Mintaka Hotel + Lounge 3*
Main amenities
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Free Wi-Fi
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24-hour services
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Private beach
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On-site Dining
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Air conditioning
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No pets allowed
Location
Situated within 5 minutes' walk of Bocagrande, the 3-star Mintaka Hotel + Lounge Cartagena offers 12 rooms. Featuring a gift shop and a restaurant, this Cartagena hotel is 10 minutes' drive from Los Zapatos Viejos.
Located in Bocagrande with several casinos, along with an eclectic dining scene that includes beach snack bars, stylish Japanese and Colombian restaurants, global fast-food chains and mellow cafe terraces, the property is 10 minutes' drive from the colonial Plaza Bolivar and 3.4 km from such shopping venues as Plaza de San Diego. Plaza Fernandez de Madrid is right at the Mintaka Hotel + Lounge Cartagena, while NAO and Caribe Jewelry Museum & Factory are both nearby. If you enjoy visiting historical places, the accommodation offers good access to Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, which is 3.4 km away. For those travelling from afar, Rafael Nunez International airport is 15 minutes' drive away.
The rooms feature such facilities as a minibar fridge, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for guests' entertainment. The private bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower, and such comforts as toiletries and bath sheets.
The Mintaka Hotel + Lounge offers a free buffet breakfast in the restaurant. The seafood restaurant Calamaro Cevicheria lies about 5 minutes on foot from the property.
Review by hotel critic
While the location is an undeniable perk, right near the bustling beach and vibrant dining scene, the rest felt more like a gamble than a sure bet. The breakfast was minimal—cereal and scrambled eggs barely packed the punch for a long day of exploring microbreweries nearby. The amenities were hit or miss; my room had decent air conditioning and a minibar, which was a lifesaver for quick refreshment. The shower left much to be desired, with lukewarm water and questionable drainage—definitely not my idea of relaxation after a day out! The attentive staff certainly made up for some of the shortcomings, though, providing friendly service that helped ease the discomfort. If you're a traveler in search of an excellent location and don't mind sacrificing some comfort, Mintaka might work. Just know that if you’re used to more luxurious accommodations—like I am with OZ Hotel Luxury—this place may not quite hit the mark.
Important information
- Children and extra beds
- There are no cots provided in a room.
