Name: AC Hotel by Marriott Cartagena
Address: Calle Real 2, Casco Antiguo, Cartagena, Campo de Cartagena, Spain, Cartagena, Murcia, ES
Price range: $125–$208 per night
Rating: 8.8

What guests think

Across reviews of NH Cartagena, travellers praise its central, harbor-side location and welcoming staff, and many note clean, comfortable rooms and good breakfasts, while recurring downsides include tight onsite parking for small cars and occasional city or clock-tower noise.

Room experiences vary: several mention spacious, quiet options with views, but others find some rooms small or basic, with dark decor, maintenance snags, or ineffective heating and air conditioning. Service is frequently described as friendly and helpful, though a few guests report slow responses or miscommunication, and weekend maintenance support can be limited. Expect a well-located city stay with comfort first, plus a few practical trade-offs.

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Facilities

Onsite parking uses a small-car lift and many guests opted for nearby public garages; access and space are tight. There is no pool, which a few guests missed.

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10

Henriette

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking for only small cars

8

nigel

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful position. Good rooms. Attentive staff. Could do with a pool!

8

Susan

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A comfy hotel with lots of thoughtful items in the room. Very clean, very quiet and in a good location. The decor is modern but a little dark, and bare in the Reception area. The breakfast was good and the staff, friendly. We were unable to park in their underground car park even though the hotel was very quiet, and it was a bit of a walk to the nearest public car park.

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Kendra

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is right in the city center by the port and close to be able to walk around the port, shops and have dining options. It is very clean and very quiet. Very nice hotel; we would stay here again. Note: we had rented a mid-size SUV which was questionable on whether it would fit in the parking "lift/elevator" for overnight parking so we opted to park across the street in the public parking facility (open 24 hours) which worked out fine and was tad cheaper than hotel parking anyway.

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Neil

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Lovely location for historic attractions. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choice. Parking is a nightmare! Hotel should re-plan the layout and reduce number of spaces if necessary and should warn customers about size limit in the lift.

10

Claire

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel and staff are lovely. The parking is super handy. The breakfast was nice and the rooms are spacious and comfy. And you can’t beat the location! Would definitely recommend

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Nigel

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room suffered from a bit of noise, clock tower bells, seagulls during the night. The minibar fridge made a lot of noise that you thought someone had entered the room. The bathroom door needs adjusting as it was catching on the floor so waking you up when someone visited it. The balcony door/window had a big step up to get out and consequently a dangerous step down. The view from the balcony was very good over the harbour. It said parking available but had to go to a public car park away from the hotel.

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Gillian

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great hotel for a short city break, great location, very helpful reception staff. Clean quiet rooms. On site parking only for small cars as entry is via a service lift. Recommend you use the parking by the port. Entrance and parking spaces are bigger and there is more availability than the other hotel recommend parking which is very tight and spaces limited.

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Angela

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Muchísimo ruido a las 06:45am porque están de obras justo al lado. En el parking solo caben coches porque es con elevador.

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Marilyn

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a superior room which gave you a terrace with a table and 2 chairs It was a partial sea view The downside is the step up from the room was far too big for me I’m only 5ft 4ins tall It was really hard to do There is enough room on the terrace for 2 sun beds but they were not there the terrace is huge Nice hotel great position. Lovely helpful staff The other downside is no pool and you could really do with one in the summer Overall enjoyed my stay and if I come to Cartagena again I will stay here

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Cleanliness

Many guests found the hotel and rooms very clean or spotless. A few noted worn carpets or bathroom cleanliness issues.

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janet

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were there for only one night as visiting a restaurant with friends. The hotel was very clean and inviting The bathroom facilities excellent as was the beds, very comfy with crisp ckean bedding. In a fantastic spot close to amenities

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Jorge

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Muy limpio y cómodo, personal atento y muy buen servicio

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Mikael

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Rymligt rum med stor terrass, trevligt utsikt mot stads bebyggelse och hav. Rent och fräscht, skön säng. Hotellet ligger perfekt, i staden och nära marinan. Gångavstånd till många sevärdheter, shopping, restauranger och barer. Excellent service. Fin frukost med mycket färsk frukt. Parkeringsgarage i området där man får rabatt genom hotellet. Kan verkligen rekommendera detta boende.

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Fred

Nov 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not so clean. Carpet flooring looks dirty.

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Kendra

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is right in the city center by the port and close to be able to walk around the port, shops and have dining options. It is very clean and very quiet. Very nice hotel; we would stay here again. Note: we had rented a mid-size SUV which was questionable on whether it would fit in the parking "lift/elevator" for overnight parking so we opted to park across the street in the public parking facility (open 24 hours) which worked out fine and was tad cheaper than hotel parking anyway.

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María Victoria

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Fuimos para un festival de música y todo estupendo. La habitación limpia, los colchones muy cómodos, aire acondicionado regulable y el baño con todos los utensilios que podríamos necesitar. El personal muy agradable en todo momento, y la localización estupenda, prácticamente en la misma plaza del ayuntamiento.

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Lynn

Dec 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room and indeed the entire upper floors are boiling. Doors and walls actually warm to the touch. No air conditioning (they switch it off, it only blows warm air) and a fridge inside a wooden cabinet, working overtime meant the room was stifling. We stayed here last year and were assured this would be fixed. Downstairs the restaurant and reception are cool, to the point of being cold, the bedrooms are like saunas. This meant we needed to have the window open, onto a building with a clock that strikes every quarter hour, all night long. The bars and clubs empty around 4am and that was more noise, not that we had slept anyway. To top it all, the heat meant there were still mosquitoes at the end of December, so I left exhausted, with three infected bites. €140 is too expensive for this hotel, that needs upgrading, the bathroom wasn’t clean enough, paper peeling off the walls, the toilet seat and wash hand basin tap was broken, the cups in the room were paper, the remote control for the TV didn’t work, the only English language station is a French news channel, the bed wasn’t particularly big, the room was small, but overall, we couldn’t sleep, the heat and noise made it impossible. Sure, the location is great and Cartagena is beautiful, but when you don’t, can’t sleep, and leave with infected bites, none of that matters.

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Irene

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Das Hotel war sehr sauber und ist super gelegen. Nur leider war die Dusche defekt und kein Service am Wochenende erreichbar

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Timothy

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

What an lovely hotel. Spotlessly clean, the staff were all very welcoming and nice. I would highly recommend this hotel. The car park is a bit....fun and the aircon could be colder, but superb hotel.

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Erik

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, very clean and comfortable.

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Rooms

Many rooms are spacious, quiet, and comfortable, some with terraces or harbour views. Others are small or basic with dark decor, noise from bells or streets, temperature control problems, or dated fittings; Wi‑Fi is public.

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Juanita

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is not as nice as it shows in the pictures. Service is good but not amazing. It took 15 minutes for someone to answer at the front desk. The WIFI is public! Not good when needing to work.

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Robin

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Trevligt nyrenoverat hotell med bra kvalité. ACn på rummet lät väldigt högt och sängarna var hårda vilket var ett minus. Väldigt konstigt också att de stängde av uteserveringen under frukost då vi gärna hade velat äta frukost ute.

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George

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel and room was exceptionally hot. When I discussed with reception they said there is nothing they could do. The beds were very uncomfortable. Lots of drilling noise form 8am. Needless to say no sleep was had in this hotel.

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arthur

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioning did not work and there was only one window that led to giant balcony easy accessible to other neighbors. Too hot at night no cross ventilation. Coffee maker did not work

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Claire

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel and staff are lovely. The parking is super handy. The breakfast was nice and the rooms are spacious and comfy. And you can’t beat the location! Would definitely recommend

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Nigel

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room suffered from a bit of noise, clock tower bells, seagulls during the night. The minibar fridge made a lot of noise that you thought someone had entered the room. The bathroom door needs adjusting as it was catching on the floor so waking you up when someone visited it. The balcony door/window had a big step up to get out and consequently a dangerous step down. The view from the balcony was very good over the harbour. It said parking available but had to go to a public car park away from the hotel.

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Virginia

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Habitación preciosa, grande y silenciosa

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Stephen

Nov 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel location great Hotel Room a bit clinical no pictures Table and chairs need replacing The Bar and restaurant typical of a Holiday inn Express

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LINDA

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was advertised as premier, but we felt it was pretty basic with cupboards showing signs of wear. Also there was quite a high step up to access the balcony with no notice reminding customers to take care when getting on or off the balcony. However the breakfast was faultless with a good choice of English and continental food and the staff were helpful and friendly.

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Marilyn

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a superior room which gave you a terrace with a table and 2 chairs It was a partial sea view The downside is the step up from the room was far too big for me I’m only 5ft 4ins tall It was really hard to do There is enough room on the terrace for 2 sun beds but they were not there the terrace is huge Nice hotel great position. Lovely helpful staff The other downside is no pool and you could really do with one in the summer Overall enjoyed my stay and if I come to Cartagena again I will stay here

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly and helpful, assisting with issues and local needs. Occasional reports cite slow responses, miscommunication about breakfast, or limited maintenance availability.

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Juanita

Nov 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is not as nice as it shows in the pictures. Service is good but not amazing. It took 15 minutes for someone to answer at the front desk. The WIFI is public! Not good when needing to work.

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B S

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel was in a great location for my work. The staff were really helpful and did all they could to make my stay experience a good one.

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Jorge

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Muy limpio y cómodo, personal atento y muy buen servicio

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Mikael

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Rymligt rum med stor terrass, trevligt utsikt mot stads bebyggelse och hav. Rent och fräscht, skön säng. Hotellet ligger perfekt, i staden och nära marinan. Gångavstånd till många sevärdheter, shopping, restauranger och barer. Excellent service. Fin frukost med mycket färsk frukt. Parkeringsgarage i området där man får rabatt genom hotellet. Kan verkligen rekommendera detta boende.

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Angel

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Service was outstanding.

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Claire

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel and staff are lovely. The parking is super handy. The breakfast was nice and the rooms are spacious and comfy. And you can’t beat the location! Would definitely recommend

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Wayne

Jul 12, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I left my passport in a cab. A member of the staff was instrumental in tracking down the cab driver and helping me to get it returned.

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Ian

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We parked off site. Check in staff were very nice. Next morning's staff were not so well informed. Breakfast was very nice. Awkward coffee machine however. Food was plentiful and staff friendly

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Margaret

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at the hotel were friendly and helpful. They first room had an air conditioner leak and we had to be moved to another room which was nice .

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Brian

Dec 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms lovely and very polite staff

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Location

Right beside the harbour and main sights, walkable to restaurants and attractions. Some reviews mention nighttime noise from nearby bells or busy areas.

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Juan

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Muy buena ubicación justo al lado del Palacio Consistorial y al lado de la calle Mayor y a pocos metros del Teatro Romano.

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George

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff were very helpful and friendly. This hotel is right in the middle of town - great location.

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Deborah

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location

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Arnold

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay right in the square, walkable to all attractions. We got the room facing the merry go round at the square. It was a bit noisy but the windows (likely double glazed) and thick curtains helped with the noise and lights.

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Claire

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel and staff are lovely. The parking is super handy. The breakfast was nice and the rooms are spacious and comfy. And you can’t beat the location! Would definitely recommend

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Dag

Nov 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Trevligt hotell mitt i stan, nära till allt. Frukosten var bra, skön atmosvär och det fanns allt man behövde:) Trevlig personal. Rent och fräscht. Vi var där endast en natt och det var mycket som hände på stan, så vill man ha tyst och lugnt, välj något annat hotell. Inte världens lyx men helt klart prisvärt.

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Abhinav

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Right near the port/water which makes it convenient access by car, highly walkable with city attractions and restaurants/bar right next to it.

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Karen

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel has easy access to all attractions, bars and restaurants. The hotel was very clean and the room was large with a balcony view of the port.

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K

Dec 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel in perfect location apart from bells ringing every hour throughout the night from nearby government building.

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Gunn Anita

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Et fint hotell med fantastisk beliggenhet. Nært / gangavstand til det meste av ting vi hadde lyst å oppleve. God service og en fantastisk utsikt både mot by og havn. Benyttet oss av parkeringshus som lå kun 3 min gange til hotellet. Perfekt.

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Dining

Breakfast is often highlighted for quality and variety. Minor drawbacks include a not‑so‑cosy dining room, an awkward coffee machine, terrace closures at breakfast, and confusion over inclusion or price.

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Robin

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Trevligt nyrenoverat hotell med bra kvalité. ACn på rummet lät väldigt högt och sängarna var hårda vilket var ett minus. Väldigt konstigt också att de stängde av uteserveringen under frukost då vi gärna hade velat äta frukost ute.

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Adrianus

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

situated near the harbour en near the center. Only comment we have is that the dining room is not very cosy.

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Tor Petter

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

+God service, rent, god seng, stort rom og god lokasjon/sentralt. - Selv om jeg fikk beskjed at frokost var inkludert så måtte jeg betale, her var det en mistolking så vær obs på det, mye billigere og stikke rett ut døren og kjøpe bedre frokost, selv om frokost utvalget var bra så stod det ikke i stil til prisen. Dørene inn til rommene på hotellet ble lukket med et smell. Ikke isolerte vinduer eller dører så man får med seg alt som skjer både utenfor og innvendig i etasje korridoren. Noen justeringer her så forsvinner noe av støyen. Ville jeg valgt hotellet igjen så er svaret ja, renhold, god seng og service veier opp for litt støy, mulig en høyere etasje enn 3dje er løsningen neste gang?

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Mikael

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Rymligt rum med stor terrass, trevligt utsikt mot stads bebyggelse och hav. Rent och fräscht, skön säng. Hotellet ligger perfekt, i staden och nära marinan. Gångavstånd till många sevärdheter, shopping, restauranger och barer. Excellent service. Fin frukost med mycket färsk frukt. Parkeringsgarage i området där man får rabatt genom hotellet. Kan verkligen rekommendera detta boende.

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Claire

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel and staff are lovely. The parking is super handy. The breakfast was nice and the rooms are spacious and comfy. And you can’t beat the location! Would definitely recommend

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Jorge

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

El hotel está céntrico pero no tiene encanto las habitaciones la decoración es oscura Las camas muy cómodas pero pedimos una cama y eran dos pequeñas El comedor muy bien tiene buenas vistas pero eche de menos croissants en el desayuno

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Ian

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We parked off site. Check in staff were very nice. Next morning's staff were not so well informed. Breakfast was very nice. Awkward coffee machine however. Food was plentiful and staff friendly

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Monika

Jan 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wir haben drei Tage in Cartagena verbracht und fast alle Museen besucht. Die meisten sind am Sonntag geschlossen oder schliessen schon um 14.00 Uhr. Sehr interessant die Geschichten der Seefahrer. Museo Romano ist auch super mit Rollstuhl. Das Frühstück ist ausgezeichnet!

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LINDA

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was advertised as premier, but we felt it was pretty basic with cupboards showing signs of wear. Also there was quite a high step up to access the balcony with no notice reminding customers to take care when getting on or off the balcony. However the breakfast was faultless with a good choice of English and continental food and the staff were helpful and friendly.

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David

Feb 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our 3rd stay with family visiting the area. We are never disappointed great hotel central to attractions and great value. Breakfast was lovely

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Month	Average price
January	$148
February	$137
March	$138
April	$169
May	$131
June	$130
July	$116
August	$145
September	$171
October	$182
November	$158
December	$150

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $139	2 $188	3 $177
4 $125	5 $129	6 $134	7 $155	8	9	10 $152
11 $142	12 $129	13 $126	14 $129	15 $128	16 $140	17 $165
18 $129	19 $127	20 $129	21 $139	22 $135	23 $134	24 $166
25 $135	26 $139	27 $139	28 $139	29 $161	30 $139	31 $139

AC Hotel by Marriott Cartagena

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