What are the best hotels in Cartagena?

The city of Cartagena in Spain is located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. The sea air permeates the streets and houses of the inhabitants, giving you that holiday feeling… Much to everyone’s delight! Now you’ve got a question on your mind: “Where am I going to stay, what are the best hotels to stay in? Navaway has all the answers! We’ve investigated and researched for the benefit of our beloved readers. And we’ve come up with the five best establishments in the city. Ready to make your choice?

Where to stay in Cartagena?

1. Grand Hyatt La Manga Club & Spa

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Location: 1 Golf St, 30389 Municipality of Cartagena Spain

Category: Good Q/P/Prestige (luxury)

Highlights:

• Free parking
• Bar/lounge
• Free high-speed internet
• Fitness centre/gym
• Restaurant
• Children’s play area
• Snack bar
• First aid kit
• Airport shuttle
• Car hire
• Taxi service

Weak points :

• With the children’s play area, the location can be prone to noise and commotion

Hotel description: The Grand Hyatt La Manga Club & Spa isn’t even a hotel per se, but more of a castle when you look at the photos of its interior and exterior. It’s easy to get lost here, as there are so many activities to choose from: horse-riding lessons, boat trips, hikes… And of course you can spend as much time as you like in the spa for a massage session, or a hand or foot treatment. After all, that’s what holidays are all about – taking time for yourself! If you want to visit the city, the hotel offers car hire, as well as a taxi service: and all at very affordable prices. What more could you ask for? Spacious, warm rooms!

2. Hotel Cartagena Puerto

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Location: Calle Real, 30201 Cartagena Spain

Category: Affordable

Highlights:

• Free parking
• Free broadband internet
• Bar/Lounge
• Buffet breakfast
• Snack bar
• Restaurant

Weak points :

• Private paying car park

Hotel description : What’s the best thing about the Cartagena Puerto hotel? It’s undoubtedly the sublime view from the port. What a pleasure it is to wake up in the morning facing the sea, with a cup of tea or coffee in hand, and admire this sublime landscape. Situated close to restaurants (the best in town according to some guests) and shops, you can spend a day strolling and shopping. The rooms are modern and simple, and all the facilities are available to make your stay a dream. The little extra that always makes you happy? The staff are renowned for being friendly and smiling ^^.

3. Sercotel Alfonso XIII

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Location: Paseo Alfonso XIII, 40, 30203 Cartagena Spain

Category: Good value for money

Highlights :

• Buffet breakfast
• Free high-speed internet
• Restaurant
• Bicycle hire

Weak points :

• Private Pay Parking
• Non-smoking hotel

Hotel description : What we appreciate most about the Sercotel Alfonso XIII is the colours chosen to decorate the rooms. As well as being carefully decorated, they are enveloped in a warm aura that is reassuring and relaxing: it is clear that it is in this establishment that you will spend some of the most beautiful nights of your life, in a soft and deep sleep. With a great location right in the centre of the city, you can wander around and explore as you please. Some even say that the location is ideal for a walk into the city centre, in the shade, and enjoying the view.

4. Los Habaneros

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Location: San Diego, Calle de San Diego 60, 30302, Cartagena Spain

Category: Affordable

Highlights:

• Free parking
• Free high-speed internet
• Bar/Lounge
• Children’s menu
• Garage
• Bike hire
• Snack bar
• Restaurant
• Buffet breakfast

Weak points :

• Non-smoking hotel
• Private pay car park
• Rooms seem small

Hotel description : This establishment is very often recommended by those who return every year to spend their holidays in the city of Cartagena. Its location, right in the middle of the city centre, makes it a friendly place that you might think would be noisy at night, but not at all. The place is quiet and warm at the same time. The breakfast offers fresh and varied products, highlighting Spanish cuisine, one of the most popular in the world. And it’s all very good value for money. The rooms are fairly simple and classic, but have a touch of originality, linked to the decoration: like a painting or a pretty vase.

5. B&B Hotel Cartagena Cartagonova

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Location: Calle Marcos Redondo, 3, 30201, Cartagena Spain

Category: Good value for money

Highlights:

• Free high-speed internet
• Free parking
• Yoga classes and beach
• Breakfast available
• Bike hire
• Jacuzzi and swimming pool
• Hiking nearby
• Car and taxi hire
• Airport shuttle

Weak points :

• Given its location very close to the beach, it is possible that the place is subject to noise and commotion

Hotel description: We end this list with the B&B Hotel Cartagena Cartagonova. An establishment where the light of the premises soothes our soul and spirit, especially after spending a whole day visiting every corner of the city. In fact, the colour white envelops the sheets and walls, keeping us in a cosy cocoon that is hard to leave once our stay is over. It’s typically the kind of place that puts you at ease straight away and encourages you to relax to the max. What more can you say? Breakfast is a real culinary experience!