Casa San Agustin Hotel

Cartagena, Colombia

The aqueduct that is Casa San Agustín’s centrepiece powered the most extensive Spanish fortress in South America in the 17th century. Today you can transport yourself to colonial Colombia as you swim under its artfully-preserved walls, surrounded by tropical plants and three whitewashed heritage buildings. Timber-beamed ceilings, rustic furniture and marble-laid bathrooms are all offset by splashes of colour and contemporary, oversized lamps in each of the hotel’s 30 rooms and suites. One, the Suite del Virrey, includes a flower-framed rooftop terrace that overlooks Cartagena’s handsome old town, and the premium suites offer private patios and Jacuzzis.

After a day basking in the sun or exploring the vibrant city, make your way to the golden-hued Aurum Spa, where Colombian coffee, pure tobacco and volcanic mud will ease you into evening. End the day with a typical Colombian meal at Alma.

Doubles from £298. 00 575 681 0000, hotelcasasanagustin.com

Words by Jasmina Matulewicz.

This review was taken from the March/April 2021 issue of Food and Travel.

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