Cartagena

Cartagena de Indias, founded in 1533, is a coastal gem whose beautiful walled colonial city makes this deservedly the most visited tourist destination in the country. 9km of the walls remain, as do most of the historical buildings and squares preserved within, while the sprawl of the modern city spreads into the surrounding hills. Nearby, the Islas del Rosario offer good snorkelling.

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Alfiz

City hotel - Old City
A delightful boutique hotel in Cartagena's historic district which was once home to the British Ambassador to Colombia. There is a small internal garden, lap pool, sun deck and library featuring hundreds of Gabriel García Márquez books in numerous languages. Only breakfast is served but there are many good restaurants nearby.
Anandá Hotel Boutique

City hotel - Old city
A charming boutique hotel set in a sixteenth century colonial house in the historic centre of Cartagena. Rooms are set around inner courtyards, all are slightly different and tastefully decorated. There is a restaurant, bar, pool and jacuzzi on the ground floor and a smaller pool on the rooftop terrace.
Bastión Hotel

City hotel - Old city
A stylish hotel in a restored colonial house in the historic centre, set around an internal courtyard with an almond tree in the centre. There is a restaurant, bar and air-conditioned sitting room on the ground floor, and a lovely rooftop terrace, bar and swimming pool with views over the city.
Casa del Arzobispado

City hotel - Old city
A lovely small boutique hotel set around a courtyard, which has a pleasant pool on the ground floor. There is a Turkish bath, wireless internet, and a good restaurant.
Casa Pestagua

City hotel - Old city
An immaculate and spacious boutique hotel in the heart of the old city. Huge wooden doors lead you straight off the cobbled street into a grand, yet narrow, tree-lined courtyard which takes you towards a pool and terrace at the back of the hotel. There is a grand living/dining room around the first courtyard, and a stylish bar close to the pool.
Casa San Agustin

City hotel - Old city
A lovingly restored luxury small hotel in the heart of Cartagena’s Old Town. The beautiful white-washed building dates back to colonial times and original frescoes can be found in the library. The ‘Alma’ restaurant features fresh seafood and there is also a pool bar.
Delirio

City hotel - Old city
A modern and stylish hotel in the old quarter, with 16 good-sized rooms. Rooms at the front of the building overlook the street and have small balconies. Breakfast is served in the courtyard and there is a sun terrace on the roof, with fine views. Room service is available 24 hours a day for drinks and light snacks.
El Marques

City hotel - Old city
A charming, boutique hotel with immaculate touches at the heart of the old town. The Marques has the feel of a traditional Spanish villa with communal areas including a spacious living room, sushi bar and charming wine cellar around the main courtyard. Towards the back of the hotel, there is a separate courtyard which houses the pool while the rooms are on the two floors above.
Hotel Sofitel Santa Clara

City hotel - Old city
In a lovely old building, with a large pool which many of the rooms surround. All facilities, including a spa, 2 restaurants, a café, and conference facilities.
Las Islas

Beach hotel - Isla Barú
A beautiful hotel in a secluded spot on the Caribbean coast south of Cartagena. Las Islas is on Isla Barú, just a 45 minute speedboat journey from Cartagena (or 90 minutes by road). Barú was once a peninsula and still has road access across the Canal del Dique but now forms part of the Rosario group of islands. The hotel has three restaurants to choose from, four bars and a café. There is an outdoor freshwater pool and beachfront spa.
Quadrifolio

City hotel - Old city
Very stylish boutique hotel, around an open courtyard. Meeting room, rooftop pool and solarium. Immaculately presented and decorated. Free wireless internet.