GHL Arsenal Hotel

Boutique hotel with outdoor pool, near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center

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In the heart of Cartagena, GHL Arsenal Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with a rooftop terrace and serene garden. Relax by the pool or treat yourself to spa services and massages. With free in-room WiFi, an on-site restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner options Corozo & Timbal Terraza is perfect for those looking for delicious local cuisine.
VIP Access
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • Airport pick-up service

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Premium TV channels
$177 nightly
$177 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31

Why we love this property

Blissful spa escape
Signature massage services and a fitness room elevate this sanctuary for relaxation. A serene garden setting creates the ultimate rejuvenating retreat.
Rooftop garden views
Bask in sunset views from the rooftop terrace or wander through the garden at this boutique hotel nestled in the historical district.
Foodie paradise
A stylish restaurant and vibrant bar provide culinary options at this hotel. Guests begin each day with a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Room options

Luxury Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Luxury Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Luxury Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Luxury Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Luxury Room

Wonderful
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Luxury Room (Bay View) | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Luxury Room (Bay View) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Luxury Room (Bay View) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Luxury Room (Bay View) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Luxury Room (Bay View)

Wonderful
  • Bay view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Standard Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Standard Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Standard Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Standard Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room

Excellent
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Superior Double or Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Double or Twin Room

Wonderful
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Barrio Getsemani Calle Arsenal No 8B-58, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001

What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Clock Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plaza de la Trinidad - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bolivar Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Walls of Cartagena - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 15 min drive
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪San Nicolás - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Terraza Municipal - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sierpe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Juan Valdez Centro de Convenciones - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mar de las Antillas - ‬2 min walk

About this property

GHL Arsenal Hotel

GHL Arsenal Hotel is just 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from the airport and offers pick-up service (available 24 hours). Guests can indulge in massages, and Corozo & Timbal Terraza serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a bar/lounge. Fellow travelers say great things about the pool and helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 72 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
    • Beach shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2012
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Dining

Corozo & Timbal Terraza - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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).

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of COP 60000 per person
  • Area shuttle and beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 29 2026 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Fitness facilities

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • 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.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.

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Arsenal Hotel
GHL Arsenal Hotel Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does GHL Arsenal Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, GHL Arsenal Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at GHL Arsenal Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at GHL Arsenal Hotel?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at GHL Arsenal Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at GHL Arsenal Hotel.

Is airport shuttle service offered by GHL Arsenal Hotel?

Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is COP 60000 per person.

What are the check-in and check-out times at GHL Arsenal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at GHL Arsenal Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Rio Cartagena Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at GHL Arsenal Hotel and nearby?

GHL Arsenal Hotel has an outdoor pool and a fitness center, as well as spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near GHL Arsenal Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Corozo & Timbal Terraza.

What's the area around GHL Arsenal Hotel like?

GHL Arsenal Hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and 7 minutes' walk from Clock Tower. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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GHL Arsenal Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as great, delicious, and a highlight of the stay. (77 reviews)
  • The rooftop pool offered a beautiful view, was well-kept, and provided a great place to cool off after exploring the city. (59 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant offered yummy food and the nearby dining options were numerous and excellent. (8 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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8/10 Very good

Room was small but clean, staff was lovely, rooftop pool was a highlight!
Nicole, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and staff was amazing.
Shanika, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was kind, rooms nice, breakfast great.
Alexander, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff was great and welcoming.
Jameelia, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast and staff
Luis Vazquez, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything went perfect! The staff and rooms were amazing! We will definitely stay there again!
Zoraida, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The breakfast was good
Rosa Del Carmen, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room and nice staff.
Ashlee, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable and safe
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in was very smooth staff very nice and professional
RACHEL, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property
Karen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so friendly and made sure anything we could’ve possibly needed was taken care of. This is a beautiful property with a beautiful rooftop view. Anywhere you would want to go in Cartagena is either close walking distance or a very short cab ride.
Tamela, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

More English speaking staff members at high traffic service stations (restaurants, bars, massage). Such as understanding words like menu, price equivalence to US dollar. More information on the guest policy on the website before booking!
Ali, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff, walking distance to most places
Lashea Jamia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Safe area….would be great for the guys or a family
Brandon, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

One of my favorite hotels to stay in. This is my 3rd time staying here.
Angelo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was a bit smaller than was expected but overall great hotel
JHIGNA, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

the hotel was very nice and quiet close to the
Corinna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good breakfast and excellent service. Clean room. Very helpful personnel.
Giorgio, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

one day stay very nice close to historic center
Carlos, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was in a great location, close to everything - sightseeing, food and drink options, and the pier. Staff were great and hotel was great overall
Kin Ling, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice accommodations!
Spurgeon, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was quiet, clean, and in a walkable area.
Sonia, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Staff was very nice and friendly. The hotel is so pretty. In a great area within a walking distance to everywhere. The only issue is you can hear everything in the room, next to us there was two drunk girls screaming until 4am. Was kind of hard to rest, other than that, really pretty hotel.
Veronica, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff here was excellent! Nice property very conveniently located. Highly recommend.
Shaied, 6-night trip