Rialto
Cartagena

Casa Pestagua

Rialto Score 9+

A Relais And Chateaux hotel. Rialto is a Virtuoso agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Colonial grandeur meets contemporary glamour at Casa Pestagua. A 17th-century, Moorish-inspired palace located in the center of Cartagena with just 16 unique accommodations, the hotel showcases double-height ceilings, beautiful frescoes, carved stone windows, and a central, arch-framed courtyard filled with greenery. AniMare restaurant reimagines ancestral cooking techniques; the Ceviche Eljach is a must. Join a cooking class or rum tasting, soak in the rooftop Jacuzzi, and take a guided tour around the walled, UNESCO-designated Old Town.

Calle De Santo Domingo 33, 13 001 Cartagena, Colombia
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Casa Pestagua

About Casa Pestagua

Insider tip

Reserve a spot on private Acasi Beach. Located on Barú Island about an hour away by boat, this white-sand beach welcomes 10 guests a day with hammocks, loungers, cocktails, and delicious cuisine.

In the hotel’s own words

Welcome to our 18th-century mansion renovated in 2022, located in the walled city of Cartagena de Indias, declared a historical and cultural heritage site by UNESCO. The house retains its colonial structure in which its double-height ceilings and Moorish-inspired arches with great architectural value stand out; its internal gardens with lush vegetation frame the landscape of the time, recreating an atmosphere of romanticism, relaxation and luxurious comfort. Casa Pestagua, a member of Relais & Chateaux, is the only hotel in Colombia that belongs to this prestigious international luxury brand.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Virtuoso benefits, included

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

4 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
Bed options
1Deluxe
Exclusive colonial room, with exceptional decor that transports you to the 17th century. · King Size Bed
398–506 ft²
2Junior Suite
Colonial rooms with two areas, decorated with details that highlight the local architecture and convey a splendid Caribbean atmosphere. · **Some Junior Suites have Mezzanine
538–743 ft²
King
Suites
Size
Bed options
3Grand Suite
It’s the attention to every detail. Perfect for providing a majestic experience for our guests within a two-room space It features a king-size bed, a living room with a double sofa bed, and a spacious balcony. Designed for the enjoyment of all senses. · *King Size Bed
Members only
4Suite Conde De Pestagua
Luxury room with marvelous views, exclusive elevator access, and a private jacuzzi. A unique work of art for its spaces and design. · *King Size Bed
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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