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Beach spa retreat walking distance from Bocagrande Beach

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Breakfast included
Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business centre

With a stay at Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals in Cartagena (Bocagrande), you'll be steps from Bocagrande Beach and 3 minutes by foot from Centro Comercial Nao. This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Playa de Punta Arena and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Clock Tower.

Make yourself at home in one of the 363 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 spa tubs, a health club, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Enjoy international cuisine at Pedro Heredia Restaurant, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or one of 2 poolside bars. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.

Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Cartagena? This hotel has 3444 square feet (320 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 9 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

Carrera 1a No 2-87, Cartagena, Bolivar 130001

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 363
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room
  • Garden
  • Free breakfast
  • Health club
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Swimming pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1945
  • Number of restaurants - 4
  • Conference space size (feet) - 3444
  • Conference space size (meters) - 320
  • Number of meeting rooms - 9
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 2
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Turkish bath/Hammam
  • Free self parking
  • Free valet parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 2
  • Number of beach bars - 1
  • Number of swim-up bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Free full breakfast
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Evening entertainment
  • Private picnics
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Room Amenities

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals offers 363 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Slippers
  • Shower/tub combination
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
  • TV size 40
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Visual fire alarm

Where to Eat

Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.

Pedro Heredia Restaurant - Overlooking the pool, this buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

India Catalina Restaurant - This restaurant overlooks the pool. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Oh Caribe! Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Karibukay Sushi Bar - This sushi bar specializes in Asian cuisine. Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Playground on site
  • Casino nearby

Spa Services

  • Facial treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 18
  • Steam room in spa
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool access ramp on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 27 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

Children stay free

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Property Registry Number – RNT 4253

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 11

Pets cannot be left unattended

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually wrapped food options are available through room service

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. This is included in the price displayed. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one way)
  • Pet fee: USD 27 per pet, per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Caribe Cartagena
  • Caribe Hotel
  • Hotel Caribe Faranda Cartagena
  • Hotel Caribe Cartagena
  • Caribe Hotel Cartagena
  • Hotel Caribe Faranda
  • Caribe Faranda Cartagena
  • Caribe Faranda
  • Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand
  • Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand a member of Radisson Individuals

We should mention

If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian visitors) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

Pool access available from 8 AM to 9 PM.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

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