Casa Pestagua welcomed guests this year after a $15-million renovation.
Here’s what it’s like to stay.
Today, charming squares, cobblestone streets, and colorful buildings await travelers who visit.
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(The property is notablyColombia’s only Relais & Chateaux hotel.)
Preserved throughout the property, much like Casa Pestagua, are original frescoes.
Here’s everything you gotta know about the boutique hotel.
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The Rooms
Casa Pestagua has 16 rooms and suites in a beautifully restored home.
No two rooms are the same each is unique in its shape and size.
The common thread tying the rooms together is the design and thoughtful amenities.
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The hotel has two suites the Count de Pestagua and Madariaga suites that are equipped for larger groups.
Each suite has three rooms, plus private elevator access and a terrace with a jacuzzi and city views.
That’s where the on-site restaurant Anima, under the helm of chef Heberto Eljach sits.
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Each stay comes with a complimentary breakfast.
Every table is given a bread basket of assorted treats and a fruit platter with seasonal and local bites.
Guests can order an assortment of beverages: coffee, water, orange juice, and green juice.
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(And he was right, it was delicious.)
(Chef’s tip: he said Ceviche Eljach is a must-try dish.
The restaurant is widely considered to be one of the best in the city.
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You’ll find Ceviche Eljach on both menus, but other than that, the experience is completely different.
“We welcome up to 10 people per day and serve delicious Colombian-Caribbean cuisine.”
I was greeted with a cocktail served in a coconut, snacks, hammocks, and oceanfront loungers.
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The entire experience was relaxing and private a stark difference from the more bustling beaches in the area.
For lunch, we enjoyed shrimp ceviche, paella, and a chocolate cake.
(Guests can pick between two food packages: the standard day trip and the VIP one.
Both packages include a private speedboat, a host, and transfers between the hotel and the dock.
Coming to the private beach this October are six bungalows that will allow guests to stay overnight.
(Spoilers: during the Colonial era, the door knockers symbolized what a resident’s profession was.
After the treatment, I was taken to the relaxation room to slowly reacclimate to the real world.
The hotel can arrange airport transfers for guests.
(Pedro Claver was a missionary who advocated for slaves' rights.)
Even the hip Getsmani neighborhood is a 20-minute walk or 10 minutes by car.
Chamorro said the hotel’s proximity to the city center is ideal.
Casa Pestagua encourages its guests to reuse sheets and towels instead of requesting a daily replacement.
At the private beach, there has been a conscious effort to keep things undeveloped.
Casa Pestagua’s nightly room rates, which include breakfast, start at $550.
it’s possible for you to book your stayhere.
