Overall Ratings & Reviews Hotel Patio de Getsemaní

Breakfast was always delicious, and the coffee is amazing. Staff went out of their way to help us out, and Leo and Alba gave great advice on where to go and what to do. You can order tours of the Rosario Islands through the hotel. I got used to the cold water showers quickly.

We first booked this hotel because of the location. Everything is walkable, but not in the middle of the action so it's quiet. The best part was the owners and staff. Everyone is friendly but the owners went above and beyond when they bought me a birthday cake and sang happy birthday and sat with us. There is fresh breakfast everyday, that was delicious. There's a really nice patio upstairs with a great view. This is a sweet little hotel, you won't be disappointed.

Location: by the sea wall. Where it is part of the walking tour, my room was room 11 has a balcony overlooking San Felipe Castle (20 mins walk from the hotel). Everything was within walking distance, 20 mins to the clock tower. Lots of dining options around the block. Airport is about 30 mins away with traffic, around 25,000 colombian peso (US$1 = 3,800 in money changer place). The area is safe as well, I travelled solo and no problems walking in the anytime. The most I was out was around 11pm. Many people hang out by the wall and it has a security guard 24/7. Room: quite very noisy up to 12 midnight, it’s on the main road. If you’re a light sleeper then this room is not for you (rooms 12 and 11). But this didn’t bother me, I stayed for 4 nights and slept well. Water pressure in the shower, faucet and toilet flush is good. 2nd floor walk up. Third floor has the open terrace and has a jet tub, I didn’t have the chance to try it, kinda humid and mostly it rains every evening. All channels in TV are in Spanish. AC is excellent, no problem with it. No hot water, but you don’t need it, it comes out lukewarm after a few minutes. It’s a small room just enough for two people. Breakfast: has 2 eggs everyday (sunny side and scrambled) fruits, fresh juice and the Colombian coffee is delish, I rarely drink coffee but i drank it for 4 days, it’s just that good. Staff: the owner and everyone from the front desk to housekeeping are very helpful. I highly recommend this place.

The staff were very kind and attentive. Breakfast was made individually every day and felt very local. The location is great since it’s not right in the middle of everything but it’s definitely walking distance.

What a fabulous stay. All the staff went out of their way to be friendly and helpful and Cristian especially was such a gem. Nothing was too much trouble. Great rooftop area with views of the castle. The hotel is just beautifully decorated and rooms big, cool and comfortable. Excellent location, would highly recommend.

The place is nice but the entrance is a bit annoying and out of the way. You have to ring a bell to come in and have the staff open the door to get out. No big deal but I wish I could just come and go as I please without having to bother anyone.

0 complaints friendly staff

Pros: great location for exploring Getsemani, super friendly staff, affordable, rooftop terrace, free breakfast was served, and having a check out time of 1pm was really nice. Cons: wifi didn’t work in our room for majority of the time and room doesn’t block out sound from outside so it’s a little difficult for light sleepers in the early morning and night. *no hot water, but the lukewarm water was definitely not a problem with the hot climate of Cartagena

I have nothing but good things to say about these people and this place. Thank you so much for your hospitality! I will certainly be back. <3

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. Breakfast was perfect to start the day.. coffee…fantastic. We throughly enjoyed the rooftop jacuzzi. One thing is there is no hot water in the shower.. apparently this is in the entire area.. cool showers were great and definitely not a deterrent for a return stay. Staff and owner very accommodating, knowledgeable and helpful. Will definitely stay here if we come back to Cartagena. Highly recommend this hotel.

Great!

I liked that it had a real feel of Cartagena. It didn’t feel just like another hotel plopped down somewhere. Leo and Luz were great!

The patio has a beautiful view. Walking distance to Manga and right there in Getsemani. Room was a little small but the service is great. They are very kind there.

Really friendly owners operating the hotel. Make sure to go to the roof for the view.

The rooms are very simple. A bed and little else. Bathrooms are tiny. The water is lukewarm, no separate hot water faucets, but fine for such a hot climate. By USA standards, 2 star. For the right price, it’s a good hotel. The location is good and Getsemene is very fun. The air-conditioning is great, the bed comfortable, the owner speaks English and the staff Is terrific, good breakfast.

A truly wonderful place to stay while in Cartagena! Leo and the rest of the staff go beyond to make their guests feel welcomed and comfortable. The property is located just a short walk outside the walled city in Getsemani. This is actually a big positive as 1) Getsemani is a very cool area with lots of character and 2) the walled city is very hectic with tons of tourists and traffic. It was always a reprieve to come back to the Hotel which had a very relaxing vibe. I hope I can return again one day to Hotel Patio de Getsemani and wish the owners and staff all the best!

Love the atmosphere of the place.

We love this place. Very inexpensive and very friendly. So convenient to Plaza Trinidad (VERY fun area). It’s on the edge of the area but walking to other end is a fun 30-minute tour. Breakfast was fabulous with fresh fruit eggs toast and friendly conversation.

This was a lovely hotel in the quieter part of Getsemani. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Great views from the terrace and close proximity to cafes and restaurants.

I absolutely loved this hotel! We initially stayed one night, but the service was so great and it was so comfortable that we’ve decided to extend and book two more nights! It’s also in a great are, with most of the tourist destinations and restaurants within walking distance. One thing I’ll mention is that there is no hot water, but it’s so hot in te area that it didn’t really make a difference. And the water is Luke warm so it’s not uncomfortably cold. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience. Would definitely recommend.