Makani Luxury Cartagena

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (46 reviews)
Isla Tierra Bomba, Playa Arroyo, Provincia de Cartagena, Cartagena, Bolívar, 1300 , Cartagena , CO

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor furniture
Free breakfast
Smoke-free property
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great property
Excellent staff
Tranquil location
Beautiful hotel
Cons:
Shop is overpriced

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.2
The staff was kind and accommodating, providing excellent service.
Location
9.2
Tranquil location praised in the reviews.
Room Quality
8.7
First class accommodations mentioned in reviews.
Amenities
8.7
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.2
Shop is overpriced, affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Great food mentioned positively in reviews.
Overall Experience
9
An overall satisfying stay, like a paradise.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 14:40

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations with Private Pools: Stay in one of our 14 guestrooms, each boasting a private pool for your relaxation and enjoyment.

Gourmet Dining Experience: Indulge in a satisfying meal at our onsite restaurant, offering delectable dishes to tantalize your taste buds.

Prime Beachfront Location: Located in Cartagena, Makani Luxury Wanderlust offers immediate beach access, allowing you to soak up the sun and enjoy the sandy shores.

Book your stay at Makani Luxury Wanderlust for a blissful retreat filled with upscale amenities and breathtaking ocean views.

Important information:

  • 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.
  • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 46 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 9
J
Julián
10
Pros:

Excelente sitio para descansar y desconectarse. Atención esmerada y personalizada. Desayuno abundante, diverso y de alta calidad. Restaurante de altos estándares. Estupendo SPA. Habitaciones bonitas, limpias y bien decoradas. Terraza con jacuzzi privado muy agradable. Gran hotel!

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
R
Riad
10
Pros:

Espectacular

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
H
Hans
10
Pros:

Amazing everything.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
J
John
2
Pros:

0/10 on all aspects of the experience

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
F
Fabio
8
Hospedagem para relaxar
Pros:

O café da manhã é maravilhoso.
O quarto tem muito conforto, cama boa, jogo de lençol maravilhoso.
A piscina é lindíssima e perfeita.
O chuveiro não esquenta muito, ele esquenta e para.
A chegada no hotel é direto no mar, não é algo que achei ruim, mas um aviso quando agendamos a lancha seria interessante, assim a gente se prepara melhor para se molhar.
A praia é uma delícia.
O almoço, petiscos na piscina e o jantar são pagos. Média dos pratos 60.000. Ao todo na nossa estadia de 3 dias gastamos 1.200.000
Tivemos uma noite de chuva intensa e nosso quarto teve muitas goteiras, mas a equipe nos mudou de quarto e foram ágeis.
A jacuzzi que tem no quarto é uma delícia.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Best of All Worlds
Pros:

Great property, excellent staff, tranquil location, first class accommodations.

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Paradise
Pros:

Loved it!
Truly a paradise!
Great food, private beach, beautiful hotel, great staff.
The only suggestion I have is: the shop is over priced (100% more than original prices)

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

2 jours en fin de voyage en Colombie. Joli hotel, mais si on veut vraiment faire du balnéaire, je pense qu’il vaut mieux aller sur les îles San Andres

2025-07-15 via Nuitee
E
Evelyn
10
Pros:

We stayed there last minute and the staff was kind and accommodating

2025-06-25 via Nuitee
A
AHTZIRI RODRIGUEZ partner
10
Pros:

Todo estuvo prerfecto en la estancia , limpio bonito y el personal muy amable.
La comida deliciosa y llenador.
Solo el telefono no sirvio no podiamos pedir a la habitacion y no lo pudieron arreglar xq si fueron.
El transporte de ida en la lancha era personal nuevo que estaba aprendiendo y casi nos volteamos varias veces, iba muy rapido y todavia no sabia agarrar las olas bien. En la lancha de regreso no tuvimos ningun percance.

2025-05-18 via Nuitee
O
Oliver
10
Pros:

Perfecto:-)

2025-04-28 via Nuitee
A
Aditi friends
8
Pros:

Nice resort - we enjoyed our time at the pool and spa!

2025-04-10 via Nuitee
T
Tatiana friends
10
Pros:

Este hotel en una isla es el lugar perfecto para desconectar de la ciudad y disfrutar de la tranquilidad frente al mar. Aunque durante el día la música suena fuerte en algunas áreas, hay lugares más tranquilos para relajarse. El servicio es excelente y, aunque las opciones gastronómicas son limitadas, la comida es de buena calidad. Las áreas públicas son lindas y acogedoras, ideales para pasar el tiempo, y las cabañas son amplias, limpias, bien equipadas y cuentan con una terraza privada muy agradable. Un excelente destino para disfrutar con amigos o pareja, aunque no es muy adecuado para familias.

2025-03-30 via Nuitee
R
Reketta
10
Wonderful Stay
Pros:

Such a beautiful experience! We loved every moment of it and it was an amazing aesthetic; it was so much relaxation and the food was great.

2025-03-22 via Nuitee
B
Benjamin family
6
Pros:

Hotel is nice, clean and safe, they would benefit from a gym and getting wifi to work on the roof of the premium rooms (where the jacuzzi and outdoor areas are). Unfortunately dining, customer service & management is lacking. Every single day the hotel ran out of food and drinks. The staff did nothing to resolve issues, rather just walked away quickly, made excuses or stood there saying nothing. During our stay the hotel ran out of STILL WATER, Coke Zero, pizza bases, ham, beef, deserts, other ingredients in cocktails on their menu. These problems happened EVERY day and eventually we met with the quality service manager, who did give us a free dinner, which was appreciated, however he just made more excuses rather than solving issues. Apparently it is the “hotel’s” fault, not any individual… One day we ordered our own food and drink from Cartagena for delivery, which proves getting supplies isn’t that hard, but nobody at the hotel was able to make this happen. Boats run every hour from Cartagena and staff on both sides? We ordered a drink off their menu only for staff to come back 20 minutes later and say they don’t have all the ingredients, then walk away without offering an alternative. We would come back if they got fixed these issues, but with an experience like this, if these issues aren’t resolved, we’d prefer to go back to Punta Faro on Mucura instead of come back here. Facility is luxury but service is far from it. Fix the problems and we would return.

2025-01-11 via Nuitee
G
Glenda family
10
Pros:

Zona exclusiva y tranquila

2025-01-04 via Nuitee
L
Leonard family
10
Pros:

The Makani was amazing. My family and I can’t wait to come back. It’s really close to Cartagena and they were great helping us arrange the time to take the boat to Tierra Bomba!

2024-12-24 via Nuitee
L
Lizzette partner
10
Pros:

You have to stay here ! What a wonderful place , staff is amazing , property is beautiful , you will have an a amazing experience here , can’t wait to go back on my next visit to Cartagena

2024-12-23 via Nuitee
B
bel partner
10
Pros:

El lugar es romantico y perfecto!, ideal para ir en pareja.
El servicio es excelente!!!

2024-11-18 via Nuitee
R
Randall
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel and location. Most impressed with the service. Super friendly and helpful staff.

2024-11-10 via Nuitee