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Hotel Marlin Cartagena

2.0 star property
Hostel with 24-hour front desk, walk to Clock Tower

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Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Barrio Getsemani, Calle Media Luna 10-35, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130015
  • Popular LocationCartagena de Indias Convention Center5 min walk
  • Popular LocationClock Tower9 min walk
  • Popular LocationWalls of Cartagena12 min walk
  • AirportCartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)14 min drive
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Room options

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (with fan)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Bed in shared dormitory 4 beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Cartagena

Located in Cartagena, Hotel Marlin Cartagena is in the city centre. Clock Tower is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bocagrande Beach and Blanca Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nuevo Bosque Softball Stadium or Estadio De Softbol De Chiquinquira.
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What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 5 min walk
  • Clock Tower - 9 min walk
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 11 min walk
  • Walls of Cartagena - 12 min walk
  • Bolivar Square - 13 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Colombitalia - 1 min walk
  • Beer Lovers Tap Room - 1 min walk
  • Libertario Coffee Co. & Roasters - 1 min walk
  • El Cabildo Gastromar - 2 min walk
  • Doña Lola - 1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Marlin Cartagena

Hostel located in Cartagena Walled City
Close to Clock Tower and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center, Hotel Marlin Cartagena provides a golf course, dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), tennis courts and a local area shuttle
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and a computer station
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Marlin Cartagena boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 18-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Communal kitchens, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 18-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
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:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hostal Marlin
Hostal Marlin Cartagena
Hostal Marlin Hostel Cartagena
Marlin
Hostal Marlin
Marlin Cartagena Cartagena
Hotel Marlin Cartagena Cartagena
Hotel Marlin Cartagena Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hotel Marlin Cartagena Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Marlin Cartagena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Marlin Cartagena?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Marlin Cartagena?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Marlin Cartagena located?

Located in Cartagena Walled City, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of San Roque Church and Clock Tower. Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Bocagrande Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Hotel Marlin Cartagena Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 75 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not comfortable at all
We got a basic double room here, and it was so small and the bed took up so much space that we could barely fit ourselves + luggage into it! Being backpackers, we don't even have that much stuff. There were decorative holes in the walls near the ceiling, presumably for air flow, but they mostly let in mosquitos that ate us throughout the night. The staff, though friendly, also didn't always seem to know what was going on, making it hard to extend our reservation or even get information about the city. Maybe it was a language barrier, but we both speak Spanish and haven't had this issue at other hotels/hostels.

8/10 Good

Hernan A.

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stay away from this neighborhood! For your safety
The woman at the front desk was wonderful. They let you leave your key at the front desk when you go out, that should have been a clue to how unsafe the neighborhood is. Our mattress was at least as old as the beautiful antique headboard it was attached to. There is no hot water, the bathroom is so small you have to sit sideways on the toilet. The walls have mildew all over them and somehow the Wi-Fi only works in the 105 degree lobby. Once you step outside the hotel you are immediately set upon by the relentless swarms of human vultures who follow you, insisting that buy their hats, tours, and drugs. The streets are Full of taxis, each one honking at you as they go by, trying to give you a ride. The amount of harassment was overwhelming. Our first trip out of the hotel my husband had his pocket picked. The police are corrupt and threatened to throw my husband in jail for a made up charge if we didn't pay them 2,000,000 pesos! We were able to talk then down to 700,000, but only because I was crying and people were starting to stare. Stay away from this neighborhood! Please learn from our disastrous stay.

8/10 Good

Ruiliang, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall is good
Staff are very friendly and helpful. The neighborhood has many restaurants, one travel agency, markets and it is quite close to the castle. Disadvantages are the bathroom conditions: area so small and the toilet doesn't work we'll

4/10 Poor

Liz, San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good location but that's about it
When we got to Hotel Marlin the power was out (not their fault). The staff showed us to our room via a flashlight but then left us to fend for ourselves without offering to provide any type of light source. We were able to use our cell phones for flashlights but they had low batteries and without power we were not able to charge them. Upon request they brought us a candle but we had no way to light it. Eventually the power came back on. The only window in the room opened up to the hallway so if we would have opened the window anyone walking by could look right into our room and it provided no breeze. There is a bar across the street with loud music playing well until the morning (I don't know but I would guess 5am). I brought earplugs but I could still hear the music through them. I eventually fell asleep but was woken up several times throughout the night by the hotel's cat meowing VERY LOUDLY outside our door. I'm guessing it was hungry which bothered me and if I would have had anything to feed him I would have. I was surprised the staff did not notice this and feed the poor little guy. The room we stayed in was incredibly small as was the bathroom (my knees hit the wall in front of me when I sat down and I'm only 5'5. We originally planned to stay at Hotel Marlin for 3 nights but checked out after the first night and relocated to Casa Tatis right around the corner. The rooms were the same price but much larger, no loud music or hungry cats to keep you up all night.

8/10 Good

kerry, Cancun

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cartagena 2015
Cartagena is beautiful city. If you like warm weather it is a place to be

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
fine hotel but ...
You can do better staying in a private room in a hostel, this hotel was hostel-like but but too expensive for what it is. The staff was very nice, especially Jose.

8/10 Good

Raul

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

4/10 Poor

Jana, Vancouver, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
OK for the price
It was very basic, tiny room. There was no space to use the toilet, had to sit on the side. We had to ask for towels and soap for the room. Convenient location to visit the Wall City. Reasonably clean.

6/10 Okay

Daniel, Florida USA

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple place in a great location
Great location, near bars, restaurants and near the walled city in Centro, its a very simple place with small bathrooms. Staff is layed back and is a good place to meet and mingle with turists from around the world.