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GHL Arsenal Hotel

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool, near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Sundeck
Front of property
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Premium TV channels
The price is AU$289
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2025

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room (Bay View)

Luxury Room (Bay View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Front of property

Voilá Centro Histórico

Pool
Free breakfast
Airport transfer
Pet-friendly
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (493)
The price is AU$323
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
Barrio Getsemani Calle Arsenal No 8B-58, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001

What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 3 min walk
  • Clock Tower - 7 min walk
  • Bolivar Square - 9 min walk
  • Walls of Cartagena - 15 min walk
  • Port of Cartagena - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 15 min drive
  • Airport pickup service
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪San Nicolás - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sierpe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Casa de Socorro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Marea by Rausch - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Mar De Las Antillas - ‬2 min walk

About this property

GHL Arsenal Hotel

GHL Arsenal Hotel is just 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from the airport and offers pick-up service (available 24 hours). Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, and Corozo & Timbal Terraza serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace and a poolside bar. Fellow travellers say great things about the pool and helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 72 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
    • No cots (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
    • Beach shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2012
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

Dining

Corozo & Timbal Terraza – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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).

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of COP 60000 per person
  • Local area shuttle and beach shuttle services are offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • 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, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Cashless transactions are available.

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Arsenal Hotel
GHL Arsenal Hotel Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does GHL Arsenal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, GHL Arsenal Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at GHL Arsenal Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at GHL Arsenal Hotel?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at GHL Arsenal Hotel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at GHL Arsenal Hotel.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by GHL Arsenal Hotel?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is COP 60000 per person.
What are the check-in and check-out times at GHL Arsenal Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at GHL Arsenal Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Rio Cartagena Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at GHL Arsenal Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway hire. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness centre and spa services. GHL Arsenal Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near GHL Arsenal Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Corozo & Timbal Terraza.
What's the area around GHL Arsenal Hotel like?
GHL Arsenal Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Clock Tower and 3 minutes' walk from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

GHL Arsenal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Not what I expected
I expected a nicer hotel for the reviews . The breakfast was awful. The lobby was under construction and dusty. They don’t allow friends to visit you past the lobby area. The room had a broken lock at the window. I will rate it a 3!. The staff is pleasant but I will not stay here again. The bed was clean and the room was large. The location is great also and safe.
Maritza, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Marco, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great gem
Location great .breakfast amazing. Bed comfortable and I think name is Fabian or Jabian manager but was very accommodating
Heather, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellant place to Stay !
great service Fabian/David
Patrick, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Karen, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was nice but very dark! Cable didn’t work for two days!! Nightlite didn’t work!! And couldn’t be fix! The breakfast was nice ! Staff were nice! a few comun areas in the hotel! Reception is depressing because there is not decor very plane! Pool ok very small but great views
Antoinette, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

They forgot to make the wake up call.
Rodrigo, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nick, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
The staff was great! The breakfast was fantastic! The rooms could use some updating, but the rooftop pool and general condition was good. Advice, book rooms in the middle away from the streets.
Victor, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Luis Alfonso Checked me in and was very attentive and excellent. The host at the restaurant wished me happy birthday today. We received mints in the evening. Very good about the small touches
Cheryl Antoinette, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

No es buena la comida
Lynda, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed my stay here. The location is excellent although there are some rougher areas nearby. Staff was wonderful, especially the bell staff and the bar staff. Restaurant can get overwhelmed during breakfast when the hotel is full, otherwise I enjoyed the food. Would definitely return!
Joseph, 4-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What a great hotel! The staff was friendly and helpful. The room- good air conditioning, comfy bed, good bathroom and shower. The location, perfect. Easy 5 min walk to the old city located by good Gethsemane restaurants Would definitely stay here again.
Judith Anne, 7-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service, outstanding
DIEGO, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Herbert, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Staff was Amazing throughout the entire Property. They made us feel welcomed we will definitely return
Sharonda, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
raul, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property is well kept. Staff is AMAZING
Jacqueline, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed at GHL Arsenal Hotel in Cartagena to celebrate my cousin's 37th birthday, and the experience exceeded all expectations. From arrival to departure, the hospitality was superb, thanks in particular to Alfonso, who went above and beyond to make our trip memorable.My cousin wanted to get her hair braided at a local salon, and Alfonso expressed concern about the area. He arranged for a trusted person to safely take us there and back. He treated us like family, ensuring we felt safe and cared for throughout our stay.While my cousin was out, Alfonso helped us find decorations to surprise her when she returned. Not only did he direct us to the right shop, but he personally walked us there! Later, the hotel also delivered a small birthday cake to her room, which was a wonderful surprise.On the morning of my cousin's birthday, the staff surprised us again by singing "Happy Birthday" as she came down from her room—a beautiful and unexpected gesture that made the celebration even more special.The hotel was very accommodating when we had to check out early for an excursion but had a late flight. They let us use the pool area to freshen up, which we greatly appreciated.Breakfast was amazing with a variety of fresh fruits, tortillas, chicken, and attentive staff. And the rooftop infinity pool with stunning views of Cartagena was the perfect way to unwind. I can’t wait to return!
Rebecca, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great service
Tyrone, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Diana, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Jessica, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed at this property from 24 Aug - 29 Aug 2024. The staff from check in - Louis Alphonso, and other lady on the Front Desk whose name dismisses me, the breakfast team, Pompano, Lilibeth, Wendy and Virginia, the concierge/tour desk were all amazing. This is an amazing property, right in the heart of Cartagena next to the Convention Centre with a unique team who look after the guest. An amazing stay.
Gina, 5-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Very nice and helpful staff. Luis Alfonso was especially helpful. The staff was also very responsive. My room had an issue with the air conditioner and they fixed it quickly. The restaurant is also near several great restaurants.
Vanessa, 3-night trip
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