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Life is better on the beach! -Playamar

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Smart TV
Outdoor dining
Beach nearby, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 459 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Life is better on the beach! -Playamar

Los valores que aparece en la pantalla es en dolares.
The building administration charges a Registration fee to all guests.
Experience resort living in the private comfort of PlayaMar Apartment 403. This newly renovated, cozy yet modern apartment is located in the secluded and well-sought-after area of El Laguito, Cartagena, neighboring the five-star Hilton Hotel, Hotel Caribe, and Hotel Dann.

The beautiful and calm Caribbean waters of Cartagena are just a few elevator stops down from apartment 403- just like having the ocean in your backyard. Enjoy balcony views of the beach during the day and achieve a sound sleep to ocean waves at night

Property manager

Maria E

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Blender
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 640 sq ft (59 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
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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.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 85902

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.
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Life Is Better On The Playamar
Life is Better on the Beach! -playamar Apartment
Life is Better on the Beach! -playamar Cartagena
Life is Better on the Beach! -playamar Apartment Cartagena

About the neighborhood

Map
Cartagena, Bolivar

What's nearby

  • El Laguito Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Castillo Grande Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bocagrande Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clock Tower - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 8 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Chivas Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charlie’s Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cilantro Cevicheria & Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kiosco El Bony - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Italian Pizza & Pasta - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Life is better on the beach! -Playamar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Life is better on the beach! -Playamar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Life is better on the beach! -Playamar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life is better on the beach! -Playamar?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Life is better on the beach! -Playamar located?

Located in El Laguito, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of El Laguito Beach and Bocagrande Beach. Castillo Grande Beach and Centro Comercial Nao are also within 15 minutes.

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Life is better on the beach! -Playamar Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kc S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing
We really enjoyed our stay from the cleanliness of the place , the proximity to the beach and the availability of the neighborhood. We loved it
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, comfortable apartment. Close to everything and very easy to get around. Felt very safe. Many good options. I highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PlayaMar
Nice apartment to private access to beach.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NICE APARTMENT
Apartment was nice, clean and has everything you need for your vacation stay. Maria communicated with us when we got there to make sure everything was okay. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cartagena Colombia
I'll be back next year!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

BETTY ISABEL E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tv
We have to call couple times to fix the TV and the hot water, because we're some kind of problems.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything as described nice location and clean
Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and Clean
The apartment was very clean and had all the necessary items for cooking, cleaning etc. The location was great and the direct beach access is a real bonus. There is a wonderful variety of restaurants and there are a couple of supermarkets all within an 8 minute walk. Communication with Maria was excellent and the guys in the building (the security and maintenance) were great. We would return again. Thank you Maria for sharing your apartment.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar R., Jamaica

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place in great location
Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luz R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great place to stay. Close to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelente
Todo excelente en el departamento, la ubicación del edificio esta muy bien, y la alberca tiene salida al mar.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN S.

Clean and convenient
Property is on the beach and near ATMs, shopping and restaurant. Very clean and if I return to Cartagena I will book here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R., Yuma, Arizona

Nice Location, Pool, Beach
I had a great week at Maria's apartment. The apartment had everything that you needed, towels, bedding, appliances, dishes, and even some supplies like coffee, sugar, olive oil, etc. The location is right down the street from the Hilton and within walking distance to many good restaurants and shops in Bocagrande. There were a couple of minor issues but Maria took care of them promptly. Nice safe and secure place. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Randy N., Duncan BC

Perfect stay
Location was great and the suite had everything we needed. The front door staff was helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pavol R.

Close to beach nice place
Nice cute place we like it 😃
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carla H.

Great Apartment with Beach View!
Maria's apartment was great! with 2 Beds and 2 Baths there was plenty of room. Clean and Secure with beach access, made this easy to enjoy! Will recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kurt B.

Nice, comfortable apartment on the beach
The apartment is in a good location, walking distance from the beaches in Bocagrande and a short taxi ride to the old city. This most recent trip to Cartagena was the second time that I have stayed in this apartment. When I go back to Cartagena, I will probably try to get this same apartment. Very satisfied.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marisol G.

Alles Notwendige war i.O.
5wöchiger Aufenthalt. Familie mit Kinder. Die Wohnung ist gepflegt. Alles Notwendige war i.O. Und hat funktioniert. Beschreibung war zutreffend. Ist zu empfehlen.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

marco d.

Buona soluzione per qualche giorno a Cartagena
Posizione e rapporto qualità/prezzo ottimi. Poca cortesia della reception. Sarebbe gradito il cambio biancheria giornaliero.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

This place is perfect for a couple with 1 or 2 children. The washing machine means you can pack ligh
I would stay here again and hopefully for a month
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful area
The apartment was well located and Maria and Mery could not have been any more accommodating and friendly. I would like to note, for any Americans, that many items that come standard in most rentals in the US, ie bath soap, face cloths, paper towels, beach towels, blanket/spread for the bed... do not come with the unit. It was not a problem, I just mention it because had I known, I could have brought some of the items with me to make our first night more comfortable. Fabulous rental and suited our needs perfectly. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

fernando t.

AAA++++
Great Clean place excelente
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

William A.

Very Good Stay
We had a very nice stay. Centrally located. Close to restaurants. Hilton next door (very good buffet there)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

mabel l.

Hermosa Cartagena
Soy argentina y junto a mi esposo, visitamos por primera vez Cartagena de Indias. Nos alojamos durante 10 días en el apartamento de María Elena, el que disfrutamos intensamente. Es un apartamento cómodo y totalmente equipado, para cubrir todas nuestras necesidades, decorado con muy buen gusto y absolutamente acogedor. Además de estar muy bien ubicado, en una tranquila zona, se encuentra muy cerca del centro comercial, y de las playas de Boca Grande. El Laguito tiene playas más tranquilas que Boca Grande, y eso es más de nuestro agrado. El edificio tiene un encargado las 24 hs, ( personal sumamente amable y dispuesto ). Y "la frutilla de la torta" ( como decimos en mi país) , que no puedo dejar de destacar, es la piscina, que se encuentra, literalmente, sobre la playa semi- privada, de la que consta el apartamento. Nuestra anfitriona, una persona muy cálida y sumamente cordial, estuvo, en todo momento dispuesta, para hacer nuestra estadía más placentera Muchas gracias, María Elena, por tanta gentileza, hemos pasado unos días estupendos y nos encantaría volver a visitarlos
Stayed 9 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Wendy C.

A Great Stay
We stayed a bit over 2 weeks here and really enjoyed ourselves. Laguito is much quieter than neighboring Boca Grande yet everything you could possibly need is within a 15 minute walk. Several times I walked to Old Town (about 45 minutes) and the local buses are a hoot (though sometimes faster than I'd like). The apartment is very comfortable but on the small side. The second bedroom is tiny but would be good for a child or small adult. I preferred that room as it had a ceiling fan and the sound of the ocean...and I'm a small adult. The owner's representative, Mery, is right next door and was incredibly responsive. We had a small leak under the sink and she had the plumber there within the hour. He was also pleasant, professional and fast. The beach below the apartment is small, the water calmer than the bigger beaches with only a few vendors. Fredy runs the beer and beach chair concession and he's a gem. The building is a little older but has charm and there's a 24 hour doorman. Very, very lovely stay.