01 · Romantic staysCartagena for two.
Private-feeling suites, rooftop sunsets, a La Sierra Spa ritual for two, dinner and cocktails at Costa, and thoughtful concierge help for anniversaries, proposals or simply time together.
Plan a romantic stay
One MICHELIN Key · 2025
Bienvenido al Caribe colombiano
A house with
the soul of Colombia.
Thirteen rooms. One lovingly restored colonial house. A quiet, design-led stay in the heart of Cartagena’s Walled City.
Discover the CasonaRooftop pool · Cartagena’s Walled City
Architecture of the tropics
Cartagena’s history,
reimagined with care.
Behind a white colonial façade, Colombian craft, natural textures and generous service create an intimate refuge from the vivid rhythm of the old city.
13 individual rooms1 MICHELIN Key15 min. to the airport
Our stories begin here
- 01 Architecture of the tropics
- 02 Stories of the Casona
- 03 Calle del Colegio
Your room in the old city
Thirteen rooms.
Thirteen perspectives.
Each room carries the colors, textures and stories of a Colombian region. No two feel quite the same; all are made for unhurried rest.
Stay for what brings you here
Three ways to make
Cartagena yours.
Whether you arrive for two, gather for a wedding, or explore as a family, our team helps shape a stay around the reason that brought you.
01 · Romantic stays
02 · Weddings & celebrationsCelebrate in the heart of the city.
Stay close to the Cathedral, San Pedro Claver, Santo Domingo and historic venues, with direct doorstep arrivals and guest accommodations coordinated across both Casonas.
Plan a wedding stay03 · Family staysDiscover Cartagena together.
Let us help select suitable rooms, arrange airport transfers and breakfast, and plan easy days among walkable museums, plazas and shared spaces across the two Casonas.
Plan a family stayConcierge assistance and requested experiences are subject to availability; our team will confirm every detail with you.
At the center of Cartagena
Step outside.
Everything is close.
On Calle del Colegio, the city’s culture, celebrations and Caribbean evenings begin just beyond our door. Walk to museums, island boats, major events, wedding churches, restaurants and bars—then return to the quiet of the Casona.
- 01Steps away Plaza de Bolívar, Gold Museum & Palace of the Inquisition
- 02A short walk Modern Art Museum & Naval Museum of the Caribbean
- 03A short walk La Bodeguita pier for island and bay departures
- 04Close by Cartagena Convention Center and its year-round events
- 05All around you Celebrated restaurants, cocktail bars and nightlife
- 06For celebrations Cathedral, San Pedro Claver, Santo Domingo and historic venues
An effortless Cartagena base
Arrive easily.
Explore confidently.
Directly to our door.
Your private transfer, taxi or arranged vehicle can drop you off and collect you at the entrance—especially welcome when arriving with luggage or dressing for an event.
The airport is close.
Rafael Núñez International Airport is approximately 15 minutes by car from the Historic Center, traffic permitting. Our concierge can help coordinate a smooth arrival or departure.
A reassuring central setting.
Stay in the active, well-traveled heart of the Historic Center, surrounded by landmark hotels, restaurants, museums and gathering places. Our team is always available with local guidance and transport.
Casona del Colegio · Casona del Porvenir
Two houses.
One Cartagena welcome.
Guests of both Casonas are welcomed as part of one extended hospitality experience. Our team can help coordinate breakfast and access to selected common areas across both houses during your stay.
Breakfast, with more possibilities.
Begin the day at either Casona. Our team can coordinate breakfast between the two properties according to each house’s service and availability.
Shared spaces, thoughtfully connected.
Enjoy selected social and relaxation areas at either house. Your hosts will gladly arrange access according to opening hours and availability.
A new gym at Casona del Porvenir.
Once open, the gym at Casona del Porvenir will also welcome guests staying at Casona del Colegio as part of the shared two-Casona experience.
Breakfast and common-area access are coordinated by the hotel team and are subject to operating hours and availability.
Ways to be here
Let the house set the rhythm.
Rooftop pool
A private horizon.
Begin with a quiet swim, return for a golden-hour cocktail and watch the cathedral rise above Cartagena’s terracotta roofs.
Make it yours
The Caribbean,
served with imagination.
Colombian-Caribbean ingredients meet an easy, contemporary point of view—from breakfast through lunch, dinner, cocktails and wine. Open continuously every day from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Costa Restaurante Bar
A taste of the Colombian Caribbean.
Fresh catch, tropical produce and coastal traditions come together in a menu made for sharing, lingering and returning to.
Open daily · Continuous service
6:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.- 01Breakfast
- 02Lunch
- 03Dinner
- 04Drinks
Breakfast at Costa
Morning, the Caribbean way.
Begin with tropical fruit, warm breads and fresh juice, then choose something sweet, savory or unmistakably Colombian.
The Casona breakfast
One breakfast dish with seasonal fruit, breads, natural juice and a hot drink, accompanied by granola, cheeses and cold cuts.
Sweet mornings
Peanut waffle with banana, citrus, berries, Greek yogurt and honey, or coconut waffle with strawberries, candied nuts, corozo syrup and citrus zest.
Savory & Colombian
Eggs Benedict, eggs your way, corn cachapa, egg arepa with spicy suero costeño, or chicharrón with yucca cayeye, avocado and paprika aioli.
Coffee, juices & smoothies
Espresso, cappuccino, latte, tea and coffee frappé, alongside fresh orange, mango and watermelon juices and tropical fruit smoothies.
Cocktails & wine
The experience continues in the glass.
Costa’s bar brings Caribbean ingredients into inventive signature cocktails, serves the classics with care and offers wines chosen for easy afternoons, long dinners and celebrations.
Gran Dictador
Dictador rum, red vermouth, lemon, corozo and cinnamon.
Agua de la Montaña
Antioqueño aguardiente, clove, rosemary, lemon and tonic.
Tribu Wayuu
Gin, lulo, pineapple, citrus and peppermint.
Gran Muralla
Montelobos mezcal, grapefruit, lemon and strawberry.
Classic cocktails
Familiar favorites, beautifully made.
Margarita, Negroni, Old Fashioned, Moscow Mule, Aperol Spritz, Espresso Martini, Mojito, Piña Colada, Daiquiri and more.
Wine by the glass & bottle
A wine for every table.
Sparkling wines and Champagne, fresh whites, rosé and expressive reds—including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Albariño, Pinot Noir, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo—from celebrated regions across South America and Europe.
Reserve at Costa
Your table, one message away.
Send a free reservation request through WhatsApp. Costa’s team will reply there to confirm availability and your table.
La Sierra Spa
Wellbeing for two.
A tranquil rooftop hideaway with a double treatment room, sauna and solarium—created for unhurried rituals of rest and renewal.
Plan your ritualThe La Sierra experience
A pause above the city.
Discover restorative massages, sensory body rituals and thoughtful facial care in an intimate rooftop setting designed for one or two.
Your private hideaway
- 01Double treatment room
- 02Sauna
- 03Solarium
- 04Two tubs
Treatments & rituals
Choose what your body needs.
Every treatment is personalized by the spa team. Durations shown below help you plan; availability is confirmed when you request.
Massages
Relaxing massage in 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes; 60-minute deep tissue; or focused 30-minute localized and cranio-facial sessions.
Body rituals
Sixty-minute coffee, volcanic stone, cocoa or mineral-rich mud rituals pair exfoliation and hydration with an unhurried sense of calm.
Facial care
A 45-minute hydration facial for tone and radiance, or a 60-minute cleansing and hydration ritual suitable for all skin types.
Facial & body waxing
Tailored waxing for the face and body, from brows and upper lip to underarms, bikini, legs, chest, back and other requested areas.
Plan your ritual
Your moment of calm, one message away.
Send a free treatment request through WhatsApp. La Sierra Spa’s team will reply there to personalize the experience and confirm availability.
Casona in motion
See the house come alive.
Step inside the architecture, rooms and quiet corners of Casona del Colegio before beginning your own Cartagena story.
The hotel film
A Colombian house in the heart of Cartagena.
Discover a restored colonial home shaped by Colombian materials, local artistry and the warmth of personalized hospitality.
Visit our YouTube channelSuite tour
Suite Córdoba
An intimate two-room retreat designed for couples and unhurried stays.
Suite tour
Suite Guajira
A king-bedroom suite with a private terrace and jacuzzi.
Architecture
The central garden
Tropical planting and Colombian design at the quiet heart of the house.
Six international distinctions · 2019–2025
Internationally recognized.
Unmistakably Colombian.
From being named The Americas’ Best New Hotel in 2019 to earning One MICHELIN Key and three World Luxury Hotel Awards in 2025, Casona del Colegio has been recognized for distinctive design, personalized service and an authentic connection to Colombia.
Together, these distinctions celebrate qualities shared with every guest—whether visiting as a couple, with family, solo, for work or for a special celebration.
Boutique Hotel Awards
The Americas’ Best New Hotel
Best Newcomer Hotel · The Americas
Official award recordCondé Nast Johansens
Best for Romance
Central & South America · Awards for Excellence
Official award recordThe MICHELIN Guide
One MICHELIN Key
A very special stay
View our MICHELIN Guide pageWorld Luxury Hotel Awards
Three category wins
- 01Luxury Boutique Hotel · Latin America
- 02Luxury Romantic Hotel · South America
- 03Luxury Boutique Hotel Service · South America
Curated recognition
Selected by Mr & Mrs Smith and awarded its Seal of Approval.
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