What We Love
- The spa is ah-mazing. You'll feel like a brand new person after one of their stellar spa treatments.
- Enjoy reservation-free dining so you can go with the flow and let the good times roll!
- This luxury spot is full of family-friendly fun. Let's go kiddos!
Things to Know
- If you're looking for a night on the town, the resort is only 30 minutes from historic, lively downtown Cartagena.
- Rest and recharge in one of 270 spacious guest rooms complete with sweeping ocean views, stocked mini bars and ultra-comfy beds.
- With Unlimited-Luxury®, everythings included, so go ahead and have that second piña colada
These hotel rates have a non-refundable cancel penalty that goes into effect upon booking. Penalties will apply if the hotel reservation is cancelled or changed. Please reference the Hotel advisories for the specific hotel cancel penalty.
- Type of wine/spirit bottle provided is at hotel discretion
- Spa discounts apply to spa treatments and services only; not applicable towards the purchase of spa products
- Any Spa Service or discounts that state valid pp/ps are limited to a max of two (2) adults per room
- Discounted amenities and services cannot be combined with other discounts or special offers on property
- All amenities are subject to availability
- Additional restrictions may apply on eligible Spa Services
- All services should be arranged with the concierge after check-in
- Shuttle service is at no cost and available to all resort guests.
- Transportation shuttle bus with a seat capacity of up to 18 seats.
- 3 Daily Services.
- Guests are encouraged to confirm their seat ahead of time at the concierge desk.
Resort Details
- Barefoot GrillDelicious 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: CasualRomantic Dining Experience – “not applicable to group bookings”
- Portofino•À la carte gourmet Italian cuisine•Air-conditioned with outdoor seating available.•Approximate seating capacity: TBDRomantic 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: CasuaRomantic Dining Experience – “not applicable to group bookings”
- Various Bars & LoungesBarracuda (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: CasualRomantic Dining Experience – “not applicable to group bookings”
Hours : 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- Beauty shop/salon†
- Exercise gym†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Locker room†
- Pool†
- Room service†
- Shopping mall†
- Shuttle to local attractions†
- Spa†
† Fees may apply
- Dancing †
- Fitness center on-site †
- Pool †
- Spa †
- Tennis court †
- Volleyball †
- Water activities †
- Golf †Karibana Golf Course is the only certified TPC course in South America.
- Scuba diving †
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
2993 reviews
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Dec 26, 2025Superb
Great experience at the Explorer Club ! The team is wonderful, dedicated and help my girls to have an amazing time during our family trip ! 5 stars !!!
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Dec 25, 2025
Excellent relax hotel
Great hotel, specially if you are looking for a more relaxed and chill vibe. Also, the main hall dj is great and knows how to turn up the place on silent disco nights.
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Dec 22, 2025Not worth 5 star price tag.
I don't believe this is a 5 star venue. It's more like a 3 star. The food was mediocre and the entertainment was not in English. The spa experience is the only thing I would recommend but even that was upsetting when they tell you you have a $200 spa credit but didn't say it was broken down it's coupons that could be used for specific services at the spa.
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Dec 22, 2025
False Advertising and Breach of Contract - Stay Away
I am sharing this advisory to warn travelers about my recent experience at Dreams Karibana Golf & Resort, which was extremely disappointing and misleading. Despite paying for a Preferred Club upgrade, none of the advertised benefits were delivered. There was no upgraded drink package, no exclusive pool access (the “Preferred Pool” was open to all guests), and no meaningful premium amenities. Major Issues: False Advertising: Preferred Club perks such as private lounge, premium liquors, and personalized check-in were nonexistent. Service Failures: Nov 18: Buffet closed without notice; guests forced to eat outside in the blazing sun while management (wearing pink shirts) sat comfortably in the shade with fans. Nov 21: Beach closed all day for a private wedding hosted by the hotel owner’s family. Paying guests were denied access to the beach and Oceanside Grill. Policy Violations: The resort claims to be smoke-free, yet the hotel owners VIP guests smoked cigars and vapes in the lobby. Complaints were ignored. This experience borders on false advertising and breach of contract. I paid for services that were not delivered and was treated as secondary to the owner’s acquaintances. Worst Part: I submitted a formal complaint to hotel management and never received any follow-up or acknowledgment. I was also happy and willing to show photos on the smoking guests. Recommendation: I strongly advise against booking this resort unless you are prepared for broken promises and poor service. If you value transparency, fairness, and basic hospitality standards, look elsewhere.
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Dec 22, 2025
Best hotel in Cartagena
We really enjoyed the family environment provided by the staff, the great food and lots of activities and entertainment by the pool area and all day such as silent, disco karaoke and dancing live music also. Jonathan entertainment was great thank you.
- 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.