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Historic 18th-century colonial facade and entrance of Casa Pestagua in the Walled City of Cartagena
Relais & Châteaux • Cartagena

Casa Pestagua

📍 Calle Santo Domingo #33-63, Centro Histórico, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

UNESCO Walled City Cartagena, Relais & Châteaux, Ánima Dining & Palm Courtyard Pool

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The Palace Experience

Historically celebrated as "The Most Beautiful House in Cartagena", an 18th-century aristocratic treasure

Nestled behind monumental cedar doors along historic Calle Santo Domingo in the heart of Cartagena de Indias' UNESCO-protected Walled City, Casa Pestagua is an architectural triumph of 18th-century aristocratic grandeur. Originally constructed as the residence of Don Andrés de Madariaga y Morales, the Count of Pestagua, the mansion was historically christened "The Most Beautiful House in Cartagena." Today, painstakingly restored with neoclassical elegance, it stands proudly as Colombia's sole member of the world-renowned Relais & Châteaux association.

With only 16 bespoke rooms and suites, the palace offers an ultra-exclusive, romantic private sanctuary. Accommodations are defined by soaring 20-foot ceilings with exposed timber beams, hand-painted colonial frescoes, museum-grade antique furnishings, and lavish marble bathrooms adorned with Ortigia Sicilia amenities. At the core of the mansion lies a lush, palm-fringed courtyard framed by Moorish-inspired arches, where guests unwind beside the private swimming pool serenaded by gentle water fountains.

Gastronomy takes center stage at Ánima Restaurant, where celebrated Chef Heberto Eljach orchestrates a sensory journey celebrating ancestral culinary techniques and fresh ingredients from Colombia's Caribbean and Pacific coastlines. Guests savor evening cocktails at Ánima Bar, gather for complimentary daily Wine O'Clock sommelier tastings, and enjoy rejuvenating botanical therapies at the boutique spa.

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Visual highlights of Casa Pestagua Relais & Châteaux

Historic 18th-century colonial facade and entrance of Casa Pestagua in the Walled City of Cartagena
Colonial facade on Calle Santo Domingo
Lush internal courtyard swimming pool surrounded by Moorish arches and tropical palms
Lush palm courtyard swimming pool
Suite de Madariaga master bedroom featuring original 18th-century colonial frescoes and soaring ceilings
Suite de Madariaga master bedroom & frescoes
Ánima Restaurant fine dining room celebrating ancestral Colombian coastal gastronomy
Ánima Restaurant open-air colonial dining
Ánima Bar classic mixology lounge and courtyard salon
Ánima Bar & Wine O'Clock lounge
Suite Conde de Pestagua elegant sitting room and aristocratic Colombian decor
Suite Conde de Pestagua salon

Aristocratic Rooms & Suites

Exquisitely restored 18th-century chambers with hand-painted frescoes and soaring beamed ceilings

Suite de Madariaga master suite

Suite de Madariaga

720 Sq. Ft. • Original Frescoes • Master Suite

Spanning 720 sq. ft. of pure colonial grandeur, this premier master suite honors Don Andrés de Madariaga y Morales, the Count of Pestagua. Features original hand-painted 18th-century wall frescoes, soaring timber-beamed ceilings, plush king bed, private sitting salon, and an opulent marble bathroom with rainfall shower and Ortigia Sicilia amenities.

Amenities: Original 18th-Century Frescoes, Soaring Ceilings, Ortigia Sicilia Amenities, Bose Sound, Luxury Bathrobe, Wi-Fi
Suite Conde de Pestagua

Suite Conde de Pestagua

680 Sq. Ft. • Courtyard View • Separate Salon

Encompassing 680 sq. ft. overlooking the palm-shaded courtyard pool, this stately suite features handcrafted colonial furnishings, separate salon with armchair reading nook, king bed with Egyptian cotton linens, dual vanity marble bathroom, and walk-in rain shower.

Amenities: Courtyard View, Separate Salon, Dual Vanities, Rain Shower, Smart TV, Bose Audio, Nespresso Bar
Junior Suite with Mezzanine

Junior Suite with Mezzanine

620 Sq. Ft. • Duplex Layout • Garden View

Offering 520 to 700 sq. ft. across a dramatic two-level mezzanine layout, this spacious suite blends historic stone walls with modern comfort. Includes a lower-level living salon with sofa bed, upper sleeping loft with plush bedding, and spacious double-vanity bathroom.

Amenities: Two-Level Mezzanine Layout, Living Salon with Sofa Bed, 2 Smart TVs, Rain Shower, Ortigia Sicilia Toiletries
Deluxe Colonial Room

Deluxe Colonial Room

430 Sq. Ft. • 20-Foot Ceilings • Garden Gallery

Spanning 380 to 480 sq. ft. of authentic colonial elegance, this serene sanctuary features 20-foot ceilings, period artwork, desk with armchair, plush king bed, and a spacious bathroom with rainfall shower, opening onto the peaceful interior garden gallery.

Amenities: 20-Foot Ceilings, Garden Views, Desk & Armchair, Rain Shower, Ortigia Amenities, Bose Sound, Free Wi-Fi

Relais & Châteaux Gastronomy

From ancestral Colombian coastal degustations to complimentary daily Wine O'Clock tastings

Ánima Restaurant dining room

Ánima Restaurant

Ancestral Colombian Caribbean & Pacific Gastronomy

Sheltered under magnificent 18th-century Moorish arches, Ánima is a celebration of the ancestral culinary traditions of Colombia's Caribbean and Pacific coasts. Helmed by acclaimed Chef Heberto Eljach, the restaurant showcases line-caught seafood, native tubers, and exotic tropical reductions in an unforgettable fine dining atmosphere.

Ánima Bar & Wine O'Clock Salon

Ánima Bar & Wine O'Clock Salon

Artisanal Mixology & Complimentary Wine Tastings

An idyllic classic sanctuary where expert mixologists craft signature libations infused with native Colombian botanicals and aged rums. Guests enjoy complimentary daily "Wine O'Clock" from Thursday through Saturday featuring sommelier wine selections and chef-crafted coastal tapas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about planning your stay at Casa Pestagua Relais & Châteaux

What exclusive VIP amenities are included when booking Casa Pestagua with Vincent Vacations? ▾
Through our Signature Travel Network partnership, Vincent Vacations guests receive complimentary full breakfast for up to two daily (already included), a $100 USD Food & Beverage Credit valid towards lunch or dinner at Ánima Restaurant, personalized welcome amenity, room category upgrade upon arrival based on availability, early check-in and late checkout privileges (subject to availability), and complimentary access to the daily Wine O'Clock wine tasting.
Where is Casa Pestagua located and how do guests reach the hotel? ▾
Casa Pestagua is located on Calle Santo Domingo (#33-63) in the heart of the Centro Histórico (Walled City) of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. International travelers fly into Rafael Núñez International Airport (CTG), located approximately 15 minutes away by private chauffeured transfer. Private VIP airport transfers can be seamlessly arranged.
What makes Casa Pestagua unique as a Relais & Châteaux property? ▾
Casa Pestagua is the only hotel in all of Colombia belonging to the prestigious international Relais & Châteaux association. Originally built in the 18th century as the private mansion of the Count of Pestagua, the 16-room property is historically celebrated as "The Most Beautiful House in Cartagena", featuring museum-quality colonial frescoes, Moorish arches, and world-class culinary pedigree.
What are the swimming pool and wellness amenities at the hotel? ▾
The hotel features a serene outdoor swimming pool set within the central palm-shaded tropical courtyard, private sun loungers, an intimate boutique spa offering custom Colombian botanic rituals, and a rooftop sunset solarium with panoramic views over the terracotta tile roofs and church cupolas of Cartagena.
What historic landmarks are within walking distance of Casa Pestagua? ▾
Located directly within Cartagena's UNESCO Walled City, the hotel is steps away from Plaza Santo Domingo, the historic San Pedro Claver Church, the ancient sea walls (Las Murallas), the Palace of the Inquisition, and the city's most celebrated designer boutiques, art galleries, and rooftop lounges.

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