Family Room
- 1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Guest house · Cartagena · Bolivar
Hostal Bambumar
A small, family-oriented guesthouse in Cartagena with a sundeck, garden, and shared kitchen.
- Staff rated 9.4
- Sundeck and play area
- Paid airport shuttle
8.6
Great
38 reviews
Booking.com 8.6 · 38 reviews
About
Hostal Bambumar
Hostal Bambumar is a compact guesthouse in Cartagena, Colombia, with 15 rooms. It offers a sundeck, a garden, and a children's play area, along with a shared kitchen for guests who prefer to cook. The property provides air conditioning in all rooms and en-suite showers.
The guesthouse operates a 24-hour front desk with key access, vending machines, and VIP check-in/out. It also arranges tours and ticket assistance, and a paid airport shuttle is available. No pets are allowed, and the property is non-smoking throughout.
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Highly rated staff — Guests consistently praise the staff, reflected in a 9.4 category score.
- Good value — Value is rated 8.6, matching the overall rating and indicating a fair price for the offering.
- Family amenities — A children's play area, board games, and family rooms make it suitable for those travelling with kids.
- Convenient self-catering — Shared kitchen and vending machines offer flexibility and savings on meals.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- No pets — Pets are not allowed, which may be a drawback for travellers with animals.
- Limited check-in window — Check-in is only available from 15:00 to 22:00, so late arrivals need to plan ahead.
- No parking mentioned — Parking is not listed, so guests arriving by car may need to arrange alternative parking.
- Small property — With only 15 rooms, availability can be limited, and the space may not suit those seeking large resort facilities.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Single Room
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Triple Room
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Double Room
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Quadruple Room
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- 24-hour security
- Key access
- Air conditioning
Food & Drink
- Shared kitchen
- Vending machines
Outdoor & Recreation
- Terrace
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Children's play area
- Board games
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.6/10 from 38 reviews
Booking.com · 8.6 · 38 reviews
04 — Location
Getting around Cartagena
The property sits in Cartagena.
Location: The guesthouse sits on Calle 35 in Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia. It is about 2.4 km from Museo Historico de Cartagena de Indias.
Calle 35, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130002, Colombia
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 15:00-22:00
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 15 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 12:00.
Are pets allowed at Hostal Bambumar?
No, pets are not allowed at the property.
Is there an airport shuttle?
Yes, a paid airport shuttle is available.
Does the hostal have a shared kitchen?
Yes, there is a shared kitchen available for guests.
Are there family rooms?
Yes, the hostal offers a Family Room with either one single bed or one double bed.
The bottom line
Hostal Bambumar is a solid choice for families and budget-conscious travellers in Cartagena, offering friendly staff, a shared kitchen, and a play area—though it lacks parking and has a limited check-in window.
8.6A family-friendly base with strong service ratings.
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