We stayed here for 7 nights and absolutely loved it.
I definitely think the pictures of the place online undersell how nice the resort is. The decor was nicely laid out and well kept.
The area is quiet, especially compared to the Bocagrande area of downtown Cartagena. Uber rides were cheap and took about 10-15 minutes to the walled city area.
There are four bars, one down by the beach in a private lounging area with a security guard who will watch your stuff if you walk the beach. Another bar is next to the western pool with lounge chairs and bar tables. The main bar is called the Elixyr and is located near the lobby. And one more bar is next to the eastern pool. Many of the bartenders were in training so if you ordered a drink from different people it came out looking totally different.
There are two restaurants, one is buffet-style called "Merkato" and is located under the lobby. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If you buy the all-inclusive package, that one is always free to dine at. The other restaurant is the "Fish House" located in the western building. It is a standard dining experience and serves pretty great food. On Mon-Wed, they only served dinner at the Fish House and gave us a special all-inclusive menu with select dishes.
I highly recommend staying here, it is a nice place to escape to after spending the day or night in the bustling city. The staff couldn't have been kinder and more accommodating. Do yourself a favor, and stay at the Karmairi.
