Hotel
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Casa San Agustín
A luxury boutique hotel of 20 rooms and 11 suites formed from three colonial houses in the walled city, with Alma restaurant, Aurum Spa and a Barú beach club.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury boutique hotel
- Area
- Ciudad Amurallada, Cartagena, Colombia
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- hotelcasasanagustin.com
Good to know
- Pool
- Aurum Spa
- Alma restaurant
- Alma Bar
- Private beach on Barú
Why we recommend it
Casa San Agustín is a small luxury hotel made up of three historic houses on Calle de la Universidad, in the walled city, redesigned as a single property. The hotel traces its origins to the 17th century and has kept the wooden-beamed ceilings, wall frescoes and whitewashed walls of the old houses, with decoration it describes as simple, sophisticated and traditional.
There are 20 rooms and 11 suites, finished with fine linens and hand-picked amenities. The hotel is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and of the Virtuoso network, it received a MICHELIN Key in 2026, and in 2025 it was one of four Cartagena places selected by the 50 Best Discovery guide. El Universal describes a pool surrounded by greenery.
Food and drink are a big part of the stay, and El Universal describes Alma as serving contemporary Caribbean-inspired cuisine. Alma, the hotel restaurant, uses local ingredients with innovative twists and fuses Cartagena flavours with international techniques, and Alma Bar sets out to explore Cartagena through its drinks. The Aurum Spa is on site and also serves guests of Casa Pestagua, its sister hotel a few minutes away. A further perk is Acasi Beach, the hotel's private beach on the Barú peninsula, which makes it easy to add a beach day without arranging a separate excursion.
The hotel suits couples and travellers who want a quiet, design-led base with high service standards in the middle of the old town. With only 31 keys it feels intimate, so it is worth booking well ahead for the busy months from December to April, when Colombia's tourism board says the weather is drier and fresher. The hotel also runs an experiences programme that its concierge can arrange.
Calle de la Universidad is in the heart of the walled city, within walking distance of the Plaza de Santo Domingo, the Plaza de Bolívar with its museums, and the walls. The airport is around 15 minutes away by car, according to the official tourism board. For reservations, the hotel publishes the phone number +57 605 681 0000 and the email [email protected].
Casa San Agustín FAQs
How many rooms does Casa San Agustín have?
There are 20 rooms and 11 suites.
Is there a pool?
Yes. El Universal describes a pool surrounded by greenery at the centre of the hotel.
What is Alma?
The hotel's restaurant, which combines Cartagena flavours and local ingredients with international techniques. There is also Alma Bar.
Does the hotel have a spa?
Yes, the Aurum Spa, which is also used by guests of the sister hotel Casa Pestagua.
Does it have a beach?
Yes. Acasi Beach is the hotel's private beach on the Barú peninsula.
What awards has it received?
It received a MICHELIN Key in 2026 and is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
How do I contact the hotel?
By phone on +57 605 681 0000 or by email at [email protected].
Where is it?
On Calle de la Universidad in the walled city, within walking distance of the main squares and the walls.