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
With a location nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Bocagrande beaches, the 3-star smoke-free Mintaka Hotel + Lounge Cartagena provides 24-hour reception and wake-up service. Featuring a restaurant and a shopping area, this Cartagena hotel is 2.8 km from the colonial Plaza Bolivar.
The hotel is located about 200 metres from Consulate of Italy and about a 5-minute ride from Parque Flanagan. At the Mintaka Hotel + Lounge Cartagena you'll be 750 m from Playa Castillo Grande. Guests may also get to the hilltop Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas Fortress, which is 3.4 km away. CitySightseeing Cartagena bus stop is approximately 15 minutes' walk away.
There are 14 rooms at Mintaka Hotel + Lounge, each of them has air conditioning, as well as entertainment amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The bathroom features a separate toilet and a shower, along with toiletries and bath sheets.
A buffet breakfast is available daily at the property. Discover all the flavours of Cartagena in the à la carte restaurant, where you can taste local delicacies. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean dishes served in Da Pietro located in close proximity to the Mintaka Hotel + Lounge.
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.
