GHL Arsenal Hotel

4.0 star property
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Barrio Getsemani Calle Arsenal No 8B-58, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001
  • Place, Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clock Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza de la Trinidad
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬
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Room options

Luxury Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Room (Bay View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

GHL Arsenal Hotel

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a rooftop terrace are on-site.
GHL Arsenal Hotel offers 72 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.
The free breakfast at GHL Arsenal Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Clock Tower. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the pool
  • Steps from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Cartagena's Pegasos's Wharf
  • Airport pick-up, beach and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
GHL Arsenal Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the boutique GHL Arsenal Hotel. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cartagena hotel.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Corozo & Timbal Terraza – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

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 transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Corozo & Timbal Terraza

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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); 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
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 7 May 2026 to 11 June 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool

Alternative facilities will be available off-site during the renovation.

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at GHL Arsenal Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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'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 60000 per person
  • 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

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
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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
GHL Arsenal Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Visitors travelling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: at check-in, parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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GHL Arsenal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 752 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exscellent location, excellent staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samandip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is fantastic, super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was small but clean, staff was lovely, rooftop pool was a highlight!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shanika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and staff was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind, rooms nice, breakfast great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My 7th or 8th time in this hotel due to the location, staff and amenities. The restaurant on site has yummy food and the rooftop pool is great especially in the late afternoon/evening. Staff is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin A

Enjoyed my stay at GHL Arsenal
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Alfonso extremely helpful in English and Spanish.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Izabel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great hotel. Clean and quiet. Rooftop pool for the win!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis Vazquez

Liked: Cleanliness
Great breakfast and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jameelia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very sweet employees even after we checked out they said “ Please this is still your home , you arefree to use all amenities that were included “ it made me very happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great customer service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly and attentive! They knew our names and welcomed us with open arms daily. Super attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A/C needs maintenance because it wasn't working properly at our room. Very clean! The pool and the rooftop need maintenance also, but we still enjoyed them. Service is just excellent. Breakfast was great too! Best location ever!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zoraida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything went perfect! The staff and rooms were amazing! We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Izabel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff made sure that you did not go without. They were extra helpful, always smiling, the cleaning ladies were extra nice. They always greeted you with a smile and EXCELLENT customer service. From the front desk to the in-house restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the cleaning staff were very attentive. The pool is the perfect size to cool off after exploring the city. Front desk staff were super attentive and accommodating. The breakfast that I ordered was fantastic. Hotel is walkable to anywhere you would want to see.
View from the back of pool toward the Boca Grande area
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very friendly. This is not a 5-star property in any way.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Del Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very smooth staff very nice and professional
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025