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Budget-Friendly
Decameron Cartagena ★★★
Cartagena Resort
A practical pick for exploring Cartagena, with a pool, live entertainment, and a short walk to Bocagrande.
Beach hotels · Bolivar · Colombia
We reviewed 86 beach hotels in Cartagena and picked the 50 best for every budget and style.
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Budget-Friendly
Cartagena Resort
A practical pick for exploring Cartagena, with a pool, live entertainment, and a short walk to Bocagrande.
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Golf & Spa
Cartagena Resort
A 5-star all-inclusive resort with a golf course, a full spa, and a kids club — all a short walk from the beach.
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Beach & spa
Cartagena
A 4-star hotel in Bocagrande with a rooftop pool, spa, and two restaurants, steps from the beach and a short walk to the old town.
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Bay views & pool
Cartagena
Bay-facing 5-star with an infinity pool, spacious rooms, and a location near Bocagrande's restaurants and beach.
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Ocean view tower
Cartagena
A 30-story tower in Bocagrande with ocean views, an outdoor pool, and free parking.
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Beachfront luxury
Cartagena
A five-star beachfront escape on Baru island with a private beach, infinity pool and spa — a short drive from Cartagena.
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Beachfront Family Resort
Cartagena
A beachfront Cartagena resort with multiple pools, a spa, and family-friendly amenities, praised for its staff and comfort.
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Beachfront
Cartagena Resort
Beachfront stay with ocean views, pools, and a well-regarded breakfast.
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Ocean views
Cartagena
A 48-story Cartagena hotel with an infinity pool, ocean views, and a full spa, steps from the sea and old town.
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Beachfront Resort
Cartagena
Beachfront resort with a private beach, three pools, and a free shuttle to Cartagena.
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Beachfront & Spa
Cartagena
Beachfront five-star with an infinity pool, spa, and rooms that earn top marks for comfort.
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Sea views
Cartagena
A 32-story tower with sea views and a rooftop pool in central Bocagrande, at a budget-friendly rate.
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Beachfront 5-star
Cartagena
Ocean-view rooms, a huge pool, and a beachfront setting in Bocagrande.
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Bocagrande Beachfront
Cartagena
Ocean-view rooms, rooftop pool, and a casino in the heart of Bocagrande, minutes from the beach.
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Beachfront comfort
Cartagena
A polished Cartagena stay with a large pool, lush gardens, and a beach just a short walk away.
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Beach & Pools
Cartagena
Pools, beach access, and a highly-rated staff make this Cartagena hotel a solid choice.
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Beachfront
Cartagena
Beachfront in El Laguito, this 4-star has sea views, a pool, and high staff ratings.
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Beachfront & Modern
Cartagena Resort
Modern beachfront hotel with high staff ratings, spacious rooms, and a full spa—plus an easy airport location.
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Beachfront favorite
Cartagena
A 9.2-rated beachfront stay with spacious, spotless rooms and a rooftop sea view.
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Budget Stay
Cartagena
Outdoor pool, air-conditioned rooms, and a staff that guests repeatedly praise for being friendly and helpful.
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Rooftop bar
Cartagena
A 4-star Cartagena stay with high-rated service, a rooftop bar, and a breakfast guests call very good.
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Family-friendly beach resort
Cartagena
A 5-star Cartagena hotel with a private beach, waterslides, and kids' club, scoring 9.5 for facilities.
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Beachfront value
Cartagena
Direct beach access and a pool the kids will love, with staff who go out of their way to help.
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Coastal Comfort
Cartagena
A modern, comfortable stay near the coast with sea views, pool, and a short drive from the airport.
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Beachfront
Cartagena
Beachfront Cartagena hotel with a rooftop & beach club, outdoor pool, and sea-view rooms – a short stroll from Kitesurf Colombia.
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No Tax
Cartagena Guest house
Air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms a short drive from the Walled City, plus a terrace and shared kitchen.
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Beachfront pools
Cartagena
Beachfront hotel with an infinity pool, rooftop pools, and sea views, a short walk from Cartagena's attractions.
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Adults Only
Cartagena
An adults-only beachfront stay with a private beach, spa, and attentive service—just 25 minutes from Playa Manzanillo.
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Beach proximity
Cartagena
A no-fuss stay steps from the beach with free parking and sea views.
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Near beach
Cartagena
A modern Cartagena hotel within walking distance of Bocagrande beach, with a plunge pool and pet-friendly policy.
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Rooftop pool & spa
Cartagena Aparthotel
Apartment-style stays with a rooftop pool and spa, a short drive from Cartagena's Walled City.
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Beachfront base
Cartagena
Beachfront on Playa Tranquila with a private beach, snorkelling, and a laid-back vibe—plus easy day trips to Playa Puntilla.
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Adults-only, top-rated
Cartagena
A high-rated, adults-only hostel with a rooftop pool, spa, and made-to-order breakfast in the heart of Getsemani.
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Central & Social
Cartagena
Design-forward hostel with private pods, AC, and a superb historic-center location.
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Beachfront adults-only
Cartagena
A beachfront adults-only stay with high staff ratings, a plunge pool, and easy access to Cartagena's sights.
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Beach access
Cartagena Aparthotel
A beach-close Cartagena stay with kitchenettes and sea views, where staff go out of their way.
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Beachfront & Pet-Friendly
Cartagena
A beachfront Cartagena stay with free parking and pet-friendly rooms, close to the Karibana Golf Club.
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Beach Proximity
Cartagena
A short walk from the beach, this 23-room hotel puts you in the middle of Bocagrande's shops and nightlife.
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Adults-only
Cartagena
Adults-only beach hotel with six rooms, a spa, and garden or sea views on Isla Tierra Bomba.
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Beachfront
Cartagena
A beachfront retreat with a private beach, outdoor pool, and spacious suites, just outside Cartagena.
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Family-friendly
Cartagena
Family-run comfort near Cartagena’s main centre, with free parking and spacious rooms.
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Family-run B&B
Cartagena Bed & Breakfast
A warm, family-run B&B near Cartagena's beaches and airport, with air-conditioned rooms and a garden pool.
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Beach proximity
Cartagena
A simple, clean hotel near the beach with outstanding staff and a location close to shops and restaurants.
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Beach & Spa
Cartagena
Beachfront comfort with a spa and on-site dining, minutes from Cartagena's restaurants and shops.
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Beach Proximity
Cartagena
A short walk from Playa De Bocagrande, this pet-friendly hotel puts you near casinos and a lively dining scene.
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Quiet & Poolside
Cartagena
A quiet, small hotel in Cartagena with an outdoor pool, beach access, and free Wi-Fi — a straightforward stay at a modest price.
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Beachfront
Cartagena Aparthotel
Beachfront apartments with sea views, an infinity pool, and free parking in Cartagena.
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Airport proximity
Cartagena
Beachfront-adjacent 3-star with a pool and a 5-minute drive from the airport.
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Pool & beach access
Cartagena Aparthotel
Apartment-style hotel with an outdoor pool, beach access and air-conditioned rooms in Bocagrande.
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Top-rated 5-star
A 5-star Cartagena hotel with an infinity pool, rooftop pool, and direct beach access, rated 8.9 by guests.
Map & live prices by our partner
If you want a hotel literally on the sand, the best concentration is in Bocagrande and along the peninsula's main beach strip. Sofitel Baru Cartagena offers a private beach on Baru island, while Hotel Intercontinental Cartagena By Ihg and Radisson Cartagena Ocean Pavillion Hotel combine direct beach access with large pools. For a family-friendly option, Las Americas Torre Del Mar has a private beach, waterslides, and a kids' club, with an 8.7 rating. Budget beachfront picks include Hotel Playa Club and Manzanillo Beach, both with direct access and free parking or pet-friendly policies.
Prices are not season-specific in the data, but you'll typically find the lowest rates in off-peak months like September and October. The cheapest beach hotels in Bocagrande start around 65,945 COP, and the typical nightly rate is about 178,994 COP, so booking ahead in quieter months can help secure a bargain.
For direct beach access and the widest choice, Bocagrande and El Laguito are the main strips, with high-rise hotels like Hotel Intercontinental and Radisson. For a more secluded experience, consider Baru (Sofitel Baru) or Isla Tierra Bomba (Eteka Slow Beach Hotel), but note these are a short drive or boat ride from the old city.
The airport is about 15 minutes by taxi to Bocagrande, where most beach hotels are located. Expect to pay around 30,000–40,000 COP. For resorts at Playa Manzanillo, some hotels like Estelar Playa Manzanillo offer a free shuttle to the city centre.
Yes, the Bocagrande–El Laguito strip is lively and walkable, with many restaurants and bars along Avenida San Martin. You'll find hotels like Hotel Playa Club and Hotel Oceania close to nightlife, but it's advisable to stick to well-lit streets and take a taxi if venturing far.
Cartagena's coastline is split between the high-rise strip of Bocagrande and El Laguito, the island escapes of Baru and Tierra Bomba, and the quieter sands of Manzanillo. The city's beach hotels are concentrated along Avenida San Martin and the peninsula's western edge, where most rooms look out over the Caribbean. A few properties sit further afield, on Baru or Isla Tierra Bomba, trading convenience for seclusion and their own stretch of sand.
At the budget end, a night near the beach starts around 65,945 COP for a simple two-star, while the top beachfront resorts reach 1,234,116 COP. Most travellers fall in the typical range of about 178,994 COP, which buys a decent four-star in Bocagrande. The set includes over a dozen three-star options and a dozen five-stars, so the choice really comes down to how much you want to pay for direct beach access and on-site extras.
These beach hotels suit travellers who want the Caribbean at their doorstep, from the luxurious private sands of Sofitel Baru to the value of Manzanillo Beach. Families will appreciate the resorts with waterslides and kids' clubs, while couples can choose adults-only havens like Wala or Eteka. If you're flying in and need somewhere to sleep, the Airport hotels in Cartagena page covers that. For a wider city break, see Hotels in Cartagena, or explore more specific options like Pet-friendly or Spa hotels.