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GHL Arsenal Hotel

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel with outdoor pool, near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center

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In the heart of Cartagena, GHL Arsenal Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with a rooftop terrace and serene garden. Relax by the pool or treat yourself to spa services and massages. With free in-room WiFi, an on-site restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner options Corozo & Timbal Terraza is perfect for those looking for delicious local cuisine.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The current price is AU$184
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Why we love this property

Work and play balance
This hotel balances business efficiency with relaxation. A 24-hour business centre supports work needs. Spa services refresh tired minds.
Foodie paradise
A stylish restaurant and vibrant bar provide culinary options at this hotel. Guests begin each day with a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

Luxury Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Room (Bay View)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outside.

Luxury Room (Bay View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a curtain.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a round table with chairs, and a decorative wall panel.

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Clock Tower - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Plaza de la Trinidad - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cartagena Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Walls of Cartagena - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Di Silvio Trattoria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Cartagena - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Donde Fidel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪San Nicolás - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cervecería Cartagena Bar - ‬4 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 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 bar/lounge. Fellow travellers say great things about the pool and helpful staff.

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 at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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))
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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

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 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

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
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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
  • Accessible airport shuttle

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. Services include massages.

Dining

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

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 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).

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately COP 30000 per person
  • 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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

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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?

GHL Arsenal Hotel has an outdoor pool and a fitness centre, as well as spa services and 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 3-minute walk from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and 7 minutes' walk from Clock Tower. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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Reviews

GHL Arsenal Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, with a variety of options including a buffet and made-to-order items. (104 reviews)
  • The rooftop pool was a highlight, offering a beautiful view, perfect for relaxing and a great spot to cool off after exploring the city. (89 reviews)
  • The hotel restaurant served delicious food and offered a great breakfast with a variety of options. (46 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing breakfast. Staff was helpfull
Noemi, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and awesome staff
Lino J, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are very nice and helpful. Breakfast is wonderful. Location is perfect
Linda, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast was good. Service was great!
BRITTANY, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was kind, rooms nice, breakfast great.
Alexander, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and staff was amazing.
Shanika, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was small but clean, staff was lovely, rooftop pool was a highlight!
Nicole, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was beautifully kept and very clean. All of the staff were kind and very helpful. All of my needs were anticipated and I enjoyed a great holiday weekend there with all the lovely people. I would definitely stay there again!
Willie, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

The staff is wonderful. The pool area is not very nice. I did not go in the water because it felt dirty. The hotel has seen better days. Gym is not really functioning, and the breakfast is below average.
Peder, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean and good location
Mariana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My 7th or 8th time in this hotel due to the location, staff and amenities. The restaurant on site has yummy food and the rooftop pool is great especially in the late afternoon/evening. Staff is amazing.
Doreen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast and staff
Luis Vazquez, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff was great and welcoming.
Jameelia, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was so nice and spacious with a view of the ocean. Staff very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is outstanding they have a buffet but also made to order items. They als had two for one margarita and mojitos happy hour. Very central to old town. Only con is laundry was very expensive but they did a great job so worth it.
kezia, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Clean and quiet. Rooftop pool for the win!
Richard, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is starting to show signs of wear. However clean. Staff as always -pleasant.
Manuel, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Everything was really good.. breakfast and staff were excellent… I did notice when they clean our room our floor was still dirty. They don’t mop floor..😔
Janina, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything went perfect! The staff and rooms were amazing! We will definitely stay there again!
Zoraida, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room and nice staff.
Ashlee, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff is friendly and attentive! They knew our names and welcomed us with open arms daily. Super attentive.
Leslie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in was very smooth staff very nice and professional
RACHEL, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was good
Rosa Del Carmen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was in a great location, close to everything - sightseeing, food and drink options, and the pier. Staff were great and hotel was great overall
Kin Ling, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A/C needs maintenance because it wasn't working properly at our room. Very clean! The pool and the rooftop need maintenance also, but we still enjoyed them. Service is just excellent. Breakfast was great too! Best location ever!!
Alejandra, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean, the cleaning staff were very attentive. The pool is the perfect size to cool off after exploring the city. Front desk staff were super attentive and accommodating. The breakfast that I ordered was fantastic. Hotel is walkable to anywhere you would want to see.
View from the back of pool toward the Boca Grande area
Christopher, 6-night trip