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Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo

4.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Aerial view
Body treatments, aromatherapy, facials, massage/treatment rooms
4 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • All inclusive
  • Room service
  • Gym
$281
Dec 1 - Dec 2

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Anillo Vial Vía Manzanillo del mar Km 4, Cartagena, Bolivar, 985
  • Place, Playa Manzanillo
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, La Boquilla Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Bocagrande Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 747 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo

4-star hotel in Zona Norte
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants.
Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo offers 192 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Some rates at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a health club. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet La Palapa - Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
La Trattoria - This theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Nativo - This theme restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Grill - This restaurant specializes in barbecue and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Buffet La Palapa
  • La Trattoria
  • Nativo
  • The Grill

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,819 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Breakfast is not included in the Breakfast rate for children 12 years and under. Breakfast for children can be requested onsite for the listed child breakfast fee.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of COP 120000 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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:

  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: COP 0
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: COP 1065000 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per adult: COP 1
  • New Year's Day (January 1) Gala Dinner per child: COP 1865000 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 80000 per person (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: COP 120000 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Reviews

Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 946 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 946 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 946 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 946 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 946 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Luisa Herlinda

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was okay, but no all of the employees were kind and nice, some of them look miserable never smile and had some actitud
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Farro

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
From what I understand English is very limited in all activities.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Saranya

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you’re only looking for a roof over your head, this place might be okay — but that’s about it. The food was terrible, with very limited options, and they lacked even basic necessities like coffee and water. The café only opens at 8 AM on weekends and 10 AM on weekdays, which is surprising in Colombia — a country famous for coffee. Unfortunately, the coffee here was so bad it could make you lose interest in coffee altogether. During lunch and dinner, even after asking for water multiple times, it never arrived. The beds were uncomfortable, the bathrooms were outdated, and there was no hot water for the shower. Overall, I would not return or recommend this place to family or friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Abdelhady

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dr. Steven

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love. Its clean stuff was very nice. Food was ok not great
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice and spacious and beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Alexa

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Danny

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karol

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful rain forest vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Chereyse Tiffany Leeann

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vida

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and experience at the resort. The bar staff was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vitaliy, Chicago

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great gem
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Natalia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Loved how clean the property was. Well maintained. Loved seeing after every meal the cleaning process started. Done well ! Beach clean and safe. Security always around. Well lit at night. Lots of birds and palm trees. Loved the quiet adult only pool. Nice jazz music at breakfast and in the main desk sitting area. Highly recommend this all inclusive resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Agostino

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Good for pools otherwise stay away

The pool and grounds are well kept the pools are warm abd most interaction with workers were good thats the good Italian restuarant dont represent italy The steakhouse dont represent colombia The seafood is good The buffet breakfast good amount of choice Lunch not as much choices One dinner at buffet first night was good That is the ok Now for the bad 4 of 5 all came down with virus Mine lasted 7 days with visit to clinic 2 others still have symptoms darreaha. On feb 14 we celebrated our 25th anniversity at steak house the waiter took our orders i ordered 2 mains we ordered wine the wine never came my 2nd dish never came we told him the drink came my 2nd dish again never came he stood my kitchen looking at me i waved to him 2 times never came i asked for supervisor she came i was upset but my spanish is not that good she chose to speak to my wife she didnt seem to want to hear me i feel there is no reason to forget 2 x and ignore my waves so i find this petdon to be a racist never came to say sorry or nothing the supervise brang rhe cake asked if anything she could do she said i bring you wine find but its included so nothing extra my berf id she didnt say anything to waiter totally no excuse on both of them cake and decorations wete not free cake was not fresh it was frozen when i cut it i taught it was ice cream. Two more thinks Breakfast served at 7 but food is already out at 630 if not earlier also what ever is not eaten they wrap up and put out next day so i suggest you
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The food was extremely limited and overall not appetizing. The reserved restaurants should all be in an enclosed space. Keep the animals off the dining areas at least. Cats and dogs were everywhere. The property needs more staff that can communicate in English. And keep the adult pools open later than 5pm. Add a disco or club on the premise for dancing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica, dracut

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air in lobby, open roof so when it rains you have to run to get some coverage. No ac in the bathrooms, insects ALL OVER THE PLACE. Food was good overall, staff not so friendly as much as the waiters. All rooms are muggy, feeling wet and congested. I wouldn’t recommend this place at all. I rather pay for food and stay at a cleaner nicer place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ivonne

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved the hotel and the service, the only thing I would like is that you to fix the floors around the pools, they are raised and it is dangerous for children who play around with the wet floor, my daughter tripped and haired her foot.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Placido

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, lots of wildlife. The hotel is super clean, the beach is beautiful. The food is ok. The staff is kind, friendly, helpful. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024