Life is better on the beach! -Playamar

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A balcony with a tiled floor, a small table, and two chairs. It overlooks a garden with various plants and a cityscape with tall buildings in the background.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a dining area with a marble table, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a flat-screen TV.
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.
A kitchen with granite countertops, a stainless steel sink, wooden cabinets, and a built-in oven.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Castillo Grande Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Cartagena, Bolivar
  • Place, Castillo Grande Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, El Laguito Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bocagrande Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master bedroom

1 Double Bed

Small den with pullout bed

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Hallway bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Cartagena

Located near the beach, this apartment is in El Laguito, a neighbourhood in Cartagena. Clock Tower and Walls of Cartagena are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bocagrande Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nuevo Bosque Softball Stadium or Estadio De Softbol De Chiquinquira.
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Cartagena, Bolivar

What's nearby

  • Castillo Grande Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • El Laguito Beach - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bocagrande Beach - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Centro Comercial Nao - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rio Cartagena Casino - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Society Bar At Hilton - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Italian Pizza & Pasta - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Caña Flecha - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kiosco el Bony - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Marketing - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Life is better on the beach! -Playamar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Life is better on the beach! -Playamar?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Life is better on the beach! -Playamar on 8 Feb 2027 start from £119, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Life is better on the beach! -Playamar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Life is better on the beach! -Playamar?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Life is better on the beach! -Playamar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life is better on the beach! -Playamar?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Life is better on the beach! -Playamar located?

Located in El Laguito, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of El Laguito Beach and Bocagrande Beach. Castillo Grande Beach and Centro Comercial Nao are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even though my stay was very short, I enjoy the apartment. Very calm and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything as described nice location and clean

Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Close to beach nice place

Nice cute place we like it 😃
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
clean affordable and everything works, as advertised
Stayed 75 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The father

Stayed here before and was outstanding. Love the beach and the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location, comfortable apartment. Close to everything and very easy to get around. Felt very safe. Many good options. I highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing

We really enjoyed our stay from the cleanliness of the place , the proximity to the beach and the availability of the neighborhood. We loved it
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PlayaMar

Nice apartment to private access to beach.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the sun

Other than the couch, as advertised,
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and Clean

The apartment was very clean and had all the necessary items for cooking, cleaning etc. The location was great and the direct beach access is a real bonus. There is a wonderful variety of restaurants and there are a couple of supermarkets all within an 8 minute walk. Communication with Maria was excellent and the guys in the building (the security and maintenance) were great. We would return again. Thank you Maria for sharing your apartment.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tv

We have to call couple times to fix the TV and the hot water, because we're some kind of problems.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2022
En realidad el los TVs nunca tuvieron problemas. El Colombia los tvs funcionan con dos controles, en este caso , el huésped no comprendió el funcionamiento del sistema y tuvimos que enviar a alguien a que les enseñará como manipular los controles . En Cartagena la temperatura ambiental es muy alta y húmeda , a pesar de eso , mantenemos agua caliente en todas las llaves, tanto baños como lavamanos y cocina. Tan pronto como se nos informó del problema con agua caliente enviamos un técnico.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s like having the beautiful beach on the back yard with all the amenities within reach from the local vendors without being annoyed.Multiple water sports guided and short boat trips across to the exclusive islands .The facility is very well monitored by security personnel and equipment.Needles to say within walking distance to many shops, restaurants and entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place in great location

Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place to stay. Close to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NICE APARTMENT

Apartment was nice, clean and has everything you need for your vacation stay. Maria communicated with us when we got there to make sure everything was okay. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excelente

Todo excelente en el departamento, la ubicación del edificio esta muy bien, y la alberca tiene salida al mar.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cartagena Colombia

I'll be back next year!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2022
Sheila is an excellent guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clean and convenient

Property is on the beach and near ATMs, shopping and restaurant. Very clean and if I return to Cartagena I will book here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice Location, Pool, Beach

I had a great week at Maria's apartment. The apartment had everything that you needed, towels, bedding, appliances, dishes, and even some supplies like coffee, sugar, olive oil, etc. The location is right down the street from the Hilton and within walking distance to many good restaurants and shops in Bocagrande. There were a couple of minor issues but Maria took care of them promptly. Nice safe and secure place. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect stay

Location was great and the suite had everything we needed. The front door staff was helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Apartment with Beach View!

Maria's apartment was great! with 2 Beds and 2 Baths there was plenty of room. Clean and Secure with beach access, made this easy to enjoy! Will recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nice, comfortable apartment on the beach

The apartment is in a good location, walking distance from the beaches in Bocagrande and a short taxi ride to the old city. This most recent trip to Cartagena was the second time that I have stayed in this apartment. When I go back to Cartagena, I will probably try to get this same apartment. Very satisfied.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alles Notwendige war i.O.

5wöchiger Aufenthalt. Familie mit Kinder. Die Wohnung ist gepflegt. Alles Notwendige war i.O. Und hat funktioniert. Beschreibung war zutreffend. Ist zu empfehlen.
Archival

8/10 Good

Buona soluzione per qualche giorno a Cartagena

Posizione e rapporto qualità/prezzo ottimi. Poca cortesia della reception. Sarebbe gradito il cambio biancheria giornaliero.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Grazie per il commento. Al fine di mantenere bassi i prezzi è impossibile cambiare le lenzuola ogni giorno. Gli appartamenti sono una soluzione economica per i prezzi elevati degli alberghi. Saluti.
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