Step Inside Three Centuries of History
Built in the 18th-century and restored in 2022, Casa Pestagua stands within Cartagena’s walled city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historical and cultural significance.
A member of Relais & Châteaux and the Virtuoso portfolio, and awarded Two Michelin Keys in 2025, Casa Pestagua is a place where history, beauty, and genuine hospitality arrive together, quietly and without reservation.
Rooms & Suites
Eleven suites. Five rooms. Each one shaped by three centuries of architecture and an insistence on quiet comfort. Colonial ceilings rise overhead. Light moves slowly across the walls.
Outside, Cartagena hums — but in here, time is entirely your own.
Rooms & Suites
Three suites. Thirteen rooms. Each one shaped by three centuries of architecture and an insistence on quiet comfort. Colonial ceilings rise overhead. Light moves slowly across the walls. Outside, Cartagena hums — but in here, time is entirely your own.
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Casa Pestagua is recognized as one of Colombia’s most distinguished hotels, awarded Two Michelin Stars in 2025.
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Experience Casa Pestagua
Nourish the body. Restore the soul. Honor the occasion.
Ancestral flavors, Caribbean light
AniMare brings together the culinary heritage of Colombia’s Pacific and Caribbean coasts, served beneath the Moorish arches of our colonial courtyard.
Restore, within ancient walls
Awake the inner strength and natural abundance that lives within you at Aurum Spa – nestled at Casa San Agustín, our sister property, just a few minutes away.
Colonial beauty, unforgettable moments
Surrounded by colonial charm, gardens, and towering palm trees, Casa Pestagua is the perfect setting for creating unforgettable events.
Acasí Rustic Beach
Forty-five minutes by boat from Cartagena, the Caribbean opens up completely. Acasí is Casa Pestagua’s private beach on Barú Island — white sand, turquoise water, and the kind of stillness that only distance provides.
You can spend the day or extend your stay. Contact our Concierge for inquiries.
A Living Piece of History
Casa Pestagua blends colonial, republican, and contemporary art into a curated sensory experience — where every detail reflects the elegance and symbolism of its storied past.
Connect, explore and create memories that last a lifetime.
Wine O’Clock
At AniMare Bar, we invite you to enjoy a carefully curated glass of wine paired with an exquisite snack to elevate every sip.
Thursday to Saturday, 5:00–7:00 PM.
Tea Time
Immerse yourself in the serenity of an exquisite Afternoon Tea by the pool, where luxury and calm exist in perfect harmony.
Sunday to Wednesday, 5:00–6:00 PM.
Rum Tasting
This curated sensory journey takes you through the art of rum — its origins, distillation, and the craft behind each expression. Available upon request, subject to availability
Cooking Class
In this hands-on culinary experience, explore the techniques, ingredients, and stories behind Caribbean cuisine. Available upon request, subject to availability.
Coffee Tasting
Guided by aroma, flavor, and terroir, this intimate tasting is an invitation to slow down and discover coffee not as a ritual, but as an art form. Available upon request, subject to availability.
A Palace
At Casa Pestagua every element was preserved and celebrated in the 2022 restoration — not as a museum, but as living space.