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Makani Luxury Wanderlust

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Luxury Suite | Terrace/patio
Luxury Suite | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Deluxe Double Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Deluxe Suite | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
$383
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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Isla Tierra Bomba, Playa Arroyo, Provincia de Cartagena, Cartagena, Bolívar, 1300
  • Castillo Grande Beach
  • Clock Tower
  • San Fernando Fort
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Luxury Suite | Terrace/patio

Luxury Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Tower | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Junior Room, 1 Bedroom, Tower

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 980 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About this property

Makani Luxury Wanderlust

4-star Cartagena hotel with restaurant
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and spa services. Free cooked-to-order breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a garden are onsite.
Makani Luxury Wanderlust offers 14 accommodations with outdoor private hot tubs and hair dryers. Accommodations are furnished with single sofa beds. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace.

Makani Luxury Wanderlust is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Makani Luxury Wanderlust has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • 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 cribs are available on request at the property

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. Nonresident travelers 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 100850

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized 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

Makani Luxury Wanderlust Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Aditi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort - we enjoyed our time at the pool and spa!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Este hotel en una isla es el lugar perfecto para desconectar de la ciudad y disfrutar de la tranquilidad frente al mar. Aunque durante el día la música suena fuerte en algunas áreas, hay lugares más tranquilos para relajarse. El servicio es excelente y, aunque las opciones gastronómicas son limitadas, la comida es de buena calidad. Las áreas públicas son lindas y acogedoras, ideales para pasar el tiempo, y las cabañas son amplias, limpias, bien equipadas y cuentan con una terraza privada muy agradable. Un excelente destino para disfrutar con amigos o pareja, aunque no es muy adecuado para familias.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reketta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Stay

Such a beautiful experience! We loved every moment of it and it was an amazing aesthetic; it was so much relaxation and the food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marcia

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

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

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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