Casa San Agustín

Colombia

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A chic oasis in the heart of vibrant, historic, and enchanting Cartagena; a luxury hotel parents will love with kids of any age; and an ideal base for experiencing the walled city.

Junior suites start around $670

Why we like it for families

It’s the complete package. Traveler reviews (consistent with our own personal experience) gush about every aspect of Casa San Agustin: the central location, impeccable service, graceful design, delicious food, comfortable beds, and serene courtyard pool.
The staff. Kids are warmly welcomed here as little VIPs, and the staff will make sure you have everything you need.
The rooms. Even the best photos hardly do justice to Casa San Agustin’s spacious and well-appointed rooms. The beds, dressed in crisp, white linens, feel oh-so-luxurious. You will want to spend time in these rooms – exactly the right feeling when traveling with kids.
The location. Many families prioritize pool and beach access when visiting Cartagena, and choose to stay outside the walled city in the Bocagrande neighborhood. But that means a long trek into the walled city, which is more fun when it can be explored leisurely. Casa San Agustin gives you the chance to explore the town in short, kid-sized adventures – including for dinner in the evenings, when bedtime is just a few blocks away.
The pool. Cartagena is hot. Having a pool to retreat from the afternoon heat is critical. Casa San Agustin’s courtyard offers a cool, inviting refuge – and it’s pool is big enough for your kids to enjoy.
The common areas. The mansion-turned-hotel has only 3 floors, with terraces unfolding into sitting areas throughout. These are lovely places to relax while your kids are sleeping, where you’ll be no further from them than you would be in your own living room.

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Surrounded by the bustle, beauty, and heat of Cartagena’s well-worn cobblestone streets, you enter Casa San Agustin through a heavy wooden door by a barely marked entrance. Inside you find a tranquil, meandering set of courtyards. Ancient stone and wood walls, cascading greenery, and tasteful but well-weathered design touches make you feel like you’ve uncovered the secret hideaway of a Caribbean buccaneer.
The hotel’s restaurant, Alma, sits just off the lobby. It offers elevated, Colombian-coastal ambiance and cuisine. Pass through the ornate and romantic cocktail bar to a series of dining rooms that open to an internal courtyard (which is where you’ll eat your breakfast).
The heated courtyard pool sits just past reception, a centerpiece of the hotel. Plush lounge chairs, plenty of space for kids to swim, and lunch service from Alma available from 12pm-3pm.
Walking through the halls, you’ll stumble upon a library for afternoon tea, a rooftop solarium, and other enticing common areas. Three Spanish colonial houses were restored and re-designed as this urban hotel, and it maintains a comfortable and intimate feel.

Best Rooms for Families

The hotel has 5 categories of rooms, ranging from deluxe rooms to two-bedroom suites, all of which work well for families.

These rooms start at $610 (Feb 2023)

suite for families at Cartagena luxury hotel

Premium Suite

Best for families with baby in crib
No separate bedroom for children
Direct access to garden area to relax while baby sleeps

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spacious suite for families in Cartagena luxury hotel

Junior Suite

Best for families of 3-4
No separate bedroom for children, but rooms are very spacious
Sofa bed sleeps 1-2 children
Bathrooms / closets are large enough to stash a crib
Private balcony or sitting areas just outside room

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two-bedroom Prestige Suite for families in Cartagena

Suite Prestige (2-bedroom suite)

Best for families of 4+ or groups
2 king bedrooms
Living room
Private balcony

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two-bedroom luxury family suite at Casa San Agustin in Cartagena

Suite Del Virrey (2-bedroom suite)

Best for families of 4+ or groups
Casa San Agustin’s largest room
2 king bedrooms
Living room
Outdoor jacuzzi + two private terraces

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Location and Activities

Casa San Agustin is located in Cartagena’s old-walled city, just 15 minutes from Rafael Nunez International Airport. The city’s best sites will be at your fingertips, so no car needed while in town.

For a beach day, Casa San Agustin arranges daytrips for its guests to Acasi private beach on nearby island of Baru – a unique and luxurious experience. Alternatively, the Bocagrande beach is only a 10-15 minute taxi ride away.

Looking for other Cartagena resources? First, check out Mango Tree’s post about why it’s a brilliant idea to go to Cartagena with kids. You can also head to the Casa San Agustin hotel website for activity suggestions, plus these great resources from other family travelers:

The Traveling Child – Five Days in Cartagena

Cartagena, Colombia with Kids

One question we get frequently is whether Cartagena is safe with kids. Yes! But to put your mind at ease, check out this guide to safe traveling in Cartagena highlighting the safest neighborhoods, places to be extra vigilant, and tips for staying safe.

Traveler Reviews

Casa San Agustin is excellent. The rooms are large – we had a two bedroom suite – which was more than adequate for our family of four. The restaurant Alma is one of the best we ate at while in Cartagena – breakfast is included and there was remarkable diversity – you could stick with the menu or order off menu with no upcharges. Dinner at Alma was even better than breakfast. The front of house staff is superlative – the porters, the concierges, the waitstaff all lovely. . . .The kids loved the well sized pool. Location couldn’t be better if you want to be in the Old City – you can walk to everything.

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Reviewed by Ted C, March 2022, via TripAdvisor

Well after four tries (and three covid-related cancels) we were delighted to finally be able to stay at this dreamy boutique hotel in the heart of the walled city. It was more than worth the wait! Our family loved the Suite del Virrey – enormous and gorgeous space with sublime terraces and jewel box bathrooms. To say this hotel is aesthetically pleasing is the understatement of the year.

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Reviewed by KristenB853, March 2022, via TripAdvisor

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Other Hotels and Resources

Cartagena has so many delightful boutique hotels to offer, tucked down winding city streets. If this hotel is not the one for you—or is sold out—be sure to check out our other family-friendly favorites.

For a historic setting but the modern-day comforts and amenities of the 5-star luxury Sofitel brand, make the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara your home base.

For a rooftop pool your kids will love, and one of the best breakfasts in Cartagena, stay at Bastion Luxury Hotel.

For a chic but cozy guesthouse with spacious family suites, consider Casa Claver Loft Boutique Hotel.

For an off-beat homebase in a hip neighborhood, take a stroll to Hotel Capellan de Getsemani.

And, if you want to escape the city for some time at the beach, you can do so in a treetop or waterfront bungalow at Hotel Las Islas on Isla Baru.

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Casa San Agustín

Rooms

Floors

Pools

Restaurants

Location

key features

Luxury Choice

Welcoming Staff

Great Pool

Spacious Rooms

Why we like it for families

Tour of Amenities

General

Rooms

For Kids

Activities

Best Rooms for Families

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