A restored 10-bedroom colonial villa in Cartagena’s Old Town sleeps up to 16 guests. Enjoy two 24-karat gold-leaf pools, expansive balconies, rooftop cathedral views, and attentive staff.
The Space
After two years of restoration, Leones de Alba welcomes guests to an imposing colonial mansion in Cartagena’s Old Town. The villa accommodates up to 34 guests across 10 bedrooms, with 17 king, queen, and double beds, as well as 13 full bathrooms.
The property features:
- Two levels of colonial balconies
- Nine private first-floor balconies overlooking the street
- A 70-square-meter second-floor balcony, one of the largest in the city
- Seven types of palm trees and a variety of tropical plants
- Two exclusive 24-karat gold-leaf pools:
- A courtyard pool
- A rooftop plunge pool with cathedral views
- A rooftop sunset deck overlooking the sea
- Views of both Cartagena’s colonial and modern districts
- A rooftop barbecue area with cathedral views
- A professional bar and rooftop bar
- Air conditioning and fans
- In-room technology, including Alexa speakers, Amazon Fire TV Stick, flat-screen televisions, and Netflix
- Safety boxes
- Ambient music and aromatherapy
The villa is less than one minute from some of the city’s best bars, restaurants, and shops, offering a front-row experience of Caribbean living in Cartagena’s historic center.
Location
Leones de Alba is situated at one of the most iconic corners of Cartagena’s Old Town, at the intersection of Calle de la Inquisición—the widest street in the city—and Calle Señora del Carmen, one of Cartagena’s most famous streets.
Staff and Services
Renting Leones de Alba includes more than access to a luxury villa. A fully trained team is available to welcome and assist guests throughout their stay:
- Two bilingual butlers and receptionists available 24/7
- Two housekeepers
- One maintenance specialist
- One concierge
Additional chef and waiter services are available upon request, along with several meal options.
Included services and amenities include:
- Room service
- Minibar
- Butler service
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry service
- Massage services
- Travel design and itinerary planning
- VIP airport transfers
- Private airport transfers in a Mercedes GLE 450 SUV for up to six passengers, available for $250 per way
The butler can help organize airport transfers, restaurant and club reservations, and other activities throughout Cartagena.
Private Island Experience
Leones de Alba also offers access to a private island approximately 45 minutes from Cartagena, where groups can enjoy a day in the Rosario Islands.
The private beach area includes:
- Daybeds
- Sun loungers
- A large decorated table for a private group lunch
Guests can enjoy local island cuisine, including seafood paella with lobster tails.
A private luxury boat is available for day trips to the Rosario Islands for $1,200 for the full day. The service includes a captain, bartender, and waiter and operates from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bathroom Amenities
Bathroom amenities include:
- Bathrobes
- Towels
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Soap
- Body lotion
- Cotton swabs
- Cotton pads
Towels are changed every two days to help reduce water consumption. Daily towel changes are available upon request.
The property aims to reduce plastic use and does not provide individual plastic amenities.
Experiences and Events
The team can arrange a variety of experiences and events, including:
- Coffee tastings
- Rum tastings
- Mojito classes
- Cooking classes
- Island trips
- Private dinners
- Cocktail parties
- Party planning
- Weddings and pre-wedding events
- Corporate events
- Brand launches
- Photo shoots
- Bachelor and bachelorette celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
- Divorce celebrations
- Video productions, including films, advertisements, music videos, fashion campaigns, and reality shows
- Bar and bat mitzvahs, with kosher food available upon request
Leones de Alba is located in front of the main cathedral and regularly hosts weddings. An optional wedding planner is available.
House Rules
- Pets may be accepted upon request.
- Smoking is not permitted in the rooms.
- Drugs are not permitted inside the property.
- All guests must be registered at least 24 hours in advance with official identification and are subject to the owner’s approval.
- Social events and parties must be discussed with the owner in advance.
Additional Information
Alba Group has four luxury villas in Cartagena’s Old Town, with a combined capacity of up to 134 guests. The properties are suitable for weddings, corporate events, and large groups.
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What guests are saying
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Michael
2 years ago
Great place with highly attentive staff. Fantastic for a big group. Shout out to Alejandro especially for making our experience truly memorable!
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Victor
2 years ago
Had an amazing stay. The rooms and amenities are top-notch, but what really stands out is the staff. Everyone from the hosts to housekeeping was incredibly helpful and friendly, offering great local tips. Highly recommend for exceptional service.
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Jenn
3 years ago
I cannot recommend this place more highly. Ideal location, extremely attentive and friendly staff, beautiful and well appointed accommodations. Even better than pictured and described. They will take care of everything for you which is wonderful when you’re coordinating a big group.
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Uchechi
3 years ago
How do you translate wow wow and wow??!! Close friends and family gathered to celebrate birthdays and our stay was perfect! We were right in the city and action. Our event planner Juan Pablo was exceptional and perfectly curated our itinerary! If you travel to Colombia he is a great asset! The staff was phenomenal and just an all around amazing experience from accommodations, food, weather, excursions/ history and fun. Thank you Team Leones de Alba!!
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Lionel
3 years ago
Great hosts! The staff were amazing! The location centralized! The food was great! The security was top notch. Transportation? Awesome! Next time we are in Cartagena we will definitely use them. It was worth every dollar spent!
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John
4 years ago
Absolutely brilliant, beautiful house/boutique hotel/mansion in the perfect part of the city. The rooms, common areas, and pool are all clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. Beyond that, the staff and services are impeccable. Hernan and his team were available 24 hours a day, and made us feel totally at home. Also, communication ahead of our trip, check in, and making plans was pretty effortless. If you're planning a trip with friends or family, highly recommend staying here.
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Patrice
4 years ago
I don’t have any suggestions for improvement as this place is PERFECT! We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly!! The rooms are perfect! The house is immaculate! The staff is so personable & professional! You will love your stay! We are so thankful for you having us.
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Sam
4 years ago
10/10 - Highly recommend
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Mike
5 years ago
The entire experience was absolutely supreme from start to finish. The whole staff was extremely accommodating and professional, security made us feel safe 100% of the time, concierge ensured we felt like it was our second home, cleanliness and sanitation was on point, food was delicious, drinks were endless, and the amenities were awesome. Whole place was amazing - as advertised. Highly recommend Hotel Alba; will absolutely be staying here again (and likely every time) we visit Cartagena. Thanks to the entire Hotel Alba crew, our weekend was nothing short of epic. We love ya’ll.
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Frank
5 years ago
World class service, great location, communication, and amenities….but a lot of rules and restrictions so discuss before booking if you’re ok with them
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