Makena La Boquilla Beach Hostel

2.0 star property
Waterfront Cartagena hostel in La Boquilla with a rooftop terrace

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Exterior
Outdoor wedding area
Exterior detail
Deluxe Triple Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is AED 121
AED 121 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 450 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

Deluxe Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 500 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 350 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 500 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
La Boquilla Carrera 1 #83-06, Antes del quiosco El Bony, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001

What's nearby

  • La Boquilla Beach - 3 min walk
  • Las Americas International Convention Center - 7 min drive
  • Marbella Beach - 12 min drive
  • Playa Manzanillo - 27 min drive
  • Karibana Golf Club - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gora - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪La Pescadería - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bar Restaurante Blas El Teso - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Donde Javier - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Makena La Boquilla Beach Hostel

Revitalized hostel, renovated in 2020 and located in La Boquilla
Makena La Boquilla Beach Hostel provides amenities like a rooftop terrace and a garden. This hostel is a great place to bask in the sun with a black sand beach and sun loungers. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A front-desk safe, bicycle tour information, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Heated floors and soap
  • Wardrobes/closets, children's dinnerware, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: COP 25000 for adults and COP 25000 for children

Things to do

  • Bicycle tour information
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's dinnerware

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish

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
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - January 2020
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of COP 100000 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of COP 100000 per stay
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting 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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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).
  • Deposit is payable by wire transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately COP 25000 for adults and COP 25000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 35000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Pet deposit: COP 100000 per stay
  • Pet fee: COP 100000 per pet, per stay
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Tax ID - 901.348.040-8
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site
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.
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Casa Kerilé Hostel
Casa Kerile Hostel
MAKENA Beach House Hostel
CASA KERILÉ Hostel Boutique
Makena La Boquilla Beach House Hostel
Makena La Boquilla Beach Hostel Cartagena
Makena La Boquilla Beach Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Makena La Boquilla Beach Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of COP 100000 per stay and a fee of COP 100000 per pet, per stay.

How much is parking at Makena La Boquilla Beach Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Makena La Boquilla Beach Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Makena La Boquilla Beach Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Makena La Boquilla Beach Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of COP 35000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Makena La Boquilla Beach Hostel located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this La Boquilla hostel is in the entertainment district and within 3 mi (5 km) of La Boquilla Beach, Crespo Linear Park, and Las Americas International Convention Center. Marbella Beach and El Cabrero Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Makena La Boquilla Beach Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised! Tucked away in La boquilla, ( not a very rich area) is a beautiful retreat. Cold room, stunning balconies and rooftop. Full kitchen. Only place to eat is next door, closes early. I used Rappi for other meals beach is long and swimable. The whole town come out in evening to play soccer it's a very lovely family town. You must get past what your eyes see on the drive here. This is not Bocagrande. I felt safe and a nostalgia watching the town enjoy life into the sunset. Felt like 1990's no cellphones out . They offer included beers and cokes and water, that made my night having ice cold beers! I would come back. A well worth mini adventure
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel and staff were great. Catas morning breakfast was always a pleasure to eat. The area outside is not the best though. Also the beach isn’t too great as many fisherman use it there are sometime dead fish along the shore with some smell. There are not many restaurants to eat during the night and we ended up ubering to get to the main city almost everyday. Staff is very good though and hostel itself is nice and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was directly on the beach. Stunning location, amazing staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel on the beach, nice staff.
The hosts were wonderful and welcoming the hotel was clean and well done. Breakfast was great. The only thing I didn’t like was the area and it’s location relative to most activities. If you would like a quiet removed vacation on the beach this is your best spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
“ Highly recommended “, Exelente Lugar
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Niklas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last year in march we spent our vacation here and we were very happy with our choice! Everyone was sooo wholesome and welcoming to us, the food was amazing and the hosts did everything for us to be happy and have a great vacation. I highly recommend you to come here! Greetings from germany :)

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr freundliches Personal :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Astrid Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Frábært hostel
Geggjað hostel og framúrskarandi þjónusta. Stórfenglegt á allan hátt. Fær 10 af 10
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023