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5 Star Hotels in Cartagena

5 Star Hotels in Cartagena

Cartagena de Indias is an impressively preserved historic city and a gorgeous place to stroll around for a few days to soak up the culture, cuisine, and history. Packed with grand churches and shady plazas, the city even boasts 13km of centuries-old colonial stone walls. Unsurprisingly, the Old Town is a UNESCO heritage site and it is within these ancient walls that many of the best five-star hotels in Cartegena can be found. Almost all of our selection of the best luxury hotels in Cartagena are set in beautifully converted colonial buildings, many of which feature central courtyards which now boast luxurious swimming pools. With a very high calibre of properties on offer, why not browse through our collection to start planning your next luxury getaway?

For a boutique

Sophia Hotel is a magnificent boutique hotel offering 5* accommodation in central Cartagena. Rooms are chic and contemporary while the amenities are expansive despite the small size of the hotel and include a restaurant, pool, and bar. A chic base to explore the city from.
Hotel Capellan de Getsemani is a luxury boutique hotel set just outside the historic centre. Spacious rooms and capacious suites are utterly spoiling with original features and stylish modern furniture. There's a stunning rooftop pool and a standout restaurant serving Colombian fare. A chic choice.

For a historic stay

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara is a former convent in the heart of Cartagena with four bars and the biggest swimming pool in the city. Large rooms are bright and airy with a mix of traditional and contemporary design. Set within the UNESCO heritage walled city this is a luxury spot with superb access to the city's attractions.
Casa Pombo offers luxury accommodation in a landmark heritage property. Guestrooms feature exposed stone walls, antique furniture and a private terrace; book an apartment for contemporary interior design and a private pool. A refined hotel with a distinctly grown-up feel.
Bastion Luxury Hotel is a small five-star hotel set in a colonial house in the old town. Rooms have traditional colonial interiors and luxurious linens to complement the heritage property. With a spoiling spa and a very good restaurant, this is an alluring choice.

For couples

Casa San Agustin is a romantic and grand traditional Cartagenese house set in the old town. White-washed colonial buildings have frescoed ceilings, hand-painted tiles, and coral stone walls giving a real sense of place. Couples should book the Del Virrey Suite for a hot tub and four-poster bed.

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- Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena (Barrio San Diego) 122 rooms from £220
  
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  Local exploring  -  Located in Cartagena’s old town – declared a Unesco World Heritage site in 1984
  Historic  -  Built within the compound of a 17th-century converted monastery
  Beach nearby  -  Unwind in tranquility at the hotel's private beach
  Swimming Pool  -  Boasting the largest pool in the city!
  Recommended by  -  Tablet, Fodors, Kiwi Collection
  
  A former convent in the heart of Cartagena with four bars and the biggest swimming pool in the city. Large rooms are bright and airy with a mix of traditional and contemporary design. Set within the UNESCO heritage walled city this is a luxury spot with superb access to the city's attractions. See More
  
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- Sophia Hotel Cartagena (Centro) 15 rooms from £152
  
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  City Style  -  Explore Cartagena from this central location in Cartagena de Indias and enjoy views of this traditional Colombian city
  Business meetings  -  Sophia Hotel has a range of stylish meeting rooms perfect for any corporate get-together
  Beach Life  -  Relax on Cartagena's gorgeous beaches, Bocagrande and Marbella are a short walk away
  Sights nearby  -  Get to know Cartegena's sights, Bolivar Park and the Cano Gallery are within walking distance
  
  A magnificent boutique hotel offering 5* accommodation in central Cartagena. There is an outdoor pool and sun terrace where guests can enjoy a relaxing drink from the bar before a meal at the hotel restaurant. All 15 rooms are individually and elegantly decorated in contemporary decor. See More
  
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- Casa Pombo Luxury Apartments Cartagena (Centro) 47 rooms from £189
  
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  City Style  -  Situated in a landmark, restored heritage property in Cartagena, this hotel has lots of local city style
  Local exploring  -  Located in the historic centre of Cartagena, this hotel is a great base for local exploring in the city
  Romantic Break  -  Couples love the plush and romantic interiors at this hotel; book a luxury suite for a private hot tub
  Sights nearby  -  Visit the Cartagena Cathedral, a Catholic church and local landmark
  Recommended by  -  Great Small Hotels
  
  This hotel offers luxury accommodation in a landmark heritage property in Cartagena, Colombia. Guestrooms feature exposed stone walls, antique furniture and a private terrace; book an apartment for contemporary interior design and a private pool. Unwind on the hotel's roof terrace; a refined hotel. See More
  
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- Casa San Agustin Cartagena (Bolivar) 30 rooms from £358
  
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  Colonial  -  The hotels is made up of three colonial houses now beautifully renovated giving them a fresh contemporary feel
  Local exploring  -  Set within Cartenga's historic walls, find most of the major attractions within walking distance
  Romantic Break  -  Book a yacht to the Islas del Rosario complete with your own private chef
  Restaurant  -  Contemporary coastal Colombian cuisine
  
  Romantic and grand traditional Cartagenese house in the old town. White washed colonial buildings have frescoed ceilings, hand painted tiles, and coral stone walls. Enormous rooms and suites have high ceilings, four poster beds, and marble bathrooms. Lovely courtyard pool, restaurant and terraces. See More
  
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- Bastión Luxury Hotel Cartagena (Centro Histórico) 51 rooms from £186
  
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  Foodies  -  Foodies are spoiled for choice at this hotel; dine at the hotel restaurant, terrace bar or al fresco on the patio
  City Style  -  Located in a heritage property in Cartagena's historic old town, this hotel has lots of local city style
  Romantic Break  -  Couples love the romantic, colonial-style interiors and the chic rooftop pool
  Sights nearby  -  Visit the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, a historic fortress located in Cartagena
  
  This luxury hotel is located in Cartagena's historic old town. Rooms have colonial interiors and luxurious linens to complement the heritage property; book the Suite de Los Reyes for separate living space plus a private patio. Dine at the hotel restaurant before a spa treatment; a chic city hotel. See More
  
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- Hotel Capellan de Getsemani Cra 9 No. 29 - 52 - Cartagena de Indias 30 rooms from £197
  
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  Boutique  -  A gorgeous historic building with chic contemporary style. Rooms are generously sized and there are plenty of little luxuries
  Romantic Break  -  Enjoy romantic rooftop dinners and sleep in one of the Premium rooms that comes complete a private hot tub on the terrace
  Foodies  -  The real heart of the hotel is Clero Restaurant which serves Colombian cuisine with its Caribbean and Creole flavours
  Local exploring  -  Located just outside the old city centre this is a great base for exploring this scenic city on foot
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  A luxury boutique hotel set just outside the historic centre. Spacious rooms and capacious suites are utterly spoiling with original features and stylish modern furniture; the best have private hot tubs. There's a stunning rooftop pool & a standout restaurant serving Colombian fare. A chic stay. See More
  
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