Holiday homes · Bolivar · Colombia
We reviewed the holiday homes Cartagena has to offer and curated the best of them here, each with its own character and benefits.
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Bocagrande base
Cartagena
A short walk from Beaches Cartagena Plaza, with queen studios, air conditioning, and tour help on site.
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Vibrant & Social
A vibrant, full-house villa in Getsemaní with a pool, free salsa classes, and a 6-minute walk to San Pedro Claver.
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Rooftop pool
A 7-room guesthouse in Getsemani with a rooftop pool, garden, and strong Wi-Fi. Walk to old town. Rated 8.2 from 437 reviews.
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Group-ready villa
Cartagena
A spacious 8-bedroom villa with a private pool, just a short walk from the Walled City's historic centre.
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Colonial villa
A pet-friendly colonial villa with a plunge pool, garden views, and a short stroll to Plaza Bolivar.
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Luxury villa
A 5-bedroom villa with a private pool, patio, and balcony, steps from Iglesia de la Tercera Orden and a 15-minute walk to Pegasos's Wharf.
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Private Pool Villa
Cartagena
A spacious 4-bedroom villa with a private pool, garden terrace, and free parking—ideal for groups who want to cook and relax.
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Top-rated
Adults-only villa in Old Town Cartagena with a rooftop pool, complimentary bikes, and exceptional staff rated 9.9.
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Top-rated villa
Cartagena
A serene villa with a solarium and Jacuzzi, minutes from the walled city and naval museum.
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Private house
Cartagena
A private three-bedroom house with its own pool, a short walk from Cartagena's Museo del Oro Zenu.
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Spacious Villa
Cartagena
A 7-bedroom villa with a plunge pool and Jacuzzi, steps from Cartagena's historic center.
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Island escape
Cartagena
A private villa with a hot tub on Isla De Tierra Bomba, minutes from Cartagena's historic center.
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Private Pool
A private-pool house in Getsemani with space for the whole group and pets welcome.
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The villas in this set are mostly private houses with pools, from a five-bedroom luxury stay near the Old Town to a four-bedroom property with free parking in Cartagena. Some, like Casa Salvatore in Getsemaní, welcome pets and groups, while others such as Casa Marta offer a private pool within walking distance of the Museo del Oro Zenu. For modern comfort, Casas Fernández and Guerrero both offer spacious premises with private pools, steps from the historic centre, at higher nightly rates.
For history and charm, pick a holiday home in the Old Town (Centro) or Getsemaní. The Old Town houses like Casa Gastelbondo are within walls and close to landmarks like Plaza Bolivar, while Getsemaní offers a more vibrant, social vibe with easy walking access to San Pedro Claver. For beach access, choose Bocagrande, though fewer holiday homes are there.
Prices vary widely. You can find a full-house villa in Getsemaní from about COP 37,651 per night, while a private three-bedroom house with pool in the Old Town area starts around COP 1,524,867. On the higher end, a five-bedroom luxury villa with a private pool near the Old Town starts near COP 5,000,000 per night.
Yes, many are. Several properties offer spacious layouts with four to eight bedrooms, private pools, and communal areas ideal for large groups. Casa Guerrero and Casa Fernández, for example, both have seven and eight bedrooms respectively and are steps from the historic centre. Casa Salvatore in Getsemaní also allows pets and accommodates whole groups.
Staying in the Old Town or Getsemaní, most landmarks are walkable, and you can reach key sights like the Walled City and the naval museum within minutes. For the island villa on Tierra Bomba, you'll need a boat ride from Cartagena's historic centre. A car isn't necessary for Old Town stays, but free parking is available at some properties if you plan to explore further.
Marmulata House is a short walk from Beaches Cartagena Plaza in Bocagrande, making it a convenient base for beach access. Most other holiday homes on this page are in the Old Town or Getsemaní, which are not directly on the beach but within a short drive or walk to the city's coastal areas.
Cartagena’s holiday homes are its own quiet luxury: colonial mansions in the Old Town behind thick walls, vibrant guesthouses in Getsemaní that spill onto the street, and private villas with pools where the whole group can spread out. A few even sit on Isla de Tierra Bomba, a short boat ride from the city walls. Here, a holiday home is often a house with history—high ceilings, interior courtyards, rooftop terraces—adapted for modern stays with plunge pools and air conditioning.
The range is broad. At one end, you have restored colonial residences like Casa Estrella Colonial Mansion, pet-friendly and steps from Plaza Bolivar, or Casa Niza with a private pool near Iglesia de la Tercera Orden. At the other, you can pick a compact studio in Bocagrande, close to the beaches, or a full-house villa in Getsemaní where salsa classes are part of the experience. This page also lists a few villas and boutique houses alongside the holiday homes, all part of the set.
This set of holiday homes suits travellers who want space, privacy, and a local feel—especially groups and families who value a pool or a colonial Setting. If you prefer hotel-style services like daily housekeeping, a front desk, or on-site restaurants, consider the Hotels in Cartagena page instead. For budget options, Cheap and budget hotels in Cartagena offers more affordable hotel stays. And if you need specific amenities like a spa, indoor pool, parking, or pet-friendly services, the dedicated pages for those features will match you better.