Open Sea Hotel Cartagena - Frente al mar

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with free breakfast

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Cartagena

On the beach.With a stay at this La Boquilla hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of La Boquilla Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Las Americas International Convention Center. Also, Crespo Linear Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Marbella Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • La Boquilla Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Las Americas International Convention Center - 6 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 17 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Clock Tower - 17 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Bocagrande Beach - 23 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juan Valdez Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Zona Norte - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blas El Teso Bar Restaurante - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Carbonería - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Open Sea Hotel Cartagena - Frente al mar

3-star beachfront hotel with free breakfast
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Open Sea Hotel Cartagena - Frente al mar. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 3-star Cartagena hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Open Sea Hotel Cartagena - Frente al mar offers 18 accommodations with air conditioning. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Cartagena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Griddle
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: COP 60000 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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:

  • Deposit: COP 50 per person, per stay
  • 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).

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 13000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: COP 60000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 222319

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.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Open Sea Hotel Cartagena Hotel
Open Sea Hotel Cartagena Cartagena
Open Sea Hotel Cartagena Hotel Cartagena

Open Sea Hotel Cartagena - Frente al mar Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 14 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vanesa

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy bello y la vista muy agradable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Horrible
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy tranquilo, con acceso directo a la playa. Cómodo, y agradable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Los administradores son Excelentes personas siempre atentas y serviciales
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela Arely Linares

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
muy lindo todo y super amables las personas que trabajan ahí
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Las habitaciones son pequeñas y no hay donde guardar o colgar las cosas, aunque si es muy limpio
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel frente a la playa, solo que no tiene agua caliente y los cuartos son muy pequeños
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024