Located within 600 metres of Crespo Beach and 1.4 km of Marbella Beach, ORESCA Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Cartagena de Indias. 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 the guest house. In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio. For guests with children, ORESCA Hostel features an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. A car rental service is available at the accommodation, while cycling and walking tours can be enjoyed nearby. La Boquilla Beach is 1.7 km from ORESCA Hostel, while Steps of La Popa Mount is 3.9 km away. The nearest airport is Rafael Núñez International Airport, a few steps from the guest house.

Couples particularly 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 (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, American

FREE parking!


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Cartagena de Indias
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sofia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect for late night flight or going to the airport. Maribel and Luz were so friendly welcoming us into their home and the breakfast was great. Thank you!
  • Andreas
    Austria Austria
    The hostal staff was very friendly and supportive. The communication upfront, during and after our stay was exceptional. The airport is in walking distance, but it is still not loud. Downtown Cartagena is 15 to 20 minutes taxi drive.
  • Roopam
    India India
    Loved the overall stay. Especially the hosts - they made me feel comfortable and at home

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Facilities of ORESCA Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble 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
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating 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 possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Child safety socket covers
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
    • 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
    • Minimarket on site
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Allergy-free room
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Soundproofing
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Pants 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
    Wellness
    • Fitness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    • Fitness centre
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    ORESCA Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 21:30
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 12:00
    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 option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    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 ORESCA Hostel 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.

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

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

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

    License number: 76184

    FAQs about ORESCA Hostel

    • Room options at ORESCA Hostel include:

      • Family
      • Double
      • Triple

    • Check-in at ORESCA Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • The nearest beach is just 500 yards from ORESCA Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Guests staying at ORESCA Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • American
      • À la carte

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

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

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