The city and ocean views from this place are amazing. You can walk right across the street to the beach. The pool was closed but the owner gave us a discount, and anyway the beach is right across the street. The maid was so nice and was a great cook. I have no idea why another reviewer said the place wasn't as big as he thought it would be, its very spacious. And there's a huge shower that has full views of the beach and city. I loved that the neighborhood was authentic Cartagena where you could walk a couple blocks and have a beer or a meal with the locals who where all very friendly, and if you want something fancier the Ibis hotel is right next door with great drinks and food. You can get anywhere in the city cheaply and easily as cabs come by constantly. Also the owner was very helpful with questions we had about places to go in Cartagena, she was available every day. I highly recommend staying here. Also the outdoor deck overlooking the ocean is amazing, I will never forget the views, the warm ocean breezes at night, and the sea birds that fly by so closely.
Notes:
I highly recommend getting a day pass at the Hilton (about $20 and a $3 cab ride away), there are 4 pools, a water slide, a swim up bar and beach access. Aaaand until they get their act together you can actually go for free as they track nothing. They also have a kids club and free cotton candy and/or snow cones. Our kids LOVED this place.
If you have kids the mall has an awesome kids area.