Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and spa services. Free cooked-to-order breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a garden are onsite.
Makani Luxury Wanderlust offers 14 accommodations with private pools and hair dryers. This Cartagena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace.
Makani Luxury Wanderlust is a smoke-free property.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Makani Luxury Wanderlust has a restaurant on site.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A restaurant
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guidebooks
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
On the beach
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Spa
Massage
Spa services
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Private pool
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Makani Luxury Wanderlust Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Staff was very helpful on our way there and back, however whilst we were on the resort, especially those by the pool were slightly absent minded.
Having said that, it’s been a great experience with tastefully designed interior in the room / villa and I’d go again for a quiet relaxing retreat.
Overall, it’s a beautiful property. Within a couple hours of arriving, we were already considering extending our stay… that is, until we took a shower. One min of scalding water followed by 5 mins of cold, rinse and repeat (no pun intended). Maintenance just said that’s the way it is. On the plus side, Alejandro (a manager I believe) was very proactive in offering to compensate us by offering us spa treatments. Overall we enjoyed our stay- and had the shower worked properly, we would have really enjoyed it. It’s just if you’re paying $450+ a night for a room, a shower works properly is a must.
The resort is beautifully made and has a great pool area as well as restaurants. Also the rooms are spacious and luxurious.
However, the service has a lot of potential for improvement. Waiters forget your order and/or bring them twice. Every order takes 30-60min (even though there were barely any people sometimes) and the staff seems very relaxed and are talking with each other.
We were locked out of our room for 3h and we received no apology for the long wait. The wifi also didn't work very well and had long outages.
Furthermore, after denying them a tip because of the bad service some waiters completely ignored us until we told the reception and management.
Smooth checkin process , great staff all around. Facilities , rooms, pool area etc all top notch. Easy checkout process. Beautiful Island and private space set aside for overnight guests
Fabulous resort. Did two days. Pool and restaurant were great . Room was even better with two floors and rooftop jacuzzi . Staff were attentive and very nice . Highly recommend 2-3 days or at least a day trip .
Not only that the ac and wifi for my villa werent working, i had at all times people inside my rooms fixing these issues, on top of that the property staff offered some discount if i ever wanted to come
Back and alejandro didnt get back to me with necessary info to re book. I want my money back
The most beautiful resort I’ve stayed at yet! I loved how calm and peaceful the whole vibe was. Went here with my husband, and was so sad to leave. Highly recommend!
This is the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at. The place is brand new, cozy and modern. The facilities were outstanding! It is as good of a stay as any luxury chain resort.
Getting there was easy enough since they provide their own Makani transportation, 18 min later we were welcomed at the property with a very cold beverage. We were upgraded on the pool chairs since the place was not busy and our room wasn’t ready
We stayed with kids and they loved it! We were able to snorkel on their beach. Kids wished we stayed there for the entire vacation.
My daughter got sick the night before we got there (too much sun exposure, I think since she got better right away) and the staff sent the property nurse. Everyone knew she was sick and offered to bring her tea/water/medicine etc. Even at night, the staff told me the guard of the property knew and will help in the worst case scenario, to take my daughter to Emergencies. Thankfully she felt better the next day and was snorkeling with dad all day
Everyone knew my name and welcomed me (by my name) every time I got a drink or food.
We came during the weekday and it wasn’t crowded at all! There are no vendors hustling on the beach, (anywhere you go in the beach, people will try to sell you things, be careful) However none of this happened on this resort. Relaxing here was amazing (no one was in sight)
The price per night was expensive, but if you pay for the day or 2 to come here, then staying the night is worth it especially if you are here
Very happy with our stay would absolutely recommend.
The boat pick up situation was a little confusing as the tent they had indicated as theirs seemed to be occupied by a family spending the day at the beach… but when we returned it seemed like it was a specific tent for makani. Many people on the beach will ask you where you are going to try and get you in their boat… the makani crew all work makani shirts - we had them show us their pick up list so we could be certain it was the right boat.
Beyond that the room was incredible the private pool deck fantastic, staff very lovely and helpful and all common areas were gorgeous. Food was also really good and a la carte breakfast included was delicious. Very happy we chose to spend the last few days of our trip here.
The property is on the secluded island by itself. No adult hotels or restaurants rooms are beautiful and dining room area. Very nice. He can only be rich by boat stuff barely speak English I would say no English so the only way to communicate is through WhatsApp.
An amazing peaceful resort that reminded me of my stays on small islands in Fiji without the 14 hour flight.
Communication from hotel is great. They tell you to meet at a tent on the beach and helpful boat staff take care of all luggage. Some mention the boat ride is rough, but for us both directions was a pleasant ride. Staff greet you upon arrival at island. Check in was easy and fast.
We staying in the villa that overlooks the water. Private pool is clean and everything in room is perfect.
Important to know that this resort is a day club. Stayed 3 nights and generally about 10-20 people come from 11-5.
Before 11 and after 5 we had the entire resort to ourselves or would see at most 4 other guests.
Food in restuarant was excellent. There are 6 dogs they live on property. If you hate dogs the staff will chase them away, but we were the opposite and they are super cute. One spent the night with us and kids will enjoy the small friendly dogs.
Read the fine print about where your lounge chairs will be. As a hotel guest, you are below the pool, in front of a wall before the beach because the pool chairs are for day club guests. 3 of 4 days we were given great spots at the pool and only 1 day placed on the sand.
Service is excellent, but almost no English if you care about that.
Overall; incredible room and property. Alone at restaurant for breakfast, nice people come for the day and then deserted late afternoon once again.
property and our room were perfect..however the service is very very slow
stephen
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
4/10 Poor
ANA CECILIA
Traveled with family
Aug 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Excelentes instalaciones
Las instalaciones son excelentes , agradables y muy bien decoradas. los habitaciones son demasiado cómodas y bonitas . El personal en su mayoría no es cálido ni amable .a excepción del señor que te recibe en la playa para transportar las maletas ( Leonardo Mendoza que es muy amable ) Claramente hay un problema gerencial el servicio es lento y equivocado . Te entregan pedido que no ordenaste , y cuentas que no son las tuyas . El SPA no es para nada relajante . Estás expuesto a todo lo que pasa en la playa . Música ruido . Sin ninguna privacidad.