The Caribe is classic. It's fully renovated but the decor is reminiscent of classic hotels from the 1950s (uniformed bellboys, ridiculously attentive poolside drink service, etc). There are 4 restaurants and the 3 I ate in we're excellent. Many of my friends were overly concerned about safety but the Caribe, Bocagrande and the roads to El Centro are all very... More

We stayed here for a week in March 2013 with our two children - ages 4.5 and 1.5 and here is my review. CHECK IN: This went smoothly and we didn't have any issues. It is important to note that, while a small (and I mean SMALL) number of the staff speak English, the vast majority don't at all. It... More

Such a good experience: lovely rooms,lovely staff,good food: this was basically an oasis in a tumultuous place...but we loved it! The staff- excellent! The environment- calm and lovely1 Highly recommend!

I booked a reservation here months in advance. Then I read the reviews here and became concerned. I couldn't find another hotel, so I stuck with the Hotel Caribe. I am so glad we did. The room was great, had ocean view. The pool area is beautiful and the morning breakfast by the pool is superb. I really question all... More

The Hotel Caribe proved to be an extremely charming, comfortable, classic property. The information and comments below are shared following a nine day stay by our group of four couples at this traditional beautiful property, February 8 – 17. * HOTEL PROPERTY – The Caribe was the first hotel built in Cartagena in 1941 and has become an icon for... More

From arrival to departure, bell men were very helpful and diligent, there was a down side though, the staff has very basic english proficiency. Rooms are properly sized, and quiet, mattresses are of good quality, the environment at the hotel is relaxed, guests are in general quiet. Facilities are fancy, the location is perfect, very accesible, close to the chiva... More

Our party had booked 2 rooms on a website. We arrived and we're told that 1 room was with breakfast and one was without, despite them both being booked together. The reception staff were unable to resolve the situation and just kept repeating that it was our problem not theirs! As it turned out not getting breakfast is a blessing... More

This hotel was the first one ever build in Cartagena and it still has its Colombian escence on every arquitectural design. The rooms are pretty nice and the service is excellent including the breakfast. A 10 min taxi drive away from the Ancient City about the minimun fare of $5,000 COP. Located in Boca grande the good thing about this... More

Colombian 5 star means things that are extras in western high status hotels, like Internet, pool, gym, breakfast and room cleaning are not extra charges to be squeezed out of the guests like a leach.. Good large pool, good staff. Everything in it's place. Negotiate a deal at the hotel of you speak Spanish.