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Makani Luxury Wanderlust

4.0 star property
Cartagena beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

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Luxury Suite | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Exterior
Luxury Suite | Terrace/patio
Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Tower | Terrace/patio
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurants
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Private pool
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor swimming pools
  • Hairdryer
The price is NZ$886
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Luxury Suite | Terrace/patio

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Garden
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Tower

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Tower

Highlights

Garden
Deck/patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Garden
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Isla Tierra Bomba, Playa Arroyo, Provincia de Cartagena, Cartagena, Bolívar, 1300

What's nearby

  • Blanca Beach - 1 min drive
  • San Fernando Fort - 5 min drive
  • Castillo Grande Beach - 92 min drive
  • Playa de Punta Arena - 93 min drive
  • Bocagrande Beach - 94 min drive

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Las Chivas Restaurant
  • ‪Blue Apple Beach House - ‬7 min drive
  • Charlie’s Coffee
  • Cilantro Cevicheria & Restaurant
  • Kiosco El Bony

About this property

Makani Luxury Wanderlust

When visiting Cartagena, Makani Luxury Wanderlust is a great choice to consider. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other features include an outdoor pool, a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant

What to do

  • On the beach

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Private pool
  • Garden

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Non-resident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

Children & extra beds

  • If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Makani Luxury Wanderlust?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Makani Luxury Wanderlust?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Makani Luxury Wanderlust?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Makani Luxury Wanderlust.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Makani Luxury Wanderlust?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an on-site casino at Makani Luxury Wanderlust?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Rio Cartagena Casino (4.9 mi) is nearby.
What is there to do at Makani Luxury Wanderlust and nearby?
Makani Luxury Wanderlust has private pools and spa services, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Makani Luxury Wanderlust?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Makani Luxury Wanderlust have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a private pool and a garden.

Makani Luxury Wanderlust Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel and location. Most impressed with the service. Super friendly and helpful staff.
Randall, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in Cartagena. Very upscale and special with your family and loved ones
Yuriy, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Staff was very helpful on our way there and back, however whilst we were on the resort, especially those by the pool were slightly absent minded. Having said that, it’s been a great experience with tastefully designed interior in the room / villa and I’d go again for a quiet relaxing retreat.
Sara, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Overall, it’s a beautiful property. Within a couple hours of arriving, we were already considering extending our stay… that is, until we took a shower. One min of scalding water followed by 5 mins of cold, rinse and repeat (no pun intended). Maintenance just said that’s the way it is. On the plus side, Alejandro (a manager I believe) was very proactive in offering to compensate us by offering us spa treatments. Overall we enjoyed our stay- and had the shower worked properly, we would have really enjoyed it. It’s just if you’re paying $450+ a night for a room, a shower works properly is a must.
Tarl, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The resort is beautifully made and has a great pool area as well as restaurants. Also the rooms are spacious and luxurious. However, the service has a lot of potential for improvement. Waiters forget your order and/or bring them twice. Every order takes 30-60min (even though there were barely any people sometimes) and the staff seems very relaxed and are talking with each other. We were locked out of our room for 3h and we received no apology for the long wait. The wifi also didn't work very well and had long outages. Furthermore, after denying them a tip because of the bad service some waiters completely ignored us until we told the reception and management.
Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to be calm and happy
Yuriy, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The best hotel I have seen in all the islands in Cartagena
Giovanny, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Aaron, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Smooth checkin process , great staff all around. Facilities , rooms, pool area etc all top notch. Easy checkout process. Beautiful Island and private space set aside for overnight guests
john, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Ruqayah, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous resort. Did two days. Pool and restaurant were great . Room was even better with two floors and rooftop jacuzzi . Staff were attentive and very nice . Highly recommend 2-3 days or at least a day trip .
Josh, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Not only that the ac and wifi for my villa werent working, i had at all times people inside my rooms fixing these issues, on top of that the property staff offered some discount if i ever wanted to come Back and alejandro didnt get back to me with necessary info to re book. I want my money back
Hasay, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

El personal fue muy atento, siempre pendiente de cada detalle. Un trato personalizado y calido.
MAURICIO, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The most beautiful resort I’ve stayed at yet! I loved how calm and peaceful the whole vibe was. Went here with my husband, and was so sad to leave. Highly recommend!
Nishani, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at. The place is brand new, cozy and modern. The facilities were outstanding! It is as good of a stay as any luxury chain resort. Getting there was easy enough since they provide their own Makani transportation, 18 min later we were welcomed at the property with a very cold beverage. We were upgraded on the pool chairs since the place was not busy and our room wasn’t ready We stayed with kids and they loved it! We were able to snorkel on their beach. Kids wished we stayed there for the entire vacation. My daughter got sick the night before we got there (too much sun exposure, I think since she got better right away) and the staff sent the property nurse. Everyone knew she was sick and offered to bring her tea/water/medicine etc. Even at night, the staff told me the guard of the property knew and will help in the worst case scenario, to take my daughter to Emergencies. Thankfully she felt better the next day and was snorkeling with dad all day Everyone knew my name and welcomed me (by my name) every time I got a drink or food. We came during the weekday and it wasn’t crowded at all! There are no vendors hustling on the beach, (anywhere you go in the beach, people will try to sell you things, be careful) However none of this happened on this resort. Relaxing here was amazing (no one was in sight) The price per night was expensive, but if you pay for the day or 2 to come here, then staying the night is worth it especially if you are here
Marcela, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Love it beautiful place
Lauren, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very happy with our stay would absolutely recommend. The boat pick up situation was a little confusing as the tent they had indicated as theirs seemed to be occupied by a family spending the day at the beach… but when we returned it seemed like it was a specific tent for makani. Many people on the beach will ask you where you are going to try and get you in their boat… the makani crew all work makani shirts - we had them show us their pick up list so we could be certain it was the right boat. Beyond that the room was incredible the private pool deck fantastic, staff very lovely and helpful and all common areas were gorgeous. Food was also really good and a la carte breakfast included was delicious. Very happy we chose to spend the last few days of our trip here.
Genevieve, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The property is on the secluded island by itself. No adult hotels or restaurants rooms are beautiful and dining room area. Very nice. He can only be rich by boat stuff barely speak English I would say no English so the only way to communicate is through WhatsApp.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Timothy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

María, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Farrah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ender, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kristina, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful Retreat
An amazing peaceful resort that reminded me of my stays on small islands in Fiji without the 14 hour flight. Communication from hotel is great. They tell you to meet at a tent on the beach and helpful boat staff take care of all luggage. Some mention the boat ride is rough, but for us both directions was a pleasant ride. Staff greet you upon arrival at island. Check in was easy and fast. We staying in the villa that overlooks the water. Private pool is clean and everything in room is perfect. Important to know that this resort is a day club. Stayed 3 nights and generally about 10-20 people come from 11-5. Before 11 and after 5 we had the entire resort to ourselves or would see at most 4 other guests. Food in restuarant was excellent. There are 6 dogs they live on property. If you hate dogs the staff will chase them away, but we were the opposite and they are super cute. One spent the night with us and kids will enjoy the small friendly dogs. Read the fine print about where your lounge chairs will be. As a hotel guest, you are below the pool, in front of a wall before the beach because the pool chairs are for day club guests. 3 of 4 days we were given great spots at the pool and only 1 day placed on the sand. Service is excellent, but almost no English if you care about that. Overall; incredible room and property. Alone at restaurant for breakfast, nice people come for the day and then deserted late afternoon once again.
Steve, 3-night trip
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