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Best Hotels for a Cosy Winter Stay in Cartagena (2026)

When temperatures drop, these Cartagena hotels turn up the warmth. Think crackling fireplaces, heated indoor pools, rich hot chocolate in plush lobbies, and rooms with deep bathtubs perfect for unwinding after a day exploring crisp winter streets.

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Best Hotels for a Cosy Winter Stay in Cartagena (2026)

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The Best Hotels for a Cosy Winter Stay in Cartagena (2026) at a Glance

When temperatures drop, these Cartagena hotels turn up the warmth. Think crackling fireplaces, heated indoor pools, rich hot chocolate in plush lobbies, and rooms with deep bathtubs perfect for unwinding after a day exploring crisp winter streets.

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    Hotel Casa San Agustín Old City · $$$$ · ★ 9.6
  2. 2
    Casa Pestagua Old City · $$$$ · ★ 9.5
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    Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa Old City · $$$$ · ★ 9.2
  4. 4
    Tcherassi Hotel Old City · $$$ · ★ 9.2
  5. 5
    Hotel Quadrifolio Old City · $$$ · ★ 9.4

6 hotels reviewed · Price range: $$$$, $$$ · Last updated March 2026

About This Guide

Cartagena offers exceptional options for travellers seeking winter hotels, and we've curated the very best. Each property has been selected for its outstanding facilities, prime location, and the quality of experience it delivers. Leading our list, Hotel Casa San Agustín excels with its exceptional attention to detail and commitment to the winter experience. Casa Pestagua offers a compelling alternative with its unique approach and distinctive character. Whether you're a first-time visitor to Cartagena or returning for another stay, these hotels represent the gold standard for winter accommodation in the city. Each has been independently evaluated for quality, location, and value.

Insider Tips

  • 1

    Book directly with the hotel for the best rate guarantee and potential upgrades.

  • 2

    Read recent guest reviews for the most up-to-date assessment of facilities.

  • 3

    Consider visiting during shoulder season for better rates and fewer crowds.

  • 4

    Ask the concierge for local recommendations — they know Cartagena better than any guidebook.

Our Picks

Best Hotels for a Cosy Winter Stay in Cartagena (2026)

6 hotels · Updated February 2026

Hotel Casa San Agustín — Old City
$$$$ Ultra-luxury
★ 9.6

Masterfully assembled from three 17th-century colonial houses, Casa San Agustín is a study in refined restraint — exposed wooden beams, hand-painted tiles, three swimming pools, and a devotion to personalised service that makes 31 rooms feel like an entire world.

  • Boutique
  • Luxury
  • Romance
  • Old City
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Casa Pestagua — Old City
$$$$ Ultra-luxury
★ 9.5

A magnificently restored 16th-century merchant palace on one of the walled city's most beautiful streets, Casa Pestagua offers just nine suites of extraordinary beauty — carved wooden ceilings, colonial antiques, and a courtyard pool that invites pure indolence.

  • Boutique
  • Historic
  • Romance
  • Old City
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Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa — Old City
$$$$ Ultra-luxury
★ 9.2

Occupying a restored 17th-century convent on Plaza Santa Teresa, the Charleston is the walled city's grandest traditional luxury hotel — with a celebrated rooftop pool, excellent spa, and the Alma restaurant earning consistent acclaim.

  • Luxury
  • Historic
  • Wellness
  • Old City
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Tcherassi Hotel — Old City
$$$ Upscale
★ 9.2

Created by Colombian fashion designer Silvia Tcherassi, this intimate boutique hotel is a work of sculptural artistry — bold colours, contemporary design within colonial walls, and a pool terrace that is among the most photogenic in all of Cartagena.

  • Design
  • Boutique
  • Romance
  • Old City
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Hotel Quadrifolio — Old City
$$$ Upscale
★ 9.4

A garden-centred colonial retreat in the quieter San Diego quarter, Quadrifolio is celebrated as one of Colombia's finest boutique hotels. Its lush courtyard, individually decorated rooms, and remarkably attentive service justify every laudatory review.

  • Boutique
  • Romance
  • Design
  • Old City
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Bastion Luxury Hotel — Old City
$$$$ Ultra-luxury
★ 9.3

Set within a transformed bastion of the city walls, Bastion Luxury Hotel is Cartagena's most dramatically sited property — with rooftop terraces directly atop the ancient fortifications and a rooftop pool that overlooks the entire walled city.

  • Luxury
  • Views
  • Design
  • Old City
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these hotels have heating and warm amenities?

All featured hotels offer excellent heating systems, many with in-room fireplaces, heated bathroom floors, and cosy common areas with fireplaces and warm drinks.

Are winter rates cheaper?

Outside of holiday periods, winter often brings lower hotel rates — making it an excellent time for luxurious stays at more accessible prices.

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