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Guakmaya Hostel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Comfort Suite, Courtyard View | Room amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$89
26 Mar - 27 Mar

Explore the area

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carrera 23, 29a 35, Cartagena, 130001
  • Place, Port of Cartagena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, San Felipe de Barajas Castle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for City Double Room, Courtyard View

City Double Room, Courtyard View

City Double Room, Courtyard View

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Quadruple Room, Courtyard View

Comfort Quadruple Room, Courtyard View

Comfort Quadruple Room, Courtyard View

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Comfort Suite, Courtyard View

Comfort Suite, Courtyard View

Comfort Suite, Courtyard View

  • 36 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Cartagena

At Guakmaya Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments and Caribe Plaza. Highlights at this hostel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Manga hostel include Clock Tower and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Port of Cartagena - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cartagena de Indias Cruise Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 9 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Clock Tower - 9 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koi Koi Sushi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nativos - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Crepes & Waffles - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Trebol - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Guakmaya Hostel

A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Guakmaya Hostel also features a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cartagena hostel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Guakmaya Hostel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a ceiling fan. Beds feature down duvets. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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  • Air-conditioning
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Griddle
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's whatsapp mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Guakmaya Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 the following charge at the property: Colombia value-added tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption only applies to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).
  • A damage deposit of COP 49999 will be collected before check-in.

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 189950

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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Guakmaya Hostel cartagena
Guakmaya Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Guakmaya Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation cartagena

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Guakmaya Hostel?

Guakmaya Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Guakmaya Hostel?

As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Guakmaya Hostel on 26 Mar 2026 start from NZ$89, including 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 Guakmaya Hostel?

The closest beach to Guakmaya Hostel is Bocagrande Beach (3.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Guakmaya Hostel?

No, Guakmaya Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Guakmaya Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Guakmaya Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Guakmaya Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jorge

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Esa fue mi experiencia lo siento

El lugar seguro, el baño sucio , lo más fastidioso fue no poder dormir porque a partir de la 1:am se eschuchan unos gallos que eran muchos muy serca cantar toda esas horas eso fue terrible no poder dormir 😫
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A place with good potential ! May stay there again

For some unknown reason this place was already rated "excellent" whereas there was no previous reviews. So I felt a little bit manipulated as this place without being bad was way overrated. Although the place is generally clean, it nis not maintained properly. Some stuffs need some fixing. The room I stayed in for almost 10 days had suffered water leakage in the wall which resulted in traces on the wall which has not been redone or even painted. The mattress is definitely not comfortable & kitchen area where cooking is not possible still has the old cooking appliance, a very old blender nobody uses that could easily be replaced with a toaster. The fridge with a little tray for each room is a good thing so you can store your stuff. The main living area deserves at least a fan as the heat is just unbearable. As there is a TV (very good point) with Netflix & Youtube in each room, the one in this area stop other people from using this place when someone is watching tv. A glass door could also be useful for some AC as this is an open air area otherwise that prevents the use of air conditioning. One can feel that an effort is made to make this place a good one, but with (too) limited human presence. The potential is there but more time and consideration should be invested to make this place an excellent place to stay by adding, for instance laundry service. Breakfast included for a little extra would not be stupid & would add value to this place where the cleaning staff is AWSOME.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amilcar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amilcar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jhon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente.

Se debe hacer el chek-in online, antes de llegar al hostel, dado que el ingreso es automatizado con claves de seguridad en las puertas. El lugar es ideal para descansar y querer disfrutar de la ciudad. Está en un buen sector; seguro y cercano al Castillo San Felipe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar tranquilo, para descansar . Entrada principal con código. Las piezas si cerradura sencilla facil de abrir pero nada paso. Hay un gallo en el vecindario q canta desde el amanecer y no para.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025