Hotel Raldos Inn

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Sylvia

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Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Sabrina

Ellos son un hotel Maravilloso y muy buena ubicacion con club de playa privada

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Evan

Great Service from greeting to leaving. Super Clean, staff is super friendly, 5 star service. Good food and very well maintained property. High level hospitality.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Maria

The hotel is beautiful 😍 my family and I we enjoy the food was different

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Emma

Great place to stay!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

JUAN RAFAEL

Mucha variedad en el breakfast
Excelente la limpieza de la habitación

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Andrzej

The breakfast setup was nice and offered tastes of Latin America and Europe. The view of El Laguito from my room was also nice.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Andrea

Everything was great.

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

Tanya

I enjoyed my stay at this hotel, despite the cleaning crew not cleaning or wiping down the counter in the bathroom only making beds, changing towels and taking out trash, they should thoroughly clean if they are going into the rooms. Also there is no balconies which sucked! The staff was very accommodating which is a plus Alexy and Mauricio. The major issue is by the lobby bathroom there is really a bad smell daily. Also the hotel is a bit dead ( quiet) they should offer some entertainment of the culture and music. Breakfast was decent but they didn’t offer no fish on any day and options like gluten free or sugarless items for those who don’t eat sugar and are sensitive to gluten.
Enjoyed my stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Judith

Beautiful hotel
With a lot af wild life

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Carlos I

Beautiful hotel with excellent amenities

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Don

Lovely. Well kept. Responsive staff. Only thing that could have been better were wait staff at the restaurants. Not bad. Just could have been better. Otherwise 5 star across the board

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Rabiel

Good place

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Denny Steffany Rodriguez

El hotel es muy bonito pero deberian darle mas mantenimiento de limpieza a las ventanas, baños especificamente las bañeras y tambien las puertas del baño estaban sucias. El staff que nos recibio no fue muy explicito con las amenidades que ofrecen. El desayuno es excelente tienen una gran variedad y rellenan todo lo que se va terminando siempre habia buena comida a cualquier hora aunque llegaras al final del desayuno que cierra a las 11:00am. Y algo super bueno es que el desayuno inicia a las 6:30am y de da tiempo de comer antes de cualquier excursion. Lo unico que no me gusto y que se lo dejo a los lectores es que no acepten visitar del clud de Yates para venta de membresía del hotel. Por que son muy buenos convenciendo pero te envuelven en unas cuantas mentiras y si decides restrarctarte o cancelar el contrato, te hacen la vida imposible, les envien un email antes de la fecha de mi cancelacion y me dijeron que me contestaban en 15 dias y este es la hora que nada han dicho. Asi que te recomiendo no aceptar ninguna oferta de venta de membresia aunque el hotel no es malo. Pero puedes encontrar mejores ofertas en Expedia.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

16 Apr 2026

Scott

The hotel is ok just a little dated…it’s celebrated 80 years and it’s showing its age in some areas…a good example would be the furnishings in the rooms…practical but old
We found the some of staff not overly helpful…a tip is added to your check so they certainly do go out of their way to do anything extra…an example was we sat along the main pool for a drink and a server came to the loungers next to us brought something, looked directly at us and never came back..we waited for about 15 minutes then left

Not all of the staff don’t go out of their way…the bartender at the adult pool made us some of the tastiest mojitos ever and did it with a huge smile…we tipped accordingly on top of the check…the room staff did a great job and our room was always neat and tidy…the staff at the front desk were great and helped wherever they could

We received a free dinner on our first day from the hotel and enjoyed a tasty dinner at the buffet…if I have a complaint about the buffet, there was no egg station for a couple fried eggs if that’s what you wanted for breakfast but there were lots of things to have for breakfast

One thing I would suggest to the hotel would be to provide face cloths in the rooms…there are none provided…all in all we had a nice stay…good location close to many things to do and great restaurants

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

oscar

Excellent place. Perfect for families. All the staff have a wonderful service .

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Eduardo

The hotel of choice. Amazing.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Kathryn

We ended up loving this hotel! We are a family of four with two children, aged seven and 10. The pools were amazing. Restaurant had everything we needed. Tons of families with kids playing. Walk to the beach, and just a short taxi to the walled city. Breakfast was a highlight- the best we had in Colombia!

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2026

Mehdi

They can do better job for Breakfast

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Dahiana

I would rate this hotel and 5 star if they made the appropriate updates. It is a beautiful propertie with amazing staff and great amenities but the conditions in which the rooms are leave very much to be desired. I understand it the oldest hotel in Cartagena but it does not have to look like it. Other than this, staff was 10/10, breakfast was good and the amenities were excellent. We spent a wonderful vacation at Hotel Caribe. Will visit again but only if I know it has been revamped.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Jane

The most beautiful hotel I have ever stayed in! Aesthetically perfect. Plenty of pools, pool chairs, great breakfast. Isaac in the breakfast room was a standout. Such a kind and hardworking young man. Will be back!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Danny

Included breakfast great and staff was amazing. Hotel looks good.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

29 Mar 2026

Paria

Rooms have bedbug, very damp, no ventilation, bathrooms are dirty is bad condition. Not even a 2 star hotel. Breakfast was simple, flies everywhere. Do not recommend at all.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

maryam

The hotel maintained a high standard of cleanliness and offered a nostalgic ambiance, which was particularly appreciated 81-year-old of services. The amenities and staff performance were exceptional.

Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Mar 2026

Diana

Hotel nice

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Mileidys Gonzalez

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The location is excellent—very convenient and close to everything we needed, which made getting around easy and enjoyable.

What truly stood out was the staff: everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help with a smile. Their hospitality made a big difference in our experience.

The property itself is unique and charming, with animals around that added a special touch—especially enjoyable for families and kids.

Breakfast was very good, with a nice variety and fresh options each morning. The swimming pools were also a highlight—clean, well-maintained, and perfect for relaxing.

Overall, a great place to stay. We would definitely come back!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 Mar 2026

Sarah

Breakfast was great! Pools were awesome, rooms were nice enough (our air leaked fluid and no one came to fix), the grounds were beautiful. Staff could have been better but after being in Cartagena for over a week noticed that majority of staff everywhere were very slow, seemed like they don’t care, and just overall blah vibe

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Kyle Steven

This is a fantastic hotel all around. The food was wonderful, the pools are great, the location is prefer with the beach and lots of great restaurants close by. We really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Caribe.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Craig

We had a view of the bay, but that didn’t matter because we were never in our room

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2026

Maria Ernestina

Yes

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

VANESSA MONTES

Excellent service I give 11/10 I loved it peaceful, clean, people very helpful.. I love zoo view !!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

MERLY ESTHER GARCIA

Extremely thankful for all the staff at this hotel, always helpful, courteous. The hotel is beautiful, clean , well located. Good breakfast..loved it!
I will recommend this hotel to everyone.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Maria Elena

Excellent stay!! Hotel is beautiful and clean and staff is friendly. Thank you for making our trip a great one !! It is great for those traveling with families. They have rooms that have a king bed and 3 single twin beds for larger families . Breakfast is excellent with many options even for picky ones likes me ! Pool is larger than most other hotel pools. Beach is right across street and nice that there is private section on beach for hotel guests. Exotic animals on hotel property a bonus ! Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone coming to vacation in Cartagena.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

21 Feb 2026

Esther

The grounds are beautiful! The pool, jacuzzi, gym/sauna/steam room was amazing

Check-in was long however lady was pleasant

Rooms are old and need updating. Some days we had 2 towels, no towels, correct amount of towels (2 bath, 1 on the floor, 1 hand towel). 1 day we had a warm shower others days it was cold or lukewarm.

Hard to get a cup of coffee in the morning. No self service available. Once we asked for coffee and got 2 empty cups.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Lance Real Estate

Well located

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Kareem Lamar

Everything about the location and people are amazing. Our go to get away!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

Rouzbeh

The hotel is very well located . Access to beach very easy. Very nice pool and garden area. Very professional and polite staffs.
But the hotel needs a drastically renovation of rooms in particular windows. Despite located at sixth floor, my room was very noisy due to bad quality of windows. I managed to change three times my room to reach a clean one at the end. The process of finding a convenient room took two hours. This is too long at the end of an international flight! By the way , the photo of the hotel is irrelevant. The hotel has three different buildings, one of them ( iconic one) is shown for the presentation of the hotel. The two others are modern buildings with very bad maintained facades. I was really disappointed when I realized my room is outside the iconic building.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2026

Serge

The pictures of hotel give a grand impression
The pool and surrounding grounds area was pretty
But older hotel, shows in rooms, windows greatly affected by ocean humidity.
Service at pool restaurant was extremely slow and not friendly

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

CHRIS

Outstanding stay, lookout for the Crows, they will literally eat your breakfast!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2026

Elena

Pretty dated hotel. GREAT location, amazing property, very clean. Great breakfast, with good amount of tropical fruits, fresh juices. Great service. beach with chars and umbrellas. Will stay again

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

SENAIT

The staff was absolutely fantastic ! They were very helpful and accommodating.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Feb 2026

George

Expensive and amenities are outdated.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

Juan Manuel

Everything was fine excellent

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Ivan

Excellent place to stay

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Henry and Luz

the entire experience was excellent

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2026

Mehdi

Room was big and spacious I had booked an ocean view room but window was very much dirty overall it was good

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

10 Jan 2026

Hugo Armando

Not really good customer service

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jan 2026

Tania

Overall a great experience. Staff is helpful and kind.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2025

Erling

Overall, this hotel has several genuinely strong features, but also some clear gaps that materially impacted the stay.

What worked well:
The location is excellent, and the gym and pool areas are very good and well positioned as key strengths. I also want to recognize that some members of the staff were professional, helpful, and delivered a great experience.

Where improvement is needed:
The room was clearly in need of an upgrade. In particular, sound isolation should be improved significantly, and the ventilation needs to be strengthened to properly remove moisture. These are basic comfort and quality expectations that were not met.

Breakfast was below expectations, and the service in the bar area and at reception did not align with the standard I would anticipate for this property.

Summary:
With upgrades to the rooms and a more consistent service level in breakfast, bar, and reception, this could be a much stronger offering. As it stands, I would rate this as a 4-star hotel based on my experience.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Dec 2025

Laura

The breakfast was very limited: lots of pork and fried items. The beach access was horrible: it was a public beach with vendors everywhere, water too rough to swim, and not even pretty. To see a nice beach, you have to oay $100/pp to take a 45 minute boat ride to an island nearby. I found this deceiving. Also, a family room with 5 guests needs 5 towels, shampoos, waters, etc. Every day we would get less, or even none. Last, a second trash can is needed in the room. The tiny one by toilet isn't sufficient. Water from shower floods the bathroom floor.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Chantal

We come each year. This year we appreciated the new gym and pool. We thought the breakfasts were better this year with some new vegetables and always a meat option. However, internet seemed much slower this year.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2025

Jack

The hotel grounds are absolutely gorgeous with a massive swimming pool (along with kids pool and multiple spas). Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast is amazing. We absolutely loved our stay here and the kids didnt want to leave. A few minor issues with the room, bit they were fixed immediately by the feiendly and efficiebt staff.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

21 Dec 2025

Andrzej

Lodging at Hotel Caribe in the Bocagrande neighborhood of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Dec 2025

Leonardo

The room was clean and organized. Staff was friendly and responsive. The food was on point, tasty.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2025

Briana

The food was delicious. The property and rooms were very clean. Staff were very attentive and helpful. I would definitely stay here again. Shoutouts to Ricky he was very helpful and had patience.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2025

Juan Manuel

The reason for was clean and the pleasant but a couple of things were off. The toilet seat wasn’t properly fastened, and there was no hot water in the first shower I took. The staff was great and so was the hotel grounds, from the pool to the gardens.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Dec 2025

Anthony

It wasn't the original room i booked. No hand towels in the bathroom. And the mini bar had food taken from it that wasn't from my stay.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2025

Kathrin Anna

Everything perfect! Wonderful location and gardens with very friendly and helpful staff and super clean!! 100% recomendable! Had some very pleasant holidays! Thank you!

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Dec 2025

Ivonne Molina

Pros: Great hotel and setting! Enjoyed the spacious, clean rooms and the surrounding wild animals and exotic birds—a truly unique experience.
Cons: Service is extremely slow everywhere (restaurant, bar, pool, check-in). Food was okay. Warning: Do NOT rely on the \"Welcome Drink\" voucher. Despite what the voucher says, staff claimed it was only for a specific premade drink and refused to honor it for simple non-alcoholic beverages like a coke for my son. Despite asking for the supervisor nobody came and the bartender just shrugged when we asked. Always ask for prices and confirm services BEFORE ordering. (Note: you Pay a third party for beach chairs closer to the water which is something we didn’t know)

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2025

Luis

The staff was great. Staff was always friendly and courteous.

6/10

Pleasant

29 Nov 2025

Ismael

GOOD CONDITION BUT REFRIGERATOR NO WORK AND LEAKING IN THE SHOWER

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

26 Nov 2025

Jean Jacques

Service was good. Liked the breakfast buffet. Staff was friendly.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

sheldon

It was great

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2025

jimmie

The Caribe Hotel is one of my favorite hotels to stay in. The staff is so gracious, nice and accommodating. The hotel has a nostalgia that's unmatched. The hotel grounds are well kept and provide many amenities. The breakfast buffet is always delicious. I highly recommend the Caribe Hotel.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Nov 2025

Alexandra

The hotel staff was very nice and accommodating.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 Nov 2025

Dorothy

Gardens were beautiful, the hotel is a very old building and could use some much needed upgrades and renovation. Can't say that the rooms were clean, had to use a towel in the bottom of the tub to sit in it. Some of the front desk employees were amazing and very helpful. Even though the hotel did not fulfill our changed thru Expedia reservation and we had to check out a day earlier before our flight was due to leave, management refused to budge (policies). But it was written in a paper trail per Expedia. ( system upgrades were in progress). That was very frustrating to have to find another place to stay for our last night, so I can't understand how this could be a gold choice award hotel.
The breakfast was okay, fresh fruit, sweeat breads and had omelet options, which you had to either stand in the heat to order cause the waiters were not very willing to do so. I gound the pool staff, other employees quite unpleasant unless you spoke spanish. Then they made an attempt to be nice. The little old porter guy was a treasure. All in all, I would say I wouldn't recommend the property to other Americans, or Caucasians cause there definitely was a difference in the way that employees treated you. And there are so many other trully great hotels to stay at, that you dont have to be subjected to this kinda nonsense.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2025

osvaldo

Just the checking process is to slow

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Dayka

Staff was wonderful. We chose a room with ocean view. The room was large and the bed was comfortable.
The breakfast buffet was delicious.
The hotel has so many restaurants near by and just steps away from the public beach.
Highly recommend 👌

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

Eugenio R

Great spa service

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2025

Christine

The hotel is beautiful and the staff are very kind and accommodating. Their restaurant service and facilities were great, but the food itself was ok. The beach has a ton of vendors that are walking around trying to sell things to tourists. It doesn’t exactly make for a peaceful beach experience, but there is great access just across the street.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Teresita

Amazing day at spa she was really good and thorough. Food is also good.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

José Efraín

It was amazing

Business_and_leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Oct 2025

Edwin

Ok

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2025

OMAR

Ok

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2025

Margie

The room was spacious and extra clean. The staff is super friendly. Breakfast, which was included, was amazing. The property itself is gorgeous. Plenty of pools and outdoor space so you never feel over crowed. Overall i would stay again in a heartbeat.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

09 Oct 2025

James McKinley Wade,

This hotel is conveniently located for shopping, dining, etc.. We were able to complete our check-in process when we arrived but was unable to get our room which wasn’t a problem initially so we went out to explore the town, sites, etc.. After checking back after several hours, our room still wasn’t ready and was given many different excuses as to why. Upon my request, I spoke with Francisco who was the Manager and he quickly resolved the matter in which we were provided a different room and provided with additional services for the inconvenience. Though the experience did not start off particularly the way that we expected, the overall experience was good and we would use this hotel in the future when visiting.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Naymette

Nos entregaron tarde la habitación. Todo lo demás excelente.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2025

LUIS

Perfect place for a family meeting.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Brenda

Paid so much for “ocean view” only to have a huge tree blocking the view.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Anushka

The food was delicious. The staff were friendly and kind. Love this hotel, the beach was right across the street and walking distance from many restaurants and shopping stores.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

Nicole Erazo

My room overlooked the beached but not as much.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2025

Gustavo Adolfo

The property was impeccable. Even though they have wild life living on the property they take extra care to ensure that it is clean The pool area was spectacular. Breakfast buffet was amazing, all the food was great. Really enjoyed our stay in this hotel. The rooms were clean and spacious, the beds were comfortable. We had an amazing time.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Enrique

Excellent location, great staff great food great service great facility everything‘s a walking distance or a short trip 15 to 20 minutes.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Lorena

Clean Room, staff, beach View.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

jose

very nice

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Pedro Jose

My stay at Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand was nothing short of exceptional! From the moment I arrived, I was warmly welcomed and felt truly taken care of.

The property itself is stunning, great amenities, and a location that’s perfect- just a short walk to nearby stores and attractions.
What really made my experience outstanding, however, was the service. Every staff member went above and beyond, but I want to especially recognize Alexy Ruiz one of the managers. His professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine care made all the difference in my stay. He was always ready to assist with a smile, making me feel like a valued guest rather than just a visitor.

The food was delicious, the pool was a favorite for our family, and the entire atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming. I cannot thank the team enough for making my stay so memorable.
I highly recommend Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand for anyone looking for a perfect mix of comfort, service, and hospitality. I will definitely be returning!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2025

CLAUDIA REGINA DE LA GARZA

The majority of the breakfast buffet provided is límited and the majority of the offered dishes have too many calories and meals that turn into sugar. It is not so varied and 60 year old people and older are not so considered.
It is clear that they do not have a nutricionist.
Specifically some of the waitresses have not such a nice attitude at the breakfast restaurant.
On the other hand, the people at the front desk are really nice as well as bellboys and the cleaning staff.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Aug 2025

sharon

Was very mediocre
Gym was disappointing broken machines and old equipment in an airless room
They have another gym that is good but just got weights but not always open
Service was not great
Beach dirty and not appealing
Would not go back

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2025

Chet

Its a wonderful classic colonel property. Its very old and the elevator is very charming. The grounds are wonderful and the pools are well maintained and served very well by the staff. The room we stayed in was very small. But the bed was spectacular as were the pillows and linens
For the price I'd recommend a stay at the Hotel Caribe

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2025

Michael

Great spot! Amazing staff, very clean, excellent pools

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Penelope

The staff were very nice and attentive. I would recommend this hotel to anyone in the area.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2025

Pablo

Good food and service, kind of pricey....
Excellent Swimming area.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Pamela

I come every year, great nature, services, clean Amazing buffet menu I love everything

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Maria

:)

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Gerardo

just need a better internet connection, the rest perfect!

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

01 Aug 2025

Andres

I paid for two rooms, when we arrived one of the rooms didn't have a towel, the other room's bathroom was completely dirty, the bathtub was dirty, we also left a bag of things I had bought and when I returned to my room after the walk I found it open and with fewer things.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025

Maria Alejandra

Very nice place.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Heinz

My second stay was even better. Additional pool and jacuzzi were added. Main Olympic pool is outstanding. Beautifully maintained spacious gardens. Professional and friendly service throughout the property.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025

Guadalupe

I love everything

Business_and_leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025

Jordan

Staff was very friendly and attentive. Room was very clean and the property is well located with proximity to the walled city. Beautiful pool, and right across from the beach with a private beach area

Leisure Family