Hotel Casa La Factoria by Faranda Boutique, a member of Radisson Individuals

Hotels
Radisson Individuals Americas
9 (393 reviews)
Calle de la Factoría Carrera 3 #36-13 , Cartagena de Indias , co

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Helpful staff
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Overpriced
Cleanliness issues
Inconsistent service quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.71
Several mentions about maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns.
Service
9.68
Many positive notes on the helpfulness and professionalism of the staff.
Location
9.72
The hotel's location received positive remarks in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
9.17
Rooms are described as comfortable and spacious.
Amenities
8.7
Some amenities were well-received, while others indicated need for improvement.
Value for Money
8.16
There are mentions of the hotel being overpriced.
Food and Beverage
8.71
Food quality received positive remarks, but breakfast was often criticized.
Overall Experience
9.18
Overall, guests had a good experience despite some complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 07:34

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Hotel Casa La Factoría By Faranda Boutique offers elegantly designed rooms with modern amenities including free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of a fridge in every room.

Exquisite Dining Experience
Indulge in a delightful a la carte breakfast at the on-site restaurant, known for its specialty in Nikkei cuisine. Whether you're a food enthusiast or simply looking to savor unique flavors, this dining experience is sure to impress.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind and rejuvenate in the Jacuzzi available for guests at Casa Factoría Faranda Boutique. After a day of exploring the nearby attractions such as Cartagena's Walls and San Felipe de Barajas Castle, this tranquil amenity is the perfect way to end your day.

Experience luxury, exceptional dining, and relaxation at Hotel Casa La Factoría By Faranda Boutique. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that only assistance dogs, guide dogs, service dogs or one emotional support animal are allowed at no additional charge.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM
Airport code: CTG

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 1 and older are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 393 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.71
Service: 9.68
Location: 9.72
Room Quality: 9.17
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 8.71
Overall Experience: 9.18
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Daniel Trejos Torres solo_traveller cl
8
Pros:

La decoración

Cons:

Acceso para personas con discapacidad

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Ana solo_traveller us
9
We had a lovely stay at the hotel and would consider returning again.
Pros:

The interior garden with pool is very inviting, the room was comfortable, the breakfast buffet was delicious. The staff was attentive and friendly.

Cons:

The rooftop could use an update and the main steps going up to the rooms were not clean.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Ivan couple cl
10
Excelente estancia.
Pros:

La ubicación, la atención de su personal maravillosa, las instalaciones limpias y bien cuidadas y el desayuno muy variados y rico.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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L A couple us
6
Disappointing value for a “Boutique” hotel plus no air conditioning in hotel restaurant!
Pros:

We stayed 4 nights at this boutique hotel and unfortunately it did not offer good value for the price.
The shower head in our room was clogged with mineral buildup, which made it difficult to use. Although the room included a water kettle, no coffee was provided—and when we asked for some, we were told it wasn’t available. This was especially surprising in a country known for its coffee.

The room decor was worn out. One wall featured a large mural, but it appeared poorly maintained, with paint missing and pieces of tissue paper stuck to it, giving a careless impression.

Breakfast had decent food options, and the restaurant staff were the highlight of our stay—friendly and attentive. However, the dining room was uncomfortable, as there was no air conditioning, and it was already quite hot at 7:30 a.m.

Overall, for the price and the way the hotel is marketed as a boutique experience, we expected better upkeep and more attention to guest comfort. Aside from the restaurant staff, service and maintenance fell short.

Cons:

We stayed 4 nights at this boutique hotel and unfortunately it did not offer good value for the price.
The shower head in our room was clogged with mineral buildup, which made it difficult to use. Although the room included a water kettle, no coffee was provided—and when we asked for some, we were told it wasn’t available. This was especially surprising in a country known for its coffee.

The room decor was worn out. One wall featured a large mural, but it appeared poorly maintained, with paint missing and pieces of tissue paper stuck to it, giving a careless impression.

Breakfast had decent food options, and the restaurant staff were the highlight of our stay—friendly and attentive. However, the dining room was uncomfortable, as there was no air conditioning, and it was already quite hot at 7:30 a.m.

Overall, for the price and the way the hotel is marketed as a boutique experience, we expected better upkeep and more attention to guest comfort. Aside from the restaurant staff, service and maintenance fell short.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Nicolás couple es
10
SI VUELVO A CARTAGENA, VUELVO A ESTE HOTEL.
Pros:

Todo fue positivo. El lugar, el equipo que trabaja en el hotel, la zona, la calidad de internet, la cama, la ducha, las piletas (tiene dos). Cartagena se puede volver un lugar hostil, de tanto turismo, acoso de vendedores y calor. En este hotel -donde nos quedamos 5 noches- encontramos un espacio tranquilo, seguro y con atención superlativa.

El desayuno es completo y hasta las 11hs. Y, de nuevo, todos los colaboradores del hotel son gentiles, educados, respetuosos, atenciosos, cuidadosos y con muy buena onda.

Cons:

Dificil encontrar algo "malo". Quizá los precios del bar y el restaurante del hotel son un poco elevados. 25.000 una cerveza es mucho, cuando en el super sale 3000. Pero eso no es algo malo, eso es una decisión comercial.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Andrezza couple br
9
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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maria celina solo_traveller br
9
Definitivamente recomendo !
Pros:

Localização e atenção dos funcionários

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Mildred family_with_children co
10
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Josep extended_group es
10
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Kelly couple fr
7
Belle hôtel mais tout n’est pas fonctionnel, dommage!
Pros:

L’hôtel est très beau, le petit déjeuner est bon et le personnel agréable

Cons:

La piscine du roof top était vide, l’évacuation de la douche dans notre chambre ne se faisait pas et il y avait une odeur de moisi.

2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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David couple br
10
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Mauricio P Coutinho family_with_children br
8
2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Bram couple nl
8
Central and relaxed but overpriced stay
Pros:

Beautiful hotel right in the historic center of Cartagena. Great room, terrasse and the breakfast is really nice.

Cons:

Staff is welcoming but they don’t go the extra mile. Overall, It’s pretty pricy for what you get.

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Luis Bernardo Silva couple cl
9
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Laura extended_group us
8
We enjoyed it, but the hotel can use a few improvements.
Pros:

Location is great. Hotel is beautiful. Breakfast was very good. Staff was friendly. Bed was very comfortable and the room quiet for sleeping.

Cons:

The housekeeping staff (and maybe all the staff overall) could use more training. Upon checking in, our room tile floor had not been cleaned. It was gritty and my bare feet were quickly black. They also forgot to leave any towels in the room and we had to ask for them. Housekeeping forgot to replenish the complimentary coffee packets and water for coffee on day 2; along with an extra toilet paper roll. Not sure what else our room may have been missing since there were no little extras such as a shower cap. We also did not like how the toilet closet and shower were only separated by a glass door. There was a curtain that helped a bit with privacy, but still strange for the toilet area to feel so exposed.

2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Facundo solo_traveller ar
10
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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mary extended_group ca
8
The overall experience was wonderful
Pros:

The rooms and the breakfast was wonderful

Cons:

The room top pool could have been maintained better with more water in the pool

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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MARTHA couple co
10
Excelente hotel, lo recomiendo
Pros:

La amabilidad de todo el personal
Gina, Elias, Yelitza y Luz María fueron especialmente atentos con nosotros

Cons:

Nada

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Mateo couple co
7
Just ok, but could have been better
Pros:

Location is good, friendly staff and good breakfast. Overall good stay but for the price I’d like to find a different place next time.

Cons:

Some honest and hopefully friendly criticism: The hotel had some problems with their laundry service and that meant we did not have towels available in our room for the first two days (they solved it a few hours later each day and we did receive a nice bottle of wine :) ).
There’s a white sofa in the room that is very dirty and stained which does not make you want to sit there.
The bathroom has a curtain for privacy, but I will never understand the full transparency openness (in most hotels nowadays though).
The common areas look nice but lack a comfortable chair and space for you to enjoy them. Same with the rooftop, it does not provide a “cozy” experience.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Dennis Yamile couple co
8
Muy bueno el hotel servicio y desayuno excelente
2026-02-23 via Nuitee