Casa de Alba Hotel Boutique

What Casa de Alba Hotel Boutique does

Casa de Alba Hotel Boutique is a single-property luxury boutique hotel operating from a restored 16th-century colonial mansion (originally built in 1576) located on Calle Santos de Piedra in Cartagena de Indias' Historic Center, Colombia. The property offers seven individually themed suites — León, Medusa, Pez León, Gran Salon, Caballito de Mar, Salamandra, and Palmera — priced at $300 to $600 per night, plus an exclusive full-villa rental option at $3,500 per night that accommodates up to 30 guests across 15 beds. The facility includes two swimming pools, a professional kitchen and bar, and is staffed by eight employees including a butler, chef, bartender, housekeeper, waiter, and 24/7 receptionist.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer go-to-market with no third-party intermediaries, taking reservations through its bilingual website, phone (+57 311 4330493 / +57 316 0274422), and email ([email protected]). Ancillary revenue is generated through a curated experiences portfolio — VIP airport transfers, prosecco arrivals, coffee and rum tastings, massage rituals, chef-led VIP dinners, mojito and tropical cooking classes, and Rosario islands boat excursions. Casa de Alba is privately held, with no disclosed investors, parent company, or funding history, and recognizes its primary revenue as nightly suite rentals complemented by full-villa buyouts and experience attach. The property's core differentiators are the irreplaceable historical asset (built 1576, formerly the residence of Sir Francis Drake), prime Historic Center location, and bundled white-glove service model targeted at affluent couples, luxury family groups, and event guests.

Name

Casa de Alba Hotel Boutique

Legal name

Casa de Alba Hotel Boutique

Website

https://casadealbacartagena.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Casa de Alba Hotel Boutique is a single-property luxury boutique hotel operating from a restored 16th-century colonial mansion in Cartagena's Historic Center, Colombia, offering seven themed suites, exclusive full-villa buyouts, and curated experiences to affluent couples, families, and event groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Villas & Residences Resorts (THAGACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heritage & Palace Luxury Hotels (THAGACAF), Boutique Resorts (Small-Scale Resorts) (THAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel accommodations
• Luxury villa rentals
• Historic colonial hospitality
• Curated guest experiences
• Private event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Cartagena de Indias

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Room Nightly Rentals: Individual suite rentals charged per night, with seven distinct suites ranging from USD 300 to USD 600 per night. Revenue is generated through direct bookings via website and phone, with no third-party intermediary commissions.
2. Full Villa Rental: Exclusive use of entire 11,800 sq ft colonial mansion with all 7 bedrooms, 15 beds, 8 bathrooms, 2 pools, and full staff for up to 30 guests at USD 3,500 per night.
3. Experiences and Add-on Services: Curated guest experiences including VIP airport transfers ($95), prosecco arrivals ($55-$95), coffee tastings ($60), rum tastings ($85), massage rituals ($25-$125), VIP dinners ($70/person), mojito classes ($50/person), tropical cooking classes ($65/person), and island trips ($1,200). These services enhance the core accommodation offering and generate ancillary revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Casa de Alba Hotel Boutique operates a single luxury boutique hotel in a restored 16th-century colonial mansion in Cartagena's Historic Center, offering seven individually themed suites priced at USD 300-600 per night and an exclusive full-villa rental at USD 3,500 per night for up to 30 guests. The property delivers dedicated staff services (butler, chef, bartender, 24/7 receptionist), two swimming pools, a professional kitchen and bar, and a portfolio of curated experiences including VIP airport transfers, coffee and rum tastings, massage rituals, cooking classes, and Rosario Islands excursions.

Product overview

Casa de Alba Hotel Boutique is a single-property luxury boutique hotel offering 7 individually themed suites (León, Medusa, Pez León, Gran Salon, Caballito de Mar, Salamandra, and Palmera) ranging from USD 300-600 per night, plus exclusive full-villa rental at USD 3,500 per night accommodating up to 30 guests. The 16th-century colonial mansion, originally built in 1576 and restored in 2015, also provides curated experiences including VIP airport transfers, coffee and rum tastings, massage rituals, cooking classes, and island excursions to Rosario. Property amenities include 2 swimming pools, professional kitchen and bar, dedicated staff services, and exclusive bedding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Suite León

Quantifiable outcome

• Winner of Luxury Hotels Awards 2018 for Best Historic Boutique Hotel in Colombia
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Belmond (now LVMH): Operator of iconic heritage luxury hotels and luxury train journeys globally. Comparable to Casa de Alba on historic mansion conversions, premium luxury positioning, curated experiences, and a heritage storytelling approach to luxury accommodation.
• Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas: Global luxury hotel brand operating heritage and resort properties worldwide, including in heritage cities. Comparable to Casa de Alba on luxury heritage hospitality, experiential offerings, and curated local experiences, though at a multinational scale with broader distribution.
• Hotel Las Américas Cartagena: Established large-scale resort complex in Cartagena offering multiple pools, event venues, and family amenities. Competes with Casa de Alba for the broader Cartagena luxury travel demand but at a larger, less boutique, less heritage-driven positioning.
• Hyatt Regency Cartagena: Large branded luxury hotel in Cartagena's Bocagrande district with extensive meeting and event facilities. A broad incumbent serving the same destination luxury market as Casa de Alba, though operating at much larger scale and with chain-level distribution rather than boutique heritage positioning.

Direct peers

• Hotel Casa San Agustín: Boutique luxury hotel housed in a 17th-century colonial building in Cartagena's Historic Center. Competes with Casa de Alba in the heritage boutique segment with similar suite configurations, private villa offerings, and direct-to-consumer luxury positioning.
• Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena: Luxury historic hotel in Cartagena's Old Town converted from a 17th-century convent. Competes directly with Casa de Alba for the same affluent travelers seeking heritage luxury accommodations in the walled city, offering comparable room rates and similar five-star service positioning.
• Charleston Santa Teresa Cartagena: Five-star heritage hotel inside a restored 17th-century convent in Cartagena's walled city, with rooftop pool and curated experiences. Overlaps with Casa de Alba on luxury historic accommodation, premium pricing, and experiential add-ons for international travelers.
• Movich Hotel Cartagena de Indias: Luxury boutique hotel within Cartagena's walled city offering premium suites and event spaces. Competes with Casa de Alba for couples and group travelers seeking heritage luxury stays in the Historic Center.
• Bastión Luxury Hotel: Boutique luxury hotel in Cartagena's Old Town targeting affluent leisure travelers with curated experiences. Comparable to Casa de Alba on small-scale luxury heritage accommodation, premium nightly rates, and direct-to-consumer booking approach.

Others

• Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH): Marketing consortium of independent boutique luxury hotels. Connected to Casa de Alba through its inclusion in the same "25 Best Small Luxury Hotels in South America" recognition, serving as a comparable aggregation/distribution channel for heritage boutique properties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/casadealbacartagena
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casa-de-alba-hotel-boutique

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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