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Hotel Description

Beach hotel near Bocagrande Beach

Oceanside stay

A stay at this Bocagrande hotel places you steps from Bocagrande Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Centro Comercial Nao. Clock Tower and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Luxury amenities

A full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 spa tubs are all featured at this luxury hotel. Enjoy beachfront dining and relax with sun loungers and beach umbrellas. There's fun for all ages with mini golf and a children's pool, and families will appreciate the onsite laundry facilities.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (City or Garden View)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$200* Per night/room Apr 28 - Apr 29

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, City View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals ratings based on 12 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

Everyone (9) Couples (1) Family (1)
5 out of 5
Charming hotel, very friendly staff

Posted by on Feb 26, 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 26, 2024 by General Manager

Kennis, thanks for your kind comments, we were happy to have you at the hotel.

5 out of 5

Posted by on Mar 15, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 16, 2023 by General Manager

Dear Sir:We are pleased to know that you an excellent stay in our hotel, thanks for rating s so high!

5 out of 5

Posted by on Nov 25, 2022

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4 out of 5
The stay at hotel Caribe was great. It was located in a centralized location to everything - restaurants, bars, transportation, etc. I loved the beach - area was clean, the waves were great and the hotel provided a secluded area for the guests where you felt safe. The only negative thing about the Hotel Caribe was that the bathroom was old and should be remodeled. Other than that I highly recommend this hotel.

Posted by , from CORONA on May 31, 2022

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 13, 2022 by General Manager

Thank you for taking your time to leave us your detailed comments, your opinion about our services and facilities is very important to us. We also appreciate your suggestion, we will take it into account to make improvements and offer you the greatest comfort on your next visit.

4 out of 5
The hotel overall I would give 4 stars. The property and location is excellent. The staff at the hotel were all superb. The only negatives were we were told there was a mini bar and it was just an empty refrigerator. The shower went from very hot to cold to very hot every few seconds. More of a nuisance than a problem. I would love to give a shout out to Carlos in the lobby and Andina in the pool area. They were awesome.

Posted by on Dec 6, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Dec 13, 2021 by General Manager

It was a pleasure to have you in our facilities, we appreciate your comments and suggestions, we are working to improve the minibar issue. to give you a better experience in your next visit.! Thank you for taking your time to leave us your feedback.

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 28, 2021

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4 out of 5
Its has a very good proximity to a decent beach area. It would be better if tge hotel actually enforced the no kids under 12 allowed in the adult pool rule that is posted. But aome if that falls on the parents. The check out process is exceptionally poor, waited in line for over 30 minutes to be checked out. They need a express check out system.

Posted by , from Indianapolis on Feb 23, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 16, 2020 by Public Relations Manager

Dear Sir: Thank you so much for your kind comments and suggestios to improve our check out time. It was a pleasure to serve you as ourspecial guest.

4 out of 5
I paid for the rooms with breakfast included but when we did the check-in I had to pay extra for it. Very desdapointed

Posted by on Jan 3, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 10, 2019 by Public Relation Director

Dear sir: I would appreciate if you check with the agency the plan that you bought, maybe it does not have breakfast included, so we can give you an answer. thank you so much.

5 out of 5

This place is beautiful

Pros: Everything
Cons: Their dinner, the food was a little pricey...& did not taste well. But it so close to everything that great Colombian food is just outside the hotel.
Wow, this place is perfect & close to everything. The staff is amazing & always attentive to you & willing to help & talk when ever you need them. The hotel is huge & has a nice hotel, the breakfast that is included is totally worth it! Pool is great, there are cute controlled animals along the grounds. Its a great place for a family. I only wish I had booked more nights here.

Posted by , from New Jersey on Jul 19, 2017

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5 out of 5

Site Historic, Staff & Breakfast Awesome

Pros: Campus, security impeccable, safe, gorgeous. I felt at home!
Cons: Windows in the room. Moist climate made them need cleaning on outside. Room is dated even in the older rooms, but things are cared for constantly.
Location: Lots of things to do inside walled city and outside. Investigate tours purchased on the street. Too many people approach selling. Learn "No gracias".
The staff is just wonderful! The breakfast was delightful and delicious! The site historic and really warm, filled with beauty! The staff were bilingual and English was generally not a problem. I speak broken Spanish and it was most handy outside of the hotel. I found the hotel campus totally unique. It is well kept and has deer, parrots, and toucan. Extremely warm. Every morning after the breakfast my partner and I would go to talk with the parrots. One actually got on my shoulder. The deer are adorable. The breakfast had fresh waffles, fresh fruit being cut, juices, fresh arepas that were awesome, omelets freshly made, and some daily changes to the menu that made the breakfast always new. It was our anniversary and the hotel had "Felix Anniversario" written on a cake when we arrived for our 8 days. Really uniqe hotel and gives a sense of the culture and feel of the Colombian people.

Posted by , from Fort Lauderdale, FL on Dec 18, 2016

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About the Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

Location Carrera 1a No 2-87, Cartagena, Bolivar 130001

Property Features

Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals like an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Free breakfast is served daily. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 poolside bars, a beach bar, and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This Colonial hotel also offers a health club, a steam room, and a garden. Free self parking and valet parking are available. This Cartagena hotel is smoke free.

  • 363 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 4 dining venues
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 3444 sq ft of conference space
  • 320 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1945
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Swim-up bar

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free valet parking and self parking

Room Amenities

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals offers 363 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Select Comfort beds
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning

Food & Drink

Guests are served free full breakfast daily.

Pedro Heredia Restaurant - Overlooking the pool, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

India Catalina Restaurant - This restaurant overlooks the pool. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Oh Caribe! Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Karibukay Sushi Bar - This sushi bar specializes in Asian cuisine. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Activities

2 spa tubs are on site along with an outdoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Playground on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Casino nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Spa Services

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open select days. Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Minimum age to access spa is 18
  • Reflexology
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 27 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 22 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Security system
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Children stay free - maximum age 11
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property registry number - RNT 4253
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Residents must pay VAT (19%) at the property. Travelers on a tourist visa are generally not required to pay VAT. VAT exemption eligibility will be assessed at the property and travelers may need to present their passport and tourist visa. The VAT may be charged where the room is shared by a taxable and non-taxable guest.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one way)
  • Pet fee: USD 27 per pet, per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Caribe Cartagena
  • Caribe Hotel
  • Hotel Caribe Faranda Cartagena
  • Hotel Caribe Cartagena
  • Caribe Hotel Cartagena
  • Hotel Caribe Faranda
  • Caribe Faranda Cartagena
  • Caribe Faranda
  • Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand
  • Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand a member of Radisson Individuals

You should know

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 9 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.