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title: "Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals — Cartagena"
description: "A five-star Faranda Grand on Carrera 1a — free breakfast, spa, pools and gardens — with strong staff praise and room scores that lag the headline 8.6 out of 10."
url: "https://travelshifu.com/hotels/cartagena/hotel-caribe-by-faranda-grand-a-member-of-radisson-individuals/"
type: "hotel review"
source: "TravelShifu"
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# Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

A five-star Faranda Grand on Carrera 1a — free breakfast, spa, pools and gardens — with strong staff praise and room scores that lag the headline 8.6 out of 10.

## Verdict

Book it for location, staff and free breakfast; do not book it expecting pristine rooms — cleanliness and room quality both sit at 7.9 with dirty arrivals and outdated features named.

There are no POI distance rows in our seed. The address is Carrera 1a No 2-87 — port and centro edge. Location scores 8.9 out of 10, with convenience for popular attractions as the praise.

The supplier rating is 8.6 out of 10 from 155 reviews, captured 12 December 2025. Service leads at 9.4; overall experience 9; amenities 8.9; value 8.4; food and beverage 8.4. Cleanliness and room quality both sit at 7.9 — the joint weak link — with dirty rooms on arrival and small, outdated rooms named in the highlights.

Facilities are generous for the price band: free breakfast, full-service spa, fitness centre, health club, sauna, steam room, arcade/game room, terrace and garden. Evening entertainment and picnic area are listed. Scuba diving is nearby, not on site.

Pros name exceptional staff, great location and beautiful property and amenities. Cons name room cleanliness and outdated room features. The 8.6 headline is real; so are the 7.9 room and cleanliness categories underneath it.

## Is breakfast included at Hotel Caribe?

Free breakfast is listed in the facility facts we cite. That is a material edge over Charleston and Sofitel Barú, where breakfast is surcharge-only in the same amenity lists. Confirm what your rate includes on the partner offer.

## How do the rooms compare with Charleston Santa Teresa?

Charleston leads on room quality (9.05 against 7.9) and cleanliness (9.55 against 7.9), from 125 and 155 reviews respectively. Hotel Caribe wins on free breakfast and often on rate band. Full comparison: /hotels/cartagena/compare/charleston-santa-teresa-cartagena-vs-hotel-caribe-by-faranda-grand-a-member-of-radisson-individuals.

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