Hello again! If you’re planning your perfect getaway to Cartagena and want to stay in the heart of “La Heroica,” Bocagrande is your ideal destination.

This spectacular peninsula combines the best of both worlds: Cartagena’s historic charm with the comfort and luxury of a world-class hotel zone.

Bocagrande is not just another Caribbean beach—it’s where the sea breeze meets elegant skyscrapers, where you can enjoy breakfast by the ocean and dinner at fine dining restaurants, all without straying too far from the colonial charm that makes Cartagena a truly unique city.

In this guide, I’ll share everything about the best hotels in Bocagrande, from ultra-exclusive options to budget-friendly alternatives that don’t sacrifice quality. I’ve organized everything by category so you can find exactly what you’re looking for—because we know not all travelers are the same.

Some are looking for romance, others for adventure, some want to party, and others simply want to relax with a cocktail while watching the most spectacular sunset in the Caribbean.

Bocagrande has that special energy, and the best part is that you’re only 10 minutes away from Cartagena’s historic center—so you can truly have the best of both worlds.

The Best Boutique Hotel in Bocagrande

This category is for you if you’re the kind of traveler who seeks more than just a room. Here we’re talking about unique experiences, impeccable design, and that personal touch that makes every stay unforgettable.

These places blend modern elegance with authentic Caribbean flair, creating spaces that feel like true works of livable art.

If you’re someone who values details, personalized service, and exclusive atmospheres with their own character, this is where you’ll want to stay:

Madison Boutique Hotel

You’ll fall in love with the intimate spaces of this boutique hotel located in Bocagrande. With warm lighting and a stylish, contemporary design, you’ll want to spend the whole day here. Its spaces blend modernity with a touch of antiquity, featuring a spa-style heated pool with jets.

• Location: Cra. 2 #7-135, Bocagrande

• Price per night: 113 USD per couple, standard room

• Gastronomy: Restaurante Casa Mía, offering signature cuisine that brings together the best of national and international flavors

• View: Overlooking Bocagrande’s skyscrapers, with the Caribbean Sea in the distance

• Staff friendliness: Always attentive and ready to fulfill any request you may have

• Unique features: A beautiful indoor heated pool, inspired by the spa traditions of Antiquity

Honorable Mentions for this Category:

• Hotel Boutique Sol Caribe – Just 2 minutes from Bocagrande Beach, close to restaurants, supermarkets, and useful shops for your stay.

• Hotel Virrey Cartagena – A boutique-style hotel that will surprise you with its beautiful spaces and intimate pool. Only one block from the beach and 10 minutes from the Historic Center.

The Most Private Hotel in Bocagrande

Perfect for those moments when you need to disconnect from the world and reconnect with yourself or that special someone. The most private hotels in Bocagrande offer exclusive retreats where privacy comes first.

Designed for those seeking tranquility, intimate spaces, and discreet service, these places understand that sometimes the greatest luxury is not being disturbed.

Here you’ll find everything from apartments with private access to small, colonial-style boutique hotels, all crafted to ensure your complete privacy.

Murano Elite, Duplex Apartment

I love staying in apartments where I have the freedom to cook my own meals and, above all, enjoy the privacy that a hotel sometimes can’t provide. This place has everything you need to experience your vacation in complete happiness.

A duplex apartment located in a building that has it all: parking, outdoor pool, air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, and a view you’ll never want to sleep through.

• Location: Carrera 1 #11-80, Bocagrande

• Price: 226 USD per couple for two nights

• Gastronomy: No breakfast included, but the kitchen is fully equipped to cook whatever you like

• Spa: None

• View: Caribbean Sea

• Staff friendliness: Very attentive staff

• Unique features: The best view in Cartagena and modern, exclusive building spaces

A private and luxurious stay that will surely steal your heart is Namaste Alojamiento Luxury. This building offers several fully equipped apartments to give you all the privacy your trip requires—whether you’re with a partner, friends, or family. Definitely an honorable mention for this category. Stay here for around 238 USD per couple per night.

Here are two more honorable mentions for the best private hotels in Bocagrande:

• Hotel Casa Fátima: A small, private, and budget-friendly hotel with many useful amenities nearby.

• Hotel San Martín: A cozy place with an outdoor pool.

The Most Luxurious Hotels in Bocagrande

When budget is no object and you want to live like Caribbean royalty, these hotels are your answer. We’re talking about properties that redefine the concept of tropical luxury, where tradition is preserved and every detail is designed to exceed your highest expectations.

From personal butler service to world-class spas, these places spare no effort to ensure your stay is extraordinary. If you want to be pampered like never before and enjoy experiences you’ll remember for a lifetime, this is the place for you.

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand

• Location: Cra. 1 #2–87, Bocagrande

• Price per night: 304 USD for a suite with sea view

• Gastronomy: Gastrobar Pink Dolphin, Kala Beach Club, Pedro de Heredía, and Terraza India Catalina offer a unique variety full of flavors and luxury for your palate

• View: Caribbean Sea

• Staff friendliness: Impeccable service and attention

• Unique features: The spaces are simply spectacular for special events such as weddings, parties, or bachelor/bachelorette celebrations

Experience an unforgettable vacation at Hyatt Regency Cartagena, which has everything you need for a safe, comfortable stay with the luxury you deserve. It has established itself as an unmatched option for your visit to Cartagena, and it’s easy to see why—its spaces impress anyone.

Here are two more options for the best luxurious hotels in Bocagrande:

• Hotel Estelar Cartagena: In addition to its comfortable rooms, it features a luxury rooftop: SKY 51 Bar. Around 304 USD per couple on average.

• Holiday Inn Express Bocagrande: With Instagram-worthy spots, spa, gym, and plenty of services to ensure a complete and relaxing stay.

The Best Hotels in Bocagrande for Parties

Bocagrande knows how to celebrate! If you’re coming to Cartagena ready for fun and nightlife, these hotels know exactly what you need. With unique pool parties, bars that stay open until the last guest leaves, and that contagious energy you can only experience in the Caribbean.

Hotel Estelar Cartagena & Convention Center

Enjoy great crossover music, a wide variety of cocktails, international and local cuisine, and a 360º view of the Caribbean Sea and the city of Cartagena, making it one of the best hotels in the city.

• Location: Bocagrande

• Average price per night: 300 USD per couple

• Restaurants: Maki Bar – Asian cuisine, Zukina – international cuisine, El Balcón – buffet-style, Sky 51 – Colombia’s largest rooftop bar

• Beach: Bocagrande Beach (not private)

• Spa: Yes, a wellness center with multiple rooms for full-body massages to rejuvenate you

• View: Caribbean Sea

• Staff friendliness: Provides security, reliability, and comprehensive service throughout your stay

• Unique features: Colombia’s largest rooftop on the 51st floor

For party lovers, here are two more recommendations among the best hotels in Bocagrande:

• Hotel Dubai Cartagena: Imagine a glass of wine or a beer while watching the sunset from its terrace!

• Hotel Almirante: A traditional hotel with everything you need to enjoy your vacation: restaurant, bar, spa, peaceful spaces, and proximity to the beach. And the best part, its new rooftop, 1811.

The Most Romantic Hotel in Bocagrande

Love feels different in the Caribbean, and these hotels know it better than anyone. Designed especially for couples seeking unique moments, they offer everything from private beach dinners to couples’ spa treatments with ocean views.

If you’re planning a honeymoon, anniversary, or simply want to surprise that special someone, these places create the perfect setting for romance to flourish under the Caribbean sun and the brightest stars.

Marmulata

A building with 20 rooms and around 14 fully furnished lofts, offering comfort and tranquility during your stay. Romance here often comes wrapped in elegance and privacy, and you get both.

• Location: Cra. 3 #10-59, Bocagrande

• Price per night: 55 USD per couple on average

• Gastronomy: Equipped kitchen. Access to a rooftop within the same building for an unforgettable night at SIETE CIELOS

• View: Caribbean Sea

• Staff friendliness: All staff are prepared to provide the best service

• Unique features: The design of the rooms exudes luxury and encourages privacy and romantic celebration. Some rooms have private balconies, perfect for your romantic date

To enjoy a romantic evening with your partner, here are two more recommendations for your next trip to La Heroica:

• Hotel Almirante: Offers a special couples’ package for a romantic getaway: dinner, decoration, cocktails, a bottle of wine, and a voucher to enjoy the casino

• Hotel Caribe by Faranda: Unique spaces such as their spa center, where a relaxing massage and romantic dinner will give you the peace and quality time you need as a couple

The Most Relaxing Hotel in Bocagrande

Sometimes all you need is to truly rest. These hotels have perfected the art of Caribbean relaxation, combining top-notch spas with zen-like environments that instantly disconnect you from stress.

Here, you’ll find everything from infinity pools with ocean views to tropical gardens designed for meditation. They are perfect for trips where the only item on your agenda is… having no agenda at all, where the greatest luxury is simply being.

Hyatt Regency Cartagena

Experience an unforgettable vacation at Hyatt Regency Cartagena, which offers everything you need for a safe, comfortable stay with the best spa in the area, ensuring a truly relaxing holiday. Its attention to detail has established it as an unmatched choice for your visit to Cartagena.

Aqoral SPA, the hotel’s wellness center, is inspired by the breeze, sand, and crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean beaches. With six massage rooms, including two for couples, and two jacuzzis, you’ll immerse yourself in a deep state of relaxation thanks to the textures and fragrances of the Colombian tropics.

• Location: Carrera 1 #12-118, 130000 Cartagena, Bocagrande

• Average price per night: 214 USD per couple

• Restaurants: Kokaú Restaurante & Bar – delicious authentic dishes with fresh local ingredients; Amacagua – seafood, grilled meats, and vegetables

• Beach: Yes, public beach in Bocagrande

• Spa: Aqoral, a spa designed for your well-being and harmony, offering a wide range of massages and unique experiences

• View: Caribbean Sea

• Staff friendliness: Fantastic service from the staff

• Unique features: Considered one of the best spa offerings in the city, combined with complete and delicious gastronomy

If having a wellness center or massage services is a priority for you, here are two more amazing options in Bocagrande:

• Hotel Estelar Cartagena & Convention Center: The spa and infinity pool are perfect for well-deserved relaxation. Stay here for 300 USD per couple and enjoy a wide variety of gastronomy.

• Hotel Capilla del Mar: A traditional 5-star Cartagena hotel with a wellness center and gym, offering a full range of cardio, muscle toning, and infinite relaxation equipment.

The Best Hotels in Bocagrande for Families

Traveling with family to the Caribbean can be the perfect plan when you find the right hotel. These places are designed especially so that both adults and children can have the experience of a lifetime.

With play areas, safe pools for little ones, family entertainment programs, and services that make life easier for parents, these hotels show that family vacations can be relaxing for everyone.

Decameron Cartagena

An all-inclusive luxury experience for the whole family. It features a kids’ play area, board games, an aqua park, pool, live entertainment, sports like windsurfing and kayaking, and a buffet restaurant.

• Location: Carrera 1A #10-10, Bocagrande

• Price per night: 390 USD per couple, all-inclusive

• Gastronomy: Palenque – traditional cuisine, San Carbón – specializing in grilled meats, Principe Galeotto – seafood, and an Italian option: Boccaccio

• Spa: Massage services and facial treatments

• View: Caribbean Sea

• Staff friendliness: Some negative reviews, but most guests have had a positive experience

• Unique features: An aqua park to ensure fun for the entire family

Planning a family outing can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially if you want to consider both fun and relaxation for everyone.

Here are two more options with amazing spaces to spend quality time with your kids, while leaving behind work stress and enjoying a good cocktail:

• Hotel Regatta Cartagena: Offers family rooms, pools (including an infinity pool and shallow areas ideal for kids). Stay here with a family of four for around 300 usd

• Hyatt Regency Cartagena: Spacious areas to enjoy with the family, a multi-level pool suitable for young children, and a delicious gelateria for the little ones’ cravings.

The Best Hotel with the Best Breakfast in Bocagrande

Starting the day right is essential to fully enjoy your stay in paradise. These hotels have elevated breakfast to an art form, combining authentic Caribbean flavors with top-quality international options.

From freshly cut tropical fruits to made-to-order arepas, here you’ll discover why breakfast can be the best part of the day in the Caribbean—a colorful, flavorful experience your taste buds won’t be able to resist.

OZ HOTEL

I know that when you’re looking for a great breakfast, sometimes you want to pick a special dish from the menu. In Bocagrande, most hotels offer a buffet breakfast with a wide variety of dishes, hot and cold drinks, fruits, and more.

Oz Hotel offers some special touches at breakfast time, like omelets you’ll want to photograph and an incredible fruit and beverage bar. This cozy hotel also has intimate spaces where you can enjoy a romantic evening.

• Location: Cra. 3 4-61, Bocagrande

• Price per night: 150 USD per couple

• Gastronomy: Special breakfast preparations and buffet options

• View: Overlooking the skyscrapers of Bocagrande with the Caribbean Sea in the distance

• Staff friendliness: Personalized and impeccable service

• Unique features: A cozy terrace where you can enjoy a delicious, traditional Cartagena dinner

As mentioned, in Bocagrande it’s common for hotels to include a buffet breakfast with the room rate. Here are three more options that I found delicious:

• Hampton By Hilton Cartagena

• Holiday Inn Express

• Intercontinental Cartagena by IHG

The Best Budget Hotel in Bocagrande

Who says staying well in Bocagrande has to cost an arm and a leg? The budget hotels in this area have proven that you can enjoy an excellent location, quality services, and modern amenities without breaking the bank.

These options are perfect for travelers who know that what matters most is not how much you spend, but how you enjoy your experience.

Here, you’ll find clean, comfortable places with that Caribbean vibe you’re looking for—all at prices that will pleasantly surprise you.

Barlovento Hotel

With 48 years of experience, this hotel offers the calm and comfort of tradition combined with modern services. A refreshing pool invites you to relax, all at an average price.

• Location: Cra. 3 #6-23

• Price per night: 90 USD

• Gastronomy: Savor the Flavors of Authentic Caribbean Cuisine

• View: Either internal hotel facilities or nearby buildings

• Staff friendliness: Exceptional service from the staff

• Unique features: Small but very refreshing pool and event rooms

Bocagrande has it all—it’s a very traditional and commercial neighborhood. Staying here puts restaurants, bars, pharmacies, supermarkets, cafés, and more within easy reach. From 5-star hotels to apart-lofts and charming budget hotels, here are a few more options:

• Hotel Baluarte at Carrera 3A #4-101: Beautiful entrance, traditional large Cartagena-style house, jacuzzi, and well-maintained rooms. They offer a wide range of gastronomic options.

• Hotel Avexi Suites by GEH: For around 40 USD, you can stay here with breakfast included, parking, and even bring your pet.

The Best Airbnb/VRBO in Bocagrande

I know some of you prefer the flexibility and personal touch of staying in private properties, and Bocagrande offers spectacular options.

From modern apartments with ocean views to entire homes perfect for large groups, these alternatives give you the freedom to live like a local while enjoying all the comforts you need. They are ideal for long stays or for those who want their own space in paradise.

Cozy Loft in the Heart of Cartagena

This apartment features a beautiful design that combines comfort with modern aesthetics. It has a bright living room that creates a welcoming atmosphere, furnished with a comfortable sofa and a flat-screen TV, perfect for relaxing. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to cook, including a stove, refrigerator, microwave, and utensils.

• Location: Bocagrande (exact address not specified)

• Price per night: Minimum stay of two nights for 113 usd

• Gastronomy: Fully equipped kitchen to explore your favorite dishes with local ingredients

• View: Caribbean Sea

• Staff friendliness: The building staff are very kind and helpful

• Unique features: A beautiful, picturesque, and cozy terrace

Another hidden gem in Bocagrande is a loft with great lighting, privacy, and a cozy atmosphere. You’ll love this spot for its peaceful setting away from the hustle and bustle. Average price: 105 usd per night for the entire accommodation. Maximum 2 guests.

Palmetto Beach: A beautiful apartment on the 32nd floor in Bocagrande with 3 bedrooms, accommodating up to 6 people.
Bright Accommodation in Bocagrande: Ideal for resting and remote work, with nearby cafés and coworking spaces to make your workday fun and efficient.

After exploring all these amazing categories, I can’t help but share my top 3 best hotels in Bocagrande. These places stand out not only for their exceptional facilities but for creating experiences that truly transform the way you see the Caribbean.

• Number 3: Hyatt Regency Cartagena, a gem that perfectly combines luxury and Caribbean authenticity, where every detail immerses you in the magic of Cartagena.

• Number 2: Madison Boutique Hotel, a property that has redefined Caribbean hospitality with such personalized service, you’ll feel like the most important guest in the world.

• Number 1: Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, which simply has it all: perfect location, dreamlike facilities, impeccable service, and that unique energy only found in the best hotel of Colombia’s top Caribbean destination.

These three places aren’t just hotels—they are experiences that will change your perspective on what a perfect Caribbean vacation can be.

Bocagrande is waiting for you with open arms and the bluest sea you’ve ever seen. No matter your travel style or budget, you’ll find your perfect spot in paradise.

It’s time to make that reservation you’ve been putting off and experience the Caribbean getaway you deserve! If you need more recomendation about other sector, just click here, and you’ll find the best hotels in Cartagena.

For more tips, recommendations, and Cartagena’s best-kept secrets, don’t forget to keep reading our guides on La Carta Blog. Here, you’ll always find the most up-to-date information and the coolest advice to make your experience in our city absolutely perfect. See you in paradise!