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Top 11 Places to Stay in Cartagena

By Bonnie Hamre, About.com

Also called Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena is one of Colombia's most visited destinations with tourists who come to enjoy the history, the sights, the weather and nightlife. Plan to stay several days, to enjoy the colonial period, the modern city and the fashionable seaside resort of Colombia's second port. Choose one of the these hotels or upscale residences to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.

1. Hilton Cartagena

Scenically situated at the tip of El Laguito Peninsula, with 288 rooms and suites and just 10 minutes away from the ancient walled city. Rooms look over the city or the water. Three pools and three tennis courts and fitness facilities.

2. Hotel Caribe Cartagena

363 rooms featuring Colonial-style décor. The hotel faces the sea with four on-site restaurants, a swimming pool, playground, and business center amid extensive tropical gardens.

3. Decameron Cartagena All Inclusive

Fronting Bocagrande beach in Cartagena de Indias and 10 minutes from the international airport, with 280 rooms, restaurants, activities for adults and families, scuba diving clinic and other water related sports.

4. Sofitel Santa Clara

The hotel is in the old Clarisas Convent, restored and turned into the only Luxury Hotel in Cartagena. Close to the Convention Center, with 115 rooms in a colonial and a republican area, three restaurants, seven meeting rooms, lounge bar, business center, private island, outdoor pool and health club.

5. Charleston Cartagena Hotel

This 5-Star grand deluxe Charleston Cartagena, formerly the Santa Teresa, centered in historic Cartagena, incorporates a 17th Century Monastery which has been lovingly restored. Guest rooms and suites face either the ocean or ancient city .

6. Hotel Casa La Fe

"Enjoy privacy and tranquility in this small elegantly restored boutique hotel. We are located in the heart of the old city within walking distance of all the antiquities and 5 minutes by taxi from the best bathing beaches."

7. Las Americas Global Resort

"Located in the north part of the city and in front of the best beach, 10 minutes from the Walled City and 5 minutes from the international airport Rafael Nunez. Close to one of the principal neighborhoods in the city called Crespo."

8. Casaloma

"The best place for rest: Comfortable rooms of Caribbean architecture beside the sea with crystalline waters and white sand beaches, typical kiosks in the beach, pool, jacuzzi, table games, ping pong, water sports, bocachica tour, Del Rosario islands tour, Cartagena city tour, walks by the beach, restaurant."

9. Hotel Almirante Cartagena Estelar

Not in Cartagena, but on the nearby island of Tierrabomba. Pool and beach living with Cartagena across the water.

10. Oceania

A modern hotel located at El Laguito zone of Cartagena in front of the beach with 46 comfortable rooms with pool, garden and cafeteria.

11. Homes in Cartagena

A great selection of "Historical homes totally equipped and excellently maintained with trained personnel to offer you absolute privacy and comfort. The best location, monumental spaces and luxurious furniture guarantee a relaxing and fresh stay. This new concept offers the visitors in Cartagena the opportunity to feel at home during their stay. All of the property exclusively for your use, without having to share them with unknown guests! Service includes employees at your entire disposition for maintenance and careful service. "

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