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Hotel El Candil de los Santos

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
Exterior
In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily English breakfast

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Calle Campo Santo 9-36, Barrio San Diego, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001
  • Plaza de San Diego
    1 min walk
  • Centro Comercial La Serrezuela
    1 min walk
  • House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez
    2 min walk
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    18 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite Master With Street View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed(s) and 2 Twin Bed(s)

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Junior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed(s) OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed(s) and 1 Queen Bed(s)

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Superior

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed(s)

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About this property

Hotel El Candil de los Santos

3.5-star guest house in Cartagena Walled City
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free guesthouse has laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Free English breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a garden. Private bathrooms are not ensuite.
Hotel El Candil de los Santos offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Cartagena guesthouse also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance.

Hotel El Candil de los Santos is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking within 0.6 miles (COP 25,000 per night); reservations required

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: COP 25000 per night (3281 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
24-hour pool access
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

El Candil de los Santos Optimal
El Candil de los Santos Optimal Cartagena
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El Candil los Santos
El Candil los Santos Guesthouse Cartagena
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Hotel El Candil de los Santos Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super nice 5 room hotel!
Very nice small hotel with all the amenities, walking distance from all places, restaurants, bars, etc. nice personalized service, nice breakfast, good rate….overall GREAT!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Norma, London, On

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicest places we’ve ever stayed. Great breakfasts, comfortable room, beautiful surroundings, and a staff and owner who go out of your way to provide the best Cartagena experience, including booking activities, guides, and even procuring medicine. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing and staff was also. It is in a great location inside the wall and is in a quiet section at night. Me and my wife experienced one of our best vacations here and can’t wait to go back with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great house and service - good enough location
I enjoyed my stay at El Candil - its a very well-kept house with nice traditional decor, a beautiful courtyard pool and garden, and a great outdoor lounge/dining area. The service and breakfast were wonderful. WiFi was not reliable but I wasn't too bothered by that. Only downside about the house is that it's across the street from a night club -- Friday night wasn't terrible (I went to bed just fine at around 11:30pm) but Saturday night the music next door was on until 1-2am. This would've been great if I wasn't so tired and wanted to socialize (convenient location) but it could be irritating if you're trying to go to bed before midnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

mar, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, excellent staff!
Not only was this hotel located in a great area of town but the staff were as friendly as family.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

LEOPOLDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Volveré pronto!
Excelente experiencia, el personal muy amables, las instalaciones, desayuno, no tengo ninguna queja más bien muy agradecido
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recomendadísimo
El hotel es excelente. La atención de todo el personal es maravillosa.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

CECILIA

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel Ubicadísimo
El hotel Candíl de los Santos en Cartagena se encuentra extraordinariamente ubicado dentro de la ciudad amurallada, a tan solo unos pasos de la plaza San Diego donde hay restaurantes. Cuenta con una atención excepcional del management y un servicio amable del personal del hotel / cocina (desayuno incluido - rico y tipo casero- ) . Muy buena opción de hospedaje. Se presentó una situación que empañó un poco la estancia al presentarse una gotera a media noche causada por una tormenta (entiendo que son poco comunes pero se presentó) y ya fue reportada al management para que sea corregida para beneficio de los viajeros de esta cyber-comunidad. Tip para tu viaje a Cartagena... renta una bici o scooter para recorrerla ! Es súper divertido y está fácil de hacer.