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Featuring a terrace, Akel House Hotel is located in Cartagena de Indias in the Bolivar region, 1.2 km from Marbella Beach and 2.1 km from Bocagrande Beach. With a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Rooms have a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at the hotel have pool view. At Akel House Hotel each room includes bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Akel House Hotel include San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Cartagena's Walls and Palace of the Inquisition. The nearest airport is Rafael Núñez International Airport, 6 km from the hotel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Cartagena de Indias, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.8

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Judith
    Spain Spain
    Great location! Super close by walk to the main streets in Getsemaní but without being in the middle of the crowd. Spacious rooms with AC. Facilities were clean.
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great place to stay in the heart of everything, clean and a pleasure to stay at! The staff are friendly, beautiful and accommodating!
  • Thomas
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Helpful staff. Great location with rooftop. Spacious room.
  • Valentina
    Colombia Colombia
    The room was really spacious, clean, and the beds comfortable. The bathroom was small but with a big shower. Nice location and friendly stuff.
  • Matthew
    Australia Australia
    The room was clean, the staff were friendly, and the air-conditioning worked well.
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, close to the night life but on a quiet side street so the noise did not affect us. The pool area does not seem to be in use and feels more like a storage area - wasn't an issue for us but worth bearing in mind if you're looking for...
  • Jurgen
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast is great , even it closes little early for us ( 9. am ) Location is perfect , just at the edge of the Old Town centre Managed to get Ground Floor room ( only 2 in the hotel ) Swimming pool ( small but hey ) Affordable room rates
  • Colleen
    Canada Canada
    The staff was incredibly kind and helpful. We really loved the included breakfast and the view that came with it! The room was clean, with great AC. Excellent value for the cost!
  • Federico
    Mexico Mexico
    Included breakfast was great. Staff was quite friendly. The pool was a super nice extra.
  • Lisa
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast was great. Room was clean, great location, and air conditioning worked well.

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • are rooms air conditioned?

    Hi, All rooms have air conditioning, cable television, private bathroom.
    Answered on 22 January 2020
  • Can I bring a hot Latina girl back to my room at any time??

    Hello, for the entry of another person I would have to pay an additional fee.
    Answered on 20 March 2024
  • is there hot water

    Hola buenas, si contamos con agua caliente.
    Answered on 20 March 2024
  • Hi there - we need to work for a few of the days we will be in Cartagena. Is there reliable wifi in the rooms?

    Hello good, yes
    Answered on 20 March 2024
  • is it guest friendly

    Hola muy buenas, claro que totalmente recomendable y seguro.
    Answered on 20 March 2024
  • Hello! Do you guys offer airport transportation? And is there a safe box in the guest rooms?

    Hello, good, yes we have a safe, and you can call a taxi.
    Answered on 20 March 2024
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Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Akel House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
Wellness
  • Fitness
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Akel House Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

License number: 51832

FAQs about Akel House Hotel

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 0.6 miles from Akel House Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Akel House Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Akel House Hotel include:

    • Triple
    • Double
    • Family
  • Akel House Hotel is 400 yards from the centre of Cartagena de Indias. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Akel House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Akel House Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming Pool
    • Fitness
    • Bicycle rental
  • Guests staying at Akel House Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte