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Makani Luxury Wanderlust

4.0 star property
Escape to an oasis with a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast as your day’s starting point. Relax in style by the outdoor pool or unwind with rejuvenating spa treatments.

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Luxury Suite | Terrace/patio
Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Tower | Terrace/patio
Luxury Suite | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Experience the allure of Makani Luxury Wanderlust, where lush gardens and serene terraces await. Indulge in a cooked-to-order breakfast, relax by the outdoor pool or rejuvenate at the spa. With luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk, this upscale hotel is perfect for those seeking relaxation.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$720
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

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Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Rainfall showerhead
  • 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 outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - single
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 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 outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - single
Separate bedroom
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Garden
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - single
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 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

Upscale hotel near Blanca Beach
Consider a stay at Makani Luxury Wanderlust and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A 24-hour front desk, outdoor furniture and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Makani Luxury Wanderlust have thoughtful touches, such as private outdoor hot tubs and premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Sofa beds and free cots/infant beds
  • Rainfall showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Private gardens and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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.
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Makani Luxury Wanderlust have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Makani Luxury Wanderlust?

As of 17 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Makani Luxury Wanderlust on 25 Feb 2025 start from AU$720.09, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Makani Luxury Wanderlust pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Makani Luxury Wanderlust?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Makani Luxury Wanderlust?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Makani Luxury Wanderlust?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Makani Luxury Wanderlust located?

This Cartagena hotel is on the beach, 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from San Fernando Fort, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Blanca Beach and Neo-Gothic Church Ruins. Bocagrande Beach and Marbella Beach are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Makani Luxury Wanderlust Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel is nice, clean and safe, they would benefit from a gym and getting wifi to work on the roof of the premium rooms (where the jacuzzi and outdoor areas are). Unfortunately dining, customer service & management is lacking. Every single day the hotel ran out of food and drinks. The staff did nothing to resolve issues, rather just walked away quickly, made excuses or stood there saying nothing. During our stay the hotel ran out of STILL WATER, Coke Zero, pizza bases, ham, beef, deserts, other ingredients in cocktails on their menu. These problems happened EVERY day and eventually we met with the quality service manager, who did give us a free dinner, which was appreciated, however he just made more excuses rather than solving issues. Apparently it is the “hotel’s” fault, not any individual… One day we ordered our own food and drink from Cartagena for delivery, which proves getting supplies isn’t that hard, but nobody at the hotel was able to make this happen. Boats run every hour from Cartagena and staff on both sides? We ordered a drink off their menu only for staff to come back 20 minutes later and say they don’t have all the ingredients, then walk away without offering an alternative. We would come back if they got fixed these issues, but with an experience like this, if these issues aren’t resolved, we’d prefer to go back to Punta Faro on Mucura instead of come back here. Facility is luxury but service is far from it. Fix the problems and we would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Makani was amazing. My family and I can’t wait to come back. It’s really close to Cartagena and they were great helping us arrange the time to take the boat to Tierra Bomba!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizzette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You have to stay here ! What a wonderful place , staff is amazing , property is beautiful , you will have an a amazing experience here , can’t wait to go back on my next visit to Cartagena
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel and location. Most impressed with the service. Super friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
food and entertainment
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Makani is beautiful. When booking, please be mindful that this resort is not located on the mainland, but on an island. Cartagena is 20 minutes away by speedboat. The boat ride to the island was an adventure. If you are looking to party and be up all night wandering the city, then do not book here! This is a great place for quiet, reflection, and relaxing. Upon arrival, We were greeted to a nice cool drink and staff that were friendly. If you do not speak the language, Google translator is a must! The room was beautiful. However, the showers are hot or cold, never warm. I enjoyed the private jacuzzi. It felt like sitting in my own oasis. One downfall is the cost of food and drinks. 1 bottle of water is over $2 usd if you add in the tip and service tax. French fries is about $7. We ordered 2 Tequilla sunrise and was charged for separate ingredients… orange juice! Tequilla… until a discussion was had.. so be sure to look before signing the receipt. Overall this was a great experience. I would recommend staying here. I give this place 4.5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Cartagena. Very upscale and special with your family and loved ones
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tarl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuriy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to be calm and happy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giovanny

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel I have seen in all the islands in Cartagena
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john, north bergen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruqayah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hasay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAURICIO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El personal fue muy atento, siempre pendiente de cada detalle. Un trato personalizado y calido.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nishani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcela

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Yossi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.