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
Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 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
When visiting Cartagena, Makani Luxury Wanderlust is a great choice to consider. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other features include an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Room service (late night)
What to do
On the beach
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Spa services
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Sleep well
Single sofa bed
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
What to enjoy
Private outdoor spa tub
Yard
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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).
Children & extra beds
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.
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Makani Luxury Wanderlust?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Makani Luxury Wanderlust?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Makani Luxury Wanderlust?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Makani Luxury Wanderlust.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Makani Luxury Wanderlust?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Makani Luxury Wanderlust?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Rio Cartagena Casino (4.9 mi) is nearby.
What is there to do at Makani Luxury Wanderlust and nearby?
Makani Luxury Wanderlust has an outdoor pool and spa services, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Makani Luxury Wanderlust?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Makani Luxury Wanderlust have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a private outdoor spa tub.
Does Makani Luxury Wanderlust have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a yard.
Makani Luxury Wanderlust Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Beautiful hotel and location. Most impressed with the service. Super friendly and helpful staff.
Randall
Randall, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Sep 2024
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!
Andrea
Andrea, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Sep 2024
Great place to stay in Cartagena. Very upscale and special with your family and loved ones
Yuriy
Yuriy, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Aug 2024
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.
Sara
Sara, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Aug 2024
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.
Tarl
Tarl, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
17 Aug 2024
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.
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Aug 2024
Great place to be calm and happy
Yuriy
Yuriy, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Aug 2024
The best hotel I have seen in all the islands in Cartagena
Giovanny
Giovanny, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Aug 2024
Aaron
Aaron, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jul 2024
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
john
john, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
21 Jun 2024
Ruqayah
Ruqayah, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jun 2024
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 .
Josh
Josh, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
4 Jun 2024
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
Hasay
Hasay, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jun 2024
El personal fue muy atento, siempre pendiente de cada detalle. Un trato personalizado y calido.
MAURICIO
MAURICIO, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2024
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!
Nishani
Nishani, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Apr 2024
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
Marcela
Marcela, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Apr 2024
Love it beautiful place
Lauren
Lauren, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Apr 2024
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.
Genevieve
Genevieve, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
23 Mar 2024
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.