Alfiz Hotel

Alfiz Hotel was one of the highlights of our stay in Cartagena last month. We arrived very late at night and they were waiting to welcome us and help us with our bags. The hospitality from start to finish was exceptional. Every person we interacted with who worked at this hotel was extremely friendly and helpful (we loved everyone so it's hard to single anyone out, but Alexandra was particularly great with us). The hotel itself was so beautiful. We loved that it felt authentic to the area, both outside and inside, and was a smaller, boutique hotel. The interior open-air courtyard was also beautiful, and our room was so unique and romantic. Another highlight of our stay was the delicious, complimentary breakfasts. It was such a great way to start the day off with coffee, fresh juices made from local fruits (which were different every day), delicious bread and jam, and a wide variety of egg dishes - we enjoyed every single one we tried very much. We are so happy we stayed here and would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone traveling to Cartagena. If we ever return, we will definitely stay there again!

We stayed at the Alfiz two nights while in Cartagena returning from Baru Island. At the outset the staff were excellent. Very kind, professional and accommodating. We were a group of six and took up four of their rooms. Each room was very clean and decorated beautifully. I like to stay in a hotel that reflects the country I visit and the Alfiz fit that, starting with the massive wooden entry door, the lobby furniture and the room decor. Breakfast was delicious and served daily at 7am. We were up before 7am to catch our early flight on the last day and they have a self serve coffee maker in the lobby. Back to breakfast (included in the room rate)...cooked to order eggs, fresh fruit, tea, coffee all made with a smile by the awesome cook just beyond our tables. I recommend you travel with small bills so you can tip the cook and staff who are helpful. Additionally, we had several of our group arriving on separate flights throughout the morning and afternoon, so we contacted the Alfiz in advance to see if they could help us with transportation and would allow our first arrival group to sit at their hotel while we waited for others even though we would not be staying there until a few days later (after our Baru visit). No problem! They greeted us warmly, invited us to freshen up in their lobby restroom and arranged a van to take us back to the hotel to pick up other arrivals and then onto Baru. I give this hotel and their staff 5 stars!

We were surprised the bathtub was inside the bedroom. This was not included in hotel photos. No privacy when showering. Otherwise the room was comfortable. The breakfast was outstanding. The staff was very helpful before and during our stay.

Being from a small rural New Zealand town we were a bit apprehensive about our stay in Cartagena. We chose Alfiz because of its location in the old city. We hadn’t have needed to be worried. The hotel was perfectly located and the service was great. We stayed in the two bedroom (loft) Republica room. We loved the space and the balcony. Breakfast was yum, with a large selection of fruits and eggs how you like them. Comfortable, central and clean. Everything you need!

Beautiful tranquil hotel in great central location. Cartagena is a beautiful city but it is busy and noisy and Alfiz is a little oasis in the middle of the action. Lovely character rooms with quirky but functional bathrooms. Pool is small but is big enough to cool down in but don’t expect to be able to swim. Ground floor rooms open into inner courtyard and have frosted glass windows so no views and little noisy in the mornings with breakfast being prepared. Upper rooms have view and may be quieter. Despite these caveats, would strongly recommend this hotel.

Fantastic small hotel in an old colonial building inside the city walls. Everything we wanted to see was in easy walking distance. It was lovely to return to the cool courtyard, refreshing small pool and fabulous coffee every day. Staff were helpful and breakfasts were great. Thank you.

A beautiful small personal hotel in an old colonial building in the middle of the historic city. The staff were friendly and really helpful. Most of what we wanted to see was walking distance so it was lovely to return to the cool courtyard (and their excellent coffee!) when the heat got too much. Also highly recommend the guided tour they arranged.

Alfiz is an amazing property. Given that people have been living there since 1777 it was like experiencing history: not quite time travel as we had electricity and plugs to recharge devices. The breakfast will be custom made to your specific tastes by an excellent cook and delightful serving staff. The location was fabulous for exploring Centro, eating in great restaurants, and catching early morning catamaran trips to the Rosarios. We were advised by the Manager long before our arrival that the 2 level junior suite might be difficult for the seniors that we are. I wanted the experience anyway. However, the steps are dimly lit & while I was very careful somehow in the morning I still managed to fall down the suspended stairs where the steps become very narrow on the turn. Luckily it was mostly my pride that was hurt, not my body so much. I just think I should caution others nearing their 80s that maybe it would be wise to reserve one of their other rooms that do not have a mezzanine bedroom. You’ll still get the wonderful experience of this hotel.

Just perfect...Vert well located in the very center of the city and very quiet at the same time . Personnel is very helpful ..Rooms and breakfast are just perfect . Just be awre the the swimming pool is pretty small ....but we did not come to Carthagena to go to the swimming pool !!