When you stay at The Blue Hotel., you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Bocagrande Beach and Clock Tower. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff.
Plaza Bocagrande Commercial Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurante DUNIA - 3 min walk
Juan Valdez Café - 3 min walk
Leña Y Carbón - 2 min walk
Di Silvio Trattoria - 3 min walk
La Dulceria - 3 min walk
About this property
The Blue Hotel.
When you stay at The Blue Hotel., you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Bocagrande Beach and Clock Tower. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers like the helpful staff.
At a glance
Hotel size
36 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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 travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately COP 24000 for adults and COP 24000 for children
Children & extra beds
If you are traveling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized 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.
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Also known as
Hotel Blue Concept Cartagena
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Blue Hotel. offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Blue 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Blue Hotel.?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Blue Hotel.?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Blue Hotel.?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Blue Hotel.?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Blue Hotel.?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Rio Cartagena Casino (3-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Blue Hotel. and nearby?
The Blue Hotel. has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near The Blue Hotel.?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Blue Hotel. like?
The Blue Hotel. is located near Bocagrande Beach in Bocagrande, a short 3-minute walk from Rio Cartagena Casino and 12 minutes' walk from Castillo Grande Beach.
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Reviews
The Blue Hotel. Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The pool is described as pleasant, cozy, perfect, and very nice, providing a great space for relaxation. (13 reviews)
Breakfast was consistently good, varied, and delicious with many options. (16 reviews)
The hotel is conveniently located near the beautiful and safe Bocagrande beach. (7 reviews)
Staff were always helpful. Hotel was really clean and quiet.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2026
Good breakfast! Good check in! Lots of towels for the pool. Excellent location and very nice people.
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2026
Really clean and good place to stay. It had everything i needed.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2026
The room was great and good location
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2025
Clean facilities, great hospitality
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2026
Very helpful front end staff and Sandra, you were so very nice to us and your beautiful smile! We would definitely stay again! Nice clean pool also!
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8/10 Very good
Apr 21, 2025
The staff where very friendly and helpful I would stay there again
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8/10 Very good
Apr 12, 2025
nice pool with bar, very helpful staff, easy to walk to many shops and restaurants
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8/10 Very good
Jan 5, 2026
Very good, the staff was nice, very professional and friendly. Room was clean and modern.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2026
We have not tried the breakfast yet as we just checked in. The front end staff were so friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2025
Staff was great. Very nice for the price
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
Very comfortable hotel, staff were very friendly , the pool is not so big but overall everything was good
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6/10 Good
Aug 30, 2024
Nice staff nice pool and room w good a/c
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Great staff. Beds very comfortable.
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4/10 Fair
Jan 19, 2026
The wifi signal in my room was non existent during my entire 5 night stay. The AC was good, bed was fine and the room was clean. The hotel is aging and it shows. The breakfast was basic but savory. The hotel is a good value.
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 11, 2025
Very good price good location great breakfast good pool a block away from the beach. I've been there before and I go back again.
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2023
Nice and quiet rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 24, 2025
Nice pool
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2025
The Staff was very friendly, the amenities were good. The breakfast was good in taste but I would have loved to have a buffet.
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
Very good location with access to beach two blocks away. One block from main road with tons of restaurants and shopping malls. Hotel was very good value for the price. Jesus at front desk provided very good customer service. Will definitely be returning next time staying in Cartagena.
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8/10 Very good
Feb 16, 2024
Friendly and helpful staff. The hotel needs a drink machine for late night water, etc.
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6/10 Good
Dec 3, 2024
The location and the room size in general worked great for me. Glad to have air conditioning and a safebox in the room. The elevator is under construction, but it was not a problem for me. The pool fit perfectly for its purpose and breakfast is quite good and well served.
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6/10 Good
Aug 21, 2024
an amazing hotel… unless you get room 101
We had our first night in what seemed to be the worst room of the hotel (room 101) and thankfully were able to change into a much better room the next day thanks to the very helpful staff. That first room shouldn’t exist especially for this price and it is a shame that they dare put customers in it, especially when the rest of the hotel is so nice. The pool is perfect, the breakfast is delicious, staff is very kind and helpful, hotel is in a very convenient area, the only minus would be how the noise gets inside the rooms easily from early morning. I think I would recommend this hotel if i didn’t have the experience of being put in room 101 the first day, for without that, it was great.
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6/10 Good
Dec 9, 2025
It was good for the price.
Pros: Nice pool but a tad small, AC was phenomenal, staff was friendly and helpful for the most part, restaurant on site, the showers had the power of Atlantis itself supplying the water pressure, convenient location (close to church, shops, groceries, restaurants, the beach, etc.)
Cons: Wifi only worked in the halls and main areas (they did say they’d fix it or have us change rooms which we eventually switched and the wifi was still shoddy. We had room 311 then swapped to room 202), only soundproof from other rooms but the hotel is near some rowdy businesses (rm 311)so I heard a lot of hee hee and ha ha at night along with some great music but it was 2am and I wanted to sleep since I was doing early morning tours. Consider carefully if you’re a light sleeper. Also, the pool closes at 8pm but I heard some drunk people hanging out there in the pool area. We were right above it (rm 202) so I heard the entire slurred conversation start to finish.