Alfiz Boutique Hotel is located in the heart of Cartagena. A former smuggler’s house, and then the British Consul, each of the eight rooms are dedicated to a specific period in the history of Cartagena.
Alfiz offers very personalised service and makes for an excellent base from which to explore this charming city. Only breakfast is served although there is a wide range of bars and restaurants nearby. If Carl (the Swedish owner and historian) is in residence, he will fascinate you with the history and stories relating to this very old building.
We simply love Alfiz for the personalised service and its dedication to the history of the house and city. The library is bursting with books on the history of Cartagena and the owner is delighted to share the history of the house with its guests.
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La Passion is a charming boutique hotel housed within an 18th-century palace in the historic centre of Cartagena. This cosy and intimate property is an eclectic range of styles and tastes. Rooms are mostly decorated in a contemporary fashion with bold colour schemes and are accessed from a traditional central courtyard. There is a fabulous rooftop swimming pool, a Jacuzzi and solarium. Boat trips can be arranged through reception to Baru and Rosario Islands.
A former convent of Clarissa nuns built-in 1621, whose walls have acted as a defensive shield in the past, the Hotel Sofitel Santa Clara is a luxury hotel in the historical heart of Cartagena. Evoking the splendour of a bygone age, over 122 rooms and suites surround a central patio or swimming pool and offer all modern amenities and a fresh-style with a touch of French sophistication. Facilities include El Coro Bar cheered by Caribbean music, Café del Claustro brasserie, Restaurante 1621 and the large So Spa including hammam and a large outdoor pool.
Casa San Agustin is located in the historic centre of Cartagena and effortlessly combines traditional Spanish colonialism and Cartagena’s Caribbean coast with modern-day living. 32 rooms boast centuries-old wooden beams, yet soft-blue shades and specially made furnishings resound with the nearby Caribbean Sea. Moreover, coral stone walls and some 300-year-old frescos are found in the library. The Caribbean influence is also evident in Alma, the hotel’s alfresco restaurant with delicious dishes such as conch, ceviche, Colombian-style bouillabaisse and marinated roasted sea bass. Additional facilities include a sun terrace and a small pool with a bar.
Hotel Agua Baru is situated on a hill on the western side of Isla Baru and is made up of three bungalows. It is only 45 minutes from Cartagena by boat. The bungalows enjoy total seclusion and feature a sea view.
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