Life is Good Cartagena Hostel

3.0 star property
Hostal with spa, near Bocagrande Beach

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Courtyard
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Outdoor spa tub
Rooftop pool

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa tub
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport drop-off service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Netflix

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Netflix
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
2 bathrooms
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Larga, 9A-05, Getsemaní, Cartagena, 130001

What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clock Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Walls of Cartagena - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bocagrande Beach - 6 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 8 min drive
  • Airport drop-off service

Restaurants

  • ‪Di Silvio Trattoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taboo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪San Nicolás - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cervecería Cartagena Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sierpe - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Life is Good Cartagena Hostel

Located just 4 mi (6.5 km) from the airport, Life is Good Cartagena Hostel offers drop-off service (available 24 hours). Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A rooftop terrace, a bar/lounge, and a spa tub are other highlights.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

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

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Transfers

  • Airport drop off on request(available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2017
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 52-inch Smart TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hostal's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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 5000 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of COP 60000 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 4

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for COP 50000.0 per night
  • 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

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Life is Good Hostel
Life is Good Cartagena
Life is Good Cartagena Hostel Hostal
Life is Good Cartagena Hostel Cartagena
Life is Good Cartagena Hostel Hostal Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?
Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is COP 60000 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?
No, this hostal doesn't have a casino, but Rio Cartagena Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Life is Good Cartagena Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, hiking, and windsurfing. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the spa tub. Life is Good Cartagena Hostel also has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Life is Good Cartagena Hostel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Life is Good Cartagena Hostel like?
Life is Good Cartagena Hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and 9 minutes' walk from Clock Tower.

Life is Good Cartagena Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Definitivamente este lugar es la mejor opción. El elemento diferenciador es el trato tan amable, pero las habitaciones, la terraza, los desayunos, la ubicación (cerca de restaurantes muy muy buenos) hacen que sea un hospedaje distinto! Totalmente recomendado!
Mario, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I like that this place, unlike other hotels actually has a kitchen where they cook authentic breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel also has a cooking class on rooftop. This location was very convenient
Dain, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My stay here was fantastic. The staff members were so hospitable, kind, helpful and friendly in every moment, and also gave great recommendations. I particularly enjoyed the cooking class and the restaurant. Don’t hesitate to stay here!
Cody, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I was impressed with the Colombian friendliness and hospitality. Life is Good is at a great location, spotless clean, great breakfast, and has the best staff that I ever encountered in a Hostel. I highly recommend this place to anyone.
Anisio, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This group is so amazing 👏... I was so sad leaving... They made me feel right at home... Can't wait to come back here... Thank You all... Your friend T.... 😉
Terrance, 4-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely fantastic place. Comfortable room, friendly helpful staff, great location, good food, great towels. Close to everything. Walking distance to everything. Rooftop hangout is lovely. Secure 24 hour access. Highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Timothy, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Peter, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!!
Ryan, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location on a street with several bars and restaurants. Room was comfortable. Breakfast was simple and tasty. Only negative is related to the hot tubs on the rooftop deck—the water is cold and they close at 7pm. They should be open later.
Sandra, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Francynela, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and wonderful breakfast.
jessica, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Good place really close to all the action. It's on a main street so really convinient to transportation, restaurants and main places from Cartagena. The place is really calmed and staff is friendly, although they could have more information on what to do. Overall clean and with good amenities.
Eduardo, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Josh, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service and hospitality
Mike, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I absolutely loved this hostel. Beds are comfy, privacy screen and adjustable AC. Staff are so nice and helpful, any time of the day. The breakfast was delicious, fresh and varied daily. The Italian food cooked at dinner was really good too. They have a really nice rooftop and everyone hostel was so nice, met some amazing people.
3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Super nice place and great staff.
Super nice people at this place. Can't say enough about that. Comfortable with made-to-order breakfast. We wished our room had a window, but you can't have everything!
Michael, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great walkable location. Friendly and helpful staff with good English. Feels more like a small hotel than a hostel.
Kenn, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a lovely Hostel in a central location in Cartagena. Service is top-notch and the room was very nice for a hostel (albeit small, but that is to be expected). Everyone who worked there made us feel welcome, and the breakfast service was great. Highly recommended.
Didem, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous Hostel! perfect location - just a 2 minute walk to the walls. The restaurants and streets near this property are very lively and it's a fun area. They stored our luggage for us when we went on a Island for a couple days and could only take a backpack (for a fee). The breakfast options are great, location is perfect, dinner menu looked awesome (we never tried it) and the rooftop hottub and suntan area is an added bonus! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great experience!
Amazing staff, great location. Highly recommend this hotel!
4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Muy agradecido con el personal muy amable y muy formales en todo sentido el área espectacular cerca de todo y no tengo quejas de ninguna clase
8-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

3-night trip
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