호텔 오르 카르타헤나(Hotel or Cartagena)

Our experience at Or Hotel was a nightmare, the room was smelling mold, uncomfortable bed and pillow and the worst part without sound insulation, impossible to sleep because the avenue where the hotel is located is crowded with bars and noisy. The furniture is old, the window in the bathroom was not closing, collaborating for the noise be in the bedroom. my advice: don’t book it!!!! The hotel is well located in boca grande, but with a similar price you can stay at Oz hotel, or the new hotels in boca grande.

Nice street view from balcony (but I think only two apartments with balcony so maybe I got lucky). Breakfast is purposely cooked for you and good quality, so not unlimited buffet. Central, lots to do nearby, near restaurants, transport, beach, gym, shops. Cooler and fridge in room was surprisingly good. Secure building because no visitors allowed and reception very small. Very noisy area nearly all night/morning, no blackout blinds, no “do not disturb/clean” tag for door, none of the staff speak basic level of English. Overall, you get what you pay for (so don’t compare to Hilton or Caribe down the road) and if you don’t mind the night noise and speak a little Spanish then a good choice for travelling on a budget and I would return but most probably bring something to temporarily blackout windows.

This hotel has its pros and cons: Pros: -If you're seeking an affordable place within a short walking distance to the beach, this hotel is an excellent choice. Boca Grande beach is just a 3-5 minute walk away. -The neighborhood is safe and offers convenient access to amenities like banks, shops, and restaurants. It's also easy to find transportation to the city center within 10-20 minutes. Cons: - While they provide daily room cleaning, the sheets won't be changed unless you specifically request it. - The air conditioning doesn't have an automatic shut-off, leading to uncomfortably cold nights, especially since there are no comforters. - Curiously, they keep tight control over the towels, as if they're afraid they'll be stolen. Your towels often disappear as soon as you step out. - The hotel enforces numerous rules, giving the impression of being confined in a restrictive environment such as a jail. For each visitor you have, there's a charge of 70,000 COB before they're allowed to enter your room. This policy applies even if it's just a brief 1-hour massage, which can become quite costly if you have many friends visiting. Additionally, the staff's attitude towards visitors can be quite impolite. - Complimentary bottled water is not provided. - The breakfast experience is quite underwhelming and minimal. However, considering the price you pay, it's acceptable. In conclusion, I would not choose to stay there again. Best of luck in your decision-making.

Good price . No soap was available in the bat and the beds had very light sheets no comforter

This tour is what is called tourist trap. Cost:300k COP. We went in June 2022 to three different islands and the experience was as follows: Boat and time of departure 5/5 Isla tintipan 4/5 beautiful island but too little time to stay there and enjoy the island. Islote Santa Cruz: 0/5 the entrance fee is 10k COP and there’s a local who gives you a tour through streets where some people are drinking since 10 am. The last attraction was an improvised aquarium where there are 3-4 different species of fish for the tourist to take pics with. Poor life quality for those animals. Pretty sad experience. Isla Múcura: it’s a gorgeous over exploited island that cannnot hold all the people these tour agencies take there. The beach is gorgeous but the water at the shore has hard rocks and coral so water shoes are recommended. Vendors are pushy and tourists have to pay 15k COP for the right to sit down near the shore. There is no room for you to place a towel if you don’t want to pay for a space at the beach. Food:3/4 fish is good. Rice is meh. Plantain is great. Salad is very little. Soda was missing. Lastly, if you want to have a good time in any of these islands the best is to hire a boat early in the morning and come back before all the tours arrive to these islands.

I didn’t stay in this hotel and I wouldn’t, I charged two drinks on a street vendor and was charged for my inicial bill and for something I never had. When I checked the source there was somebody else complaining about the same thing from this hotel, maybe they’re accomplices ? For sure they’re using the same account but doesn’t justify the fraud. Try paying cash with small vendors.

The staff is a jewel. They made me feel at home. Very loving and POSITIVE energy environment. Maria Alejandra the Manager is in charge to create a unique experience. She speaks from her heart to mine.

Hotel didn´t make the invoice

The bedsheets feel like sand paper, there's no comforter. The shower was freezing cold. The elevator and TV weren't working. I had to commit to a specific time for breakfast when I checked in but still ended up waiting 20 min for my breakfast to be served. Overall, the location is great but the place is run down.