The charming, contemporary Anandá hotel Boutique can be found in the city of Cartagena, in the heart of Old Town. It is recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site to encourage the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity.
Anandá
The Anandá Hotel is located in the heart of Cartagena in Colombia, surrounded by a multitude of tourist attractions to make your trip nothing but eventful when immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of Cartagena. Just a short walk from the hotel you can find the Teatro Heredia performing arts theatre, the house of Gabriel García Márquez and the Ábaco library and cafe.
To the South of the Anandá Hotel, you’ll find a variety of museums, such as the Museum of Colombian Navy History, the Museum of pre-columbian relics; the Museo del Oro Zenu, the Palace of the Inquisition Cartagena Historical Museum, Love Made Art Museum and the Casa de Los Calabozos, a local history museum.
Other landmarks include the vibrant square of Plaza Santo Domingo with a Botero sculpture, the Monumento Torre del Reloj landmark and 19th century gate and clock tower. Just around the corner, there is also the historic Cathedral de Santa Catalina de Alejandria which is a historic catholic basilica monument.
- Outdoor pool
- Heated Indoor Pool
- Onsite spa and wellness centre
- 5 minutes to the beach
- Luxurious rooms and amenities
- Restaurant offering wonderful local cuisine and international dishes
- High-quality Wi-Fi
- 24 Hour Front Desk
- Free Bike Hire
The junior suites at the Anandá Hotel sleep up to 3 people, being the most modern and spacious accommodations offered at the hotel. There are two types of junior suites: one with one floor and the other with two. The former boasts a lounge room with terrace and sun deck. The latter offers a lounge room with a balcony looking outwards onto the Calle del Cuartel, a fully-equipped bathroom, a balcony on the first level, master bathroom and terrace. Both junior suites come with a 46” LCD TV, telephone, minibar, free WiFi, safe and air conditioning.
The Deluxe Twin boasts views of the patio or interior of the hotel and has a capacity to hold up to 4 people. The Deluxe Twin accommodations are located on the first floor and offer a high-ceiling space with two queen beds, spacious bathroom with a shower made of teak decking. You can also enjoy a 36” LCD TV, telephone, minibar, free WiFi, safe and air conditioning.
These Deluxe King Rooms hold a capacity of up to 3 people with an additional single bed. The Deluxe King Rooms are the definition of luxury, composed of a King Size bed and elegant furniture that compliments the modern and colonial style of the hotel with high ceilings that further enhance the luxurious atmosphere of the accommodations. It also includes a grand private bathroom with teak decking, a whirlpool (with advance booking), and exclusive details like a 42” LCD TV, telephone, minibar, free WiFi, safe and air conditioning.
While the superior rooms are the smallest of the Anandá accommodations, they’re still packed with spectacular comfort and charm with colonial style. These rooms sleep up to 2 and as well as the snug Queen size beds, these rooms also offer a private bathroom with teak decking, and a 36” LCD TV, telephone, minibar, free WiFi, safe and air conditioning.
The Anandá Hotel Boutique has a restaurant which is open everyday from 7am until 11pm, offering an international gastronomic proposal, with its own creations and a marked emphasis on Caribbean Sea food. Let your taste buds lead you into 16th century colonial Colombia with the exquisite choice of local cuisine, with many international options also available.
The menu highlights dishes ranging from a traditional Linguini with seafood, to a New York Steak, including recipes native to the Cartagena cuisine, such as the popular Olleta de Mariscos or the crab.The atmosphere is refined and calm, making it an ideal space for the enjoyment of locals and visitors alike. Enjoy the personalised service, framed in the beauty of the Colonial architecture of the house, make it possible to convert a meal into an experience where all the senses are incorporated.
There are also a multitude of restaurants and bars that surround the hotel such as: El Burlador Gastrobar, Café del Mar Ltda, Restaurante San Valentin, Buena Vida Marisquería, Casa Della Pasta and Restaurante Celele by Proyecto Caribe La.
Get an impressive bird’s eye view of the breathtaking Old Town on the hotel’s relaxing terrace or explore full use of the hotel’s outdoor pool which boasts beautiful views on the top floor of the hotel, with serene views and a tranquil ambiance. You can also take a swim in the comforting heated indoor pool.
All guests at the Anandá Hotel Boutique can enjoy personalised services at their very own spa with relaxing treatments specifically centred around well-being, to reconnect mind, body and soul. These include: Anandá Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Romantic Couple Massage and Body Exfoliation.
You can discover Cartagena de Indias with a private walking tour, where a guide will talk you through the incredible details of the history of the city. Visiting the Church of San Pedro Claver, important squares like Customs, Proclamation and Bolívar, Inquisition Palace, Plaza de Santo Domingo and end at the Plaza de Santa Teresa. These tours run daily and take approximately 2.5 hours.
There’s also a Traditional Bus City Tour where you can be guided through the city outskirts, bordering the bay to reach the island of Manga, passing the Clock Tower and the Convention Centre, through the insides of San Felipe Fort and end with a short walk through the old town Las Bóvedas (The Vaults). Other elements of interest are: a cultural tour on the work of Gabriel García Márquez, A ‘Party in a Chiva’ bus tour, A literary food tour of Gabriel García Márquez ’s work and a City tour of St Felipe Fort.
Venturing slightly further out of the city, you can take up diving in the Rosario islands, take a tour of the Mud Volcano, enjoy the beautiful Playa Blanca on the Barú Peninsula or take a guides tour on the Botanical garden as well as take a stroll through the Tayrona National park.
Cartagena as a city has made strides to offset their carbon footprint with forestry projects, making their operations carbon neutral. The hotel also places high importance in making an effort to preserve natural resources reducing the impact on biodiversity and promoting its preservation for future generations, promoting the conservation of the cultural heritage of Cartagena, preserving the sites of cultural interest, the recognition of the culture and traditions, and the prevention of the illegal trade of cultural property.
The Anandá Hotel Boutique kindly welcomes children of all ages, with cot beds available upon request.