What's it like in Mar de Cristal?

Mar de Cristal is a neighborhood that travelers like for its beaches. Be sure to check out Islas Menores and Mar Menor as part of your Mar de Cristal travel plans.

How many hotels are there in the Mar de Cristal area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Cartagena, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 76 Mar de Cristal hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Mar de Cristal, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in Mar de Cristal.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Mar de Cristal?

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What is there to do in this Cartagena neighborhood?

Islas Menores, Playa de Mar de Cristal, and Playa de Poniente de Islas Menores are great spots if you want to spend some time by the water during your stay in Mar de Cristal. You could also plan a visit to Mar Menor or El Vivero while you're in the neighborhood. Los Nietos Beach, Playa Lomas del Castillico, and Isla Rondella are just a few of the places to visit in and around Mar de Cristal. Isla del Ciervo and Playa Paraíso are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Cartagena.

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A deck with four lounge chairs, a small table, and a bottle of champagne. The deck overlooks a beach with white pebbles and palm trees.

1. El Secreto del Agua

Mar de Cristal

Christopher

NT$2,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A covered outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, stone walls, and a view of the ocean.

2. Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa

Diputación de Rincón de San Ginés, 5.3 km from Mar de Cristal

Sigmund Laszlo

NT$6,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A buffet with various food items and beverages.

3. Hotel 525

14.5 km from Mar de Cristal

Gary S

NT$3,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 8 - Dec 9

A hotel with a modern facade, a classical building with a dome in the background, and a well-lit entrance.

4. AC Hotel Cartagena

Casco Antiguo, 20.1 km from Mar de Cristal

Daniel

NT$4,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

A grand staircase with a chandelier, a wall with a building mural, and a modern interior design.

5. Hotel Sercotel Alfonso XIII

Casco Antiguo, 19.6 km from Mar de Cristal

Craig

NT$3,253 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 9 - Dec 10

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, staircase, and glass walls.

6. Hotel Cetina Cabo de Palos Puerto

Cabo de Palos, 5.8 km from Mar de Cristal

Frederick

NT$3,032 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A coastal view with a lighthouse, beach, and buildings along the shore.

7. SubUp Hostel

Cabo de Palos, 5.3 km from Mar de Cristal

Nicholas

NT$2,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by palm trees and a clear view of the sea.

8. Hotel Cristina

13 km from Mar de Cristal

Philip

NT$2,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A hotel with outdoor dining areas, a swimming pool, and multiple balconies.

9. Ona Mar Menor Golf & Spa

17.5 km from Mar de Cristal

euan

NT$3,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 9 - Dec 10

A modern hotel lobby with wooden paneling, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

10. Posadas de España Cartagena

Hondón, 17 km from Mar de Cristal

Gary

NT$2,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A beach resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and beachgoers.

11. Aparthotel Londres

5.2 km from Mar de Cristal

Graham

NT$3,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A beach with a palm tree, a modern building, and people relaxing.

12. Hotel Trabuco

18 km from Mar de Cristal

Abdelaziz

NT$1,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A pool with a waterfall feature and a green wall.

13. Hotel Lodomar Spa & Talasoterapia

20.6 km from Mar de Cristal

Julie

NT$2,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A pool area with a view of a residential area and the sea.

14. Hotel Traíña

20.5 km from Mar de Cristal

Carlos

NT$2,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 8 - Dec 9

A hotel entrance with a reception desk, seating area, and potted plants.

15. Hotel Sercotel Carlos III

Casco Antiguo, 19.6 km from Mar de Cristal

Aaron

NT$2,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a coffee maker, and a window with curtains.

16. B&B Hotel Cartagena Cartagonova

Casco Antiguo, 20.4 km from Mar de Cristal

Linda

NT$2,031 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a coastal view with palm trees and the sea.

17. ApartaHotel Punta Calera

14.1 km from Mar de Cristal

Lars

NT$2,536 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a window with a view of mountains, and a bedside table with a lamp.

18. Hotel Portmán

9.7 km from Mar de Cristal

gabor

NT$2,602 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A poolside area with a person sitting by the pool, a dog, and a building with balconies and outdoor furniture.

19. Apartamentos SubUp

Cabo de Palos, 5.1 km from Mar de Cristal

lucy

NT$2,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern bar area with a light wood finish, a coffee machine, and three bar stools.

20. NH Campo Cartagena

Cartagena Casco, 19 km from Mar de Cristal

Steven

NT$1,929 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

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Compare top hotels in Mar de Cristal

El Secreto del Agua 3.0 star property Mar de Cristal View	Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa 5.0 star property Diputación de Rincón de San Ginés, 5.3 km from Mar de Cristal View	Hotel 525 4.0 star property 14.5 km from Mar de Cristal View	AC Hotel Cartagena 4.0 star property Casco Antiguo, 20.1 km from Mar de Cristal View	Hotel Sercotel Alfonso XIII 4.0 star property Casco Antiguo, 19.6 km from Mar de Cristal View
9.2 Wonderful 125 reviews	9.6 Exceptional 132 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 866 reviews	9.6 Exceptional 135 reviews	8.8 Excellent 369 reviews
The price is NT$2,174 NT$2,392 total includes taxes & fees Nov 16 - Nov 17	The price is NT$6,047 NT$6,652 total includes taxes & fees Nov 16 - Nov 17	The price is NT$3,387 NT$3,725 total includes taxes & fees Dec 8 - Dec 9	The price is NT$3,851 NT$4,236 total includes taxes & fees Dec 14 - Dec 15	The price is NT$2,957 NT$3,253 total includes taxes & fees Dec 9 - Dec 10
No Breakfast included Yes, Pool No Spa No Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included Yes, Pool Yes, Spa Yes, Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included Yes, Pool Yes, Spa No Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking

Where to stay in Mar de Cristal

Find the best Mar de Cristal areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal town with a lighthouse, rocky cliffs, and the ocean.

Diputación de Rincón de San Ginés

Unique features of Diputación de Rincón de San Ginés include the golf courses and spas. Make a stop by Calblanque, Monte de las Cenizas y Peña del Águila Regional Park or Islas Menores while you're exploring the area.

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A coastal lighthouse on a rocky outcrop with a paved walkway nearby.

Cabo de Palos

Travelers like the historic sites in Cabo de Palos, and Lighthouse of Cabo de Palos is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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An ancient amphitheater with a circular stage and tiered seating, surrounded by historic buildings and mountains in the background.

El Beal

El Beal is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Los Nietos Beach and El Vivero.

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A sunset over a calm body of water with a silhouette of distant mountains.

La Azohia

You'll enjoy the monuments and historic sites in La Azohia. You might want to make time for a stop at Playa de San Ginés or Playa de La Chapineta.

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An ancient amphitheater surrounded by modern buildings and a port.

Cartagena Casco

Historic sites, museums, and waterfront views are some highlights of Cartagena Casco. Make a stop by Punic wall of Cartagena or Gran Hotel while you're exploring.

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