Isla Fuerte Pet-friendly Vacations

Spectacular stay. Waldo and the entire staff made my husband and I feel so welcomed. The private grounds were a perfect location to unwind and still walking distance to all activities/restaurants/shopping/night life. We will surely return for another peaceful and regenerative vacation.

Hospitable staff, amazing views, outstanding food, crystal clear water beach, beautiful animals, very relaxing, peaceful and quiet.

Amazing everything.

A great little hotel with an unlikely location on the fifth floor of a tall, modern building in the heart of Cartagena’s walled historic centre. Our room - standard with king bed - was extremely spacious and included a balcony that looked over the main, “clock tower” square. I really don’t think the location could have been any better. The continental breakfast was excellent and the staff were lovely, helping out even when our flight from Medellín was diverted to another city, while the hotel’s driver waited at Cartagena airport! The music emanating from clubs in said square can be heard late into the night, but never affected our sleep. I’m not sure if this was just an Expedia perk, but we had free transfers to and from the airport, too. All in all an excellent value. Tourist tips: 1) make sure to include Getsemaní in your wandering around the beautiful old city; 2) If you are planning to spend a day at a beach club but are put off by the high price of some, try Pink Mango, about half the price of some widely recommended clubs and, despite a beach that’s a little rocky in parts, a great, peaceful experience. The food was also excellent and the staff helpful and friendly.

I recently stayed at Charleston Santa Teresa in Cartagena. The hotel itself is absolutely beautiful, with charming design and a wonderful atmosphere. The rooftop views are breathtaking and a real highlight of the property. Breakfast was also excellent—there was a delicious variety of dishes, fresh breads, and fruits that made each morning a pleasure. Unfortunately, my experience with the room situation was disappointing. My room was extremely noisy due to a disco located next door. When I asked the staff member Paola if I could move rooms, I was told there were no rooms available. However, about three hours later, after I contacted Expedia for assistance, Fernando was able to find another room for me. Because of this delay, I ended up having to pack all of my things and move rooms at midnight. While the hotel is lovely, if you are looking for a quiet and restful stay, this particular area may not be ideal because of the nightlife nearby. Visitors who prefer a calmer environment might consider staying closer to the beach in Bocagrande instead. Overall, the property itself is beautiful and the food and views are fantastic, but the noise and the way the room change was initially handled made the stay less comfortable than it could have been.

This is a fantastic hotel all around. The food was wonderful, the pools are great, the location is prefer with the beach and lots of great restaurants close by. We really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Caribe.

Hospitable staff, amazing views, outstanding food, crystal clear water beach, beautiful animals, very relaxing, peaceful and quiet.

The room was comfortable and nice. There is a remodeling issue outside the window, but they hid it well

Spectacular stay. Waldo and the entire staff made my husband and I feel so welcomed. The private grounds were a perfect location to unwind and still walking distance to all activities/restaurants/shopping/night life. We will surely return for another peaceful and regenerative vacation.

Hospitable staff, amazing views, outstanding food, crystal clear water beach, beautiful animals, very relaxing, peaceful and quiet.

The room was comfortable and nice. There is a remodeling issue outside the window, but they hid it well