Four Seasons has just announced the opening of its newest property in South America, and I know it’s one that many people have been looking forward to.
Basics of the new Four Seasons Cartagena, Colombia
The Four Seasons Hotel Cartagena has opened as of early April 2026. The 131-key hotel is located in Cartagena’s Getsemani neighborhood, near the city’s UNESCO-listed Walled City. Cartagena is a super charming city, for those who haven’t been.
This property is made possible through the transformation of a collection of landmark buildings, including the 16th century San Francisco Temple and 1920s Beaux-Arts Club Cartagena.
Accommodations start with entry level Colonial Rooms, which are 388-560 square feet (36-52 square meters). Meanwhile the biggest accommodation is the Catroux Suite, which measures 3,175 square feet (295 square meters).
The hotels features four restaurants and bars, including The Grand Grill (a Major Food Group steakhouse), El Palmar (a daytime rooftop restaurant), Pizzeria della Chiesa (a pizza place), El Patio del Limonar (the breakfast restaurant), Bar Lelarge (also a Major Food Group concept), and Café Rialto (a daytime coffee shop). The hotel also has a wellness area and rooftop pool, featuring views over Cartagena’s Old Town and the Caribbean Sea.
Four Seasons Cartagena rates & how to book
With the Four Seasons Cartagena now open, what are rates like? While this hotel is of course expensive by Cartagena standards, it’s one of the more reasonably priced Four Seasons properties worldwide.
First, it’s worth mentioning that it always makes sense to keep an eye on the hotel’s offers page, as there are some promotions, like an extra property credit on stays of up to three nights, a fourth night free on stays of four nights, etc.
Currently, I see entry level rates starting at $525 per night, factoring in a fourth night free. There’s not that much seasonal variation with rates as of now, though admittedly bookings aren’t yet open for much of winter and spring, which will presumably be peak season.
If you’re going to book this hotel (or any Four Seasons), you should generally book through a travel advisor who is affiliated with the Four Seasons Preferred Partner program. With this program, eligible travel advisors can add value to your stay without it costing you extra. They can add perks like complimentary breakfast (including via in-room dining), a hotel credit, an upgrade subject to availability, and more.
Best of all, Four Seasons Preferred Partner can generally be combined with any rates or promotions you’ll find directly with Four Seasons. Ford and his team are happy to help with Preferred Partner bookings, and can be reached at [email protected].
For what it’s worth, the upgrades through this program are also prioritized over upgrades through other programs, so you’ll want to use Preferred Partner over a program like Virtuoso or Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts®. However, if you have a credit or some other benefit with a different program, that could be worth using as well.
Bottom line
The Four Seasons Cartagena has opened as of April 2026. This property was announced all the way back in 2019, so it’s nice to finally see it open. This looks like a great new luxury hotel in a city that otherwise has relatively few good luxury options. It’s also one of the more reasonably priced Four Seasons properties.
So whether you’re a Four Seasons fan or just interested in visiting Cartagena (I’ve been wanting to return), I’m happy to finally see this hotel open.
What do you make of the Four Seasons Cartagena?
