Homestays in Bolivar, Colombia

This place is simply amazing. My girlfriend and I decided to stay here for the first two nights in Colombia and we couldn’t have been happier with our decision. We stayed in the Africa suite - the room was clean, beautifully decorated, and had so much charm. The bed was comfortable and all the amenities were as advertised. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The staff here is truly what deserves a stellar review. We arrived late and even before our arrival, the owner Marcus had responded to us promptly with info about checking in. When we got there - Franc (François) was waiting for us and gave us a quick and thoughtful tour of the BnB and was so kind and informative with any and every question we had. He made the trip for us. Such a wonderful human being. The next morning we had an amazing breakfast that was cooked to perfection and was greeted by their resident tortoise on the premises - such a cute lil guy, as well as Marcus who was just as welcoming and kind as he was on the phone. When we left, Roman was working and set us up with a cab to the bus station and was equally kind and helpful. I could go on - but just do yourself a favor and book this BnB. I’ll be going back the next time I come back to Cartagena - and any time after that.

The hotel recently underwent a renovation. We may have been the first guests since their opening. Minor problems will always occur but it's how staff handles them that makes the difference for me. There are no words to express the gratitude I feel towards the staff. From the moment we arrived (welcome drink) to the charismatic front desk staff to the overall lovely attitude they greeted us with, made us feel comfortable and excited about this vacation. The very first night they helped me with a small surprise for my partner's birthday. They helped with the white lie to get back into the room and they went ABOVE & BEYOND what I was expecting. So much so, that I was also surprised. In addition to rose petals, there was a bottle of champagne (or similar - was too excited to even care) AND a small and beautiful cake. The note was personalized and it made us both feel so special. I know people write these kind of over the top reviews all the time, but I don't. I usually don't post reviews all that often, but this trip Cartagena has me typing away. There was an issue with the water and plumbing the 2nd night - as I said these things happen. Staff communicated with us and almost immediately offered a couple of solutions. One was to use their sister hotel for a shower and our immediate needs. The second option was to simply move hotels. We actually wanted to stay at la Estancia because that's how much we loved it. So we decided to go to the ”nicer” hotel just to shower. Unfortunately the problem was going to take longer than expected. They promised the transition would be fast and seamless and IT WAS. The sister hotel was around the block so we told them we'd take our bags - no big deal. They were absolutely not going to let that happen. They had someone waiting to take our bags and someone to receive us when we arrived at the other property. It was a shame to not have been able to stay with them because honestly they were so special. Again, problems happen but the way they handled it made this trip unforgettable.

This place is simply amazing. My girlfriend and I decided to stay here for the first two nights in Colombia and we couldn’t have been happier with our decision. We stayed in the Africa suite - the room was clean, beautifully decorated, and had so much charm. The bed was comfortable and all the amenities were as advertised. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The staff here is truly what deserves a stellar review. We arrived late and even before our arrival, the owner Marcus had responded to us promptly with info about checking in. When we got there - Franc (François) was waiting for us and gave us a quick and thoughtful tour of the BnB and was so kind and informative with any and every question we had. He made the trip for us. Such a wonderful human being. The next morning we had an amazing breakfast that was cooked to perfection and was greeted by their resident tortoise on the premises - such a cute lil guy, as well as Marcus who was just as welcoming and kind as he was on the phone. When we left, Roman was working and set us up with a cab to the bus station and was equally kind and helpful. I could go on - but just do yourself a favor and book this BnB. I’ll be going back the next time I come back to Cartagena - and any time after that.

The hotel recently underwent a renovation. We may have been the first guests since their opening. Minor problems will always occur but it's how staff handles them that makes the difference for me. There are no words to express the gratitude I feel towards the staff. From the moment we arrived (welcome drink) to the charismatic front desk staff to the overall lovely attitude they greeted us with, made us feel comfortable and excited about this vacation. The very first night they helped me with a small surprise for my partner's birthday. They helped with the white lie to get back into the room and they went ABOVE & BEYOND what I was expecting. So much so, that I was also surprised. In addition to rose petals, there was a bottle of champagne (or similar - was too excited to even care) AND a small and beautiful cake. The note was personalized and it made us both feel so special. I know people write these kind of over the top reviews all the time, but I don't. I usually don't post reviews all that often, but this trip Cartagena has me typing away. There was an issue with the water and plumbing the 2nd night - as I said these things happen. Staff communicated with us and almost immediately offered a couple of solutions. One was to use their sister hotel for a shower and our immediate needs. The second option was to simply move hotels. We actually wanted to stay at la Estancia because that's how much we loved it. So we decided to go to the ”nicer” hotel just to shower. Unfortunately the problem was going to take longer than expected. They promised the transition would be fast and seamless and IT WAS. The sister hotel was around the block so we told them we'd take our bags - no big deal. They were absolutely not going to let that happen. They had someone waiting to take our bags and someone to receive us when we arrived at the other property. It was a shame to not have been able to stay with them because honestly they were so special. Again, problems happen but the way they handled it made this trip unforgettable.

This is nicest place in a town of enchanted of places . You will feel like you are an honored guest in a local estate of times gone by. Everything is spotless. The staff is incredibly helpful and attentive. They can book you a river tour. English is spoken as Richard the owner is a renowned journalist in Columbia. His wife is local and the whole family makes sure to that you feel at home . I loved the breezy sitting room. The location is central with everything the town has to offer in walking distance. The place is super clean with hotel amenities such as shampoo etc. I hope to return soon! Thank you Richard it was a privilege staying at Casa Amarilla.