Cartagena Hotels and Rental Apartments

[Old Parr]

Mary Salence contacted me back and she has a guest friendly studio apt available at Mirador Del Laguito for $75/ night. I think I am going to go with that. Has anyone stayed there? Let me know. Thanks! This will be my last thread about my quest for an apartment LOL. Medellin is so much easier!

Mary is someone I consider a friend, and I am very familiar with the apartment you rented, and you will be very happy.

[NCal2014]

I've talked to Juan 2 times, and he has nothing, nor does he seem willing to help. Either this is extremely busy season, or because I am only spending 2 nights, I guess it doesn't make him or anyone enough money for them to care. Another guy messaged me back asking for $200 a night for a single room, so the other one isn't even that bad compared to that.

I am still on the fence on what I should do.

WorldTravelor69 - Thanks for your help. I seen that list on short terms, but many don't quote prices. Is it fair to assume that $49 or so is the norm for short term in Boca? If so, I think it will make sense for me to spend the extra $70 bucks and get the apt.

Hey there. Def not trying to rag on you at all man. I wouldn't do that. Just wish we here at the board could help you better. So in this case if Juan doesn't have anything avail. I would consider a reg hotel room in laguito or boca grande I guess and if you have a chica during the day or night time there is a place called Mar. Why sol. Its a love motel. Maybe you can do that during the first day. But also if you go to el laguito there is an apt building that is all white. With a lot of stairs in the front almost directly in front of the police station there. If you can find the little police booth look around and the building is really close. Go to the front deskask if any units are avail. If not or if they are unsure as they are all privately owened they will pass you their registration book. It has a list of about 50 apt owners. Take a pic of it with your iphone or smartphone clear enough for you to read it. Go sit somewhere for cofee or beer and start calling one by one. One of them might be able to help you out. Hope all goes well. I will reach out to some of my contacts as well and post anything if I hear something.

[Culture]

Mary Salence contacted me back and she has a guest friendly studio apt available at Mirador Del Laguito for $75/ night. I think I am going to go with that. Has anyone stayed there? Let me know. Thanks! This will be my last thread about my quest for an apartment LOL. Medellin is so much easier!

[Culture]

I've talked to Juan 2 times, and he has nothing, nor does he seem willing to help. Either this is extremely busy season, or because I am only spending 2 nights, I guess it doesn't make him or anyone enough money for them to care. Another guy messaged me back asking for $200 a night for a single room, so the other one isn't even that bad compared to that.

I am still on the fence on what I should do.

WorldTravelor69 - Thanks for your help. I seen that list on short terms, but many don't quote prices. Is it fair to assume that $49 or so is the norm for short term in Boca? If so, I think it will make sense for me to spend the extra $70 bucks and get the apt.

You are way over paying for everything. I would get in touch with Juan and see what he has avail. If he does not have any of his units avail then I'm sure he might be able to point you in the right direction. That is what I would do if I were in your shoes.

[NCal2014]

Hi guys,

So I booked a room at Hampton by Hilton for about $125 a night. Obviously, I cannot take a girl there so was planning to do a love motel. How much does an average love motel cost per hour? I am allowed to cancel my hotel reservation w / no charge as long as it's done 24 hours prior. I found this apt on VRBO http://www.vrbo.com/624483 . The inside looks really nice, but I can tell it is in a older building. The price would basically come out to $323 for those days, so I'd be paying about $75 more to stay there. The owner said guests are allowed and just be discrete. Should I cancel my Hampton reservation and jump on this apartment? Do any of you know anything about this apt or building?

Thanks for the advice in advance.

You are way over paying for everything. I would get in touch with Juan and see what he has avail. If he does not have any of his units avail then I'm sure he might be able to point you in the right direction. That is what I would do if I were in your shoes.

[World Travel 69]

1. Hotel El Pueblito, Avenue San Martin #4-115, Piso 3, CC El Pueblito, on Avenida San Martin (Carrera 2), near the Hotel Playa, Bocagrande, about 4 blocks from LDV. Rates: US $41. Tel: (57) 665 54 35. http://www.hotelscombined.com/Hotel/...l_Pueblito.htm.

2. Hotel LOS Coches, Calle del Cologio #34-45. El Centro. Rates: __k hour. Tel: _.

3. Motel Pasiones, A 500 Mts de La Terminal de Transportes. Rates: _K Hour. Tel: (57) (5) 673 1105.

4. Motel Sans Sousi, Olaya Herriera, Calle 32 B, #70 A-20 B. Rates: _k hour. Tel: (57) (5) 663 1384,663 1890. https://www.facebook.com/motelsanssouci.

5. Estadero La Cangreja, Calle 65 #17 A 109, Daniel Lemaitre, in the airport zone. Rates: _k hour. Tel: (57) (5) 666-1340,658-0111.

6. Estadero La Jaiba (La Jaiva), Calle 65 #17-269, Daniel Lemaitre, in the airport zone. Rates: US $23 hour, US $35 2 hours. Tel: +57 5 666-1931,666-0776. http://www.estaderolajaiba.com/.

JAIBA (pronounce: "haiva" a motel in the barrio just past Crespo (on the way from El Centro to the airport, at right), 5-10 minutes by taxi from the Clock Square (Reloy).

7. Motel why Hospedaje Las Dunes, UCG3, Carrera 17 #62-19. Not far from Jaiba, in a nearby barrio. Deluxe accommodation, better quality than Jaiba, more expensive, but still very cheap for the service provided: _k hour, __k 2 hours. Tel: (57) (5) 666 6678. http://www.motelescolombia.com/motel...aje-las-dunas/.

8. El Paraiso del Conde, Las Palmeras, Dg32 #78-35. Rates: 30 k hour, 40 k 2 hours. Tel: (57) (5) 663 3666. http://www.elparaisodelconde.com/home.htm.

9. Motel Villa Campestre, Transversal 54 #22–72, La Cordialidad. Rates: _k Hour. Tel: (5) 663 2106.

10. Motel El Castillo Del Amor, Las Palmeras, Transversal 53 or 54? #77-75. Rates: _k hour. Tel: (5) 661 2122, +57 5 681 7233. http://www.losmejoresmoteles.co/mote...-del-amor.html.

11. Motel LOS Laureles Criba, La Quinta, Calle 33-#27 A-67. Rates: _ Tel: (57) (5) 672 0708.

[Old Parr]

Hi guys,

So I booked a room at Hampton by Hilton for about $125 a night. Obviously, I cannot take a girl there so was planning to do a love motel. How much does an average love motel cost per hour? I am allowed to cancel my hotel reservation w / no charge as long as it's done 24 hours prior. I found this apt on VRBO http://www.vrbo.com/624483 . The inside looks really nice, but I can tell it is in a older building. The price would basically come out to $323 for those days, so I'd be paying about $75 more to stay there. The owner said guests are allowed and just be discrete. Should I cancel my Hampton reservation and jump on this apartment? Do any of you know anything about this apt or building?

Thanks for the advice in advance.

Find out the name of the building and post, so then we can give you the correct advice. Beautiful apartment.

[Culture]

Hi guys,

So I booked a room at Hampton by Hilton for about $125 a night. Obviously, I cannot take a girl there so was planning to do a love motel. How much does an average love motel cost per hour? I am allowed to cancel my hotel reservation w / no charge as long as it's done 24 hours prior. I found this apt on VRBO http://www.vrbo.com/624483 . The inside looks really nice, but I can tell it is in a older building. The price would basically come out to $323 for those days, so I'd be paying about $75 more to stay there. The owner said guests are allowed and just be discrete. Should I cancel my Hampton reservation and jump on this apartment? Do any of you know anything about this apt or building?

Thanks for the advice in advance.

[World Travel 69]

It has been a few years since I was there. At that time I did not see anyone hawking apartments for rent.

Times change.

Thanks for the update.

Have done it many a times in El Rodadero and have done it in Laguito as well. It is not a big deal and there are people standing on the street hustling apartment rentals, and they will carry your bags for you. I am probably more familiar with Cartagena and Laguito than 90 percent of the board so I definitely know what I am speaking about when I say the poster will have no problem finding a rental for 2 or 3 days. Money is money and Colombians are hungry for it. If an apartment is available they will rent it.

Here is another agency the poster can try if Juan or LocoGringo does not have anything available.

https://www.facebook.com/ColombiaRents

I am also not sure if Dave Jones still has his apartments which are directly across the street from LDV as well as in Torre Centauro but it is worth a try.

http://www.colombiarental.net/

Also try the Craigslist route.

[RacShack]

Bump. Amazing that guys are still pulling this crap. Thanks for your post.

If this guy is doing that and it is a fact, why does he's account still exist, he almost got me to a while back with Med apartment.

[Old Parr]

It is not that easy. I have tried to rent an apartment for a few days and had a lot of problems. They wanted to rent their apartment for a week or more.

Why would anyone want to come into town and not know where you will be staying?

Carrying your bags from Condo to Condo.

Have done it many a times in El Rodadero and have done it in Laguito as well. It is not a big deal and there are people standing on the street hustling apartment rentals, and they will carry your bags for you. I am probably more familiar with Cartagena and Laguito than 90 percent of the board so I definitely know what I am speaking about when I say the poster will have no problem finding a rental for 2 or 3 days. Money is money and Colombians are hungry for it. If an apartment is available they will rent it.

Here is another agency the poster can try if Juan or LocoGringo does not have anything available.

https://www.facebook.com/ColombiaRents

I am also not sure if Dave Jones still has his apartments which are directly across the street from LDV as well as in Torre Centauro but it is worth a try.

http://www.colombiarental.net/

Also try the Craigslist route.

[World Travel 69]

It is not that easy. I have tried to rent an apartment for a few days and had a lot of problems. They wanted to rent their apartment for a week or more.

Why would anyone want to come into town and not know where you will be staying?

Carrying your bags from Condo to Condo.

He is providing you inaccurate information, as it is not difficult to get a rental for 2 or 3 days. In fact, all you have to do is tell your taxi driver to take you to Laguito which is where you want to stay, and just stop by all the condominium buildings and ask for a rental. I would start at the building called Torre Centauro or Playa Mar. You will have zero problem in securing a affordable rental for the time you will be in Cartagena. This is coming from someone who knows.

[Culture]

Are you sure about those days and dates?

The next three Saturdays are the 17th, 24th, 31st.

Sorry meant 24th to 26th.

[Combo]

Aunsa is a big scammer and a thieve just as Imissmilleniun previously reported. Aunsa is currently advertising apartments in the Cartagena, Medellin, and Brazil boards. These apartments don't exist. Aunsa is a fraud and is only looking for opportunities to scam and steal your money. I read some post from Imissmilenium, Hilltopper, Tiny12, and Oldparr warning others and me about doing any business with the scammer. For me it was already too late to act on their advise because I made a $70 reservation prior to the warning posts. At least seeing their posts helped me prepared for what was coming. I decided to go through this scam just to find out more about how his scam works and later share the scam experience in this board. This is how Aunsa's scam works. Once you express interest for one of his imaginary apartments, Aunsa PM instructions to pay him a required deposit via Western union. In my case, it was the minimun 3 day stay $70 dollars. I sent him the deposit as requested. It only took him just a few minutes to go to a Western union office to pick up the money because I got an email confirmation from WU that the money was picked up in less than 1/2 hour after I sent it. That was the fastest money pick up I have ever seen. Aunsa is dammed fast to pick up your money, faster than a bullet, faster than a locomotora, is it superman?, faster than speedy Gonzales or faster than the beep beep correcaminos / roadrunner. He will take weeks to reply to an email but boy he knows how to run to the western union office. After he picked up the money, Aunsa then provided me the supposed address of the apartment located in Bocagrande. Then when the day of my arrival came, I took a taxi to help me find the address, but there was no such address. When I tried to contact Aunsa to find out what happened, as expected he disappeared and did not answer the phone, text or email. A few days later, Aunsa email me some lame excuse and apologized. He also said he was going to refund me the money, and this joke is even better, he said he was going to give me $100 dollars extra just for all the trouble, oh yeah of course. He email me a western union number saying that he sent me the money already. Wow now I am no longer a victim and will be making money. What a fucking lier! Like speedy Gonzalez, I decided to go to the western union with the number. There I found that there was no such number. Then again I tried to contact Aunsa and the guy is nowhere to be found.

Hope this post helps others not to fall into any business with Aunsa.

Bump. Amazing that guys are still pulling this crap. Thanks for your post.

[Old Parr]

If you are only going to be there 3 days you will have to stay at a hotel.

It is almost impossible to get an apartment for 3 days. These prices are old, but hopefully close to the price.

I recommend staying at Hotel Playa, Avenida San Martin # 4-87, Bocagrande. Rates: 136 k - 200 k, Pool, across the street from the beach, WiFi downstairs only. Tel: (57) (5) 665 0552,665 0579,665 0593, Fax: (57) 95) 665 0036. E-Mail: reservas@cartagenahotelplaya.com http://www.hotelplayaclubcartagena.com/index.php.

It is three blocks from LDV. You should be able to bring in a chica, if not there is a short time a couple of doors down the block.

Like most Latin countries they may not answer your email. It is best to call if they don't reply.

He is providing you inaccurate information, as it is not difficult to get a rental for 2 or 3 days. In fact, all you have to do is tell your taxi driver to take you to Laguito which is where you want to stay, and just stop by all the condominium buildings and ask for a rental. I would start at the building called Torre Centauro or Playa Mar. You will have zero problem in securing a affordable rental for the time you will be in Cartagena. This is coming from someone who knows.