Cartagena (within Karibana gated community), Colombia
Rating8.2Rating8.0Thirteen venues including six food outlets and seven bars. The formal Portofino (Italian) and beach-facing Oceana (seafood) are dinner-only; Seaside Grill covers both lunch and dinner. World Café handles breakfast and lunch only — dinner requires one of the à la carte restaurants or room service.
| Restaurant | Meals | Reservations | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barefoot Grill | Included | ||
| Barracuda | Included | ||
| Coco Café | Included | ||
| Oceana | Included | ||
| Pool Bar | Included | ||
| Portofino | Included | ||
| Preferred Club Lounge Bar | Included | ||
| Rendezvous | Included | ||
| Romantic Dining Experience / Dinner by the Sea | Additional charge | ||
| Room Service | Included | ||
| Seaside Grill | Included | ||
| Sugar Reef | Included | ||
| World Café | Included |
Gourmet Italian cuisine
Gourmet Italian à la carte, dinner 6:30–10pm, indoor. Smart casual required (long pants, collared shirt, dress shoes for men). No reservations required for the main room. Frequently cited by returning guests as the best dining option on the property.
Signature dishes: Italian delicacies
Seafood specialties
Seafood à la carte, outdoor at the beach area, dinner only (6:30–10pm). Casual dress (swimwear accepted). No reservations required. The most relaxed dress code of the dinner restaurants. Sea views from the outdoor terrace.
Grilled meats, fish, and hamburgers
Grilled meats, fish, and burgers, lunch 11am–5pm and dinner 6:30–10pm. Features show cooking — the grill preparation is open to the dining area. Casual elegance dress code for both periods (no sleeveless shirts for men; cover-up required for women at lunch). No reservations needed.
International and local specialties (Buffet-style)
International buffet, breakfast and lunch only (dinner covered elsewhere). Air-conditioned indoor with outdoor seating. Casual dress with cover-ups required (no sleeveless shirts for men). The breakfast spread is specifically praised by guest reviews — worth prioritizing over room service in the morning.
Delicious burgers and hot dogs. International snacks.
Poolside snack bar, daytime hours, swimwear acceptable. Burgers and hot dogs — a quick and casual poolside option.
Signature dishes: Burgers, Hot Dogs
Premium coffee, snacks, and ice cream
Coffee shop and snack bar, daytime through late night. Premium coffee, ice cream, sandwiches, pastries. The all-hours availability makes this useful for early risers and late-night snackers.
Signature dishes: Premium coffee, Snacks, Ice cream, Sandwiches, Pastries
Bar menu (drinks)
Lobby bar, 10am–1am. Ocean view terrace seating, premium cocktails, top-shelf spirits. The latest-closing bar on the property — also the social meeting point for pre-dinner drinks. No sleeveless shirts or flip-flops.
Signature dishes: Refreshing premium cocktails, National and international drinks
Bar menu (drinks) and exclusive snacks
Exclusive to Preferred Club guests, 7am–11pm. Premium drinks and snacks, smart casual atmosphere. Functions as a private alternative to the World Café and Rendezvous.
Bar menu (drinks)
Beachfront bar, 9am–6pm, beach casual. Tropical cocktails and spirits. The most scenic bar position on the property.
Signature dishes: Refreshing cocktails
Bar menu (drinks)
Daytime pool/beach area bar, 9am–6pm. Included, casual dress.
Bar menu (drinks)
Poolside bar during pool operating hours, swimwear acceptable. Convenient for guests spending the day at the main pool.
Signature dishes: Refreshing cocktails
International cuisine, desserts
24-hour room service, included. The menu covers international cuisine and desserts, plus specialty occasion items (birthday cakes, chocolate-covered strawberries). A useful option given the limited evening dining hours at the buffet.
Signature dishes: Delightful selection of desserts, Birthday cakes, Chocolate-covered strawberries
Special gourmet dining
Extra charge. Private beachfront or secluded setting, requires advance reservation. Contact the concierge at least 48 hours ahead for availability. A meaningful upgrade for anniversaries or special occasions.