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Hotel Portal de San Diego

3.0 of 5
Calle 2 de Badillo # 36 - 17 | Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
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Hotel Portal de San Diego
Ranked #20 of 89 Cartagena B&B and Inns
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

This is a small hotel, very clean, and the staff are great -helpful and friendly. It is very well located on a main street in the historic centre, walking distance from many good sights, cafes and restaurants. I also felt very safe here (buzzed in from the street, 24 reception staff). Great stay for a good price!

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Paris
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

Very charming hotel in the old city center. Close to airport 10mn by taxi (5 euros per way). Receptionists are helpful and give some advice about the things to do in Cartagena. breakfast (included) is fine. Room is really nice but some problems with the shower (not so much water).

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22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

The location of this place is excellent if you want to stay in the heart of the old town - great for exploring. The staff were very friendly and helpful - they helped us arrange our onward travel (spoke good English too - one lady in particular). There is a computer in reception with free internet and free wi-fi. The... More

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London
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

Great hotel, staff super helpful. Air con is must in Cartagena and it worked great here. Wifi worked fine in our room. Great location. Amazing sushi restaurant just a few doors up on the same street. Inside the old town prices can be crazy but this hotel was reasonable with a decent breakfast included. We got room 305 which had... More

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Santiago, Chile
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

Location is great, right in the middle of the walled city. Two big issues: noisy rooms (you can hear the cars honking on the street) and very hard to get any hot water. Breakfast is quite decent, and the staff is helpful.

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2012

Perfect spot, safe to come home late. Room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was a lovely treat every morning. Best of all the service was great, the staff very helpful and happy all the time. Would definitely stay there again. Nice value, in between cheap hostels and quite expensive hotels.

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Singapore
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16 hotel reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2012

Amazing location in the old walled town. Unfortunately that's about it. Rooms are clean and the place is safe but we had ants everywhere, no hot water at any time of day and it picks up a lot of noise from the street too, regardless of room location. Must be better value for money in this expensive part of town...

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Sydney, Australia
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34 hotel reviews
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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

We spent 3 nights here. The hotel is in a very good location (not sure what the previous reviewer is talking about) within the old city walls and a short stroll to all of the old city's delights, great restaurants and nice bars. The hotel is also reasonably priced for the old city and I would definitely recommend staying in... More

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New Braunfels, Texas
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23 reviews 23 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 July 2011

Read many reviews on this hotel - all-in-all it sounded like a good place in a great location. It was absolutely terrible. First of all, you have to climb many stairs just to get to the front office. Then, it had a dirty smell to it, the room was small, and it was in a bad location. Although many reveiws... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2011

I actually ended up staying here twice, the first time with two friends and the second with my dad. What made me come back was the very friendly and extremely friendly staff. They helped me find a doctor when I needed one, recommended great day trips, and in general were very accommodating. This hotel does not look as fancy as... More

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Also Known As:
Portal De San Diego Hotel
Portal De San Diego Hotel Cartagena
Address: Calle 2 de Badillo # 36 - 17 | Centro, Cartagena, Colombia
Region: Colombia > Cartagena
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet
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Ranked #20 of 89 B&Bs / Inns in Cartagena
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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