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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Caribbean cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Caribbean cuisine
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Colonial charm in the walled city

Vibrant gardens surround this colonial-style boutique hotel, creating a tranquil oasis in Cartagena's walled city. Guests cool off in one of two refreshing pools—a rare local feature. Evenings unfold on the rooftop terrace, with hot tub and sauna offering relaxation under the stars.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $186
$186 nightly
$186 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2

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Calle De La Tablada 7-62, Centro Histórico, Cartagena, Bolivar, 13001
  • Place, Walls of Cartagena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Clock Tower
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Located in Cartagena (Cartagena Walled City), Hotel Bantu by Faranda Boutique, a member of Radisson Individuals is within a 15-minute walk of Clock Tower and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. .This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Bocagrande Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Fernandez Madrid Park.

What's nearby

  • Walls of Cartagena - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Centro Comercial La Serrezuela - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Clock Tower - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bolivar Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Los Tacos Del Gordo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pezetarian - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mistura - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Townhouse Rooftop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria Restaurante Bar - Fernandez Madrid 1889 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Bantu by Faranda Boutique, a member of Radisson Individuals

Hotel Bantu by Faranda Boutique, a member of Radisson Individuals offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and slippers. This Cartagena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, slippers, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at El Cabildo, a restaurant which specializes in Caribbean cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
El Cabildo - This restaurant specializes in Caribbean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • El Cabildo

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 150000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: COP 150000 (from 17 to 18 years old)
  • 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 citizens) 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 and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Bantu Cartagena
Bantu Hotel
Bantu Hotel Cartagena
Hotel Bantu
Bantu Hotel And Lifestyle
Bantu Hotel Lifestyle
BANTU HOTEL FARANDA BOUTIQUE Cartagena
BANTU HOTEL FARANDA BOUTIQUE
BANTU FARANDA BOUTIQUE Cartagena
BANTU FARANDA BOUTIQUE

Hotel Bantu by Faranda Boutique, a member of Radisson Individuals Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 326 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bledar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azuree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with a great staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
They should have 24 hour access with guests keycards and not have to rely on the front desk to buzz you in and out of the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria Eugenia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is overall very nice. Our stay was pleasant however we had to switch rooms on our second night due to some issues (noise, TV not working, shower drain blocked). Something to note is that only the rooms on the newer, left wing of the building have openable windows and therefore natural light and ventilation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

RENE, SANFORD

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to feel like it in another time of history.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edwin Alveiro

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous stay in Cartagena

Hotel Bantu was a fabulous home base for our visit to Cartagena! The staff provided a friendly welcome, and I appreciated their ability to speak with me in English and assist with local recommendations. The property is beautiful and inviting (as well as safe!), including a lovely daily breakfast and a comfortable, air conditioned room. The location was fabulous, walkable to key locations and many restaurant options nearby. I highly recommend a stay at Hotel Bantu.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jenelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and tranquil. You would never you were in the middle of the historic center because it was so peaceful and quiet indoors. The staff were attentive, polite, and very pleasant. We loved Arnold and Jovani and the front desk! The decor and ambience of the hotel was exactly as we wanted and very authentic. Some opportunities were the daily breakfast: the options were very limited and the food is left out and unrefrigerated the entire time in very hot weather. I did not feel comfortable eating or drinking things that were warm. The spa experience was good, although it was more of a room with a curtain than a spa. My therapist, Gina, was lovely but there was nowhere to put my clothes. Also during the massage, you could still hear the music from the rooftop as well as some of the workers. It would have been nice if they were notified that clients were in session and should not be disturbed. Other than that, this was a perfect location and a beautiful experience! I will definitely return to Cartagena and Hotel Bantú!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elvinia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located hotel. Quit area and close to restaurants and bars. Awesome costumer service and delicious breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to everything. Walking distance and safe. Very clean, nice breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nevan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with absolutely amazing and welcoming staff. The breakfast here was phenomenal, and the pool was a great escape from the heat. The hotel is located on a quieter street nearby everything that you would need - convenience stores, highly recommended dinner spots, and lots of rooftop bars. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vidya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful colonial style hotel & also best location. Very friendly staff. Had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, excellent location in a quiet street in the heart of the walled historic city, staff extremely efficient and helpful to fill every small or large demand. Unique rooms are tastefully appointed and very comfortable. German is a star! Brunch is delicious.Pool is small
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Eldys

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The bed sheets were not very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location located near everything you need or want in La Ciudad
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Bantú was BEAUTIFUL, a work of art every detail of the hotel and our room was so beautiful and added to our stay in Cartagena. We are so happy to have booked our hotel with them in the heart of the walled city. We were in a great location, close to a lot of great bars, restaurants and shops. The included breakfast was delicious, coffee and water available all day. They have a locked gate that requires you to be buzzed in. The staff were so incredible with us, they were helpful with places to go, booking excursions like a guided tour on a chiva and a boat to the private islands of Rosario. They also allowed us a late checkout due to availability, and kept our bags at the reception while we continued to explore and shop. We had the best time at Bantu, and will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nader

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025