Marbella Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape with dense urban development, a river, and a distant city skyline.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent historical building, a marina with boats, and a modern skyline in the background.
A colorful market with a statue of a person carrying a load of bananas and coconuts.

Stay near popular Marbella attractions

Marbella Beach

8.4/10 (865 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Marbella Beach during your travels in Cartagena? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its restaurants.
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Activities

Enjoy a beautiful sunset

Luxury Cartagena Sunset Pirate ship Adventure, Cannon Show&Drinks

NZ$96
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Luxury Cartagena Sunset Pirate ship Adventure, Cannon Show&Drinks
Black Lives Matter in the first free land in America, continuing the fight for equality.

Freedom Tour of Palenque

NZ$192
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Freedom Tour of Palenque
Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch

Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More

NZ$122
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo

Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach

NZ$105
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach
Cartagena: Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium

Cartagena: Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium

NZ$137
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cartagena: Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium
Picture 2 for Activity Cartagena: Barù Island Playa Blanca Beach Trip with Lunch

Cartagena: Barù Island Playa Blanca with Lunch

NZ$57
per adult
Cartagena: Barù Island Playa Blanca with Lunch
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Our pick of the best Marbella Hotel Deals

Bondo Hometel

Bondo Hometel

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60 Cartagena Bolívar
The price is NZ$145 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$145
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Bondo Hometel
ibis Cartagena Marbella

ibis Cartagena Marbella

3 out of 5
Avenida Santander #47-90 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is NZ$133 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$133
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Stay at this beach hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Recibes lo que pagas…"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

ibis Cartagena Marbella
Wyndham Garden Cartagena

Wyndham Garden Cartagena

3.5 out of 5
CRA 1 62 69 Cartagena
The price is NZ$200 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
NZ$200
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
Wyndham Garden Cartagena
GHL Corales de Indias

GHL Corales de Indias

4 out of 5
Carrera 1 No. 62-198 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is NZ$258 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$258
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
GHL Corales de Indias
Cartagena Beach Resort

Cartagena Beach Resort

4 out of 5
67-77 Cra. 7 Cartagena Bolívar
The price is NZ$152 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$152
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Stay at this apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Port of Cartagena are located ...
8/10 Very good! (83 reviews)
"Very nice hotel within a block and a half from the airport therefore you can walk there no cabinets necessary located in an area with lots of shops and restaurants very good value for the money"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Cartagena Beach Resort
Oresca Hostel

Oresca Hostel

2 out of 5
Cra 4 N°67-98, Barrio Crespo Cartagena Bolívar
The price is NZ$74 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
NZ$74
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stay at this golf hostel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Clock Tower and Port of Cartagena are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (103 reviews)
"Solo que esta serca del areopuerto"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Oresca Hostel
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Our guide on where to stay in Marbella

Find the best Marbella areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal cityscape with a prominent cathedral and modern skyscrapers.

Cartagena Walled City

Cartagena Walled City is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Clock Tower and Bolivar Square while you're in town.

A coastal cityscape at twilight with high-rise buildings, a beach, and a long swimming pool.

Bocagrande

Bocagrande is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Rio Cartagena Casino and Plaza Bocagrande Commercial Center, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Cartagena.

A coastal town with a prominent church featuring a tall bell tower and a domed roof.

Getsemani

Travellers come to Getsemani for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Plaza de la Trinidad and Los Pegasos Dock while you're in town.

A coastal cityscape with historic buildings, a marina, and a prominent church tower.

Cartagena Centro

Unique features of Cartagena Centro include the museums and historical sites. Make a stop by Plaza Santo Domingo or Bolivar Square while you're exploring the area.

A narrow street with buildings on either side, a horse-drawn cart, and a prominent church tower in the background.
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San Diego

San Diego is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez or Las Bovedas.

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