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Hotel Caribe By Faranda Grand, A Member Of Radisso
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Hotel Caribe By Faranda Grand, A Member Of Radisso

About the hotel

Designed by the Cuban architect Manuel José Carrerá Machado and located on the Caribbean beach, this luxurious hotel offers a semi-Olympic outdoor swimming pool, elegant colonial architecture, a gym and spa. Massage sessions and diving trips can be booked. WiFi is free. Caribe Hotel is surrounded by extensive tropical gardens, and has 5 star facilities and a lavish lobby with polished marble floors and impressive chandeliers. Hotel Caribe has air-conditioned rooms with garden views. There are work desks and cable TV. Rooms have wood furnishings and white polished floors. A breakfast buffet with tropical fruits and Colombian coffee is served daily. The hotel has 3 restaurants, one of which offers gourmet specialties of regional cuisine. After dinner drinks can be enjoyed by the pool. Caribe is 1.9 mi from Cartagena’s Gold Museum. The tour desk can provide car rental and currency exchange services. There is an on-site ATM machine. Shuttles to Rafael Nuñez International Airport, 10 minutes away, can be arranged. In accordance with Colombian tax legislation, foreign citizens and Colombian citizens not residing in the country will be exempt from paying 19% VAT. The exemption will only be applied in the case of reservations of tourist packages (accommodations plus breakfast). (Upon arrival, the corresponding stamp or visa must be shown

Popularity

8.9
Very good
General
7432
brand
Tripadvisor 9/10
4541
brand
Booking 8.7/10
1959
brand
Expedia 8.6/10
932

Main services

Wi-fi
Beach hotels
Car park
Total number of rooms
Wheelchair-accessible
24-hour reception
Included services
Wi-fi
Car park

* Some services may carry an extra charge.

Guest reviews

8.6/10 Very good
Cleanliness8.8/10
Staff and Service8.8/10
Amenities8.6/10
Property conditions and facilities8.4/10
Neighborhood9/10

8 / 10

Juan
Caribe has a ton of history and is 80 years old as the oldest in Cartagena. My family of 6 did a short down and up from the states and it was magnificent. Cartagena surroundings are safe. If you go to the beach you may not like the peddlers, but we actually took advantage of it. Massages, Pedicures and Manicures all along the ocean front. $35 us for a half hour on jet ski… The seafood, oh the Seafood! No disappointments there. Loved the proximity to the old city and other attractions but truthfully we stayed by the pool and beach daily. Hotel a micro zoo with its own mini deer, peacocks, sloth, parrots and much more. Food and buffet were on point. It wasn’t your typical slightly off but edible carribean cuisine. Only downside was the loss of a belonging in the gym, which I thought for sure someone would have turned it. But didn’t. Wi fi was a little intermittent but we weren’t there to watch TV. Was able to take a zoom call by the pool with ease. Great trip overall. Highly recommend. PS. WhatsApp makes everything easier by the way.
4 Apr 2025

10 / 10

Biandy
Muy buena y tranquila.
27 Mar 2025

10 / 10

Manana
Super friendly staff. Very comfortable beds and mattress. Breakfast was great. Thank you.
21 Mar 2025

10 / 10

Hernando S
My family and I had a fantastic stay at Hotel Caribe. Even though it’s an 80-year-old hotel, it is very well kept, maintaining its charm and elegance. The beautiful grounds and the presence of animals around the property made the experience truly unique and special. The pools and jacuzzi were absolutely incredible—perfect for relaxing after exploring the city and the beautiful islands. The service was top-notch, with attentive and friendly staff ensuring a wonderful stay. The only area for improvement would be updating the bathrooms to match the rest of the hotel’s charm. However, this didn’t take away from the overall experience. I highly recommend this hotel and would definitely stay again!
21 Mar 2025

Information about the area

Bocagrande, Colombia

What’s nearby

  • Bocagrande Beach - 0.08 km
  • Baru Island - 0.08 km
  • Naval Park - 0.23 km
  • Navas Dock - 0.25 km
  • Cartagena Bay - 0.67 km
  • Flanaga Park - 0.85 km

Getting around

  • la bodeguita dock, co - 2.69 km
  • cartagena cruise port, co - 3.29 km
  • (CTG) Cartagena de Indias, Rafael Nunez, CO - 7.16 km

About accommodation

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Elevator
  • Designated smoking area
  • Convenience store on site
  • Safe
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Security alarm
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property

Activities

  • Facial treatments
  • Haircut
  • Hair coloring
  • Spa facilities
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Happy hour
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Game room
  • Ping-pong
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Fitness center
  • Beachfront
  • Beach
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Hairstyling
  • Mini golf
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Diving
  • Massage chair
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Beauty services
  • Pool table
  • Live music/Performance
  • Solarium
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Hiking
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Playground
  • Public Bath
  • Pedicure
  • Evening entertainment
  • Manicure
  • Makeup services
  • Massage
  • Open-air bath
  • Hair treatments
  • Fitness
  • Walking tours

Services

  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Ironing service
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Business center
  • Express check-in/out
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Airport shuttle
  • Currency exchange
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • ATM on site
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Car rental
  • Concierge
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Private check-in/out
  • Laundry

Safety features

  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Process in place to check health of guests

Physical distancing

  • Mobile app for room service
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available

Food & Drink

  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Coffee house on site

Cleanliness & disinfection

  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & drink safety

  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Breakfast to-go containers

Internet

  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi

Outdoors

  • Outdoor pool
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)

Parking

  • Private Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking on site

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Pool and Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Swimming pool

Transportation

  • Airport pickup
  • Airport drop-off

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Baby safety gates

Languages

  • English
  • Español

About the rooms

The accommodation has 306 rooms:

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Ironing facilities
  • Trash cans
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Safe
  • Iron
  • Smoke Alarm
  • Laptop safe

Services

  • Wake-up service

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Free toiletries
  • Conditioner
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower cap
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Shower
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Additional bathroom

Media & Technology

  • Satellite channels
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

  • Minibar
  • Bottle of water

Exclusive services

  • Access to a private beach
  • Free gym access
  • Concierge services

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Outdoors

  • Patio

View

  • City view
  • Sea view
  • Garden view
  • Pool view
  • Landmark view
  • View
  • Inner courtyard view

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Desk

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Childrens' cribs
  • Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

  • Accessible by elevator
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Shower chair
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
*Some services may only be available in specific rooms or upon request.

About the pools

The accommodation has 3 pools:

Pool 1

Location

Outdoor

Access

For all ages

Cost

Additional charge
Pool 2

Location

Outdoor

Access

Adults only

Cost

Free
Pool 3

Location

Outdoor

Access

For all ages

Cost

Free

Restaurants

Club de Playa Kala Beach club

  • Access for guests and visitors
  • Reservation required

Restaurante Pedro Heredia

  • Access for guests and visitors
  • Reservation required

Terraza India Catalina - Frente a Piscina

  • Access for guests and visitors
  • Reservation required

About parking

The accommodation offers 1 parking option:

Parking type

Private

Location

On-site

Reservation

Reservation required

Cost

  • Free

Internet

Coverage

Available in the rooms

Connection type

Wi-Fi

Price

  • Free

Policies

Check-in

  • Checkin from 15:00
  • Minimum age for check-in: 18 years old

Check-out

Checkout before 12:00

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Children

Children of any age are welcome.

Extra beds

Extra beds is not available at this property. Cots available subject to availability at this property.

Important information

Please note that children under 11 years old stay free of charge however the breakfast buffet is not included. Please note that an extra USD 3 for insurance is charged at check in. Please be informed that early check-in and late check-out will be charged. Please note that the steam bath will be out of service. Dogs up to 10 kilograms are allowed with a charge per stay. Emotional companion pets are admitted without surcharges. For more information on requirements, conditions and restrictions, we recommend calling or contacting the hotel before making your reservation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Accomodation license number

4253
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