Title: Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=36884284&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment ## Photo gallery for Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment ![Indoor pool, outdoor pool - Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment (Cartagena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36890000/36884300/36884284/w1080h719x0y2-5a548d4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, stereo - Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment (Cartagena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36890000/36884300/36884284/9b83bd14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, stereo - Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment (Cartagena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36890000/36884300/36884284/w1080h712x0y0-ead7fb3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi - Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment (Cartagena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36890000/36884300/36884284/b1d65568.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels - Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment (Cartagena)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36890000/36884300/36884284/e9f30bb8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In a convenient location near Plaza Bocagrande Mall and the Historic Walls, this apartment offers an inviting retreat. Unwind in the Zen Garden or relax by one of three pools, including a jet-propelled pool with swimming machine. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment This apartment is conveniantly located just minutes away from Plaza Bocagrande Mall and three minutes away from the Historic Walls. It has 1 Bedroom w/king bed & 2 Sofa Beds , 2 Full Bathrooms and Laundry Room. It is a new building with a variety of amenities which includes 3 Pools , 2 Jacuzzi , Zen Garden and a Jet propelled pool with swimming machine. Its just 10 minutes away from Cartagena International Airport and walking distance from famous restaurants. Important Note: All Visitors must be registered at the time of admission. In casa of emergency, The doctor and nurse do not apply this restriction ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Indoor pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Gym - Heated pool ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Luxury Apartment | Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87800000/87795100/87795059/9a27bb58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### U-GO Edificio Murano Elite, Bocagrande Bocagrande - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.2 Wonderful 166 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=87795059&PinnedHotelID=87795059&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27170000/27167700/27167624/3157f071.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Top Apartment Cartagena Colombia Bocagrande - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=27167624&PinnedHotelID=27167624&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106310000/106301500/106301478/ba690121.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### U-GO Edificio Playa Mar en El Laguito El Laguito - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - 24/7 front desk 8.0 Very good 1 review £94 additional charges may apply 9 Mar - 10 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10&selected=106301478&PinnedHotelID=106301478&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Comfort Apartment | Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112430000/112428000/112427948/dcb19238.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Condominio exclusivo nuevo frente al mar Marbella - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - 24/7 front desk 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews £77 additional charges may apply 25 Mar - 26 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=112427948&PinnedHotelID=112427948&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113270000/113268300/113268218/bbcffd5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apto Magnoloft con Vistas Bocagrande - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - 24/7 front desk 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=113268218&PinnedHotelID=113268218&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Basic Apartment | Pool | Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102640000/102635500/102635443/bad3d036.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### U-GO Morros City Frente al Mar Bocagrande - Pool - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=102635443&PinnedHotelID=102635443&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27140000/27132200/27132120/6c9cec85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amazing Poolside Paradise! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised 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. ### Property is also known as Murano Elite Water Front Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment Apartment Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment Cartagena Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment Apartment Cartagena ## About the area Located on the beach, this apartment is in Bocagrande, a neighbourhood in Cartagena. Clock Tower and Cartagena's Pegasos's Wharf are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Karibana Golf Club and Bodeguita Dock. Ciudad Movil Cultural Center and Caribbean Naval Museum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Cartagena travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cartagena.dx926) [View more Apartments in Cartagena](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cartagena-Apartments.d926-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=10.40933,-75.55445&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:m%7Dp%7E%40hvclM%40O%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%40O%40O%40M%40Q%40MBO%40OBOBOBMBOBMBODODMBODMDMDOFMDODKFMFMFOFMFKFMFMHKFMHKHKHMHKHKHKHKJIHKJKHIJIJKJIJIJIJILIJILGJGLIJELILGLGLELELGLELENELELENELENCLCNELANENALCNANCL%3FNCNAN%3FNAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%3FN%40NBL%3FNBN%40LBN%40NDL%40NDLBNBLDNDLDLDNDLDLDLFLDLDLFLFLHJDLHJFLFJHLHJHJHJHJHJJJHHHJJHJJHHJHJHJHJHLHJHJFLHJFLFLFJFLFNFLFLDJDNFLDNDLDLBNDLDNBNBLBNBLBNBN%40NBN%40L%40P%40L%40N%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%40NAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FNANANALAPALCNANCNCNCLCNCNCLENELCNELENELGLENELGJGLGNGLGJGLGLILGJIJILIJIJIJIJIJKHILKHIHKJKHKHKJKFKHMHKHMFKFMHKDMHMFMFMDMFMDMDMDODMFMDOBMDOBMDOBM%40ODO%40MBO%40OBM%3FOBO%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FO%3FOAOAOCM%3FOCOAMCOAOEMAOCMEOCMEOCMEMGOEMEMEMEMGMEMGMGMIKEMIKGMGKIMIKIKGKKKIKIKKIIKIIMKIIKIKIKIKIKIMIKGKIMGMGMGKGMGOGMGKEMEOGMEMEOEMCOEMEOCMCOCOCMCOCOAOCOAMAQAMAOAO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MWL8rej_XaovtwhkmRqVxHMtkPI=) Cartagena, Bolívar ### What's nearby - ![0_1439R-1036090](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100376/7d041582-82cd-49ea-aae3-b747b5c8823b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bocagrande Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Cartagena de Indias Convention Center "Julio César Turbay Ayala" reflected in the water](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6277130/dd830e94-834c-48a5-b7ea-973173b67afb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cartagena de Indias Convention Center 3 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Plaza Bocagrande Commercial Center 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Hospital Naval de Cartagena 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Rio Cartagena Casino 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile ### Getting around - Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) 10 min drive ### Restaurants - 7 Cielos 5 min walk - Crepes & Waffles 7 min walk - 51 Sky Bar 2 min walk - McDonald's 7 min walk - Crepes & Waffles 2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment have a pool? ### Is Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment? ### What time is check-in at Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment? ### What time is check-out at Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment? ### Where is Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Murano Elite Luxury Water Front Apartment Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 27 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Anthony C. 22 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Good spot to stay Ammineties were not available every day. Pool was closed a few days. It was ok. Perfect location. ##### Anthony C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 29 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet Location A nice clean apartment for just one or a couple. perfect location and everything you need in the apartment. I was very happy with everything here. building has good security and checks everyone walking in. If you are concerned with safety you will feel safe here. cameras every where and staff. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony M. 15 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 1st Time Guest The location and amenities of this property are as advertised. What would improve the stay are instructions for accessing channels in English. Also, instructions on where to find appliances and how to use them. ##### Anthony M. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### aaron r. 16 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great place and service ##### aaron r. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave F. 21 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The host Raul was a great communicator and helped me in every way he could ![Sunsets from balcony is amazing ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/675b60cd-cf6f-4bfb-aa78-99f26a6624c8-1761019392505.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Dave F. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony C. 9 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Terrific location I truly enjoyed the stay at this location. We are already planning for the return trip! ##### Anthony C. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Sam and Ami P., Sheridan, Wyoming 22 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Enjoyed our stay! Everything was as portrayed. Convenient location! ##### Sam and Ami P. Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 16 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sun and Fun The stay was satisfying, fun and sun. Beach, sunset cruise and a 5 island excursion. Food was pretty good as well. ##### David B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roosevelt J. 13 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home I actually stay here all the time. Great everything ##### Roosevelt J. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roosevelt J. 14 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best place to stay 500% satisfying! Best location, very safe and the apartment and furniture is very new and has everything you can ever need even down to a good iron ##### Roosevelt J. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Moises S. 8 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best in Cartagena This is an excellent apartment, and I enjoyed my stay. Raul has everything you need to have a great experience and make You feel at home. Raul is an excellent host. if there is availability do not hesitate to rent this apartment I will be back in ##### Moises S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Will C. 9 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Stay No issues here … Raul was a great host! I’ll be back again soon. ##### Will C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julio G. 28 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Excellent ##### Julio G. Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy B., Gulfport, USA 25 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Everything was great, the accommodations, my ability to get in touch with Mr. Raul whenever I needed anything and he responded asap ##### Jeremy B. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danita T. 10 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 40th Wedding Anniversary Trip The property is just as posted. Very well maintained in a nice building. While it is across from the beach, the was construction directly in front of the building but it did not affect my rating. The owner was very active with communication when needed. We had an unfortunate incident where we were taken advantage of by some local residents. He was very sympathetic to our situation and responsive to our concerns and requests. I definitely recommend this property for your stay in Cartegena. ##### Danita T. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Nicole T. 3 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Communication #### It wasn’t luxury at all! The apartment is tiny. The couch aka the other sleep area was terrible. Pros- the place was clean really well! Cons- your room is overlooking the under construction pool which means noise all day! I went on vacation to relax! Communication with the host felt force and it wasn’t welcoming. The fire alarm goes off and there’s no phone to call the security to find out if it’s a false alarm or not. You just gotta use your other senses. I personally didn’t enjoy my stay. This is actually my first negative review for a place. It left a lot to be desired. I ended up leaving and booking at the Bastion hotel ##### Nicole T. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Shawn L. 4 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Very unprofessional and disrespectful So I came here as a guest body piercer for one of the top rated tattoo shops in the area. Upon checking in the property manager Barbara met me at the apartment. After introducing herself and showing me how everything works her next statement was extremely disrespectful and very unprofessional. She said and I quote "so are you here looking for chica's? Because we don't allow prostitutes here" I said excuse me I said is that something that you ask all your guests when they check in? She said well you're a single guy. I said well I would appreciate it if it is now and she kept insisting that I allow her to come by every day and I told her do not come by again. Then on the second night I brought back a guest that works at the tattoo shop to show them the apartment. In less than 1 minute security was knocking at the door saying that Raul called them and told them he was watching me on the camera and saw I had a guest and guests are not allowed that I had to pay extra. Now mind you in his description it says that guests are allowed. He monitors the cameras 24 hours a day and it is very intrusive. So in case you want to feel like you're being watched at all times I would go to a different property. And lastly I was asked almost every single day by the security to tip them. They literally ask you flat out to give them money for tip. I don't recommend this location due to the lack of privacy and unprofessionalism. Oh and if you're looking for a hot shower it's not going to happen here you have about 30 seconds of hot water and that's not even exaggerating. ##### Shawn L. Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Chad L. 27 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Solid host, will NOT be back... Recently spent 3 nights at Raul’s apartment located in the Bocagrande section of Cartagena. While Raul was an outstanding host who was generally responsive, there were certain aspects of my stay that left some things to be desired. Unfortunately, much of this was outside of his control, but I want to make sure future guests have a thorough understanding of the pros and cons before booking their stay here. If all you need is a place to sleep, this could be a great spot. However, if you plan to use any of the amenities, as I did, be prepared for some pretty major obstacles. The Pros: - Really nice high end luxury building located across the street from the Ocean - Apartment is well equipped w/ towels and toiletries, includes washer & dryer in-unit - AC works great The Cons: - For my entire stay only 1/2 elevators was running. This is a major pain in the @ss when it happens at my apartment building at home, which is 12 stories tall. So imagine what the wait times were like here, given the Murano Elite stretches 40 stories high. Nearly every time I wanted to go up OR down there was a significant wait involved, and the A/C isn’t really on in the hallways, making it that much more uncomfortable and inconvenient. - COVID amenity reservation policy combined with lack of English speakers = no bueno; You have to book the pool(s) in advance with the front desk, who speaks little to no English. Additionally, I went during the rainy season, which made it very difficult to predict a day or more in advance when the weather would be conducive to swimming. Finally, the rooftop pool was close for "maintenance" my entire stay except the day of my departure. - The beach area directly across the street is under construction; not necessarily a huge issue but it does take away from the view, and also means you have to walk a bit down in the oppressive heat to get to the first entry point - As other reviewers have noted, Bocagrande is not the world’s prettiest beach. Suffice to say there are plenty of beaches in the US that blow it away. Furthermore, the “vendors” (if you can even call them that) will pretty much harass you nonstop if it’s obvious you are a gringo or otherwise not from there. I have been all over the world and experienced similar behavior in places like Jamaica, but I have to say, Cartagena takes this to a WHOLE NEW level. Be prepared to be solicited by nearly every person peddling anything that crosses your path at any time. ##### Chad L. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roosevelt J. 21 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Has to be the best apt stay in Bocagrande area The apt is an exceptional choice!! If this place is available during your stay be sure to book ASAP! I seriously doubt you can find another place that is better. You can walk or take taxi to Walled city for $2 USD. The BocaGrande mall and a huge supermarkter are literally 1 block away. ##### Roosevelt J. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mire L. 6 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place Enjoyed our stay. Very nice & clean. ##### Mire L. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce H. 4 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### FANTASTIC This is a great condo with all of the amenities you need. Perfect location with grocery store around the corner and tons of restaurants within walking distance or short taxi ride. I highly recommend. Rooftop pool with incredible views. ##### Bruce H. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amos B. 22 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Grande This was a perfect location to reach the old city and the beach. I wish I had more time to explore the city. It was well worth it and I will be back..!! ##### Amos B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen V., Yellowknife, Canada 11 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great residence to stay in Bocagrande, Cartagena We rented this place and it was good value for money. The bed is huge. Our infant sleeps with us at this point and we all had lots of space. It is comfy, too. The two bathrooms were modern and each have a shower. The curtains are motorized in living room and bedroom. AC is excellent. Both curtains and AC have remotes. Wi-Fi is excellent. Raul is quick to communicate. Georgina is super friendly and shared good advice for going to the Getsamaní market. Even the front staff were amicable and helpful. The 3rd floor pool was awesome and had two jacuzzis with big jets; perfect for sunsets. In COVID times, you have to reserve your time at the pool, though. Note: the infinity pool was under repair/renovation and was to open in a month or so. I had a hard time figuring out how to get steady hot water. I think that’s half on me. Kitchen had everything we needed. Laundry room, too, except we had to get our own detergent. All in all, we loved our stay and would contact Raul if we ever come back. ##### Stephen V. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James P. 18 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Murano Elite Review The property is beautiful and steps from the beach. The pool area is on the rooftop and the pictures don’t do it justice. ##### James P. Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny M., Boston, MA(USA) 1 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent long getaway Raul was a wonderful host, very responsive and accommodating. The property is very centrally located; wonderful gym and supermarket less than a block away at Boca Grande Plaza. The beach is directly across the street. The pools in the building have spectacular views and are very private a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of the beach. The view from the balcony in the apt is very nice and you are able to see both the harbor and the beach; great to catch the sunrise and sunset! We were here for over 3 weeks and definitely did not want to leave. The people at the reception are very helpful and friendly. Also, Raul helped us coordinate weekly cleaning with Georgina who was a bright and wonderful presence. Looking forward to returning next year, hopefully for a bit longer;) ##### Jenny M. Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2022 ---