Hotel Palacio del Agua by Faranda Boutique

Hotels
Faranda Hotels
Cl. de San Juan de Dios #3-93 , Cartagena de Indias , co

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location
Attention to detail / clean
Great breakfast with fresh fruit
Two pools (one covered) ideal for heat
Family-friendly

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Review states 'Cuidado hasta el detalle' indicating cleanliness and attention to detail were praised.
Service
1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
1
Review says 'Muy bien ubicado en el corazon del centro historico' — location is highlighted as excellent.
Room Quality
1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
1
Review highlights two pools (one covered) and notes they are ideal for the midday heat — amenities positively noted.
Value for Money
1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
1
Breakfast described as 'genial', well cared for with fresh fruit — food and breakfast experience praised.
Overall Experience
1
Headline 'Ideal' and comments about being ideal for a family with small children indicate a very positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-12 10:30

Property Description

Experience the charm of the vibrant Cartagena de Indias at Hotel Palacio del Agua by Faranda Boutique, your perfect oasis in the heart of the city.

Luxurious Accommodations: Each air-conditioned room features modern amenities, including a flat-screen TV, private bathroom with premium toiletries, and a cozy desk to unwind or catch up on work.

Exceptional Amenities: Dive into relaxation with our outdoor swimming pool or sip a cocktail at our inviting bar. Enjoy complimentary WiFi as you stay connected in our beautiful garden and terrace spaces.

Culinary Delights: Start your day with a delectable buffet or American breakfast that will energize you for your adventures. Room service is also available for your convenience, ensuring a delightful experience.

Don’t miss out on your ideal getaway—book your stay at Hotel Palacio del Agua today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Andre family_with_children br
10
Ótima estadia. Hotel super aconchegante, localização excelente e funcionários super atenciosos
Pros:

Limpeza e funcionários

Cons:

Nada

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
T
Travis family_with_children ch
10
Perfect Home for a Few Days in Nafplio
Pros:

Simply the perfect home to spend a few days in wonderful Nafplio. The room was beautiful, clean, and just perfect for our family. Advaya, our hostess, was incredibly accommodating and made herself available for anything we needed. She was a superstar. You couldn't find a more perfect location - steps from the sea and the old city. Everything is right there. I rate this a 10 of 10 for families, couples and single travelers.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
E
Emiliano solo_traveller nl
1
DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL. DO CARTAGENA TOURISM A FAVOR AND STAY ELSEWHERE
Cons:

DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL. DO CARTAGENA TOURISM A FAVOR AND STAY ELSEWHERE.

​This hotel showed us their true colors when they tried to charge us $160 USD for a basic laundry service. After we filed an official complaint, they reduced the price to $80 USD, which is still an absurd. In addition, they damage some of our cloth, including a dress used a few days ago in a wedding.

They are scammers, and they will try to squeeze money out of you for every single thing you do at the hotel. Avoid at all costs!

This completely ruined our family vacation because it shattered our trust in the local tourism.

They will try to nickel-and-dime you for everything. The only way these places learn is when travelers stop booking them.

Do Cartagena's tourism community a favor and support an honest local business instead. There are plenty of other great hotels to choose from—do not book this one!

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
M
Moss couple us
9
Pros:

Location! Very quiet and private

Cons:

No door to close for bathroom privacy. Also large windows in the bathroom

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
N
Natalia couple co
10
Genial para descansar
Pros:

La limpieza y la relación precio calidad

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
R
Rosane family_with_children br
10
Hotel perfeito no centro histórico de Cartagena
Pros:

Gostei de tudo! Decoração do hotel... tudo novo! Os atendentes muito simpáticos atenciosos.
Bom café da manhã. As piscinas atendem muito bem ao calor Colombiano. A localização é perfeita, perto de tudo. Super recomendo!!!

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
J
Julian David couple co
10
Pros:

El lugar es muy cómodo, acogedor, la terraza es hermosa con unas vistas únicas del centro histórico y una vista privilegiada del atardecer, la atención increíble, muy amables y atentos

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
V
Victor family_with_children co
10
Un buen descanso
Pros:

La habitación

Cons:

Que no tiene ascensor y son muchas escalas

2026-06-14 via Nuitee
J
Juan Camilo couple mx
10
Pros:

Beautifully renovated colonial building

Cons:

The breakfast has room for improvement.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
L
Laura solo_traveller nz
10
Pros:

This is such a gem of a place. Location is excellent.The rooms and facilities are so clean, the staff are very pleasant and so helpful. Breakfast had a fab selection of foods and the pools are very relaxing. One of my favourite stays.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
E
Erandi family_with_children ae
8
Comfortable and pleasant
Pros:

It was very clean, with a modern and calm feeling.

Cons:

There was no elevator and as we were on the top floor it was a bit difficult to walk up the stairs and bring the suitcases down. The tables at breakfast were very small making it difficult to keep all the dishes.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
E
Edgar couple co
10
EXTRAORDINARIA EXPERIENCIA EN EL MEJOR HOTEL BOUTIQUE DE CARTAGENA
Pros:

EL DESAYUNO ES EXCELENTE. FRUTAS, JAMONES, QUESOS, PANES, ZUMOS, DE TODO!. UN CAFE MUY BUENO. Y SOBRE TODO, UNA ATENCION EXTRAORDINARIA.
HAY 2 PISCINAS, PERFECTAS PARA UN HOTEL BOUTIQUE. DE LOS MEJORES HOTELES EN CARTAGENA!

Cons:

TODO ESTUVO PERFECTO.
EL NOMBRE DEL HOTEL ES COMPLICADO Y LOS TAXISTAS AUN NO LO CONOCEN, ASI QUE SERIA UTIL QUE DIERAN A LOS HUESPEDES UNA TARJETA CON NOMBRE Y DIRECCION DEL HOTEL. PERO ES UN DETALLE MENOR.

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
M
Marlon family_with_children fr
10
Un havre de paix dans cette belle ville!
Pros:

Tout était parfait.
Hôtel magnifique et apaisant.
Personnel tres agréable.
Petit déjeuner excellent

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
C
Charlie couple fr
10
Un superbe Boutique Hotel au cœur de Cartagene
Pros:

Emplacement, chambres spacieuses et bien aménagées, rooftop spacieux avec une superbe vue, excellent petit déjeuner et personnel courtois et souriant.

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
A
ANA MARIA couple co
9
Espectacular y cómoda habitación
Pros:

La atención del personal . Oscar y la manager fueron muy atentos

Cons:

Como Sugerencia el desayuno pudiera ser mejor en cuanto a detalles como mantener los fritos calientes y poner habladores para la comida

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
A
Alejandra family_with_children es
10
Ideal
Pros:

Ideal! Muy bien ubicado en el corazon del centro hostorico. Cuidado hasta el detalle. Desayuno genial todo bien cuidado, las frutas todas en su punto. Dos piscinas, la se abajo techada. Ideal para utilizarla al medio dia dado el calor de Cartagena! Somos una familia con niños pequeños y esta ideal.

Cons:

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2026-04-06 via Nuitee
C
Carolina extended_group co
9
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
E
Estefania couple co
10
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
N
Nethi solo_traveller ch
10
2026-03-23 via Nuitee
I
Iván couple ar
9
Pros:

Impecable

2026-03-19 via Nuitee