GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel

4.0 star property
Historic Cartagena hotel in Cartagena Walled City with a full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Porch
Outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 7 PM, pool loungers
Reception
Courtyard
Duplex

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025

Explore the area

Map
Calle Larga con Pedregal esquina, Cra 11 25-57 Getsemaní, Cartagena, Bolivar, 7516
  • Plaza de la Trinidad
    5 min walk
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    6 min walk
  • Casa del Marques de Premio Real
    12 min walk
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    16 min drive

Room options

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
HDTV
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 24.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Duplex

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Cartagena

GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel places you in the centre of Cartagena, within a short 5-minute stroll of Ciudad Movil Cultural Center and Cartagena Fishing Club. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A relaxing day at REAL SPA can include massages, body scrubs and facials along with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The restaurant, EL REDUCTO, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the Turkish bath/hammam and pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Cartagena Walled City hotel, attractions include Clock Tower and Bocagrande Beach.

What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 6 min walk
  • Clock Tower - 12 min walk
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 17 min walk
  • Walls of Cartagena - 19 min walk
  • Bocagrande Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Di Silvio Trattoria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taboo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪San Nicolás - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cervecería Cartagena Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Demente - ‬5 min walk

About this property

GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel

Historic Cartagena hotel in Cartagena Walled City with a full-service spa
GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the historic GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle are available for a fee.

This 4-star Cartagena hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel offers 40 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

REAL SPA has 3 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • EL REDUCTO

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal and 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Non-resident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 20000 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Visitors travelling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: at check-in, parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents, along with a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 7 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Armeria Hotel
Armeria Real
Armeria Real Luxury
Armeria Real Luxury Cartagena
Armeria Real Luxury Hotel
Armeria Real Luxury Hotel Cartagena
Hotel Armeria Real
Armeria Real Luxury Hotel Faranda Boutique Cartagena
Armeria Real Luxury Hotel Faranda Boutique
Armeria Real Luxury Faranda Boutique Cartagena
Armeria Real Luxury Hotel Spa
GHL Hotel Armería Real Cartagena
GHL Armería Real Cartagena
GHL Armería Real
Armeria Real Luxury Hotel Spa by Faranda Boutique

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel?

GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel?

As of 25 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel on 12 Jan 2025 start from AU$188.32, 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.

Are there any beaches close to GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel?

The closest beach to GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel is Bocagrande Beach (2.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel?

Yep, REAL SPA is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments.

Does GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel have a pool?

GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 9 AM to 7 PM.

What makes GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel.

Does GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is on offer daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

GHL Collection Armería Real Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 434 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 106 out of 434 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 434 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 434 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 434 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Let some start off by saying the hotel is beautiful and most of the staff is extremely friendly. My room was a nice size and had everything I needed. The rain shower was awesome. It had amazing pressure and was the best feature in my room hands down. The continental breakfast was delicious, they provided a great assortment of fresh fruits along with cooked foods like scrambled eggs, fried plantains and sausage, just to name a few. The only reason for the 4 star rating is due to their guest policy. If you have a guest that does not reside at the hotel, they are not allowed to enter your room. You must visit in the outdoor atrium. The staff stated the reason for this policy is due to the high level of prostitution and sex trafficking in the country so they are doing their part to help fight against that. I do understand the rule, however, I think it’s silly to implement it at 12 noon when my best friend and her niece came over due to a power outage in the area that affected the home they were staying in. This is the only thing I would encourage them to review and make a change.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malika

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
It was great experience the staff was very helpful in getting you a taxi lots of great recommendation for a restaurant if you really want to see Columbia staying at a hotel like this is really recommended so much to see so much to do
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nancy Adell

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was a long hot walk from the clock tower but only a few blocks from the Getsemani murals, lively streets and restaurants. We had a duplex that was worn and smelled a little of old water. For some reason we had no phone in our 1st room. Water dripped from the light fixture into the bed the first night. The light fixtured flickered and looked like a small flame. We were moved to and upgraded duplex eventhough the staff was suggesting it just for the night. The sheets in the new room had to be changed right away. About three days later during a rain storm, water began to leak into the new room onto the bed, floor, near light fixture and in corner. We were moved to a smaller duplex. Downgraded. There was writing on the bathroom wall, the bed covers were dirty and the plumbing was leaking. Expedia gave us a couple hundred back to change hotel for our last 2 days. We had to add our own money to get a decent hotel. Not the best experience. And on our way out the staff tried to claim we ate from the mini bar but dropped it with our protest. One other thing tried to pay for 3 lemonado de cocos on day 2. Their card reader in the rooftop bar wasn't working so by the time we left the price changed. So pay right away if you can. The staff had no attitudes and tried THEIR best well except the last lady at the front desk who gave no eye contact and seemed mad when we left early. But the whole time NO APOLOGY. Not one.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amparo, Port Sant Lucie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the spa service!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

FRANCIS TERESA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The air conditioning of our room wasn’t working well.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was better than I’d even hoped! Our duplex room had 2 washrooms, which was an extremely pleasant surprise. The property is clean, the food is delicious, the breakfast well-stocked with plenty of variety, and the staff are amazing. They are incredibly friendly and go out of their way to help. There are some odd things about the property (elevator is a little finnicky, keycard didn’t always work the first time, some lights wouldn’t turn on), but nothing that impacted the quality of our stay at all. It can get a little loud with party buses driving by at night, so consider bringing earplugs. I’d highly recommend this property, and would stay again if I went back to Cartagena!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

angela b, MILLEDGEVILLE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was for a week and I appreciated the staff who recognized me and made me feel appreciated. The breakfast included was lovely and the pool bar staff very friendly and agreeable. The location is great for getting around Cartagena for shopping or going to see attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garnet, Milledgeville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place really close to good neighborhoods for shopping
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edzamari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Destini

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was gorgeous and scenic!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paola, Naples

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really lovely hotel
The people are lovely, very willing to help. The hotel is lovely with good amenities Unlike the other hotel we stayed the staff was quite prompt in catering for us tea drinkers The room I stayed could be a bit lighter and airy The shower also could be updated and similar to the other hotel, a kettle in the room will be awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

mangirdas

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Marta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cartagena as a vibrant city can be very noisy, but this hotel is located in a quiet area -still walkable distance to the main attractions- that is much appreciated. Please keep in mind that the building is very old and amazingly well kept; however, our room had a roof water leak. Other than that, the staying was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation option for Cartagena
We love Armería Real. Great comfy rooms, excellent service, and overall great value for money. Also a great location to explore Getsemani and the Old City.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent scale, beautiful roof bar and pool, ample breakfast included
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean and confortable. Excellent customer Service and amazing environment. In general Amazing Hotel. I will come back for sure. Location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the hotel in general. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was varied and tasteful, excellent coffee. Walking distance from restaurants and old romantic neighborhood. The hotel is very pretty and well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023