Casa Pestagua Hotel Boutique Spa | Pink Notebook

Cartagena, Colombia

Casa Pestagua Hotel Boutique Spa

4 star

From $516/Night

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From $516/Night

Standard Amenities

24-hour front desk

Concierge

Express check-in/out

Luggage storage

Currency exchange

ATM

Tour desk

Ticket service

Airport shuttle

Area shuttle

Laundry service

THE PINK NOTEBOOK VERDICT

Casa Pestagua Hotel Boutique Spa

At Casa Pestagua, breakfast is served beneath colonial arches in a garden that opens onto a courtyard built around a stone fountain, the noise of Cartagena's walled city fading at the door. The mansion occupies a corner of the UNESCO-listed old town, opened as a hotel in 1999 though the building itself dates to the 17th century, with the kind of high ceilings, marble floors and 19th-century antiques that make a stay feel closer to a private house than a hotel. There are only 11 rooms across three floors, so it suits someone who wants a small, quiet address inside the old town rather than a lobby full of strangers, and who doesn't mind that there's no parking (leave the car elsewhere; the streets here are for walking). The heated outdoor pool, spa and fitness room cover the basics, and the restaurant and bar handle meals without leaving the property, but what sets this hotel apart is Acasí, its own private beach on Barú island, a 45-minute boat ride away, where a handful of bungalows let you extend the stay onto white sand and turquoise water that most Cartagena hotels can only send you toward, not to. Staff work in English and Spanish, concierge and tour assistance can arrange visits to the fortress of San Felipe de Barajas or the cathedral in the old town, and free bicycles are available for anyone who'd rather wander the old town on two wheels. This isn't a resort with facilities to fill a week; it rewards someone who wants Cartagena's history at close range and a boat ride away from it when they've had enough of the heat and the crowds. Eleven rooms inside a colonial mansion in Cartagena's walled city, with a stone-fountain courtyard, a heated pool, and its own private beach on Barú island, a 45-minute boat ride away. It suits travellers who want the old town at close range, not those who need to park a car.

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Deluxe King Room

603 sq.ft • Full Double Bed

Price on request

Deluxe Single Room

431 sq.ft • King Size Bed

From $516

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Junior Double Suite with Sofa

527 sq.ft • Full Double Bed

From $614

Standard King Suite

883 sq.ft • Full Double Bed

From $690

Standard Room

From $767.46

Insider Info

What to Know Before You Go

AniMare: Caribbean Heritage on a Plate

Set beneath the Moorish arches of the colonial courtyard, AniMare pays homage to Colombia's Pacific and Caribbean culinary traditions under Executive Chef Heberto Eljach. The adjoining Animare Bar hosts a Thursday-to-Saturday Wine O'Clock ritual, pairing curated wines with refined snacks in an intimate, unhurried setting.

A Colonial Mansion Three Centuries in the Making

Casa Pestagua occupies an 18th-century mansion named for Andrés Idelfonso José de Madariaga, the only Conde de Pestagua, a title granted by Royal Decree in 1770. Restored in 2022 within Cartagena's UNESCO-listed walled city, the house retains its original architecture, colonial ceilings, and noble address on Calle Santo Domingo.

Where you'll be

Calle de Santo Domingo Carratera 3 No. 33-66, 130015 Cartagena, Colombia

Need to know

A few notes on your visit.

Check-in
From 15:00

Check-out
Until 12:00

Size of property
11 rooms across 3 floors

Cards accepted
American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa, Visa Electrón

Electricity
60Hz · type A/B sockets

Meals
Information about the type of meals included in the price is indicated in the rate details.

Extra info
All Colombian citizens, regardless of the length of their stay, and all foreigners who stay in the country for at least 60 consecutive days, are required to pay a national sales tax (19%) on their accommodation during their stay. Foreign citizens with a tourist visa are exempt from paying this tax. If the person subject to tax and another person exempt from tax share the same room, the rate may be applied to the entire room. Know Before You Go If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for foreign visitors) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance. Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property. Fees The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out. Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per person (roundtrip) Rollaway bed fee: USD 99 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. Mandatory Fees and Taxes You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property: The national sales tax (19%) is charged upon check-out to citizens of Colombia regardless of length of stay and to foreigners staying 60 consecutive days or more. Foreigners on a tourist visa are exempt from this tax. Furthermore, the tax may apply per room when the room is shared by a taxable and a nontaxable guest. Resort fee: USD 3 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.