Located in Cartagena (Marbella), GHL Corales de Indias is within a 5-minute drive of Marbella Beach and San Felipe de Barajas Castle. .This family-friendly hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Clock Tower and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from La Boquilla Beach.
What's nearby
Marbella Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
La Boquilla Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Clock Tower - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
Getting around
Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 3 min drive
Restaurants
Atrium - 11 min walk
La Pescadería - 15 min walk
Presto - 14 min walk
Frisby - 12 min walk
Cevicheria YIRETH - 14 min walk
About this property
GHL Corales de Indias
Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and free water park access
GHL Corales de Indias offers 250 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Cartagena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a complimentary water park.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 250 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen 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 hair dryers.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a complimentary water park. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 8 km.
Enjoy international cuisine at Restaurante Manglares, a restaurant where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 5 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. An additional breakfast (subject to charges) is served daily.
Restaurante Manglares - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. A children's menu is available.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 8 km
Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Restaurante Manglares
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Foosball table
Free children's club
Free water park
Games
Playground
Shopping
Table tennis
Waterslide
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Children's games
Children's pool
Free children's club
Free water park access
Laundry facilities
Lifeguards on site
Playground
Soundproofed rooms
Waterslide
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
24-hour business centre
5 meeting rooms
Computer station
Outdoors
Garden
On the waterfront
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace
Spa
Massage
Spa services
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Grab bar near toilet
Lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
1 building
11 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2012
Lifeguards
Smoke-free property
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Minibar
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 35000 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
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
Property is also known as
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Corales de Indias Cartagena
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GHL Corales de Indias Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Muy bien servicio, muy amable todos los empleados, Miguel nos atendió con mucho gusto y respeto, la comida aparte del buffet muy rica, los taxis están disponibles inmediatamente con precios razonables y tuvimos disponible al taxista Juan Carlos por 5 días, muy buen guía, me gustó mucho Cartagena, no tuve ninguna mala experiencia y con mucho gusto volvería a regresar a este hotel ❤️
The property and amenities were overall nice. Security and police presence due to professional football teams as tenants was a bit intrusive for my comfort. That being said, I did get to meet some footballers and the breakfast was nice and the pools refreshing. Other than the intrusive security, I had a nice time.
This is a safe place, not a 5 star resort but it was ok overall. The floors were never cleaned, no mop used, maintenance had to address issues with lightning and bathroom. A/C unit only cools at night, during day air doesn’t flow the same. The good thing is that hotel is close to a lot of amenities and near the famous letters of Cartagena. Breakfast which was included was really good.
Orvin Gonzalez
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Jason, La Mesa
Travelled with family
21 Mar 2025
The hotel was okay for a night but there are many places that are better to stay in Cartagena for the same price. The breakfast taste terrible.
Jason
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
William
Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
For the price it's a great hotel, clean, good service, good breakfast, the restaurant could have better food options for the day.
It is "far" and not that "easy" walk to downtown Cartagena, but it's very close to the airport.
Again, all th staff was great, and it was very clean, pool has games for kids, and there is also a kid's area.
Right outside there is a 2km nice circuit to run
Moving in taxi is very easy and accessible
The room had a musty smell due to humidity. The phone didn’t work properly, so we had to visit the reception multiple times to request basic services. The dirty towels were not replaced, and we had to ask for fresh ones. In addition, the safe was broken, and they had to drill it open so we could access our belongings. To make matters worse, I experienced food poisoning after eating fish at their restaurant. I needed to go to the hospital and pay for treatment. Initially, they mentioned they would review the situation for a refund, but after sending multiple follow-up emails, I received no response. We checked out last Thursday and will not be returning.
This is lower than a motel; it was dirty, no hot water and extremely expensive for the quality of the accommodation. Not sure why it had previously good reviews. One of the worse places I have stayed in a long time. The lights in the room are beyond aggressive. Breakfast was tasteless.