Calle 2da de la Magdalena #10-64, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001
What's nearby
Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 7 min walk
Clock Tower - 8 min walk
Walls of Cartagena - 12 min walk
Bocagrande Beach - 11 min drive
Marbella Beach - 12 min drive
Getting around
Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
El Cabildo Gastromar - 1 min walk
Colombitalia - 2 min walk
Beer Lovers Tap Room - 1 min walk
Juan Valdez Café Hampton - 2 min walk
Restaurante El Coroncoro - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel Magdalena
At Hotel Magdalena, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach.
Languages
Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
21 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Children
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
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 VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers 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
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately COP 35500 per person
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
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
There is no hot water on site.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Hotel Magdalena Cartagena
Magdalena Cartagena
Hotel Magdalena Hotel
Hotel Magdalena Cartagena
Hotel Magdalena Hotel Cartagena
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Hotel Magdalena?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Magdalena?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Hotel Magdalena.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Magdalena?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. 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).
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Magdalena?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Rio Cartagena Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Magdalena and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Plaza de la Trinidad (4-min walk) and Santo Domingo Square (12-min walk), along with Bocagrande Beach (1.3 mi) and Marbella Beach (1.6 mi).
What's the area around Hotel Magdalena like?
Hotel Magdalena is a short 8-minute walk from Clock Tower and 7 minutes' walk from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center.
Hotel Magdalena Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
January 26, 2024
Mostly thought the staff was wonderful.
Barbara
Barbara, 25-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
July 6, 2023
We were given a windowless room next to the staff room and the entrance, therefore hearing loud conversations and ongoing movement all day long.
My recommendation is that you assign that room only when the rest of the hotel is full.
Claudia
Claudia, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
April 12, 2023
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
March 30, 2023
Staff was nice and friendly. Enjoyed my stay here!
Brandon
Brandon, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 21, 2022
Nice location
Jaira Jeannette Jaén
Jaira Jeannette Jaén, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
December 22, 2021
Roof top
JOSEPH
JOSEPH, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
November 7, 2021
Very bad wifi quality, showers have no water pressure whatsoever
Kirill
Kirill, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 12, 2021
Personal excelente y muy atento! Habitaciones son cómodas y limpias con buen precio.
Verified traveler
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
December 27, 2019
Leidy
Leidy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
December 8, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 8, 2019
Great AC and the price was right!
The price of our stay was incredible, 3 nights for $89USD. Extremely clean all the time, from the front door to the room everything was spotless. Air con AND a ceiling fan. There isn't hot water but honestly it wasn't as bad as we expected. The water is Luke warm and once you get all wet you're fine temperature wise. There weren't comforters on the beds, only sheets. The pillows were great and overall it was a super nice experience. Close to the action and close to the walled city. Within walking distance to all of the major sites and an easy ride from the airport. I can definitely recommend it.
Nicole
Nicole, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
June 20, 2019
Safe Clean Good WiFi in Good Location
The hotel is in a good location and you can walk to most places. There is a nice local restaurant just to the left. It looks modest but the food and service are good. The people are nice. I had an egg special in the morning for about 7 mil pesos. The lunch specials are fish chicken or steak. I don't recommend the steak. The special comes with soup and a drink for 9 mil pesos. What a value. The hotel staff is friendly. Its a basic room but just what I want - clean safe and good wifi. Let the hot water run a minute and it will be lukewarm which is good for me. I was able to print my boarding pass at the lobby computer.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
June 14, 2019
Great location! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. My room was squeaky clean!! I will return!
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 19, 2019
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
April 21, 2019
Nice location to explore the city, good food near the hotel. No hot water.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
April 4, 2019
Nice clean hotel in a good lively area. The people who worked there are good but don't speak english, luckily I knew a bit of spanish. Nice room but a bit cold at night.
Dallas
Dallas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
March 10, 2019
This hotel do not have Shampoo, this is a basic thing by an hotel to offer.
Verified traveler
7-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
February 21, 2019
The room was clean but the hotel staff was not so friendly. There was one staff member who was nice. No hot water, not a big deal, but may be a deal breaker for some people. Water pressure was low on one of the afternoons and had to wait an hour or so for it to work to be able to shower. The neighborhood is not safe to walk around at night. This area of Getsemani has a way to go still.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very Good
February 4, 2019
Hotel Magdalena (in Getsemani quarter)
The hotel was clean and staff friendly. The room had A/C but it was a bit noisy ( the unit was vibrating). The location was very convenient to visit the historical centre (walled city) and San Felipe Castle. I had a pleasant stay.
Fabio
Fabio, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 25, 2019
Very clean, safe and comfortable for a great price.
Close to everything. Staff helpful and nice.
Restaurant close and good: The Australian Stone or something like that and Maria Palenke.
Habana is good to dance salsa but the room is small.
Roxana
Roxana, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
4/10 Fair
October 13, 2018
It was so noisy.. people talking on the corridor between rooms!!!
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
July 13, 2018
Nice hotel just outside the old town
Lovely clean hotel and reasonably priced because it is just outside the old town. Just a three minute walk! Would stay again. Good sized room. They do have some very small ones so ask about your room size before booking.
Lynn
Lynn, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
October 22, 2017
Excellent
This hotel is a great place to stay! I’ll be staying there again and again in the near future! Do not overlook Cartagena what an awesome city and I can’t imagine a better place than hotel Magdalena!
Eric
Eric, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 21, 2017
Hotel Magdalena is a great place to stay . The rooms are cleaned daily, fresh towels. For some the immediate street might seem sketchy but it's fine . Lots of cafes etc close by and only a 5 minute walk to the Old City. Internet only worked in the lobby though they assured us otherwise. Lower rooms don't have windows but good airconditioning plus a fan . Nice and reasonable place to stay.
nanette
nanette, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
June 16, 2017
Good location and kind staff!
Great place to stay. Good location, kind staff, good price. They allowed us to leave our bags while we were in Baru for a couple of days.