Santa Marta is known for its beaches and natural parks, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Tayrona National Natural Park and Parque de los Novios.
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Santafé Mall in El Poblado. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Oviedo Shopping Center, Golden Mile, and Río Sur Shopping Center.
You could catch an event at Estadio Nemesio Camacho, a stadium in Teusaquillo. Our travelers also like the museums in the area— your cultural tour starts here. If you think Estadio Nemesio Camacho is cool, you also might like Movistar Arena and Alfonso López Pumarejo Stadium, both located nearby.
Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Bocagrande Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.9 mi (3 km) from central Cartagena. Catch the sunset by the shore at El Laguito Beach, just a short walk away.
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Unicentro Bogotá in Usaquén. Splash some more cash at Hacienda Santa Barbara Mall, Usaquén Flea Market, and Santa Ana Mall.
Lleras Park is worth a pic or two when discovering El Poblado. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Chipichape Shopping Center in Chipichape. Splash some more cash at Pacific Mall and La Pasarela Shopping Center.
We could not have been happier with Casa Claver Hotel. The hotel is a small beautiful boutique hotel located in the walled city. The hotel is so pretty. We stayed in a large suite with 2 bedrooms plus a loft. Our room had a washer/dryer and full kitchen (which added to the convenience). We were served a delicious breakfast every morning in our room. The hotel has two pools with one being on the roof. The views from our roof top hotel were incredible and I can not imagine a nicer roof-top pool in...
We could not have been happier with Casa Claver Hotel. The hotel is a small beautiful boutique hotel located in the walled city. The hotel is so pretty. We stayed in a large suite with 2 bedrooms plus a loft. Our room had a washer/dryer and full kitchen (which added to the convenience). We were served a delicious breakfast every morning in our room. The hotel has two pools with one being on the roof. The views from our roof top hotel were incredible and I can not imagine a nicer roof-top pool in...
Privado was so cute and safe to stay inside the walled city. It is a must to stay here, it is walkable to everything. The best thing is that the walls are sound proof so you are able to sleep in and any noise or party going on outside you won’t hear. Staff is so sweet and so helpful with restaurants ect around the area. You are a short 5-7 min walk to the clock tour and downtown area. I will be returning back and staying at privado with my family.
Privado was so cute and safe to stay inside the walled city. It is a must to stay here, it is walkable to everything. The best thing is that the walls are sound proof so you are able to sleep in and any noise or party going on outside you won’t hear. Staff is so sweet and so helpful with restaurants ect around the area. You are a short 5-7 min walk to the clock tour and downtown area. I will be returning back and staying at privado with my family.
This hotel is incredible!! so close to city center and all main attractions in Cartagena . I one hundred percent recommend it, staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. Breakfast , pool restaurant , carta ajena and rooftop were excellent also so sophisticated. Special thanks to Erick , Adonis , luis, and Lisa thanks for your hospitality it made my stay even more special!
This hotel is incredible!! so close to city center and all main attractions in Cartagena . I one hundred percent recommend it, staff is so friendly and knowledgeable. Breakfast , pool restaurant , carta ajena and rooftop were excellent also so sophisticated. Special thanks to Erick , Adonis , luis, and Lisa thanks for your hospitality it made my stay even more special!
Delissa
Reviewed September 1, 2024Reviewed September 1, 2024
SUCH a beautiful place to stay, right in the heart of the walled city. We loved this place so much we wish we had stayed longer! Rooms felt grand, great decor, and rooftop was GREAT! Highly recommend.
SUCH a beautiful place to stay, right in the heart of the walled city. We loved this place so much we wish we had stayed longer! Rooms felt grand, great decor, and rooftop was GREAT! Highly recommend.
Courtney
Reviewed February 24, 2022Reviewed February 24, 2022
Wow! Great place! In the very middle of the city on the main square. I really enjoy the room. Breakfast was included, but actually it could be more full...
Wow! Great place! In the very middle of the city on the main square. I really enjoy the room. Breakfast was included, but actually it could be more full...
The property is very new, only about a month old so the facility is decorated very beautifully. The staff were amazing, very helpful, friendly, and
always gave great suggestions. The food in the hotel’s restaurant was tasty. Favorite part, aside from the wonderful staff was the location. It’s in the heart of cartagena. It is a very busy area but it’s still seemingly quiet. There are restaurants a few feet away in every direction and many places to explore.
The property is very new, only about a month old so the facility is decorated very beautifully. The staff were amazing, very helpful, friendly, and
always gave great suggestions. The food in the hotel’s restaurant was tasty. Favorite part, aside from the wonderful staff was the location. It’s in the heart of cartagena. It is a very busy area but it’s still seemingly quiet. There are restaurants a few feet away in every direction and many places to explore.
Heather
Reviewed February 22, 2024Reviewed February 22, 2024
The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, and the food and service were excellent! We booked two different rooms—both were beautiful, spacious, and very comfortable. The pool and common areas could use some improvement, especially adding more lounge chairs, a better bar setup, and some shade by the pool. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay!
The staff was incredibly kind and helpful, and the food and service were excellent! We booked two different rooms—both were beautiful, spacious, and very comfortable. The pool and common areas could use some improvement, especially adding more lounge chairs, a better bar setup, and some shade by the pool. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay!
Really nice place to spend time as a family.
I would not recommend booking private transportation to the hotel. As long as you use their boat from Cartagena it went very well.
Really nice place to spend time as a family.
I would not recommend booking private transportation to the hotel. As long as you use their boat from Cartagena it went very well.
My recent stay at the Hotel Casa Don Luis By Faranda Boutique in Cartagena was truly wonderful. The hotel was exceptionally clean, which made for a very comfortable and pleasant environment. The staff were incredibly helpful, always going the extra mile to ensure a great experience. And the food was absolutely delicious – a real highlight of my visit! I highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a fantastic experience in Cartagena.
My recent stay at the Hotel Casa Don Luis By Faranda Boutique in Cartagena was truly wonderful. The hotel was exceptionally clean, which made for a very comfortable and pleasant environment. The staff were incredibly helpful, always going the extra mile to ensure a great experience. And the food was absolutely delicious – a real highlight of my visit! I highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a fantastic experience in Cartagena.
This is actually my second time staying at this hotel. Most times when I travel, I'm usually by myself (and I'm a female), so being in a location that's super safe and that is walkable to restaurants, entertainment, and transportation is super important to me. Also, Townhouse has wonderful food and entertainment options as well. The staff was super friendly and helpful and was able to answer any questions that I had. I highly recommend this place for solo travelers as well as those that are...
This is actually my second time staying at this hotel. Most times when I travel, I'm usually by myself (and I'm a female), so being in a location that's super safe and that is walkable to restaurants, entertainment, and transportation is super important to me. Also, Townhouse has wonderful food and entertainment options as well. The staff was super friendly and helpful and was able to answer any questions that I had. I highly recommend this place for solo travelers as well as those that are...
We stayed in a corner Grand Suite! It was spacious, beautiful, equipped like an apartment, had 2 bathrooms and most of all it had the most amazing views, EVEN FROM THE BATHROOM!!! The property was beautiful and clean. We loved the pool bar and enjoyed sitting poolside listen to the DJ, eating the delicious wings and sipping on a cocktail! Even though our suite allowed us access to the club lounge which offered a free drink happy hour, we preferred the ambiance of the pool bar. The location was...
We stayed in a corner Grand Suite! It was spacious, beautiful, equipped like an apartment, had 2 bathrooms and most of all it had the most amazing views, EVEN FROM THE BATHROOM!!! The property was beautiful and clean. We loved the pool bar and enjoyed sitting poolside listen to the DJ, eating the delicious wings and sipping on a cocktail! Even though our suite allowed us access to the club lounge which offered a free drink happy hour, we preferred the ambiance of the pool bar. The location was...
Johnetta
Reviewed January 27, 2025Reviewed January 27, 2025
A new facility opened only 25 days before our arrival, the hotel combined two colonial-era houses with a courtyard between them. The rooftop pool had a panoramic view of Cartagena, and was a lovely relaxation locale for a beer at sunset. Breakfast was lovely and plentiful. Coffee and cookies was offered at 5 PM. The rooms were spacious and furnished in a hacienda style. The hotel staff members were always smiling, competent, and friendly. The location was so prime that we could walk almost...
A new facility opened only 25 days before our arrival, the hotel combined two colonial-era houses with a courtyard between them. The rooftop pool had a panoramic view of Cartagena, and was a lovely relaxation locale for a beer at sunset. Breakfast was lovely and plentiful. Coffee and cookies was offered at 5 PM. The rooms were spacious and furnished in a hacienda style. The hotel staff members were always smiling, competent, and friendly. The location was so prime that we could walk almost...
Beautiful and comfortable hotel. Their customer service was excellent and the breakfast buffet, wonderful! We were served by Clara several times and she was amazing!
I have already recommended it to my friends, and we’ll definitely go back again.
Beautiful and comfortable hotel. Their customer service was excellent and the breakfast buffet, wonderful! We were served by Clara several times and she was amazing!
I have already recommended it to my friends, and we’ll definitely go back again.
Fantastic experience! Staff was incredibly helpful, reaching out before the trip to coordinate shuttle service from the airport. Staff was incredibly resourceful and willing to go the extra mile. Would recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Cartagena.
Fantastic experience! Staff was incredibly helpful, reaching out before the trip to coordinate shuttle service from the airport. Staff was incredibly resourceful and willing to go the extra mile. Would recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Cartagena.
We used the tour service located in the lobby. We were told it included transportation to boat and then back to hotel. We we're abondoned when boat returned and had to find transportation back to hotel on our own. Don't use tour service!!
We used the tour service located in the lobby. We were told it included transportation to boat and then back to hotel. We we're abondoned when boat returned and had to find transportation back to hotel on our own. Don't use tour service!!