Cartagena’s colonial charm and beautiful architecture is perfect for staying in a pretty boutique hotel. If you want to enjoy a truly charming stay on your visit, read on to see this list of the 11 best Cartagena boutique hotels to learn which boutique hotel in Cartagena is best for your stay.
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Top 11 Best Cartagena Boutique Hotels – Introduction
If you’re planning a trip to Cartagena, surely its lovely and charming colonial era atmosphere was one of your main reasons for wanting to and come and see the “Pearl of the Caribbean” for yourself. If you want the most charming experience possible, why not stay in one of the charming Cartagena boutique hotels? Here, I’ll be running down the top 11 best boutique hotels in Cartagena, Colombia.
This is a top 11 because, well, everyone does top 10s, 11 has a special significance for Cartagena since it declared its independence on November 11, 1811 (11/11/11), and I think you deserve just a bit more.
There is no shortage of options for boutique hotels in Cartagena, Colombia, most of them located in lovely former colonial mansions. I included smaller properties on this list. If you’re looking for larger properties, you may also want to see this list of the top 11 luxury hotels in Cartagena. You may also want to include a few days at one of the top hotels on the beach in addition to your time at one of these Cartagena boutique hotels.
And without further ado, let’s get to this list of the top 11 best boutique hotels in Cartagena, Colombia!
1. Casa San Agustín – Colonial Class and Luxury
The Casa San Agustín also kicks off the list of best luxury hotels, but it deserves to top the list of the best boutique hotels in Cartagena as well. It is bit larger than some of the other places on this list, it is located in what used to be 3 large former colonial mansions but still feels like a small, intimate property. The rooms here are gorgeous and the restaurant Alma is one of the best in the city (and is worth visiting rather you stay here or not). This is the finest hotel in Cartagena so if your budget permits it, this should definitely be your choice for the best Cartagena boutique hotel.
2. Hotel Quadrifolio – Another Luxurious Cartagena Boutique Hotel
First up on this list of the best boutique hotels in Cartagena is the Hotel Quadrifolio. Set in a historic mansion, it still feels like one with its luxurious furnishings. You’ll feel like an aristocrat in its elegant rooms. The architecture is beautiful with high ceilings and windows that overlook the beautiful courtyard. You can also enjoy the rooftop jacuzzi and the hotel even has its own speedboat you can rent to visit the Rosario Islands. It lands a deserved number 1 on this list of best Cartagena, Colombia boutique hotels.
3. Casa Pestagua – Cartagena Boutique Hotel in a Count’s Former House
If you want to really feel like an aristocrat, why not stay in a house formerly owned by a Count? The Casa Pestagua Relais Châteaux is set in a mansion built for the Count of Pestagua in the 18th century, during the late colonial period. There are only 11 suites here, all of them with lavish furnishings. You can enjoy the pool in the courtyard or the lovely spa, all while sipping champagne and snacking caviar and imaging yourself a true aristocrat. This classy property is a more than worthy second choice for the top boutique hotel in Cartagena.
4. Casa del Arzobispado – Former Home of the Archbishop
If a mansion where a Count lived isn’t up your alley, how about one where an Archbishop lived? The Casa del Arzobispado was once the colonial Archbishop’s residence, but this church official didn’t appear to be one to give up worldly comforts and live in poverty. There’s a beautiful courtyard here with vine draped balconies and a pool that feels like an oasis in the heart of the city. The rooms are also gorgeous with luxurious furnishings. That makes this another top choice for a boutique hotel in Cartagena, Colombia.
5. Casa de Alba – Cartagena Boutique Hotel Where Francis Drake Stayed
We have already seen the home of a Count and an Archbishop on this list of the best hotel boutiques in Cartagena. How about one of a famous sailor? Ok, maybe that’s cheating. Casa de Alba is located in the home where Francis Drake stayed when he occupied and sacked the city in 1586, not his actual home. Today, this former colonial home willingly opens its lovely inner courtyard with pool to paying guests. It has a great location in the heart of the Walled City, and the rooms are luxurious. That makes it another great option amongst the boutique hotels in Cartagena.
6. Bantu Hotel – Classy and Charming Cartagena Boutique Hotel
Bantu Hotel is located in another gorgeous colonial era mansion, and you can see the still exposed stone in its pretty and well furnished rooms. The colorful decor here mixes well with the historic charm and is sure to brighten your stay. Upstairs, there is a nice size rooftop pool, while the inner courtyard has a pretty garden. It is another great choice for a hotel boutique in Cartagena.
7. Casa la Factoría – Great Value Boutique Hotel in Cartagena
Located not far from the Plazo Santo Domingo, Casa la Factoría is located in a gorgeous former home with pretty balconies overlooking the street below. This area tends to be a bit quieter than the heart of the Walled City but is still within a short walk of plenty to do and see. The rooms here have an elegant, modern decor to go with the colonial architecture of the building. There is also both a courtyard and rooftop pool. This is also a good value option for a boutique hotel in Cartagena, Colombia.
8. Casa Cordoba – Rustic but Elegant Cartagnea Boutique Hotel
The Casa Cordoba is set in a gorgeous colonial era home, complete with an amazing library. This boutique hotel in Cartagena will surely make you feel like you’ve stepped into a time machine. In addition to classily furnished rooms, there is a nice rooftop pool with a great view here. It definitely deserves a place on this list of the best boutique hotels in Cartagena.
9. Aguamarina – Unique Boutique Hotel in Cartagena
The Hotel Aguamarina is, like most places on this list of the best Cartagena, Colombia boutique hotels, located in a former colonial mansion. However, it has a unique decor and vibe. While the architecture has the colonial charm you would expect, there is an exotic and oriental feel to the decorations. There is also a great spa here along with a rooftop pool. This slightly different, but no less spectacular hotel, lands a deserved spot amongst the best Cartagena boutique hotels.
10. Casa Claver Loft – Amazing Rooftop Pool View
The Casa Claver Loft might have the neatest view of any rooftop pool in Cartagena. It is located just beside the San Pedro Claver Church, and you can take in the pretty towers, rooftop, and dome of the cathedral from the pool. The rooms are also pretty and cozily furnished. You can’t beat the location of this boutique hotel in Cartagena either, making it another terrific choice.
11. Casa Lola – Lovely Hotel that is its Own Art Gallery
The Casa Lola Deluxe Gallery has an even brighter and more lovely ambiance. This is the only hotel on this list of the best Cartagena hotel boutiques that is located outside the Walled City. It is just outside it in the historic neighborhood of Getsemaní. The rooms here are bright and lovingly decorated, each a piece of art in its own right. And not to worry, there is a nice rooftop pool here as well. It takes the final spot amongst the very best hotel boutiques in Cartagena.
Ready to book your stay at a boutique hotel in Cartagena?
There you have it, a guide to the top 11 boutique hotels in Cartagena. You really can’t go wrong regardless of which Cartagena hotel boutique you choose. I hope it helped you plan your stay, and I’d love for you to let me know which Cartagena, Colombia boutique hotel is your favorite in the comments below.
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