ORESCA Hostel provides a fitness room and a public bath, as well as air-conditioned accommodations in Cartagena de Indias, a 6-minute walk from Crespo Beach. Among the facilities at this property are free shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free Wifi throughout the property. Extra facilities include a shared kitchen, meeting rooms, a tour desk, and laundry service. The guest house provides guests with a terrace, lake views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster, and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the guest house, all units include bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and pancakes are available daily at ORESCA Hostel. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private patio. For guests with children, the accommodation features an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment, and a baby safety gate. If you'd like to discover the area, cycling and walking tours are possible in the surrounding area, and ORESCA Hostel can arrange a car rental service. Marbella Beach is a 17-minute walk from the guest house, while La Boquilla Beach is 1.1 miles away. The nearest airport is Rafael Núñez International Airport, a few steps from ORESCA Hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental, American

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Cartagena de Indias
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ana
    Colombia Colombia
    Oresca has a lot of good things. Excellent breakfasts. Charismatic staff.
  • Ktbarragan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very friendly welcome and extremely accomodating. The hotel was well located and the breakfast was delicious!
  • Bojana
    Serbia Serbia
    Hosts were very nice and kind and gave us recommendations about the city and things to explore. Location is great, safe neighborhood and close to the airport. Beach is also nearby.

Area info

Amenities of ORESCA Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Computer
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Video games
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Transportation
    • Public transit tickets
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Child safety socket covers
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
    Business Facilities
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
    • Pet bowls
    • Pet basket
    • Convenience store on site
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Suit press
    • Airport shuttle
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    Accessibility
    • Hearing accessible
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Spa
    • Fitness
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

    ORESCA Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash ORESCA Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

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

    Please inform ORESCA Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    License number: 76184

    FAQs about ORESCA Hostel

    • The prices at ORESCA Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at ORESCA Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Room options at ORESCA Hostel include:

      • Family
      • Double
      • Triple

    • Guests staying at ORESCA Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • American
      • À la carte

    • The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from ORESCA Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • ORESCA Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Cycling
      • Fishing
      • Public Bath
      • Walking tours
      • Fitness
      • Movie nights
      • Beach
      • Open-air bath

    • ORESCA Hostel is 2.4 miles from the center of Cartagena de Indias. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.