Casona del Colegio
Colombian craft-forward design boutique. Quiet and intentional — no DJ, no pool party. Every object in the building has a Colombian origin story. The reception desk countertop is literally carved in the shape of the region.
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Why It Matters
One of only a handful of Colombian hotels to earn a MICHELIN Key (2025). It's independently owned and every centimeter of the design was executed by local Colombian artisans, architects, and craftspeople — from the handwoven fibers to the stone and polished brass fixtures. The suites' brick arches and timbered ceilings are original colonial architecture.
A restored colonial house in Cartagena's Walled City turned 13-room boutique hotel. The bones are 16th-century — exposed brick arches, timbered ceilings in the suites — but the interiors are unambiguously 21st century: bold textiles, polished brass, native woods, and art commissioned from Colombian artisans and indigenous communities. Awarded One MICHELIN Key 2025, and recognized by Johansens and the World Luxury Hotel Awards. The rooftop holds a heated pool with terracotta-roof views, La Sierra Spa, and a small guests-only bar. Restaurant Bar Costa handles Colombian-Caribbean cooking from breakfast through late dinner.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Junior Suite — Bolívar / Atlántico
At 40 m², the Junior Suites (named Bolívar and Atlántico) come with a proper balcony and spacious marble bathrooms. King bed, walled-city views. These occupy a sweet spot between the Luxury rooms and the full suites — more volume, more of Cartagena in your sightline, without committing to a full terrace.
King · 40 sqmLuxury
Four rooms on the second floor, a step up in size at 34 m² and finished with 21st-century Colombian craftsmanship. Each has a King bed, dedicated desk, marble bathroom with shower, and a balcony overlooking the streets of the historic center. These are the ones to book for walled-city street views without going full suite.
King · 34 sqm
Suite — Córdoba
Named after the Córdoba department, this suite mirrors the Guajira in colonial atmosphere. Private terrace with jacuzzi, marble bathroom, social area, brick arches. Like all the named suites, the design language is rooted in Colombian regional identity.
Queen or King · 45 sqm
Suite — Guajira
The entry point to the full suite category at 45 m², named after Colombia's northern desert department. Original colonial character comes through in the architecture. Private terrace with jacuzzi — meaning you can have a soak looking out over Cartagena's rooftops. Marble bathroom, social area, and the kind of brick-and-timber detail that makes clear this was once a proper colonial house.
Queen or King · 45 sqm
Suite — Magdalena
The largest room in the house at 70 m², named after the Magdalena department. Full colonial character: brick arches, timbered ceilings, a private terrace with jacuzzi, and a social lounge area. This is the one for a special occasion — honeymoon, milestone birthday, or just wanting the best room in a Michelin Key hotel.
Queen or King · 70 sqm
Superior
Four rooms on the garden-facing side, overlooking the interior patio. These are the entry-level option and the smallest in the house at 24 m². Decorated entirely with Colombian natural materials — handwoven fibers, native woods, warm textures. Marble bathroom with shower. Quiet and calm given the patio-facing aspect.
Queen · 24 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Bike rental available through the hotel for exploring the old city and surrounding areas.
Guided walking tours of Cartagena's 500-year-old Walled City, covering colonial architecture, churches, plazas, and the city's maritime history. Arranged through the hotel concierge.
Guided tours through Cartagena's galleries, workshops, studios, and adorned streets. Artisan market stalls at Plaza de Santo Domingo and Plaza de la Aduana are key stops. Arranged through concierge.
Massages can be delivered in-room. Also available: champagne service and private in-room dining through Restaurant Bar Costa.
Heated outdoor pool on the rooftop with views over Cartagena's old city terracotta rooftops. Steps lead down to a sun terrace with sunloungers. Open 8am–8pm. Reviewers note it's small and shade is limited — not a lap pool, but perfectly positioned for the view.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
24-hour business center and meeting room facilities available.
Complimentary high-speed wireless internet throughout the property and in all rooms.
Full restaurant menu available in-room from 6:30am to 10:30pm (11pm per official site).
Full cooked-to-order breakfast served 6:30–11:00am at Restaurant Bar Costa. Includes eggs Benedict, build-your-own omelette, squash pancakes, egg arepa, tropical fruit bowls, cold cuts, cheese, and hot/cold drinks. Included in most room rates.
Nespresso coffee machine in all rooms, plus tea-making kit and complimentary glass-bottled water.
Pillowtop mattresses with Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and a pillow menu available in all rooms.
Rooms stocked with bathrobes and premium Loto del Sur bath products.
Shaded interior patio with tropical Colombian coastal vegetation. Good spot during the day; also used for outdoor dining at Costa.
Pets allowed on request at no extra charge.
Foreign tourists presenting a valid passport with tourist visa and paying with a foreign card or international bank transfer can be exempt from Colombia's 19% VAT on qualifying tourist packages.
Airport transfers available at surcharge. Must be arranged in advance using contact details from booking confirmation. Rafael Núñez Airport is approximately 9–20 minutes by car.
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