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Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton

Cartagena • San Diego • SPLURGE

avg. $381 / night

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At a glance

A sixteenth-century mansion in San Diego with exposed coral masonry, contemporary interiors, and a rooftop pool above Cartagena's old city.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts exploring colonial Cartagena

Highlights:

  • Sixteenth-century coral-stone walls and timber beams exposed throughout
  • Rooftop lap pool suspended above the old city's skyline
  • Contemporary interiors contrast deliberately with colonial structure
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PB hotel design editorial

Behind a saffron-washed colonial facade on Calle San Juan de Dios in Cartagena's San Diego neighbourhood, a sequence of whitewashed arches and exposed coral-stone walls survive from a structure that predates the republic itself. Nacar Hotel Cartagena, part of Hilton's Curio Collection, was adapted from this historic mansion and opened in 2014 with 47 rooms arranged around the original courtyard, the colonial bones left deliberately visible — most forcefully in the restaurant arcade, where rough-hewn coral masonry and timber beam ceilings frame a candlelit dining room that opens onto the pool terrace through a series of double arches worn smooth with age. The interior treatment deliberately works against those ancient surfaces rather than echoing them. Guest rooms are finished in cream limestone tile, white plaster, and walnut-veneer headboards with LED underlighting that gives the platform beds a weightless quality — a crisp, contemporary register that turns the thick-walled colonial shell into something closer to a background hum than a decorative statement. Indigo ikat cushions and striped textiles introduce local colour without tipping into folkloric territory. On the rooftop, a long lap pool edged in glass balustrade and lined with turquoise umbrellas and teak-framed daybeds sits entirely above the old city's roofline, the Caribbean light catching the water in a way that makes the sixteenth-century streets below feel like a different century entirely — which, of course, they are.

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About

In the charming San Diego neighborhood in Cartagena's historic center, Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton offers an intimate, sophisticated, and authentic experience. Set in a restored historic property, our hotel features two towers that blend authentic colonial charm with modern elegance. We offer 49 rooms, an outdoor pool, a rooftop with city views, a restaurant, and a spa. Our amenities, rooms, and common areas have been thoughtfully designed for you to experience the city with privacy, comfort, and meaning.

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Nacar Hotel Cartagena, Curio Collection by Hilton Reviews

800 reviews

"This Hilton hotel was an absolute nightmare. The front desk and housekeeping team were the only saving graces, but even they couldn’t compensate for the rest of the disastrous experience. The building itself is a disgrace, with peeling paint, a constantly breaking air conditioner, and a key card that refused to work. The plants were neglected and dying, adding to the overall decay. The rooftop wait staff was particularly appalling. They frequently claimed not to have change, yet couldn’t charge it to the room, giving off a suspicious vibe. I was overcharged for items, like being billed for three French fry baskets instead of one, and told the system was undercharging. Another time, they completely forgot to process my group’s order, and I had to assist the bartender in finding and entering my drink order into their POS system. The menu prices were inconsistent with the system, leading to further confusion and frustration. At one point, I had to contact corporate to retrieve my change because the staff was utterly unprepared to handle transactions. It’s baffling that a business can’t manage to have change on hand. The security was compromised as well, with an exterior door that didn’t close and latch properly, leaving the hallway floor vulnerable. I wish I could say this hotel lived up to the professional photos online, but it was a far cry from reality. This was by far the worst Hilton hotel I’ve ever stayed at, and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 02, 2026

"Stayed in March location is excellent in the Old City close to the walls and the ocean. Many good restaurants within a 15 minute walk. Breakfast buffet is pretty good - it features a local dish which changed daily for the 5 days we were there. Service from room and wait staff is excellent. When we checked in we were asked to pay for the 5 room nights which was fine. What was odd was that that they chose to bill my credit card in $ without giving me the choice of currency. The exchange rate was less favourable when questioned about it the front desk staff said this was the only way they could do it. I let it go. Two months later I see another charge from the hotel on my credit card for 5 nights. It was reversed same day but because the exchange rate had changed I lost 5%. The hotel says the transaction occurred in March but was posted to my credit card in May. There are at least 2 things wrong with this. Visa/MasterCard rules prohibit merchants from keeping credit card information once the transaction is completed. Merchants are also not allowed to back date transactions which again is what happened here - they put through a charge in May for a transaction in March. Not sure what’s going on but be aware."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 05, 2026

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