Hotel El Balconario by Faranda Boutique

Property class: 3

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a wicker chair, a wooden wardrobe, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A poolside area with a view of a historic building and cityscape.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden balcony railing, and a view of the cityscape.
A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a sofa and ottoman, a desk with a lamp, and a large window.
A modern interior with a wooden floor, a white sofa, and two large vases with plants.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$571
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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5-64 Cl. 35, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130001
  • Place, Clock Tower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Walls of Cartagena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Classic King Room

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King Room

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Superior 2 Twins Room

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Legacy King City View

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Legacy 2 Twins City View

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Signature Junior Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Artisan Junior Suite

  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Balconario Presidential Suite

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cartagena

Hotel El Balconario by Faranda Boutique puts you in the heart of Cartagena, steps from Clock Tower and within a 15-minute stroll of Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and a poolside bar. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. .Near this 3-property class Cartagena Walled City hotel, you'll find Bocagrande Beach.

What's nearby

  • Clock Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bolivar Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Walls of Cartagena - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plaza Santo Domingo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buena Vida - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mama’s Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Espiritu Santo Restaurante - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Candé - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barra 7 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Balconario by Faranda Boutique

You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel El Balconario by Faranda Boutique.

This 3-star Cartagena hotel is smoke free.

  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet 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
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Hotel El Balconario by Faranda Boutique offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature down duvets. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cartagena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel El Balconario by Faranda Boutique

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

MastercardVisa

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).

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, debit cards and cash
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, debit cards and cash.

Property Registration Number 290124

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 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Hotel El Balconario by Faranda Boutique?

Yep, Hotel El Balconario by Faranda Boutique is a short 20-minute walk from Bocagrande Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Balconario by Faranda Boutique?

As of 21 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Balconario by Faranda Boutique on 1 Oct 2026 start from NZ$571, 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.

Does Hotel El Balconario by Faranda Boutique have a pool?

Hotel El Balconario by Faranda Boutique 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 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Hotel El Balconario by Faranda Boutique serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet brekkie is available weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel El Balconario by Faranda Boutique?

No, Hotel El Balconario by Faranda Boutique does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel El Balconario by Faranda Boutique?

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Balconario by Faranda Boutique?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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