Marbella Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape with dense urban development, a river, and a distant city skyline.
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

Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch

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

NZ$123
per adult
82% 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$106
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Volcano of Totumo With Lunch, 5 pools and prívate Bach
Party Bus Tour

Party Bus Tour

NZ$35
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Party Bus Tour
Cartagena: Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium

Cartagena: Rosario Islands Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium

NZ$130
per adult
Cartagena: Rosario Islands 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$55
per adult
Cartagena: Barù Island Playa Blanca with Lunch
Dinner Cruise Along Cartagena's Bay

Dinner Cruise Along Cartagena's Bay

NZ$123
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Dinner Cruise Along Cartagena's Bay
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Our pick of the best Marbella Hotel Deals

GHL Corales de Indias

GHL Corales de Indias

4 out of 5
Carrera 1 No. 62-198 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is NZ$240 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$240
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing time at the hotel, excellent services and great food and staff."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

GHL Corales de Indias
ibis Cartagena Marbella

ibis Cartagena Marbella

3 out of 5
Avenida Santander #47-90 Cartagena Bolivar
The price is NZ$125 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$125
19 July - 20 July
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 ...
ibis Cartagena Marbella
Bondo Hometel

Bondo Hometel

3.5 out of 5
Barrio Marbella Carrera 2A #49-60 Cartagena Bolívar
The price is NZ$127 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$127
18 July - 19 July
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (880 reviews)
"Buena ubicación limpio y económico"

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Bondo Hometel
Wyndham Garden Cartagena

Wyndham Garden Cartagena

3.5 out of 5
CRA 1 62 69 Cartagena
The price is NZ$183 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$183
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,426 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 13 July 2026

Wyndham Garden Cartagena
Cartagena Beach Resort

Cartagena Beach Resort

4 out of 5
67-77 Cra. 7 Cartagena Bolívar
The price is NZ$161 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$161
23 July - 24 July
Stay at this apartment in Cartagena. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a garden. Popular attractions Walls of Cartagena and Clock Tower are located ...
8/10 Very good! (42 reviews)
"Excellent service"

Reviewed on 11 July 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$51 per night from 18 July to 19 July
NZ$51
18 July - 19 July
Stay at this golf hostel in Cartagena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Marbella Beach and Port of Cartagena are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
"The people are so nice and they help you on everything… I totally recommend this house is awesome and you get to sleep so peacefully. Especially if you are there for tours this is the hostel to go to.. supper affordable and with really kind people. Plus you get to shop around and is near the ..."

Reviewed on 11 July 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 blue building with white and yellow doors, covered in green foliage and purple flowers.
Photo by Felipe Romero Serrano
Open Photo by Felipe Romero Serrano

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 Las Bovedas or Walls of Cartagena.

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