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Casa Pestagua Boutique Hotel - Spa Cartagena, Colombia Accommodations

ABOUT THE CASA PESTAGUA - in their own words:

Casa Pestagua, known as “the most beautiful house in Cartagena”, belonged to the 18th Century Count of Pestagua, a rich and powerful aristocrat who gave his name to this mansion with its impressive colonial architecture.

Distinguished by its exquisite architectural and artistic harmony, today the Casa Pestagua offers luxury hotel services, with the comfort and technology expected by the most demanding hotel standards.
Casa Pestagua is a boutique hotel with its exclusive offer of 11 rooms housed in spacious grounds, worthy of a first rate luxury hotel.

Enjoy the privilege of being attended to in the Casa Pestagua and receiving a totally personalized service in an oasis of peace and tranquility, sheltered by its surrounding walls where you will feel like a lord in the Count’s mansion.

Since its creation, the Casa Pestagua was designed as an aristocrat’s palace, and to communicate an impressive majesty. For this reason, the mansion was built according to the purest Moorish palace style, an influence that continued to be important in 16th and 17th Century Spanish and colonial architecture.

A refreshing and majestic hall leads to the patio, around which the mansion is situated. This particularly extensive patio, with its 8 palm trees and water fountain, shows the importance of its construction as it leads to the backyard which offers guests the pleasure of modern comforts with its pool and solarium.

The echoes of the Republican era are visible in the mansion’s decoration, as can be seen in its meticulously restored statues and frescos.

After some years of neglect, Casa Pestagua was acquired by the famed constructor Pedro Gómez, who entrusted the restoration of this gem of colonial architecture to the architect Álvaro Barrera, and so brought the mansion back to its original splendor.

LOCATION
Situated some 30 meters from the Santo Domingo Square with its imposing colonial church and terraces, Casa Pestagua is located in the heart of the walled city, close to the best restaurants and recreation sites. Casa Pestagua places you in the immediate vicinity of the festive atmosphere of Cartagena, but protects your tranquility and relaxation behind its surrounding walls which guarantee you an oasis of peace in the midst of the excitement that characterizes the city.

The hotel is only two blocks away from Baluarte and the Café del Mar, and one block away from the city walls and Proclamation Square with the Inquisition House and the cathedral.

Casa Pestagua is the perfect symbol of the harmony between the majesty of the old city, brimming with its intrinsic historical beauty, and the more earthly delights offered by the festive atmosphere that is so typically Caribbean.

DINING
The all-inclusive dining room in the central patio allows you to savor a traditional breakfast or sample delicacies of Caribbean coast cuisine under the intricately decorated and faithfully restored ceiling, an architectural masterpiece of the Republican era.

The table, worthy of the castles and palaces of the golden age of the Casa Pestagua, accommodates up to 25 diners, recreating the lavish atmosphere and charm of great aristocratic banquets.

In addition, more intimate tables are available in the central patio, and breakfast and other meals can also be enjoyed in the refreshing setting of the pool area, or the verandah’s romantic surroundings.

BAR
Enjoying an exotic or classic cocktail while losing yourself in the smooth jazz sounds or “Son Cubano” music in the pool area’s open bar is one of Casa Pestagua’s many entertainment options during your stay. You can also display your talent at billiards in the mezzanine next to the bar.

VERANDA
The verandah overlooks the Caribbean Sea and the historic city, delivering the delights of spectacular views. This backdrop of fantasy invites you to enjoy the flavors of a breakfast, romantic dinner, or simply an unforgettable sunset.

The jacuzzi adds to this idyllic spot, offering a moment of relaxation, rest, peace and tranquility in a unique atmosphere reserved for the privileged few… The guests of the Casa Pestagua.