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Oresca Hostel

2.0 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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Cra 4 N°67-98, Barrio Crespo, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130002
  • Place, Marbella Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, La Boquilla Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Clock Tower
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room (Orquidea)

Family Quadruple Room (Orquidea)

Family Quadruple Room (Orquidea)

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room (Esmeralda)

Premium Double Room (Esmeralda)

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room (Cafe)

Premium Double Room (Cafe)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room (Oro)

Standard Double Room (Oro)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Triple Room (Maria Mulata)

Family Triple Room (Maria Mulata)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Double Room (Banana)

Comfort Double Room (Banana)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room (Caña)

Standard Triple Room (Caña)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Signature Triple Room (Cacao)

Signature Triple Room (Cacao)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Double Comfort Room (Inirida)

Double Comfort Room (Inirida)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cartagena

A stay at Oresca Hostel places you in the heart of Cartagena, a 4-minute drive from Marbella Beach and 5 minutes from Walls of Cartagena. .This golf hostel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from La Boquilla Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Clock Tower.
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What's nearby

  • Marbella Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • La Boquilla Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Walls of Cartagena - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Clock Tower - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juan Valdez Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cevicheria YIRETH - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rancho Paisa - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Atrium - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Oresca Hostel

Winery hostel with a winery connected to the convention center in Cartagena
Oresca Hostel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include kitchen islands. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 39-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. 39-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and bidets.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an attached winery and a 24-hour fitness center. This Victorian hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the bar/lounge or one of the 6 beach bars. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
Oresca Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 5 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • 6 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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.

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 mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, 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
Property Registration Number 76184

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Oresca Hostel Cartagena
Oresca Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Oresca Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cartagena

Reviews

Oresca Hostel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 64 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean. The staff was nice. Breakfast was not provided.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Benjamin, Courtland

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place is simply horrible. Ricardo the owner got very angry at me when i simply asked him to chain up or lock away this aggressive gray and white pit bull and other dog that looked muttish. I explained to him that I was bitten by a pit bull last year unprovoked and Im still dealing with the trauma. He told me the dogs were adopted and they bar but don’t bite. I guess he’s counseled the dogs. Secondly, I paid for a king bed online to get a queen bed. The room was small and drab. The closet door which was huge would not open, so i could not use it to store my clothes. Bathroom is outside room across the hallway. Me and Ricardo got into an argument about the room Because he was trying to justify the false advertising and couldn’t understand that not everyone likes dogs. I asked him to please cancel my reservation and refund my money because I did not get what I paid for and his expedia advertisement was very misleading and said nothing about aggressive pit bulls running around without leashes barking at customers. Place is at dead end street and very dangerous only one way out. Parking is horrible!He would not cancel and refund me. I left and found another hotel. Thats how bad the experience was.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ajibola

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and inviting. The room and bathroom was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! For our flight to Cartagena, my husband and I decided to stay at Oresca Hostel because it was close to the airport. We liked the place so much, we booked it again when it was time to leave Cartagena. It was then that we met the young owner of Oresca, Ricardo G. Stand, who just happens to be a wonderful young man. The following morning, long before anyone else was awake, Ricardo was there with take-away breakfasts in hand. While my husband and I demanded to carry our own backpacks, Ricardo walked us to the airport, just a 10 minute stroll away. On another note: Don’t worry about being too close to the airport. During our time there we saw and heard very few planes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for one night and close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is a beautiful ace. So convenient for one night and close to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gang, DIAMOND BAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Awesome and fairly priced hotel with 1st class hospitality. Thank you Ricardo!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delicious breakfast and food value for money
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning working properly, lukewarm shower which is ok for me, Netflix in our room, comfortable mattress, good breakfast. Everything is close to the hotel (less than 10 minutes walk): plenty for restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries, groceries, beach, airport. Despite the hotel next to airport, I didn’t hear any noise from the planes flying. The only thing that I would like in my hotel room is a blanket to sleep and a few hangers in my closet.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hosts were nice and the room was clean and the breakfasts were delicious. My only complaints were the owner’s barking dogs (and I am a dog lover) but they were right outside my room barking for some time at night. Also, the swinging doors to the kitchen (which was next to my room) were very loud anytime anyone went in or out. But for the price, it was good value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sasha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay. Everyone was pleasant and very helpful. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William Raymond, No. Hollywood

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, No. Hollywood

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, clean and good hosts
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, limited English. Convenient to the airport but a long walk to the historic center of town
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dagmar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
accommodations were clean and simple. two block walk to the airport through a safe area. only problem was we were locked inside the property gates when we tried to leavefor 6:00 a.m. flight
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agathe

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Humberto C

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Primero el cuarto que me dieron muy mal condiciones, empezando que el televisor estaba a la cabezera de la cama un cuarto tan pequeño para una sola persona no cabia con mi esposo y la puerta muy insegura no cerraba bien, cuando fuimos hablar a la front desk. Hubo una señora muy grocera enojada por los reclamos que hicimos, fue muy mal educada no sabe lidiar con customer , creo que era la esposa del dueño.. menos mal llego el dueño y fue muy amable y nos atendio, nos toco pagar extra para que nos cambiaran de cuarto..
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it... Nine place, kind people!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024