Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG

4.0 star property
Find your rhythm in this vibrant city and discover why guests rave about the breakfast. Relax by the pool or treat yourself to some me-time at the spa.

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Property amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 430
AED 444 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida San Martin Cra 2 N 9-54, Cra 3 N 9-55 Bocagrande, Cartagena, Bolivar, 13001

What's nearby

  • Bocagrande Beach - 3 min walk
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 5 min drive
  • Clock Tower - 5 min drive
  • Walls of Cartagena - 5 min drive
  • Castillo Grande Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Crepes & Waffles - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Morena Marisqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Brioche - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Gran Pandebono - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG

Upscale hotel near Bocagrande Beach
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 200 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available weekdays 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (2691 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from February 26 to February 28:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of COP 110000 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 110000.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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 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).

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: COP 110000 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 110000.0 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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

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.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from February 26 to February 28.

Is Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of COP 110000 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG located?

Located in Bocagrande, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Bocagrande Beach and Malecón Bahía de las Ánimas. Plaza Bocagrande Commercial Center and Rio Cartagena Casino are also within 10 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay at Boca Grande, very good breakfast and service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ive been to Bocagrande many times, i think this is the most convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool, Bar staff, food, and service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we had a great stay. Walkable area. Close to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel on bit of a sketchy strip. Safe though.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that the hotel staff were kind, polite and very helpful in any request specially the girl who help us to check in and out (do not have her name) also I love the Breakfast Buffet. The only thing is that they need to update the coffee machine, hair blow dryer and bath soap containers.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable, great service.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so friendly and there to help with any questions. The breakfast was delicious and the pool was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah-Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was close to everything. It was clean, staff was nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not bad breakfast can be better
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mayrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Limited breakfast, but decent hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELIESSEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this hotel is beautiful, best location, recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the staff the most, I found them to be very helpful and accommodating. If there was anything I wish they change would be a larger swimming pool but I definitely would recommend staying there to any visitor
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice hotel. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value for money. Mostly local area. Beach is right there but it’s not great. But hotel was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia

Everyone was very nice specially the people in the cafeteria
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff always available for you, the pool is amazing my daughter love it. My only problem was the air conditioner, you need to call the reception to set the temperature of the room, you don't have the control and during my stay the air conditioner turned off at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location…. Everything is close to this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

shavon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Staff was very friendly& attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is centrally located, well maintained, has a great staff that’s always available to help, and a nice view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024