Four Seasons’ New Caribbean Hotel in Cartagena Is Officially Taking Bookings

After years of anticipation, one of the most closely watched luxury hotel projects in the Caribbean basin is finally ready to open its doors, Caribbean Journal has confirmed.

Beginning May 15, the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena is officially taking bookings, marking the brand’s long-awaited arrival in one of the region’s most historic and culturally dynamic cities. The opening places Four Seasons at the center of Cartagena’s evolution from stylish escape to full-fledged luxury destination — and does so in a way that is deeply rooted in the city itself.

The Setting and the Hotel

The Four Seasons Cartagena is located in Getsemaní, just beyond the walls of the Old City, in a neighborhood known for its murals, music, and street-level energy. Rather than occupying a single new-build tower, the hotel is spread across a collection of carefully restored landmarks, including the 16th-century San Francisco Temple and Club Cartagena, a 1920s beaux-arts structure designed by French architect Gastón Lelarge.

The result is a hotel that weaves its way gradually through courtyards, passageways, and rooftop spaces, blending preserved colonial elements with sleek, contemporary interiors. From the rooftop pool to the street-facing cafés and lounges, the property feels integrated into the surrounding neighborhood rather than sealed off from it. Steps away, the Walled City’s cobblestone streets, plazas, and fortified walls reinforce Cartagena’s UNESCO designation, while Getsemaní provides a more immediate, creative counterpoint.

The Hotel Experience

Accommodations are designed with proportion and restraint in mind, favoring space and calm over excess. Many rooms and suites include terraces or landmark views, reinforcing a strong sense of place within the Old City. Public spaces are intentionally social, positioning the hotel as a gathering point not just for guests but as part of Cartagena’s broader cultural fabric.

Rather than functioning as a resort removed from its surroundings, the Four Seasons Cartagena is designed as an urban base — a place to return to after long days exploring history, art, and the city’s evolving dining and nightlife scenes.

Dining at the Hotel

Dining is one of the defining features of the property, with eight restaurants and bars spread across the historic complex. Venues range from rooftop cocktail spaces overlooking the city to relaxed courtyard cafés woven into restored architectural settings. Several concepts are housed within landmark structures, including a former movie theatre façade and Club Cartagena itself, adding a strong architectural dimension to the dining experience.

Located in the heart of Getsemaní, the hotel is positioned as a new social centerpiece for the neighborhood, placing it among the most significant dining destinations in Cartagena rather than a self-contained hotel enclave.

Wellness and Spa

Wellness is anchored by UMARI Spa, a dedicated sanctuary focused on restoration and long-form treatments. The spa includes six treatment rooms, among them an oversized couples’ suite with its own lounge area, large bathtub, and shower. Treatments draw on local Colombian plants and fruits, with massage therapies, body rituals, and facials developed specifically for the Cartagena setting.

Guests also have access to steam rooms, a relaxation lounge with refreshments, and a spa boutique showcasing products from Colombia-based creators. A 24-hour fitness center equipped with Technogym cardio, strength, and functional training equipment complements the spa, alongside wellness consultations, meditation sessions, and mindfulness programming.

Prices and What to Expect

Opening rates for mid-May begin at approximately $600 per night for entry-level Superior Rooms, with Bed and Breakfast options closer to $700. Landmark-view rooms and larger Deluxe categories range from the mid-$600s into the low-$800s, depending on configuration and inclusions.

Suites represent a clear step up, with Studio Suites starting just above $1,100 per night and One-Bedroom Suites beginning around $2,100, increasing for Bed and Breakfast offerings. Pricing reflects peak-season demand and the hotel’s position at the very top of Cartagena’s market.

How to Get There

Cartagena is one of the most accessible Caribbean-adjacent cities from the United States, with nonstop service from several major U.S. gateways and strong connectivity through Panama City and other regional hubs. The city’s Rafael Núñez International Airport is a short drive from Getsemaní and the Walled City, making transfers quick and straightforward.

With bookings now open, the arrival of the Four Seasons marks a defining moment for Cartagena’s luxury landscape, which has largely been dominated by smaller, boutique hotels and not big brands, particularly in historic areas (excepting, of course, the Sofitel Legend, where I stayed recently and adored it).

For travelers who have been waiting for the right hotel to anchor a stay here, May 15 finally delivers