I‘ve stayed at Karmairi with my wife for 3 nights. We were spending 6 nights in Cartagena and we thought this might be a good option. We stayed the other 3 at Alfiz, which I’ll also recommend. Karmairi has a transfer 3 times a day (10,13,21) to the city and you can always return one hour later, so one can... More

Hotel: it is 20-30 minutes outside cartegena, depending on traffic. Typical cab fare is 30,000 pesos, about 16 USD. Rooms are very nice and comfortable beds. Service is good but limited English speakers. There was 1 or 2 people at the front desk who spoke good English and were very helpful making reservations for outings and transportation for us. We... More

We booked this hotel for a weekend away from kids and any reminders of work. We were initially drawn in by the idea of a spa with a beach. What we found was an exclusive hotel, with great rates by Cartagena standards, an amazing staff, focused on making you feel comfortable (they even fixed the jacuzzi with romantic lighting for... More

Stayed recently for 2 nights and enjoyed every moment in peace and quiet in idyllic surroundings. Gorgeous hotel with fantastic decor, lush garden overlooking the sea. The pool/garden area is very relaxing as this hotel is only for over-15s. The spa is fantastic and the staff are very friendly. Restaurant serves fresh local produce, with an emphasis on maintain a... More

Cartagena hotels can be expensive, and for anyone looking for a beach vacation - Cartagena is not an ideal destination, which is a shame because the nightlife and the old town are so terrific. However the Karmairi hotel, which only opened 4 months ago - may change that for travelers to Cartagena. It isn't listed in any of the guides... More