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Hotel Dorado Plaza Punta Arena

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Bocagrande Beach

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On the beach, free beach cabanas, beach towels, beach volleyball
Front of property
Down comforters, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes
Standard Room | Bathroom
Basketball court
Reviews
6.4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Isla de Tierrabomba, Sector Isla Arena, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130018
  • Popular LocationPlaya de Punta Arena1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Felipe de Barajas Castle25 min drive
  • AirportCartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)30 min drive
  • Popular LocationBocagrande Beach39 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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The price is CA $130
per night
CA $130 total
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
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About the area

Cartagena

On the beach.You'll find San Fernando Fort in the area of this Cartagena hotel.

What's nearby

  • Playa de Punta Arena - 1 min walk
  • Port of Cartagena - 22 min drive
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 25 min drive
  • Bocagrande Beach - 39 min drive
  • Castillo Grande Beach - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Society Bar At Hilton
  • Charlie’s Coffee
  • Las Chivas Restaurant
  • Intriga Tropical
  • Club Amare - 7 min drive

About this property

Hotel Dorado Plaza Punta Arena

3-star beachfront hotel near Bocagrande Beach
Some rates at Hotel Dorado Plaza Punta Arena are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at Hotel Dorado Plaza Punta Arena.

This 3-star Cartagena hotel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Hotel Dorado Plaza Punta Arena offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: COP 25000 for adults and COP 25000 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 swim-up bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony
  • Yard

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Transfers to the property will be included for guests who register by 3 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: COP 60000 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. This is included in the price displayed. 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).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately COP 25000 for adults and COP 25000 for children
  • Pet fee: COP 60000 per pet, per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Isla Arena Plaza
Hotel Isla Arena Plaza Tierra Bomba Island
Isla Arena Plaza Tierra Bomba Island
Isla Arena Plaza
Hotel Isla Arena Plaza
Dorado Plaza Punta Arena
Hotel Dorado Plaza Punta Arena Hotel
Hotel Dorado Plaza Punta Arena Cartagena
Hotel Dorado Plaza Punta Arena Hotel Cartagena

Hotel Dorado Plaza Punta Arena Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 49 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 49 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do NOT stay here, does not look like photos, NO hot water, black mold on pillows and bedding, non responsive staff, owner is a con artist who told us to cancel through Expedia and rebook through them, then declined to refund the Expedia reservation - so they double charged us. Don’t stay at this hotel, or on this island. The beach in front is a public beach, no hotel staff outside the locked gate. WORST hotel of our lives.

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures are photoshopped to make property look attractive. The directions to get to the hotel are incorrect. You are required to take a boat, a very unsecure boat to rrach the property, for which there is very little traffic, so boat drivers charge excessively for trips. You are at the mercy of the boat drivers being available to get to and from the hotel. The package that is promised and the food leaves air to be desired. Overall, i stayed for 2 hours and booked elsewhere. That should say it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and security were incredible. Very friendly and fast service. Couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Katya

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property Is located in Tierra bomba, the hotel has a terrible infrastructure the floor is uneven all around, where the buffet is served it seems To be an obstacle course. You can not diferénciate the steps and all are uneven, I had a terrible fallout I have bruises all around my legs. The next day my friends saw rats, so we asked to get transferred to El Dorado Cartagena. Where we encountered another problems. Just avoid ElDorado en Tierra bomba or Cartagena
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Luismorales, Calgary

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can believe the expidia will have a place like this in there page. Three star this place is not even half a star
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Miguel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There its nothing to like about service was poor cleaness was poor overall a awfull expirience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice beach, nice staff, big rooms, Hotel facilities poor. For one or two days will be ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Veronica, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Below my expectations
The Beach was beautiful and the building itself had much character but the services was terrible. They did not mention the wrist bands until we realized we couldn't eat without them. There were no restaurants on the Island so we had no choice but to each on the hotel. The food was awful. Deep fried corn bread, definitely not what I would consider an AREPA. Coffee was terrible they ran out of Milk. The staff was somewhat friendly. I presume they did the best with what they had. Do not bring Babies, there are No highchairs and the rooms do not have a fridge to store milk. Room was clean, cleaning staff was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
You get what what you pay for
The place is super run down and not very well kept. The service is hit and miss. Some people are super attentive some not so much. Pool closes at 6. Área is not very safe, but it's an ok place to get away from the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017