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The 11 Best Luxury Hotels in Cartagena

The 11 Best Luxury Hotels in Cartagena

Cartagena, with its UNESCO World Heritage Old Town, is a wonderfully romantic place to spend a few days. Narrow cobbled streets open onto leafy plazas and every building is rich with history. With its multitude of colonial buildings, it is hardly surprising that there is such a world-class selection of hotels. Don't imagine carbon copy chains, here most of the hotels are set in grand historic buildings which have been artfully updated into luxury stays. Our hotel experts have scoured the city to bring you a concise collection of the best luxury hotels in Cartagena. Whether you are on the hunt for a chic boutique, a romantic hideaway, a property with a rooftop pool, or a grand five-star — there is something to suit most tastes. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next luxury break?

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 beds.

For a historic stay

Casa Pestagua is renowned as the "most beautiful house in Cartagena". Set in an 18th-century mansion with bags of period charm and just eleven bedrooms, this is a unique stay. Best yet, there's a fabulous spa and restaurant too.
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.
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.
Quadrifolio is a romantic manor house in the Old Town. Expect traditional understated elegance throughout the suites with stone floors and dark wood furnishings. There's a lovely pool, spa and restaurant — a calm, simple, and sophisticated choice.
Casa de Alba is a stunning hotel located in a renovated colonial mansion in the heart of the city. Rooms are bright and spacious with marble finishes and a private terrace or balcony. A good choice to explore the city's main attractions from.

For a boutique

Amarla Boutique Hotel is a stunning adult-only boutique hotel in the heart of the old town. Seven individually designed rooms are filled with unique artisanal pieces and attention to detail is superb. Think silk robes, Egyptian cotton bedding and bespoke furnishings. A rooftop pool, plus delicious food complete the picture.
Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa is a glam boutique property with killer views over the Old Town. This former convent's romantic interiors blend colonial-style courtyards and antique furniture with contemporary colour schemes and slick city vistas. With three restaurants, a bar, a spa, a sauna and a rooftop pool — you'll have everything you need here.
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 families

Casa del Coliseo is a chic boutique property set in a 17th-century building which has been beautifully renovated with a cool contemporary style. Spacious rooms mix modern and traditional styles and a pool has been placed on the rooftop. Extra beds can be provided for children and there's a babysitting service too.

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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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- Casa Pestagua Cartagena 11 rooms from £308
  
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  City Style  -  A beautiful converted palace features carved stone windows, courtyards and royal palms
  Hot Tub  -  Soak in the rooftop hot tub and admire the amazing views over the city
  Swimming Pool  -  Large outdoor pool
  Views  -  Great views from hotel
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  An absolute gem of laid-back style in a historic location with enormous bedrooms and bathrooms and a fabulous spa offering exotic luxurious treatments. See More
  
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- Amarla Boutique Hotel Cartagena (Centro) 7 rooms from £297
  
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  Sights nearby  -  Located in the heart of the old city, you can see most of the highlights on foot
  Cooking classes  -  Learn the ins and outs of Colombian cuisine from the in-house chef
  Restaurant  -  La Gloria restaurant serves delicious Colombian cuisine
  
  A stunning adult-only boutique hotel in the heart of the old town. Seven individually designed rooms are filled with unique artisanal pieces. Attention to detail includes superb silk robes, Egyptian cotton bedding and bespoke furnishings. A rooftop pool, plus delicious food, complete the picture. See More
  
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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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- 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 Charleston Santa Teresa Cartagena 87 rooms from £212
  
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  Local exploring  -  As well as day trips to tropical islands there is much to see within the walled city; museums, galleries boutiques & restaurants
  Honeymoons  -  Take a spa treatment, enjoy the views, wander through the Old Town's cobbled streets before a romantic al fresco meal
  City Style  -  The hotel's city-view facing rooftop pool is famous throughout Cartagena - for good reason
  Cooking classes  -  As well as a Colombian cooking class, enjoy a rum, fruit or coffee tasting experiences
  Recommended by  -  Kiwi Collection
  
  Glam boutique property with killer views over the Old Town. This former convent's romantic interiors blend colonial-style courtyards and antique furniture with contemproary color-schemes and slick city vistas. With three restaurants, bar, spa, sauna and rooftop pool there's no need to venture out. See More
  
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- Quadrifolio Cartagena 8 rooms from £208
  
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  Local exploring  -  Located in the historical centre of Cartagena, perfect for strolling through the pretty streets of the Old Quarter
  Romantic Break  -  Unwind in the hot tub on the roofterrace overlooking the Cartagena cityscape
  Historic  -  Created from the ruins of a building dating back to the early 1700s
  Hotel boats for hire  -  Rent the hotel's own speedboat for day trips
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  A romantic manor house in the old town of Cartagena. Traditional understated elegance throughout suites. Stone floors, wooden furnishings, all the mod cons. Lovely pool, spa and restaurant. Calm, simple, sophisticated. See More
  
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- Casa del Coliseo Cartagena (Calle del Coliseo #35-23) 11 rooms from £208
  
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  Boutique  -  A chic property set in a 17th century building which has been beautifully renovated with cool contemporary style
  Local exploring  -  A chic property right in the historic centre, ideal for exploring the sights by foot
  Families  -  Extra bed can be arranged for children and there's a babysitting service
  Sights nearby  -  Visit the grand palace Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
  
  A beautifully renovated colonial house in the heart of the historic centre. Enormous rooms feature beamed ceilings, white washed walls and a mix of contemporary and antique furniture. Boasting a rooftop pool and BBQ area. Rent the whole house or just a room. Fabulous. 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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- Casa de Alba Hotel Cartagena 12 rooms from £172
  
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  Local exploring  -  The hotel is located within the walled city, in a prime location for exploring Cartagena
  Beach Life  -  The city boasts a stunning beach, ideal for relaxing and watersports
  Foodies  -  The hotel is located near plenty of restaurants
  Sights nearby  -  The hotel is close to many historical sites, including the cathedral, San Pedro Square and Bolivar Park
  Recommended by  -  Tablet, Great Small Hotels
  
  A stunning hotel located in a renovated colonial mansion in the heart of Cartagena. Rooms are bright and spacious with marble finishes and a private terrace or balcony. Historical sights, like the, Santa Catalina de Alejandra Cathedral, are at your doorstep, and local cuisine can be enjoyed nearby. See More
  
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