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Casa Pestagua
An intimate 16-room Relais & Châteaux hotel in an 18th-century mansion on Calle Santo Domingo, with gardens, a pool, AniMare restaurant and two MICHELIN Keys.
At a glance
- Type
- Boutique hotel in a colonial mansion
- Area
- Ciudad Amurallada, Cartagena, Colombia
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- casapestagua.com
Good to know
- Pool
- AniMare restaurant and bar
- Gardens
- Private beach on Barú
- Afternoon tea
Why we recommend it
Casa Pestagua is a small luxury hotel in a grand 18th-century house on Calle Santo Domingo, one of the main streets of the walled city. The building was restored in 2022, and one of its suites is named after the Conde de Pestagua. It is a member of Relais & Châteaux and the Virtuoso network, and it was awarded Two MICHELIN Keys in 2025.
There are 16 rooms and suites in total, which keeps the atmosphere private and calm. The house is organised around a colonial courtyard and gardens, and afternoon tea is served by the pool.
The restaurant, AniMare, serves cooking from Colombia's Pacific and Caribbean coasts at tables set out in the colonial courtyard, and AniMare Bar focuses on wine, which makes it easy to dine in on a hot evening. For treatments, guests use the Aurum Spa at Casa San Agustín, the sister hotel a few minutes away. The hotel also has a private beach on Barú island, about 45 minutes away by boat, which is a convenient way to get to the coast without joining a crowded day trip. The house also has event spaces for private occasions, and it was recognised by Forbes and Tripadvisor in 2025.
Casa Pestagua is best suited to couples and travellers looking for a quiet, highly personal stay in a historic building. With so few rooms it fills quickly in the busy season, so book early and ask the team to arrange boat transfers to the beach in advance.
Calle Santo Domingo runs through the heart of the walled city, so the Plaza de Santo Domingo, the cathedral, the Plaza de Bolívar and the walls are all within an easy walk. On the Plaza de Santo Domingo you will find the Botero sculpture known as Gertrudis, a meeting point for free walking tours, and Café San Alberto's coffee shop, while El País describes the square as lined with restaurants and bars with live music in the evening, so there is plenty within a few steps of the front door when you want to go out. For reservations, the hotel publishes the phone number +57 605 664 9510 and the email [email protected]. Rafael Núñez International Airport is around 15 minutes away by car.
Casa Pestagua FAQs
How many rooms does Casa Pestagua have?
16 rooms and suites in total.
How old is the building?
It is an 18th-century house, restored in 2022.
Does it have a pool?
Yes. Afternoon tea is served by the pool.
Where can I eat?
AniMare serves Pacific and Caribbean Colombian cuisine in the colonial courtyard, with wine service at AniMare Bar.
Is there a spa?
Guests use the Aurum Spa at the sister hotel, Casa San Agustín, a few minutes away.
Does the hotel have a beach?
Yes, a private beach on Barú, about 45 minutes by boat.
What awards has it received?
Two MICHELIN Keys in 2025, and it is a member of Relais & Châteaux.
How do I book?
By phone on +57 605 664 9510 or by email at [email protected].