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Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo

4.0 star property
All-inclusive beachfront hotel with spa, near Playa Manzanillo

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Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
4 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Body treatments, aromatherapy, facials, massage/treatment rooms

Overview of Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo

8.2 out of 10 Very good
8.2/10 Very good

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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Anillo Vial Vía Manzanillo del mar Km 4, Cartagena, Bolivar, 985
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 4 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Health club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
For families
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite Superior

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Zona Norte
  • Walls of Cartagena - 24 min drive
  • Clock Tower - 26 min drive
  • Ayala Center - 26 min drive
  • Bocagrande Beach - 28 min drive
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 24 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free shopping center shuttle

Restaurants

  • El Artesano Beer - 6 min drive
  • Restaurante Erre de Ramón Freixa - 16 min drive
  • Bar y piscina Borde Infinito - 16 min drive
  • Gora - 6 min drive
  • Chiringuito - 14 min drive
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About this property

Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo

At Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, beachside drinks, and sun loungers, plus you'll have access to onsite scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding. 3 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, and aromatherapy. Buffet La Palapa, one of 4 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. This upscale hotel also features a poolside bar, a health club, and a fitness center.

All-inclusive

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

Languages

English, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Masks available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and through room service
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 192 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
  • At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Free shopping center shuttle

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 4 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Golf lessons
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Water skiing
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1819 square feet of space)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2011
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Health club
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
  • For stays on or after January 1, 2023, residents of Colombia and non-residents staying 60 consecutive days or more will be charged a 19% national sales tax by the property at the time of stay. Travelers on a tourist visa will not be required to pay this tax. The tax may be charged where a room is shared by a taxable and a non-taxable guest.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of COP 80000 per person (return)

Children & extra beds

  • 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.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property.

Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; masks are required in public areas.

Contactless check-out is available.

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service.

Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.

At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?
This property confirms that guests must provide documentation related to COVID-19 at check-in. Furthermore, disinfectant is used to clean the property, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, and social distancing measures are in place. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Is there a pool at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is COP 80000 per person return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?
You can check in from 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Rio Cartagena Casino (9.6 mi) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like water skiing, snorkeling, and surfing and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo also has a sauna and a health club, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?
Yes, there are 4 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, international cuisine, and garden views.
Does Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo like?
Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo is in Zona Norte, a short 16-minute walk from Playa Manzanillo.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Anibal, 5-night trip
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2/10 Poor

amanda, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We planned a family reunion that had been postponed several years due to the pandemic. Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo was the perfect location to meet our families again. The location is very quiet with beautiful and colorful gardens. There was a swimming pool for adults only, one for babies and 2 for families. They provided good towels and the beach had plenty of seating(with umbrellas for shadow). The sand is dark with glittery specks, no rocks, very pleasant to walk barefooted. Children enjoyed looking for seashells. There were only a couple of local vendors, very respectful and with beautiful crafts at a very reasonable prices. The sunsets were beautiful ( local regulations don’t allow access to the beach after 7pm). The food was very good. For breakfast, we enjoyed freshly baked bread and tropical fruits. My youngest child discovered “granadillas” and Balkeys and other staff were so observant and kind to bring her a full plate of her new favorite fruit every time we ate at the buffet. Lunch was at the buffet and there were plenty of delicious options: from local dishes to international ones. For dinner there were usually 3 restaurants available and we sampled fresh fish and delicious seafood. Carlos and his team were great, explaining the food options, accommodating our big group and food allergies. For excursions and activities in Cartagena, we received help from Noemi who provided great recommendations. This hotel is Highly recommended!
adriana, 7-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

An all inclusive should be all inclusive. When the buffet is closed most weeknights and there is not an ability to make reservations at any of the restaurants that is not an all inclusive. Our party went without dinner of quite a few nights nights because there was literally NO food. The air conditioning was sub par. Hot water only worked sometimes. Some of the staff was nice but many had attitudes. The property itself was okay. Will not be staying again.
Ashley, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Jessica, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I like the pools the beach the friendly staff the food but didn't like they let dogs stay in the restaurant
katty, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Traditional, relaxing hotel. Beautiful location with a nature environment and access to the beach. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The hotel is very close to the center and a small plaza at the street entrance. Beautiful pool, great food and drinks. We had a great time as a family! Big thanks to Dylan, Sebastian, Jesus, Luis, Albert, Kelly, Nestor and the rest of the staff :) for making our stay more comfortable, safe and fun
Cristina, 4-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

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Sandra Ivette, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We had a good time at this resort. Thankful for the two front desk person Dilan and (I can’t remember his name) who spoke English and who were able to help us with check in and solve any issues we had with our stay. Dining options were limited and some of the food was not very tasty. We were confused one night when the buffet was closed and we were told we needed to have a reservation for the other 3 restaurants but few of us went to the front desk and our concerns were speedily addressed and we had reservations in 20 minutes. The pool and the grounds were nicely kept. Rooms were cleaned daily but the rooms were huge with sparsely any furniture. Limited supply of bottle water in the room especially for family of 4, we were given 2 small bottles each day. 1 night we had half of one bottle left. They only replaced 1 bottle instead of 2 bottles. Neomi from Gema tours was excellent. She assisted us with our excursions and checked in on us the day of and even after our tours to ensure we had a good time. Would be helpful in the future if there is a list of nightly events/shows that will take place.
Shana Kay, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

People were very courtesy.
Dulce, 6-night family trip
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