Colorful colonial-style buildings with wooden balconies on a street in Cartagena, Colombia, featuring the dome of the Cartagena Cathedral in the background under a clear blue sky.

Bastión Luxury Hotel

In the UNESCO World Heritage-protected old town of Cartagena, behind the centuries-old city walls, the Bastión Luxury Hotel is hidden in a carefully restored colonial house from the 16th century. Colonial charm meets contemporary design here: the courtyards and the classic architecture of the house have been preserved, while noble materials, designer furniture, and contemporary art create a modern atmosphere. 51 rooms and suites are distributed throughout the house, along with a rooftop terrace featuring an infinity pool and views over the domes of the old town. Just a few minutes' walk separates you from the San Felipe de Barajas fortress and the Fernández-Madrid Park, while the international airport is reachable in about ten minutes. The Bastión Luxury Hotel is thus the ideal starting point to explore Cartagena's history during the day and spend the evenings relaxing with a cocktail on the rooftop terrace.

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Details

  • Country

    Colombia

  • City

    Cartagena

  • Price

    from 160 € per night/person

  • Best time to travel

    December - April

Rooms

The 51 rooms and suites of the Bastión Luxury Hotel combine colonial charm with modern comfort - from warm earth tones to handpicked colonial-style furniture. Amenities include high-quality bedding, 40-inch LED TVs, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi, and some rooms also feature a private terrace. For a particularly exclusive stay, the Suite de Los Reyes with a separate living area and private patio is worth it - the most luxurious accommodation in the house.

Bedroom in a Bastion Luxury Hotel featuring a double bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, a padded bench at the foot of the bed, and two upholstered chairs around a small round table.
Outdoor terrace of a luxury hotel suite featuring two sun loungers with an umbrella, a small table, chairs, and potted plants, adjacent to a room with an open glass door.
Luxurious hotel bedroom featuring a large double bed with white bedding, bedside tables with lamps, a bench at the foot of the bed, wooden flooring, and an open bathroom area with a round mirror.

Culinary

Three in-house restaurants shape the culinary experience at the Bastión Luxury Hotel: In El Gobernador Cocina Rausch, led by chef Viviana Lievano, you can expect traditional Colombian cuisine with local, organic products - definitely try the house dessert Coco Loco. In the casual El Gobernador Patio, the team processes fresh, local ingredients into classic Colombian dishes in the open air. On the Bastión Terrace on the fourth floor, you can end the evening with a cocktail and views over the rooftops of the old town.

A sunny outdoor terrace with cushioned lounge chairs and tables shaded by large white umbrellas, overlooking urban buildings under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Two hands serving and picking fruit from plates on a dark wooden table, featuring sliced strawberries, mango, tangerine, and mixed berries with drinks nearby.
An elegant outdoor restaurant seating area in a luxury hotel with wrought iron chairs and tables, lush green plants, and stone walls under a partially covered patio.

Activities

On the rooftop terrace, a unique infinity pool with panoramic views of the old town awaits you, as well as a small spa and fitness area for moments of relaxation. Around the hotel, historical city tours through the walls of Cartagena, boat trips to Islas del Rosario, as well as snorkeling and diving invite you to explore. Salsa classes and culinary experiences are also highlights of the region. Cartagena promises you a fascinating mix of history, culture, Caribbean beaches, and nightlife.

View over Cartagena's old town with colonial buildings and red-tiled roofs, the city skyline with modern high-rises in the distance near the coast under a clear blue sky.
Rooftop swimming pool with clear blue water and adjacent jacuzzi, surrounded by tropical plants and overlooking an orange-tiled roof cityscape with a distant modern skyline under a partly cloudy sky.
A woman in a white dress and hat walking along a cobblestone street lined with potted plants in front of colorful colonial-style buildings in Cartagena's old town.

Location

The Bastión Luxury Hotel is located in the heart of the historic, UNESCO World Heritage-protected old town of Cartagena de Indias. Within a few minutes' walk, you can reach the San Felipe de Barajas fortress, the Fernández-Madrid Park, as well as numerous museums, churches, and exclusive restaurants. The port city on Colombia's Caribbean coast is also known for its white sandy beaches and water sports opportunities - from here, you can reach the Islas del Rosario, known for their coral reefs, by boat. The international airport is just about ten minutes by car from the hotel.

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