew it was a mistake. Beach had garbage on it. Walked into hotel grounds - there were old rusty boats on the lawn, mangy dogs walking around, it just looked like a bad movie. Staff was super nice though. Showed us to 'room' which was just 2 beds and a TV hanging from ceiling. Went back outside, only 2 other guests who looked miserable by the dingy pool. It was just sad. We asked if they could take us back to Cartagena and there was much discussion and a lengthy phone call until we said we didn't want money back, then they were all too happy to whisk us back off the island. You get what you pay for, I understand that, but we just thought we'd have access to a decent beach & pool but not even that. I feel sorry for anyone who actually stays here.