El arca is a recently renovated guest house in Cartagena de Indias, where guests can make the most of its private beach area and garden. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace. Guests have access to a public bath and solarium. Each unit includes a shared bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also boast sea views. The restaurant at the guest house specialises in Caribbean cuisine, and is open for dinner and lunch. You can play billiards and table tennis at el arca, and the area is popular for fishing. An indoor play area is also available for guests at the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Alexander
    Austria Austria
    Chilled and secure magic place 💎 Definetly coming back. Hidden Gem. Meditation Ocean. Coming back to your true self. True Island experience.
  • Kamila
    Chile Chile
    El lugar es tal cuál se muestra en fotos 💚 Un lugar mágico y con gente maravillosa
  • Juan
    Colombia Colombia
    Si eres un viajero consciente y estar en un lugar tranquilo y paradisiaco, este es el lugar. Al ser una casa isla Tiene una ubicación privilegiada con vista al Mangle y la conjunción del mar con la ciénaga. Además, por el frente tiene una playa...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of el arca

Most popular facilities
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Dining area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
    Additional charge
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
No parking available.
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
  • Solarium
Languages spoken
  • Spanish

House rules

el arca takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 11:00 to 16:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Visa Diners Club Cash el arca accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform el arca in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 190075

FAQs about el arca

  • Guests staying at el arca can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American

  • Check-in at el arca is from 11:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • el arca is 47.8 miles from the centre of Cartagena de Indias. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at el arca may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at el arca include:

    • Double
    • Bed in Dormitory

  • el arca offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Table tennis
    • Fishing
    • Solarium
    • Beachfront
    • Happy hour
    • Public Bath
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
    • Themed dinner nights

  • el arca has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante