Resort Details

Dining
OnSite Dining
  • Barefoot Grill
    Delicious burgers and hot dogs served poolside.
    Romantic Dining Experience – “not applicable to group bookings”
  • Coco Café
    •Premium coffee, snacks and ice cream booth in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
    •Late night bites.

    Romantic Dining Experience – “not applicable to group bookings”
  • Oceana
    •À la carte seafood specialties  
    •Outdoor restaurant at the beach area. 
    •Approximate seating capacity: TBD 
    •Dress code: Casual
    Romantic Dining Experience – “not applicable to group bookings”
  • Portofino
    •À la carte gourmet Italian cuisine  
    •Air-conditioned with outdoor seating available.
    •Approximate seating capacity: TBD 
    Romantic Dining Experience – “not applicable to group bookings”
  • Seaside Grill
    •À la carte grilled meats, fish and hamburgers with show cooking.  
    •Approximate seating capacity: TBD 
    •Dress code: Casua
    Romantic Dining Experience – “not applicable to group bookings”
  • Various Bars & Lounges
    Barracuda (Hours : 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    •Beach bar 

    Desires Sports bar 
    •Sports bar and night club  
    •Adults-only  

    Rendezvous (Hours : 10 a.m. – 1 a.m.)
    •Lobby Bar  

    Preferred Club Lounge Bar ( Hours: 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. ) 
    •Located at the Preferred Club Lounge Bar and for Preferred Club guests only

    Sugar Reef (Hours :  9 a.m. – 6 p.m.)

    Romantic Dining Experience – “not applicable to group bookings”
  • World Café
    •A buffet-style restaurant serving a variety of international and local specialties.  
    •Air-conditioned with outdoor seating available. 
    •Approximate seating capacity: TBD 
    •Dress code: Casual
    Romantic Dining Experience – “not applicable to group bookings”

    Hours : 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
On-Site Amenities
  • Beauty shop/salon†
  • Exercise gym†
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Locker room†
  • Pool†
  • Room service†
  • Shopping mall†
  • Shuttle to local attractions†
  • Spa†

† Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Dancing †
  • Fitness center on-site †
  • Pool †
  • Spa †
  • Tennis court †
  • Volleyball †
  • Water activities †
Off-Site Recreation
  • Golf †
    Karibana Golf Course is the only certified TPC course in South America.
  • Scuba diving †

† Fees may apply

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 3064 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great entertainment

    Had a great time at Dreams Karibana! Michelle, Karen, Yenis, and the entire entertainment team were incredible! We also recommend the room service quesadilla!

    Jan 26, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Good HOtel in Cartagena, nice and quite beach.

    Great resort with different restaurant options. Food has room for improvement. The beach is great away from sales people.

    Jan 22, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Love all about this choice of hotel, place and the country!

    The service was very good, Activities were super and entertainment very enjoyable. Mr Johnathan especially friendly, well organized person and professionally knowledgeable. Good job of all staff 🤗

    Jan 21, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    wonderful family moments

    The best experience if you're traveling with family and children. The staff always has a smile and provides excellent customer service. Nicole and Rafael, to name a few, make staying at the hotel wonderful. Without a doubt, it will always be my first choice when I return to my beautiful Cartagena.

    Jan 19, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Room for improvement

    Rooms were comfortable, food was good; however, service could have been better. Slow service and really forgetful at buffet and most restaurants. A lot of the staff do not speak English (bring a form of translation if you are booking here). Pool entertainment / service is great. Spa service was great. Moreover, Italian restaurant service was wonderful (only restaurant that requires reservation and dress code).

    Jan 16, 2026
General Policy
  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Minimum Check-In Age: 18
  • General Policies:

    Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.  

    Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival. 

    Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment. 

    Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel. 

    General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.  Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.  Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

  • Pet Policy : Pets Allowed:
    • Resort allows small dogs under 22 lbs. Please contact the resort prior to booking to confirm all requirements are met and they can provide you the current cost per night. This fee will be payable to the hotel. Proper paperwork must be provided to the hotel prior to check-in.

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