5 star hotels · Bolivar · Colombia
We reviewed 60 five-star hotels in Cartagena and picked the 50 best for this page, spanning colonial mansions, beachfront towers, and boutique hideaways.
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Golf & Spa
Cartagena Resort
A 5-star all-inclusive resort with a golf course, a full spa, and a kids club — all a short walk from the beach.
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Bay views & pool
Cartagena
Bay-facing 5-star with an infinity pool, spacious rooms, and a location near Bocagrande's restaurants and beach.
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Beachfront luxury
Cartagena
A five-star beachfront escape on Baru island with a private beach, infinity pool and spa — a short drive from Cartagena.
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Colonial Luxury
Cartagena
A 5-star stay in a converted convent with a pool, spa, and outstanding breakfast.
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Beachfront Family Resort
Cartagena
A beachfront Cartagena resort with multiple pools, a spa, and family-friendly amenities, praised for its staff and comfort.
Cartagena
A five-star stay in Bocagrande with a solid 7.7 guest rating, but note the area average is 8.1.
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Ocean views
Cartagena
A 48-story Cartagena hotel with an infinity pool, ocean views, and a full spa, steps from the sea and old town.
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Beachfront Resort
Cartagena
Beachfront resort with a private beach, three pools, and a free shuttle to Cartagena.
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Beachfront & Spa
Cartagena
Beachfront five-star with an infinity pool, spa, and rooms that earn top marks for comfort.
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Beachfront 5-star
Cartagena
Ocean-view rooms, a huge pool, and a beachfront setting in Bocagrande.
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Bocagrande Beachfront
Cartagena
Ocean-view rooms, rooftop pool, and a casino in the heart of Bocagrande, minutes from the beach.
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Beachfront comfort
Cartagena
A polished Cartagena stay with a large pool, lush gardens, and a beach just a short walk away.
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Beachfront 5-star
Cartagena
A 5-star beachfront hotel with a rooftop pool, spacious rooms, and a strong staff rating, minutes from the old city.
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Colonial Spa Retreat
Cartagena
A beautifully restored colonial hotel with a spa, pool, and top-rated service in the heart of Cartagena's old town.
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Beachfront & Modern
Cartagena Resort
Modern beachfront hotel with high staff ratings, spacious rooms, and a full spa—plus an easy airport location.
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Adults-only boutique
Cartagena
An adults-only boutique hotel in Cartagena's vibrant Getsemani, steps from the nightlife and Holy Trinity Square.
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Rooftop pool
Cartagena
A contemporary stay in Cartagena's old city with a rooftop pool and sea views, praised for its breakfast and location.
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Rooftop pool
Cartagena
A 5-star boutique hotel in Getsemani with a rooftop pool, garden views, and a location minutes from the walled city.
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Colonial luxury
Cartagena
Rooftop pool, spa, and a location inside the old city walls make this a refined base for exploring Cartagena.
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Family-friendly beach resort
Cartagena
A 5-star Cartagena hotel with a private beach, waterslides, and kids' club, scoring 9.5 for facilities.
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Rooftop pool
A 5-star boutique with a rooftop pool and spa, steps from Cartagena's Walled City and consistently high guest ratings.
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Adults-only
Cartagena
An adults-only boutique with a rooftop pool, Asian-inspired decor, and suites with bathtubs, right in Cartagena's old city.
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Top Rated
Cartagena
Perfect guest rating and a rooftop pool in Cartagena's historic center.
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Historic center
Cartagena
A 5-star stay in the walled city with a rooftop pool, 51 rooms, and a 9.4 staff rating.
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Old Town Boutique
A 5-star boutique hotel in Cartagena's old town, steps from Plaza Bolivar, with a rooftop pool and spa.
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Boutique & Spa
A stylish colonial boutique stay with a rooftop pool and spa, steps from Cartagena's main sights and dining.
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Adults Only
Cartagena
An adults-only beachfront stay with a private beach, spa, and attentive service—just 25 minutes from Playa Manzanillo.
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Colonial boutique
Cartagena
Colonial charm with a rooftop pool and standout service in Cartagena's Centro.
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Historic Getaway
Cartagena
Historic charm meets modern comfort in Getsemani, with a rooftop pool and outstanding service.
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Colonial Palace Stay
Cartagena
A restored 18th-century palace with a heated pool and standout service, steps from Cartagena's best restaurants and shops.
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Rooftop pool
Cartagena
A rooftop pool and spa in a boutique setting, a short walk from the Walled City.
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Boutique & Central
Cartagena
A small, polished hotel where the rooftop pool and friendly staff anchor a genuinely central Cartagena stay.
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Boutique & central
Cartagena
A small, polished boutique property in the historic core, with strong service and access to nearby Sofitel amenities.
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Rooftop Pool
Cartagena
Stylish 5-star in Getsemani with rooftop pool and eclectic art-filled interiors.
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Boutique & Spa
Cartagena
Vibrant decor, a rooftop pool, and a full spa in Cartagena's historic centre — a stay that feels more like a private club than a hotel.
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Rooftop pool & breakfast
Cartagena
Guests love the rooftop pool and the vibrant breakfast spread at this 5-star in Cartagena, close to Old Town and Getsemani.
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Historic center
Cartagena
Adults-only boutique hotel in Cartagena's historic center with a rooftop pool, garden, and staff that guests rave about.
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Rooftop Pool
Cartagena
A 5-star stay in Cartagena's Centro with a rooftop pool, American dining, and exceptional service.
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Boutique Stay
Cartagena
A rooftop pool, spa, and calm courtyard in the heart of Getsemani, just a short walk from the old town.
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Central boutique
Cartagena
A 5-star boutique hotel with two pools and exceptional service, steps from the Clock Tower.
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Historic Centre
Cartagena
A 5-star boutique hotel in Cartagena's historic centre, steps from the Clock Tower and known for its charming courtyard pool.
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Colonial Chic
Cartagena
Colonial-chic lofts with full kitchens and a rooftop pool, a short walk from Cartagena's top sights.
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Boutique Adults-Only
Cartagena
An intimate, adults-only stay with a rooftop pool and exceptional service in Cartagena's old town.
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Historic Center
Cartagena
Historic Cartagena 5-star with rooftop views and standout service.
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Walled-city luxury
Cartagena
A 5-star boutique hotel in the walled city with a rooftop pool, made-to-order breakfast, and walkable access to Cartagena's landmarks.
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Old City Boutique
Cartagena
A five-star boutique hotel in Cartagena’s old city, with a rooftop pool, spacious rooms, and breakfast that guests consistently praise.
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Colonial Boutique
Cartagena
A colonial-style boutique stay in Cartagena's old town, with a courtyard restaurant, pools, and a 4-minute walk to the Gold Museum.
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Rooftop pool
Cartagena
Rooftop pools and a prime historic-centre location make this boutique hotel a refreshing base for exploring Cartagena.
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Adults-only boutique
Cartagena
A 7-room adults-only boutique hotel in the historic center with a rooftop pool, sea views, and a 10/10 service rating.
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Rooftop pool
Cartagena
Colonial charm in Cartagena's Old City, with a rooftop infinity pool and top-rated rooms.
Map & live prices by our partner
When travelers search for five-star hotels in Cartagena, they're looking for the full luxury package. The top-rated options here are Hotel Casa San Agustin and Casa Pestagua Relais Chateaux, both scoring 9.2 from guests, followed closely by Sofitel Baru and Amarla Boutique at 9.1. These stand out for service and setting—most are in the old city or on Baru island. The price for this quality varies widely: you can find a 5-star stay from around COP 210,218 at GHL Arsenal, or spend up to COP 1,851,176 for the colonial experience at Casa San Agustin.
Rates vary, but the typical price for a 5-star hotel in Cartagena is around COP 611,829 per night. Budget options start near COP 172,567, while luxury properties like Hotel Casa San Agustin can reach COP 1,851,176.
For a first visit, stay inside the walled city (Centro or San Diego) for colonial charm and walkable access to landmarks like the Clock Tower and Plaza Bolivar. For beach proximity, Bocagrande offers sand and sea but at the cost of historic atmosphere.
The airport is about a 15-20 minute drive from the old city. Taxis and ride-sharing are available, and many hotels offer airport shuttle services. Expect to pay around COP 40,000 to COP 60,000 for the trip.
For peak seasons like December through February and during festivals, book at least 2-3 months ahead. Outside these periods, you can often find last-minute deals. The most expensive months are typically January and February when rates can spike by up to 40%.
The old city and Bocagrande are generally safe and well-lit, with plenty of restaurants and bars open late. Hotels in Getsemani are also fine, as the area has become popular. Use common sense and stick to main streets, as you would in any city.
Cartagena's five-star scene splits neatly in two. Inside the old walled city, converted convents and colonial palaces like Hotel Casa San Agustin and Casa Pestagua Relais Chateaux trade on restored courtyards and rooftop pools, with the streets of San Diego and Getsemani steps away. Out in Bocagrande, high-rise properties such as Estelar Cartagena de Indias and Hotel Intercontinental face the sea, trading history for ocean views and private beaches.
The price gap between these worlds is real. At one end, a night in a restored 18th-century palace can reach COP 1,851,176, while a modern five-star in Bocagrande starts around COP 172,567. The typical spend hovers near COP 611,829, and with 40 of the 50 properties rated 8.5 or higher, even the budget end of this list rarely skips the essentials—a pool, a spa, and service guests actually praise.
For travelers who want the full Cartagena five-star experience—colonial charm, rooftop pools, and walkable historic streets—this set of hotels is the best pick, with top-rated options like Hotel Casa San Agustin and Casa Pestagua leading the way. If you're on a tighter budget, consider browsing 3 or 4 star hotels in Cartagena. For family trips, the family-friendly hotels page better highlights resorts with kids' clubs and waterslides. Those wanting airport convenience can check the airport hotels page, while spa-focused travelers might prefer the spa hotels category for a more targeted list.