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Reviews of Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Bocagrande, Carrera. 1a # 2-87, Bocagrande, 130001 Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

#130 of 313 hotels in Cartagena de Indias

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 488 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    8.0
    Really enjoyed the hotel. Would definitely stay again.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King City View-accessible-nonsmoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathrooms needed updating.

    The gardens

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    9.0
    A great colombian stay! Would come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Premium Room-2 Queen Beds-ocean View-ns
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The language barrier. Almost no one speaks english but I did well with google translate so make sure you know conversational spanish. Also for those who choose the ocean view room, be wary of the loud noises at night time from party buses driving through bocagrande

    I like the hospitable staff and friendly service. Room was kept clean everyday. I loved the daily breakfast and 24/7 restaurant that served the full menu

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    7.0
    Nice setting, but the hotel doesn’t wow in the way it should considering its grounds and amenities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with City or Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Food was a challenge, I have allergies and these are not marked on the menu and when I asked staff just said ‚no‘. Of course there are options. I waited 40 mins to have my order taken for lunch on my final day and was ignored by the waiters, I gave up and left. That’s not the kind of service a luxury hotel should provide. The bellboy was friendly and welcoming.

    Beautiful gardens and animals and easy beach access. I travelled solo and the hotel is an easy landmark to reach and the beach club felt very safe compared to the main beach where vendors hassled me.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    8.0
    Had a great time in Cartegena and the Hotel Caribe
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Double Beds - City or Courtyard View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was super clean. Maybe needs a bit of updating

    Location. Loved the pool and the grounds. Beach club is great. Staff very helpful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City or Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I would like more variety on the menu' The breakfast was always the same

    I liked the service.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2024

    9.0
    For a few days you won’t even feel like leaving the hotel - enjoy the swimming pool, the sun and the service!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Double Beds - City or Courtyard View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some areas of the hotel feel a bit dated and the air-con in our room was difficult to control.

    The whole pool and gardens were really nice. The staff was nice and helpful. We also enjoyed the food. Basically you feel like to you don’t need to leave the hotel, you can just stay in, enjoy and relax.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with City or Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only 2 small bottle of water 300Ml. Each day. The should provide more. Or change the size to 500Ml.

    The hotel is very nice and the location is near to beach.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect for a vacation with little kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Room-2 Queen Beds-ocean View-ns
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some of the rooms were a little dated

    Lovely pool, indoor outdoor play area, activities throughout the day and a variety of food choices

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2024

    8.0
    It is a good hotel m a nice location at sn affordable place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City or Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel needs an update. Restaurant staff needs more training.

    Location and staff (reception, room service and bell captain.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2024

    9.0
    It was the best way to end a good year!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with City or Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 10 nights

    I was very Happy with the breakfast and the pool service. I think the staffs is Super, they were always very friendly and ready to help and make one feel welcome. They are the best ambassadors of the Hotel.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Room-2 Queen Beds-ocean View-ns
    • Stayed 7 nights

    9 nights stay, our room with sea view was with tree view????

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2023

    9.0
    Perfect place for a relaxing break
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with City or Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Over reliance on single use plastic items such as salt, pepper, sauces, straws, drink stirs etc. A hotel of this calibre shouldn’t be using these. Food fairly average, expected better.

    The staff are a credit to the hotel, courteous and friendly. Very professional. The gardens are very impressive with live animals and well maintained

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Room -nonsmoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms were well used, but very clean.

    Loved the location and the grounds. Lots of great energy on the property.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2023

    8.0
    Worth the price and close to simple shopping
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with City or Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There wasn’t an indoor passage to the building with rooms. Front desk could be more attentive and informative.

    Excellent location, spacious, comfortable, lots of beds at the pool and a safe space by the beach. It was clean and all indoor places had blasting AC to beat the 107F weather. To get to my room, there was no indoor passage, so the 3min walk was heavy on the heat hahaha. Food was good, buffet breakfast and lunch, and a l carte dinner. Optional all inclusive or pay per meal. Lunch and Dinner were typically around $35 per person. I consider it a little pricey considering so many restaurants nearby, but the food was good and the comfort worth it. Room was good, bed was fairly comfortable, and the shower pressure was good. Hotel provides shampoo, conditioner, soap, bath gel, hair dryer, and safe in the closet. The spa is small but with different massage services, Turkish bath and hot tub. The room is equipped with a mini bar with drinks and snacks, at “hotel price”, good to get when in a rush, but I suggest walking out to the pharmacy less than 2 blocks away that is open 24 hours. You’ll get the same at more than half the price. The bellboys at the entrance are so helpful and very kind, either helping you or guiding you around the hotel. They also assist in getting you a taxi to get around. The hotel is well located by Bocagrande beach (hotel has a private area with lounge chairs and restaurant), and close by to the city with restaurants, souvenir shops, pharmacies and stores. There is also a small shopping mall within walking distance.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    9.0
    Second time and will return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room -nonsmoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Asked for a family room without bunk beds and got bunk beds.

    The grounds and the wild life.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful, Exotic and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Double Beds - City or Courtyard View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice pool, beautiful gardens with birds

    Is an oasis in the middle of the city

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • 2 Double Beds - City or Courtyard View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We had some issues with the shower, it's not great but it was solved

    Great facilities, the pool area is really nice, amazing breakfast, comfortable beds, and the green area and the anilas are a great plus

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    8.0
    Interesting
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2 Double Beds - City or Courtyard View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maintenance no water a couple of times

    Breakfast great, location not that good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 6, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room -nonsmoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are a bit out dated. Could use some renovations. For us not a 5* hotel quality

    The location and the swimming pool area were the best.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2023

    8.0
    Great breakfast, clean rooms and very helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with City or Garden View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Wifi connection to internet was weak. There was a leak of water in the bathroom, falling from the ceiling. I couldn´t get a late check out.

    Breakfast was wonderful. Staff was very helpful. The room was nice and not small. There was a nice whole body mirror and enough closet space to hang my clothes. The bathtub was nice and big.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2023

    8.0
    Pleasant stay in the Caribean
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Room-2 Queen Beds-ocean View-ns
    • Stayed 7 nights

    I didnt like so much my room cause it was located in the old part of the hotel and I visited the rooms int the new building and they were much nicer.

    The hotel is very nice, the beach is located across the street, and it had a nice swimming pool. Also it has a very good massage space, and a hair salon !! It is located far from the old walled city center but there is a taxi stand at the hotel so it is easy to go there .Plus taxis are cheap and abundant there .

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool was too warm to cool down in and we had to move rooms because the room was too noisy. The hotel is a little run down

    Staff is very nice, the hotel is very green and the pool area and rooms are kept very clean.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    7.0
    Conference at the hotel
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 2 Double Beds - City or Courtyard View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room services were very slow and I ask for a wake-up call which did not take place. The conference rooms were not grand, a bit old should be refurbished and modernised

    The hotel is beautiful, breakfast was superb, evening time by the pool or at the bar was superb

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2023

    9.0
    Book it! Amazing experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • KING BED-1 BEDROOM SUITE-NON SMOKING
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are outdated, they are currently working on remodeling and renewing the common areas in the hotel and hopefully will work on the rooms too. We booked 1 bedroom apartment and it looked more like a holleway with bedroom and not living room but it didn’t bother us much since we spent most of our time outside.

    Hotel was amazing, since we walked in the service and the staff very extremely nice and helpful. Inside the hotel is beautiful, very green, lots of animals (sloths, parrots..), pool is huge and has a smaller kids pool, 2 jacuzzis, lots of space. There are 2 restaurants that were pretty good. Spa and massages were good too. Amazing breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

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