Hotel Santa Catalina By OxoHotel  

In Cartagena's Walled City, a luxury boutique hotel sits steps from the Clock Tower and minutes from Cartagena Cathedral, Simon Bolivar House and the University of Cartagena. This pet-friendly spot mixes colonial streets with modern comfort and is about 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Bocagrande Beach.

The hotel is a stylish tribute to India Catalina — a meeting point between old Cartagena and modern luxury. Interiors are delicate and locally inspired. Rooms (40 total) are air-conditioned and come with LCD TVs, minibars, safes, desks and private baths with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Soak in the outdoor pool, unwind with an on-site massage in the spa room, or catch city views from the rooftop terrace and garden. There’s a poolside bar plus multiple lounges for evening drinks. Concierge and tour desk services help you explore, and transfers or a roundtrip airport shuttle are available for a surcharge. Laundry, elevator access and luggage storage keep stays easy.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout the property and phones with free local calls in rooms. 24-hour front desk and concierge services make quick work of logistics and arrivals.

Gran Inka restaurant and bar serves local flavors and regional dishes. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning. Prefer to dine in? 24-hour room service is available during limited hours, and the poolside bar keeps cocktails flowing.