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Casa Calamari

3.0 star property
A rooftop terrace with sweeping views and peaceful garden spaces create a tropical retreat just moments from the excitement of Bocagrande Beach

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Casa Calamari, near vibrant Bocagrande Beach, offers a quiet sanctuary after days of exploration. Guests can relax on the rooftop terrace with panoramic vistas, wander through the garden, and use in-room WiFi to share their experiences—praised by previous visitors.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double Room, City View | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • 110 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Cartagena Walled City, a neighbourhood in Cartagena, Casa Calamari is in a shopping district and near a boardwalk. Walls of Cartagena and Clock Tower are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Port of Cartagena. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Jaime Moron Stadium, or consider a night out at Plaza de Toros. Visit our Cartagena travel guide
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Carrera 3 No. 31-38 Centro, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001

What's nearby

  • A historic stone tower with a dome, overlooking a coastal cityscape with a bridge and a clear blue sky.
    Walls of Cartagena
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic street with a prominent church, cobblestone path, and lush greenery.
    San Pedro Claver Church and Convent
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic stone bridge with arches, a clock tower, and a clear blue sky.
    Clock Tower
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A large, modern building with a reflective pool in front.
    Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bolivar Square
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Vitrola
    3 min walk
  • Nia Bakery Coffee Shop & Cocktails
    3 min walk
  • El Baluarte San Francisco
    6 min walk
  • EL BARÓN - Café & Liquor Bar
    3 min walk
  • Casa Pura
    1 min walk

About this property

Casa Calamari

  • Boutique hostal near Bocagrande Beach
  • Located close to Clock Tower and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center, Casa Calamari provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
    • Concierge services and tour/ticket information
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Casa Calamari feature comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: COP 15,000 for adults and COP 15,000 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1905
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: COP 114000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 50000.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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 travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption only applies to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately COP 15000 for adults and from COP 15000 for children
  • Late check-out fee: COP 114000 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 50000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Property Registration Number 49210
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
There is no hot water on site
If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised 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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Calamari pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Calamari?

This hostal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Casa Calamari?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Casa Calamari?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for COP 114000 (subject to availability).

Does Casa Calamari provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Casa Calamari located?

Located in Cartagena Walled City, this boutique hostal is within a 5-minute walk of Caribbean Naval Museum and Walls of Cartagena. Clock Tower and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Casa Calamari Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Erwartungen wurden erfüllt

Die Altstadt von Cartagena ist ein Highlight. Casa Calamari ist ein historisches Gebäude in ausgezeichneter Lage.
Zimmer 5 mit Blick auf San Pedro
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Pierre

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pas d’eau chaude, petit déjeuner à l’extérieur limité. Hôtel très décevant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Waldir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sofrível

O hotel deixa a desejar! Em partícular o quarto no. 1 é péssimo, sem janela, com cheiro de mofo. Ressalvo a excepcional boa vontade e atenção da recepcionista, muito amável e delicada. Infelizmente não gravei seu nome.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect money to value ratio.

Perfect Money Value ratio. Location, location, location for Cartagena walled city.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Mala experiencia

La ubicación de este hostal es buenísima, Pero es lo único bueno que tiene, la habitación que nos dieron tenía un fuerte olor a humedad además no tenía ventana , aunque la habitación no estaba sucia, estaba mal mantenida , El techo ya no es de madera marrón o natural ahora el techo es blanco aunque se ve mal acabado y las paredes están pintadas con cuidado el baño es muy pequeño y la ducha no se ve limpia, lo que muestran las fotos no es lo que es en realidad. No volveré a este hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

The best part about this hostel was the location. The rooms look cool, but there are several things that could be improved. - About a week before we were due to check in, we were charged the first night's stay. In the fine print of our reservation, it states that we would be charged for the first night's stay if we cancelled after a certain date, but it doesn't say that you will pre-emptively be charged this amount on that day. When we saw this charge we grew worried that our reservation hadn't gone through. - The wifi doesn't really work in the rooms (or at least it didn't in our room). - The room smelled very strongly of mothballs. - There is a club right across the street so if you are in one of the rooms that face the street be aware that the music will be blasting until 3 or 4 in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and the staff is super healpful and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location in Cartagena

Our saty was good, We are disapointed because they charge us the 19% IVA that is only for Colombia nationals and we show them our US passports. Also the hotel did not have hot water in the shower. The hotel is very good located, very clean and service is good.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schöne Zimmer in der Altstadt

Unser Zimmer hat uns sehr gut gefallen, besonders auch die Hängematte. Auch die Dachterrasse haben wir genossen. Das Hotelpersonal war sehr hilfsbereit. Morgens konnte man Kaffee und Cracker mit Marmelade bekommen. Am Wochenende hat nachts zum Teil die laute Musik in der Nachbarschaft gestört, aber ansonsten waren wir sehr zufrieden.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The good: Excellent hotel, excellent location. Service was great. The ok: no hot water (its cartagena so you dont rellay need it) The bad: wifi never worked. we used open connection from hotel across street
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel en ciudad amurallada, bueno y bien ubicado

Esta muy bien ubicado y todo el personal es muy amable.
Verified

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NO HOT WATER BATHROOMS STINK!!!

NO HOT WATER! the bathroom smelled TERRIBLE! I would not stay here just for those two reasons for the price.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Spot in Cartagena, Highly Recommended.

I loved this place, it was charming, the room was large and the location could not be better if you want to be in the old city. Nice people. Breakfast not included and no hot water, but you really do not need it as the weather is so hot.
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Woderful location close to the best of Cartagena

We really enjoyed having the large space and looking out at the walls and ocean. Beds were great, there were three.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jose alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

HOSTAL LIMPIO Y SEGURO POR SU UBICACIÓN

HOSTAL LIMPIO BIEN UBICADO
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LUCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hoter caracteristico y muy bien ubicado

Muy bien todo. Un hotel boutique con mobiliario antiguo muy en el estilo de la ciudad vieja.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IVAN IGNACIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bueno.

Muy bien. Volveré.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice Location. No Visa or mastercard Pay

Very good location. They didn't have credit card payment option, this is awful because you have to go to the atm and pay the stay.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jairo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Es buen y cómodo Hotel, muy bien ambientando y ubicado en excelente zona; sin embargo lastimosa y tal vez coincidencia, el personal nocturno se quedó dormido y dejó a huéspedes por fuera mucho tiempo.
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito bom

O endereço deve ser ajustado no site do Hotéis.com uma vez que no centro, as ruas possuem nomes e só são identificadas por isso. O nome da rua desse hostel é Ricaurte. O hostel é ótimo, a equipe é atenciosa e prestativa, a localização é ótima.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Colonial style hotel inside the old city walls

Colonial style hotel in a safe and convenient location inside the old city. Rooftop terrace affords beautiful views of the old city and the sea. Not the most modern but with great character and a friendly staff.
Verified

6/10 Okay

LUIZ CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomendo o Calamari Hostal Boutique

Trata-se de um hostal com excelente localização. Infelizmente não possui elevador, o que é compreensível nesse tipo de estabelecimento, entretanto poderia ter café-da-manhã. Funcionários muito atenciosos e solícitos. Recomendo a quem optar por um hostal.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Laura Antonia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Vivir en el s. XVII. Sin agua caliente ni ascensor

En general, bien, salvo lo ya expuesto.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

El mejor hotel

Excelente
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Stayed there for 2 nights. The hotel is beautiful and very quiet.staff were very nice and friendly.