Resort Details

Dining
OnSite Dining
  • BEACH BAR

    To savor a cocktail on the beach, to dance, relax, converse… the Beach Club of our resort in Cartagena de Indias is the Place to Be.

  • LOUNGE BAR

    The most exclusive meeting point is at the Lounge Bar of our hotel. Its atmosphere is looked after in detail as well as its selection of branded local and international drinks.

  • POOL BAR

    Appetizers, refreshing beverages and all you desire while having a swim in our infinity pools with views of the sea.

  • RESTAURANT LA PALAPA

    The culinary space most varied, comfortable and cheerful in our gastronomical resort. Careful environment and local and international and local drinks of the finest brands.

  • RESTAURANT NATIVO
    Cuisine with the flavor of the sea, treated with exquisite taste and knowledge made by our team of chefs
  • THE GRILL
    Meats of the highest quality, grilled to taste freshly prepared, and rich local specialties.
  • TRATTORIA
    To enjoy the best pizzas and fresh pastas with all the flavor of Italy but in full Colombian Caribbean
Room Type
  • Deluxe Room

    Bedding: Double beds

    Occupancy: 3 adults, 1 child, 3 total combined.

    View: Pool

    Enjoy the calmness and the natural light along with the comfort of the rooms wide spaces and tranquility of modern luxury style.

    Additional Amenities: Early check in and late check out based upon availability.

     

    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Bathtub/shower combination
    • Cable television
    • Desk with lamp
    • Hair Dryer
    • Mini Refrigerator*
    • Minibar*
    • Non-smoking
    • Safe
    • Telephone
    • Wireless internet connection*
  • Deluxe Suite

    Bedding: 1 King Bed

    Occupancy: 3 adults, 2 children, 4 total combined.

    View: Sea

    Enjoy the private balcony with sea views, spectacular sunrises and its diaphanous spaces invite you to relax in one of the best rooms in the bay of Manzanillo del Mar. The comfortable and functional design makes these rooms a perfect place for peace and relax with luxury services that will make your stay unforgettable.

    Additional Amenities: Early check in and late check out based upon availability.

    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony/Lanai/Terrace
    • Bathroom amenities
    • Bathtub/shower combination
    • Cable television
    • Coffee/Tea Maker
    • Desk with lamp
    • Hair Dryer
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Mini Refrigerator*
    • Minibar*
    • Non-smoking
    • Safe
    • Wireless internet connection*
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible rooms
  • Car rental desk*
  • Concierge desk
  • Dry cleaning*
  • Elevators
  • Laundry/Valet service*
  • Lobby
  • Parking*
  • Room service*
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Accessible rooms
  • Car rental desk*
  • Concierge desk
  • Dry cleaning*
  • Elevators
  • Laundry/Valet service*
  • Lobby
  • Parking*
  • Room service*
  • Shuttle to local attractions*
  • Wireless internet connection in public areas
Off-Site Amenities
  • Audiovisual Equipment*
  • Business Services*
  • Internet Access*
  • Meeting Facilities*
On-Site Wedding Services
  • Please contact the hotel for additional information.

* Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Basketball court *
  • Beach
  • Children's program
    Kids Fun Club
  • Gym
    Because during trips it is also necessary to practice sports and stay in shape to eliminate stress, our gym is at the disposal of all our guests.
  • Horseback riding *
  • Jogging trail *
  • Pool

    3 pools

    All outdoor and with Infinity Pool style, they are the large dimension pools that are horizontal with the sea. In fact, they practically arrive to the beach.

  • Racquetball court *
  • Scuba diving *

    Scuba Dive Center

    Submerge yourself in the best areas of the Caribbean directly from the monitors of our diving center.

  • Spa *

    One of our favorite zones of our hotel in Cartagena de Indias. The Spa is completed with a Jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath. For this also treatments and massages.

  • Squash court *
  • Tennis court *
  • Volleyball *
  • Water activities *
    Aqua Gym, Watersports: Surfing, Windsurfing, snorkeling.
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf *
    located at the Karibana golf club
Off-Site Attraction
  • Cartagena de Indias
  • Ciénaga de la Virgen
  • Karibana golf club
  • Manzanillo Del Mar

* Fees may apply

The Estelar Playa Manzanillo Cartagena is located on the Bay of Manzanillo, in the northern area of Cartagena de Indias. Close at hand from Ciénaga de la Virgen and a few steps away from the city of Cartagena, declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO: the ideal place for your family holidays close to the beach. Choose a luxury Hotel close to Rafael Núñez airport, in the most modern area in Cartagena de Indias and close to the exclusive Karibana golf club.

Property Information

Year Built: 2011
Floors: 5
Total rooms: 190
Anillo Vial Via Manzanillo del mar KM 4 NO 9-85, Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 5019 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Estelar Manzanillo Hotel – Honest All-Inclusive Review

    Estelar Manzanillo Hotel – Honest All-Inclusive Review 🏨 Check-in & Food Check-in is at 3pm, but lunch isn't available at that time — only limited snacks (burger, nachos, or soup). The soup option is a nice touch for guests arriving tired from their trip. Heads up: after 5:15pm there's also no food available until dinner time, so there's a long window with no options. 🌧️ When It Rains If it rains, the beach and pool close, basketball court, and tennis court are always disabled — there's basically no covered backup activities. 👶 Kid Fun Club It shows up on the hotel map, but in practice it no longer exists. Important to let families with kids know so they don't count on it. 🏖️ Umbrellas & Beach Before the official beach opening time, umbrellas are already "reserved" — guests wake up early, place a hotel towel, and leave. This creates frustration for guests who show up at the actual opening time. 🛍️ Beach Vendors There are vendors on the beach who will ask multiple times even after you've said you're not interested. 🍹 Drinks All bar drinks come with alcohol by default. Asking for a non-alcoholic version can get an attitude from the bartenders — worth mentioning so clients know what to expect. 🧳 Luggage Carts Tricky to maneuver in and out of the elevator — a minor but annoying logistical detail. 💰 Extra Costs (worth flagging for client expectations) Restaurant in the bar area near the lobby VIP beach zone "Early" services (early check-in, early access, etc.) Airport transportation (to/from)

    Jul 21, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Vacations near Cartagena City

    Great experience to enjoy and relax . The service is gently, always friendly and open to help everyone. Beautiful beaches, the best near Cartagena city. Evinson on the front desk is such a great person, always looking to help the costumers, looking to provide the best possible service.

    Sep 23, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great

    Excellent service, the staff was very kind for every need or guidance. Excellent food and variety of dishes. Excellent condition in bedrooms and cleaning services. The best is the beach access, and night shows. Already 200 characters..?

    Apr 04, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    A Escape at Estelar Playa Manzanillo

    If you're seeking a peaceful retreat by the sea, Estelar Playa is an exceptional choice. Nestled in a serene location with breathtaking views of the Caribbean coast, this resort offers the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and designed with a tropical flair, making it an ideal place to unwind after a day of exploring. Estelar Playa is a wonderful destination for couples, families or anyone looking for a peaceful escape surrounded by natural beauty.

    Feb 05, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great!

    Very beautiful hotel with excelent garden and nice beach, many fresh fruits and vegetables, good drinks alkohol and non alkohol. Concierge Sofia is helpful with everything also Valmer who work on the restaurant. All stuff is extremely nice. You have to try Nativo restaurant offer. The one disadvantage is the English level. Please improve it. Thank you for the great 2 weeks stary.

    Jan 09, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • AdvisorySTUDENT GROUP POLICY • 100 DOUBLE rooms IN HOUSE maximum for student groups at any given time • 25 years old and under are considered “students” for any given time • Minimum age required for check-in is 18. • A refundable deposit of $200/per person (cash or credit card) is required. Group Student bookings • Must be requested through our groups department,these groups will require a chaperon as well as the refundable deposit and all above requirements.
General Policy
  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 1:00 PM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 18
  • General Policies:

    Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

    Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

    General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

    Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.


    Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.


  • Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed

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