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Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG

4.0 star property
Travelers discover the vibrant rhythm of Cartagena while enjoying a praised breakfast, relaxing poolside moments, and rejuvenating spa treatments

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The Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande captures the beachy essence of the city. Guests start their day with a satisfying breakfast buffet, spend afternoons unwinding by the outdoor pool, and treat themselves to restorative hot stone massages at the spa.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Bocagrande, a neighborhood in Cartagena, Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Bastion of Santiago and Palace of the Inquisition Cartagena Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Karibana Golf Club and Bodeguita Dock. Caribbean Naval Museum and Cartagena Botanical Garden "Guillermo Piñeres" are also worth visiting.
Map
Avenida San Martin Cra 2 N 9-54, Cra 3 N 9-55 Bocagrande, Cartagena, Bolivar, 13001

What's nearby

  • 0_1439R-1036090
    Bocagrande Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Plaza Bocagrande Commercial Center
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rio Cartagena Casino
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Centro Comercial Nao
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Castillo Grande Beach
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • 7 Cielos
    4 min walk
  • Crepes & Waffles
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    1 min walk
  • Restaurante Arabe Internacional
    4 min walk
  • Morena Marisqueria
    2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG

Upscale hotel near Bocagrande Beach
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a banquet hall, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 200 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2,691 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from December 31 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of COP 110000 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact 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 available for COP 110000.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: COP 110000 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 110000.0 per night

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
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

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.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from December 31 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG?

As of 2026/1/22, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG on 2026/1/24 start from NT$3,924, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a fee of COP 110000 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG located?

Located in Bocagrande, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Bocagrande Beach and Malecón Bahía de las Ánimas. Plaza Bocagrande Commercial Center and Rio Cartagena Casino are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Cartagena Bocagrande by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 547 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1011 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

yeisson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff courtesy and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very professional, and room was great. Would recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious, bjt not as clean in the corners. Tap water was light brown during first use. Breakfast was not good. Beds were comfy and location and staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, service, rooms and food. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a friendly and professional staff, the room very cleanThe only thing was that very little water came out in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel Ubence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views were good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maid service was great, and even called when decide to pass one day on cleaning. Food selecton for breakfast was good, scrambled eegs, breads, fruits etc.For me it was location near fastfoods, ( across street and on right side of Mc Don, Chicken, and Coral, simikar to Burgerking. And of course Buffalo grill 5 blocks away for steak and cocktails for 6.00.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and affordable. Friendly helpful staff Fresh fruit at free breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and the breakfast included is fantastic. Great options to select and a variety of choices
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to be , nice Area, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Disnaury

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay at Boca Grande, very good breakfast and service.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel in great location in Boca Grande. Nice pool and pool bar. Very good breakfast.. close to the beach. I will go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best dining and staff
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Within walking distance of several restaurants and shops. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The cost was very cheap for such a great locatio. I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIESSEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this hotel is beautiful, best location, recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool, Bar staff, food, and service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

marysol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excellent hotel

excellent hotel, breakfast was delicious, the view from the pool deck was amazing and our room was huge.. would stay there again in a heartbeat.
think this was south view
think this was north view
lounge on pool deck.. bar close by
night view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ive been to Bocagrande many times, i think this is the most convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we had a great stay. Walkable area. Close to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, and convenient location. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Its location is in close proximity to the wall and Getsemaní. Definitely worth the stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELRITA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated that it was on a wide street. Only 1 block away from the beach. Good eateries in walking distance. Staff was very nice & accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025