Four Seasons Cartagena Is Now Open — And It’s Rewriting the City’s Luxury Playbook
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena has officially opened (April 2, 2026), and crucially, it hasn’t taken the easy route. No beachfront bubble, no gated detachment—this is a 131-key property planted firmly in the thick of the action in Getsemaní.
The positioning is deliberate. This is where Cartagena’s creative energy lives—plazas, galleries, cafés—and the hotel leans straight into it, sitting just steps from the Walled City of Cartagena, as well as Camellón de los Mártires and Parque Centenario.
Not new-build, but a careful remix of the past
Rather than starting from scratch, the hotel brings together a collection of historic buildings, restored and reimagined over several years. Think colonial-era architecture layered with contemporary interventions—less polished resort, more living, breathing Cartagena.
Leading the design vision is François Catroux, whose signature understated elegance shapes key spaces, including the reworked former Club Cartagena, a 1920s landmark. His work is complemented by an international roster of designers and a strong contribution from Colombian artists and artisans, adding texture, depth and a clear sense of place.
The essentials
- 131 rooms and suites, including 27 set within heritage buildings
- A mix of colonial character and contemporary design, depending on where you stay
- A presidential Catroux Suite with private elevator and terrace
- A limited number of fully serviced private residences
- Two rooftop pools with city and harbour views
- A full-service spa and fitness centre
Eight reasons to stay in for dinner (and drinks)
Dining is a major part of the story here, with eight distinct venues spread across the property.
Highlights include a modern steakhouse set in the former Club Cartagena, a cocktail bar with a focus on local fruits and Cuban influence, a café celebrating Colombian coffee, and a rooftop bar designed for sunset. There’s also a Neapolitan-style pizzeria set on the site of a former church and theatre, and even a speakeasy-style hideaway—because no new luxury hotel is complete without one.
The tone is varied but cohesive: elevated, but not overly formal.
Wellness, the Cartagena way
The Umari Spa is set in a restored cloister, offering treatments inspired by Colombian botanicals and ancestral healing traditions. There’s also a 24-hour fitness centre, plus regular yoga and movement sessions.
It’s wellness, but rooted in place—not imported.
Why it works (and who it’s for)
Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena has broad appeal without feeling generic. Couples will find plenty of built-in atmosphere, from heritage suites to candlelit courtyards and rooftop sunsets, while families benefit from generous room options, private residences and a location in Getsemaní that makes the city easy to explore on foot. Solo travellers, meanwhile, get the best of both worlds: a hotel that feels central and social, with enough dining, coffee and bar options to move between quiet moments and lively scenes at will.
For those drawn to design and culture, the real pull is how closely the hotel reflects Cartagena itself. This isn’t a place to retreat from the destination, but to experience it more fully—whether that means lingering over long lunches, dipping into the city’s creative energy, or simply staying put and letting Cartagena come to you
Be among the first to experience Four Seasons in Cartagena: In celebration of its grand opening, the hotel is extending an Introductory Offer, featuring 20 percent savings plus daily breakfast. Additional packages include Stay Longer – Fourth Night Freeto enjoy an extra day in the city, and Experience More, which includes daily breakfast for two, and a credit toward food and beverage, spa and more. To reserve, call +57 605 654 6737, contact reservations.ctc@fourseasons.com or book online.
