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Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo

4.0 star property
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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Sports facility
Front of property
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • All-inclusive
    All-inclusive
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
Anillo Vial Vía Manzanillo del mar Km 4, Cartagena, Bolivar, 985
  • Playa Manzanillo
    16 min walk
  • Karibana Golf Club
    5 min drive
  • Las Ramblas Shopping Center
    6 min drive
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    24 min drive

Room options

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 69.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Cartagena

With a stay at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo in Cartagena (Zona Norte), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Playa Manzanillo and 13 minutes from La Boquilla Beach. .This all-inclusive hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Bocagrande Beach and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Clock Tower.

What's nearby

  • Playa Manzanillo - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Karibana Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Las Ramblas Shopping Center - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • La Boquilla Beach - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Las Americas International Convention Center - 16 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coco Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gora - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Estación Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Oceana Seafood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Donde Javier - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo

Stylish hotel on the shore with 3 outdoor swimming pools
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.
Stay in one of 192 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a health club, and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can get to nearby shops on the complimentary shuttle.
This hotel is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy international cuisine at Buffet La Palapa, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Cartagena? This hotel has 1819 square feet (169 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
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

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Free shopping centre shuttle

Food and drink

  • 4 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 beach bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Volleyball
  • Waterskiing

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Golf lessons
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1819 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

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

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels

More

  • 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
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

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

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 80000 per person (roundtrip)

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 fire extinguisher and a security system

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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 899 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 899 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 899 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 899 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 899 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly, great service, great food. Very beautiful property but needs a lot of maintenance, many areas are showing lack of maintenance and it’s sad be aside for what I heard the property is not old.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jorge

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I like the well maintain garden areas and some of the staff services like the bartenders Johnier and Edgar that they try to make me feel welcome and a value customer. what I didn't like: the hotel is selling a wrong concept of all inclusive, _we arrived at the hotel at 1pm and we were not able to eat or drink until 3pm (time to check in) at least that we paid for the food, no matter that we were at the airport since 6am, -the minibar fridge in the room is empty, only two recycle bottle of water that need to be replenish at noon every day, no all drinks and food are included at the bar, if you like a cappuccino or a Frappuccino, donnas, chocolate croissant for ex. you have to pay extra, this bar close at 8:30pm and the second one at 1pm, so no drink or food after that. two pools, one with some activities and one passive and quiet but if you like to play your own music you have to go to the beach. Activities during days and nights are poor, in my opinion due to lack of resources. the staff were trying that we feel good and have a good time but was not too much to do. overall, this place was expensive and for the same money or less you can enjoy a really all-inclusive resort in Dominican Republic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Taniqua R

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Madelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacquise

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If u don’t like CATS&DOGS this is not the place for you! they were mainly in the dining areas & beach the cats & dogs will come & sit under your chair/table while ur trying to eat! VERY LIMITED food options my stay was 5 nights & I only ate dinner the first night every other night I left the resort & got dinner from the city! Alcohol beverages wasn’t that great either I drink mojitos majority of my stay. I mentioned earlier my stay was 5nights 6DAYS & I had to ask for wash cloths the 1st night & every night because they don’t change the wash cloths every time they clean the room & I didn’t get new wash cloth until the 4th night after asking 15 times & it was very frustrating overall experience wasn’t great I’d give them 2stars! I can’t even say I had a favorite part of my stay because there wasn’t any! I didn’t see any entertainment(shows) everything I did was off the resort. If u travel for disappointment this is the resort for you honestly
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time visiting Colombia and I must say I definitely enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The front desk was so helpful and kind . Andrews and Estevan from the front desk were always top tier with their customer service skills , They made me feel very welcomed . I will Be staying at this hotel again on my next visit to Colombia .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easiest thing to do … takes 1min 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Nydia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Offered very limited items and activities. Food was lacking flavor and offerings were the same all the time. The stay was tolerable because the staff are very friendly and try their best to help.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service
Too many locals in here and we expected better food from the 3 restaurants but we paid for what we received would never go back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susan McCormick

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

bibiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where do i start? Staff: everyone was so helpful, nice, kind, eager to assist you and always with a smile . Great job. Food was good, a lot of variety and to choose from . We enjoyed the food, all of it. Beds were comfy , air conditioning worked well. On the other hand, the hotel is completely outdated, it looks like they haven’t take care of many issues ( around the pool a lot of tiles broken ) etc etc etc. The walls between rooms are like paper, you can hear everything from the adjacent room . Bathrooms (at least ours) was very dirty in the corners around the shower and even we found a cockroach in our closet . It hasn’t received a touch of love since long time ago , or probably never and you can tell . It looks like an abandoned hotel in the middle of nowhere . It’s a shame that such a beautiful property looks so old . Furniture at the pool and lounges and dinings room should be updated as well since they look dirty and worn out . I was very disappointed to say the least.

4/10 Poor

elliott

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Emilio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Noisy and out-dated. Food was average (except the italian restaurant). The guys at the bar on Tower 1 next to the swimming pool where amazing and super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with a wonderful staff! Food was amazing! Beach was fantastic! Very happy we picked this place to stay. Brush up on your Spanish. Most people in the resort and staff are Spanish speaking only.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Lyz

Travelled with partner
The property had many cats and dogs in all areas specifically eating areas. So if you are allergic or don’t like to eat with cats and dogs, not a good place to stay. The property is also a distance from the town so it is isolated if you want some peace and calm.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property was amazing , beautiful facilities, its cleanliness the staff very polite and accommodating . The choices in dining. An experience not to forget
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie, East Boston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place looked like the pictures. I was disappointed when I didn’t find a swim up bar as it was said on the listings. Other than our stay was pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Good service. Mediocre food. Limited all-inclusive. Some goodies had to be purchased. Too much on the q codes. Reserve this, reserve that. Too beholden to check-in and check-out hours. I.e. arrive early, have to pay for food.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vijendra

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paola Andrea Torres

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Juan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel falls very short on the things they promise. We were given 1 towel each for our entire stay. Very basic necessities such as toilet paper would run out and not be refilled. Pool towels are given sparingly and amenities were not there. We would come back to a “clean” room and there would still be sand everywhere, along with our garbage and dirty towels that were not changed. The hotel restaurant refused to accommodate us because we were 10 minutes late saying they were now seating 8pm reservations (at 7:10pm). There is only one bar that is open all the time on the property and it is far from the rooms. Everything is practically self serve, if you want a drink of water at night you will have to go outside to get it yourself. Half of the beach - you have to pay more to sit there. The food did not live up to the standards I had, it was barely edible (cheap cuts of meat, small servings, no variety). I am not sure what is “all inclusive” about his because even things like snacks (that they advertise are available after 10pm) and coffee (in COLOMBIA) were not available on more than one occasion. The food and ambiance is much better in the actual city of Cartagena (this hotel is about 20 min outside the city) - I would not stay here again. Way too much money for the things they promise and don’t fulfill. We really just slept here because of how disappointed we were- and even that was a mission because of very loud neighbors despite the hotel having NOTHING to do after 10pm.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kenneth, HARRISBURG

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: food was great and they do a fantastic job at encouraging guests to not waste food. Pet-friendly (even with strays). The staff was friendly and accommodating. We were allowed an early check-in -- it took 3 hours -- but we were grateful for allowing us to enter the room early. They also tried their best to accommodate a late checkout but they were fully booked and we could see how busy the hotel was. They also provide a shuttle service to town free of charge which was very helpful. Cons: There is nothing to do outside the hotel area. The Entertainment team and activities lacked creativity and budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023