Cartagena, with its sunny days, the Caribbean Sea and boundless colonial charm, is every newlywed’s dream, but choosing where to spend your honeymoon in Cartagena can be a surprisingly difficult decision.Here’s a list of the best hotels in Cartagena for your honeymoon:
10 Best Hotels for your Honeymoon in Cartagena
1.Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena ⭐⭐⭐
The Sofitel Legend Santa Clara is a perfect combination of tradition, hospitality and luxury, offering personalized service, gourmet cuisine and a first-class spa.A perfect combination for your honeymoon in Cartagena.
This preeminent luxury hotel has 122 rooms and suites located inside an old convent dating back to 1621. The dramatic interiors are a riot of color and detail, with hammered ceilings, antique furniture and works of art by some of Colombia’s best artists, including paintings by Fernando Botero and gold leaf tapestries by Olga de Ameral.
2.Mansion Tcherassi ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Mansion Tcherassi is the result of a meticulous restoration of an 18th century mansion, located in the heart of the historical centre.Here you will find luxurious high-ceilinged rooms, a spa treatment room, an Italian restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a vertical garden with over 3,000 tropical plants.
3.Hotel Casa San Agustin ⭐⭐⭐
Hotel Casa San Agustin has the perfect combination of luxury and relaxation.Staying here will give you access to the Acasi Private Beach, famous for its white sands and turquoise waters.
A luxurious chic and relaxed atmosphere in this authentic boutique hotel, which was re-imagined to keep intact a colonial heritage within the three beautiful white houses that make it up.Its 20 rooms and 11 beautifully decorated suites preserve the authentic Colombian style, while perfectly incorporating modern services and amenities for today’s travelers.
4.Hotel LM A Luxury Boutique Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The terrace of the Hotel LM is incredible!You can admire the majestic bell tower of Santa Catalina Cathedral and feel the ocean breeze. The spa offers holistic massages that improve your physical and mental well-being, a perfect moment to share with your loved one on the best honeymoon in Cartagena de Indias.
5.Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Movich Hotel Cartagena has an amazing 360º panoramic view of the city on the rooftop, which can be enjoyed while drinking a cocktail to celebrate your honeymoon in Cartagena. After that, you can try the best of Mediterranean and Asian cuisine in the hotel’s restaurant.
6.Hotel Capellán ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Hotel Capellán is a small hotel located in the city, where you can enjoy services such as a spa, swimming pool and jacuzzi. You can also experience the magical Cartagena sunsets on the rooftop terrace and have a romantic dinner in the hotel’s restaurant – Clero.
7.Casa Cochera del Gobernador ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Casa Cochera del Gobernador is a luxurious Bed & Breakfast located in a renovated 16th century colonial house.
8.El Marqués Hotel Boutique
Located in a 17th century colonial mansion, El Marqués has history; in the 1970s it was owned by a New York City art collector who hosted lavish parties for the likes of John Lennon, Robert De Niro and others.The public areas are atmospheric, with solid wood doors, beamed ceilings and original stone arches and walls, along with amenities such as wifi and a swimming pool in the courtyard.
9.Casa Pombo ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Casa Pombo is a picturesque hotel with five suites in one of the most prestigious and privileged places in Cartagena. With the Cathedral on your right and the Governor’s Palace on your left, a stay in this restored 16th century colonial mansion guarantees not only luxury but also proximity on your honeymoon.Most apartment-style rooms include a private balcony, terrace and rooftop gazebo, while the rest of the hotel’s amenities include a courtyard pool, a rooftop pool and access to the nearby Casa Pestagua spa facilities.
10.Allure Chocolat by Karisma ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Every honeymoon should include an infinity rooftop pool and the Allure Chocolat, that’s exactly what you’ll find.This 72-room hotel in Cartagena’s Gethsemane district is well situated to enjoy the silhouettes of the sunset and the city’s historic and modern landscapes, while its services include luxuries such as an outdoor relaxation terrace where you and your love can settle in for an invigorating massage with a partner.The hotel is also home to The Red Knife, a gastronomic gem famous for its selection of grilled meats and romantic low-light ambience.
Why should I go on a honeymoon to Cartagena?
If you like adventure and culture and want to enjoy the city you visit instead of staying at the resort, then Cartenga is definitely the destination for you.This was my first time visiting S. America, and I didn’t know anything about it. I had no idea what to expect, but I fell in love instantly.
It has beaches, the walled city, Instagram point hotels, luxury hotels, boutique hotels, rural 5-restaurant hotels, and private island hotels; you can find every type of accommodation imaginable and most of them are very nice and accommodating for Americans.
There are a plethora of non-traditional places to celebrate weddings: bastions, a colonial theater, a multi-seater, the beach, a boat and multiple private islands.
There are so many activities perfect for wedding or honeymoon guests, we rent a private catamaran and sail around the bay of Cartagena leading to the Caribbean Sea (highly recommended), take a motorboat to a private island (where you can stay), shop, walk on the beach and stay in the trendy rooftop bars.
Cartagena is reasonably priced (you can rent entire historic boutique hotels, including lodging, for the same amount you would pay to rent a typical U.S. ballroom) This allows couples to plan several events for the wedding because Cartagena is so affordable.
Best time for your honeymoon in Cartagena de Indias
Cartagena has two seasons: the summer from December to March and the rainy season from August to November, however, the city has 365 days of tropical weather.If you want to match your trip with an event, visit the Cartagena International Music Festival in January, the oldest film festival in Latin America in March, the Cartagena Film Festival (FICCI), or the Independence Parade in November.
