InterContinental Cartagena de Indias by IHG
Bolívar, Colombia
- Another hotel, less than a kilometre away
- About US$26,000 for 80 guests
Hilton Cartagena Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Bolívar, Colombia, hosting 750 at dinner and 1,500 at the ceremony (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about COP 90,500,000 (our estimate), reached from Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG), 20-25 minutes. Best months: January, February, March, December.
Hilton Cartagena Hotel
BolívarColombia
Perched on the Caribbean coast in El Laguito, the Hilton Cartagena commands views of turquoise waters and the colonial cityscape beyond.
Hilton Cartagena Hotel
- Guests
- 750 at dinnerAisle estimate
- Rooms
- 348 rooms
- Cost
- About COP 90,500,000Aisle estimate
- Ceremony
- Outdoor ceremonies
- Season
- Best weather Dec–MarAisle estimate
- Getting there
- CTGAisle estimate
About the venue
Perched on the Caribbean coast in El Laguito, the Hilton Cartagena commands views of turquoise waters and the colonial cityscape beyond.
This waterfront property rises above Cartagena de Indias with direct beach access and contemporary architecture that frames the sea at every angle.
Guests arrive to a sophisticated urban resort where tropical light floods through floor-to-ceiling windows and the Atlantic becomes your ceremony backdrop.
- Beachfront location on Avenida Almirante Brion with private access to Caribbean waters
- 4.6 Google rating reflects consistent quality across 200+ verified guest reviews
- Three on-site restaurants and bars, including oceanfront dining venues
- Multiple event spaces ranging from intimate terraces to 500+ capacity ballrooms
Short answers
- How much does a wedding at Hilton Cartagena Hotel cost?
- Aisle estimates about COP 90,500,000 for 80 guests. Hire, fees, food and drink. Rooms are extra.
- Aisle estimate
- When is the best time for a wedding at Hilton Cartagena Hotel?
- Best weather: December – March.
- Aisle estimate
- How do guests get to Hilton Cartagena Hotel?
- Fly into Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG), about 25 min by car.
- Aisle estimate
Ask about your month
Tell the venue your year and month, your guest count and your budget. They reply with the dates they have free and what a wedding with them costs.
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- You do not need a fixed date
Capacity, rooms and facilities
Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 750 guests
- Standing reception
- 1,500 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 1,500 guestsAisle estimate
- Smallest party taken
- 50 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 348 rooms
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Beach on foot
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About COP 90,500,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- COP 350,000 to COP 750,000 per headAisle estimate
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Ballroom and conference centre
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Dietary options
- Kosher
- Bar on site
- Yes
Best weather to marry
- January: best
- February: best
- March: best
- April: good
- May: out of season
- June: out of season
- July: out of season
- August: out of season
- September: out of season
- October: out of season
- November: out of season
- December: best
Getting there
- CTG, 25 min by carAisle estimate
- Yes
- Yes
- No
Reviews of Hilton Cartagena Hotel
“Wonderful experience! Yertiza from laundry services was extremely helpful. She took my dress in the morning and brought it shortly after looking perfect. She was lovely too. Thank you for making my day special with no stress”
4.6out of 5, from 7,780 Google reviews
Questions about the venue
Where a number is our estimate, we say so.
What is the nearest airport?
Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG) is 20 minutes away by car. Most guests fly through Miami or Bogotá before connecting to Cartagena.
Can we rent the entire hotel for our wedding?
The Hilton offers flexible room blocks and event packages. Contact their wedding coordinator at the hotel directly to discuss exclusivity options based on your dates and guest count.
What is the guest accommodation capacity?
The hotel has 300+ rooms available for wedding guests, with various categories from standard rooms to suites with ocean views.
Are there outdoor wedding spaces?
Yes. The hotel features beachfront terraces, garden areas, and poolside settings in addition to interior ballrooms. The beach is ideal for ceremony setups at sunrise or sunset.
What is included in wedding packages?
Packages typically include venue rental, catering, bar service, and basic décor. Specifics vary by package tier. Visit hilton.com or call their events team for detailed pricing.
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 4:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome cocktail on the beachfront terrace
- 3:00 PMWedding rehearsal on beach or in designated ceremony space
- 6:30 PMRehearsal dinner at oceanfront restaurant or private dining room
- 5:00 PMCeremony begins on beachfront terrace overlooking the Caribbean
- 6:30 PMCocktail hour; transition to ballroom or garden for reception
- 8:00 PMDinner, toasts, dancing; late-night dessert bar
Similar venues
Amalife Beach Club & Hotel
Bolívar, Colombia
- Another hotel, 3 km away
- About COP 107,500,000 for 80 guests
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Could this be your venue?
Ask about prices and free dates for the month you have in mind. You do not need a fixed date.