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Pensión Balcones Azules

Cartagena , Balcones Azules, 12 (Show on Map)

8.1

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Summary of reviewsPensión Balcones Azules is a family-owned hotel situated in the heart of Cartagena, enjoying an enviable and central location close to historical and cultural landmarks like the Roman Forum and San Francisco Square. Guests appreciate the easy access to the city’s main attractions, picturesque views from the balconies and the vibrant surrounding area filled with restaurants, cafes and shops. Despite its bustling surroundings, the hotel manages to maintain a tranquil environment, providing a peaceful retreat for visitors.

The rooms at Pensión Balcones Azules are consistently praised for their cleanliness and comfort. Guests frequently highlight the well-maintained and tidy rooms with comfortable beds and a cozy ambiance. Though room sizes may vary and some toilets are described as compact, most visitors find the accommodations pleasantly clean and inviting. The air conditioning and excellent water pressure in the showers further enhance the comfort levels.

A standout feature of the hotel is its incredibly friendly and attentive staff. Guests often commend the reception and managerial staff for their courteous service and willingness to assist with practical matters such as parking and local advice. The owners are particularly noted for their kindness and hospitality, contributing significantly to the positive experience at the hotel.

While parking can be challenging due to pedestrian zones and limited spaces, there are several nearby options, including free parking within a short walk and affordable garage facilities. Despite the initial challenges, guests have managed to find suitable parking solutions and have reported feeling safe in the area around the hotel.

The beds at Pensión Balcones Azules receive high praise for their comfort with many guests noting the quality of the mattresses, including memory foam options. Despite varying preferences for bed firmness, the majority agree on the overall comfort provided, which significantly contributes to a good night's sleep.

As a three-star accommodation, Pensión Balcones Azules offers excellent value for money, ideal for short and economical stays. While it may lack amenities such as breakfast or lounge areas, its prime location near San Francisco Square provides ample opportunities for reasonably priced meals nearby. Guests appreciate the excellent quality/price ratio and the dedication to good hospitality, making it a highly recommended choice for visitors to Cartagena.

Overall, Pensión Balcones Azules combines cleanliness, comfort and convenience, delivering a pleasant and well-maintained place to stay with a highly recommended service that ensures a memorable experience for all visitors.
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Cheap Guest House

Offers basic and affordable lodging. The guesthouse provides a simple, budget-conscious option for travelers seeking a place to sleep while exploring the city.

Small Guest House

This guesthouse offers a charming and traditional experience with its cozy rooms and blue balconies. The personalized service and central location make it a convenient and comfortable choice for exploring the area.

3-Star Guest House

Offers a budget-friendly option with a central location. Ideal for travelers looking for affordable accommodations.

Guest House near Nightlife Spots

Guest House with Parking

Room Types

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony Double room with private bathroom with bath or shower.

Standard Exterior Double Room This room with air conditioning and heating offers 1 double bed with bedside tables, a desk and a wardrobe. There is also a small bathroom with shower and a private balcony overlooking a quiet pedestrianised street.

Economy Single Room Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bidet. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 1 bed.

Superior Single Room Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bidet. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit has 1 bed.

Economy Interior Double Room Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bidet. Featuring a balcony, this double room also provides a tiled floor and a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Twin Room The unit offers 2 beds.

Standard Twin Room The unit has 2 beds.

About Pensión Balcones Azules

License: 11531/2009

Guest Reviews

8.1

Very Good

Location

Pensión Balcones Azules enjoys an enviable position in the heart of Cartagena, praised by multiple guests for its central location amidst historical and cultural landmarks. This family-owned hotel not only provides easy walking access to the city’s main attractions, such as the Roman Forum and San Francisco Square, but also offers picturesque views from its balconies, overlooking the historical ruins of Molinete. The convenience of being surrounded by an array of restaurants, cafes and shops further enhances the guest experience.

Many visitors commend the hotel’s cleanliness and the courteous, friendly staff, contributing to a comfortable stay. The tranquil environment ensures a peaceful retreat despite being in such a bustling area. With clean, well-sized rooms and good value for money, Pensión Balcones Azules stands out as an ideal accommodation choice for those eager to explore the vibrant city of Cartagena.

Rooms

Pensión Balcones Azules offers well-maintained and tidy rooms, consistently praised for their cleanliness. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds with several emphasizing their satisfaction with spacious, cozy sleeping arrangements. The central location is another highlight, providing convenient access to local attractions. Some rooms offer picturesque views of the Roman Forum, adding an extra touch to the ambiance. However, it's worth noting that the available room sizes can vary with some being on the smaller side. Additionally, the toilets have been described as quite compact. Overall, guests find the rooms to be pleasantly clean and inviting.

Beds

The beds at Pensión Balcones Azules receive a lot of praise for their comfort and quality. Many guests consistently describe the beds as very comfortable with some highlighting that the mattresses are top-notch and made of memory foam. Despite some mentioning a preference for firmer or softer beds, the majority agree on the comfort provided. Several remarks also note the beds as being particularly spacious and high, adding to the overall positive sleeping experience. There are occasional mentions of hard pillows and a small room size, but these seem to be outweighed by the general satisfaction with the bedding. Overall, the comfortable beds contribute significantly to the positive guest experience at Pensión Balcones Azules.

Cleanliness

Pensión Balcones Azules consistently impresses guests with its high standards of cleanliness and comfort. Reviews highlight that the rooms are exceptionally clean and tidy with phrases like impeccable cleaning, everything was very clean and spotless often mentioned. The rooms, described as cozy and comfortable, seem to provide all necessary amenities, including air conditioning, which adds to the high comfort level of the stay.

Visitors frequently praised the comfortable beds, ensuring a good night's sleep and the excellent water pressure in the showers. The hotel's diligent cleaning staff receives positive feedback for maintaining the rooms in pristine condition daily. Comments also reflect that the property is functional, unfussy and offers good value for money.

Positioned in a prime location, close to Calle Mayor, Pensión Balcones Azules is not just clean but is also well-placed for exploring the area. Overall, the hotel combines cleanliness, comfort and convenience, making it a highly recommended choice for visitors seeking a pleasant and well-maintained place to stay.

Staff

The staff at Pensión Balcones Azules consistently receive high praise for their friendliness and attentiveness. Guests frequently highlight the excellent service and the kind, helpful nature of both the reception and managerial staff. The owners are described as particularly kind and friendly, making efforts to help guests feel at home. Reception staff are noted for their pleasant demeanor and willingness to assist with practical matters such as parking and local advice. The overall hospitality and the close, friendly interaction with the staff contribute significantly to the positive experience at this establishment.

Parking

Travelers to Pensión Balcones Azules should be prepared for some challenges when it comes to parking. Many reviewers noted the difficulty of arriving by car due to pedestrian zones and a limited number of parking spaces in Cartagena. Although finding nearby parking can be challenging and sometimes costly with options like a nearby garage charging 12 EUR or another parking area costing 19 EUR, there are still solutions available. For those who prefer not to pay, some found free parking just 5 minutes away. Despite these challenges, some guests highlighted that good and affordable parking facilities can be found nearby. The area around the hotel, though not fully redeveloped, felt really safe to visitors.

3 Star

Pensión Balcones Azules, a three-star accommodation, provides excellent value for money and is highly recommended for short and economical stays. The lack of amenities such as breakfast or lounge areas is compensated by the pension’s prime location near San Francisco square, a hub filled with bars and cafes offering reasonably priced breakfast options. The service at the pension stands out with mentions of Gladys's kindness and willingness to assist, ensuring a pleasant stay. Though the rooms are basic, featuring just a bed and bathroom, guests found their stays enjoyable, highlighting the friendliness of the staff and the pension's excellent quality/price ratio. Perfect for brief visits, Pensión Balcones Azules may not boast luxury, but it delivers on commitment to good hospitality and strategic convenience.

No, Pensión Balcones Azules doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Pensión Balcones Azules.

No, Pensión Balcones Azules doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Pensión Balcones Azules.

No, Pensión Balcones Azules doesn't have a gym.

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