Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo

What Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo does

Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo is a small, owner-operated boutique hotel incorporated in Colombia as CASA DEL COLISEO S.A.S. It occupies a restored 17th-century colonial building at Calle del Coliseo 35-23 in the UNESCO World Heritage historic centre of Cartagena de Indias, roughly 10 minutes from Rafael Núñez International Airport. The property offers five room categories — a 50 m² Suite, Superior room with view (16–26 m²), Superior twin (21 m²), Superior double (26 m², 7 keys), and Standard room (16 m²) — alongside a rooftop terrace with pool, à la carte breakfast, massage services, airport transfers, complimentary bicycle hire, and a pet-friendly policy for animals up to 7 kg. Interior design was executed by internationally recognized Colombian designer Juan Carlos Arcila-Duque, and the property carries a Michelin Guide listing, a Domus Selecta affiliation, and TripAdvisor recognition.

The revenue model is built on nightly room rentals across the five categories, with ancillary upsell from transfers, massages, pet fees, and full-hotel buyout for private events. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; all rates are quoted exclusive of taxes, with a 19% VAT applied to Colombian residents (including foreigners staying 90+ days) and exempt status available to non-residents presenting a valid entry stamp. Distribution runs through direct booking on the official website (with a 15% direct-booking incentive), the Booking Channel OTA (Hotusa group), the Michelin Guide platform, TripAdvisor, and a paid acquisition stack spanning Google/DoubleClick, Meta, and multiple programmatic networks including AppNexus, Criteo, The Trade Desk, Sojern, PubMatic, Tribalfusion, and Casale Media.

The underlying technology layer is non-proprietary: a standard third-party booking engine (Keytel), SSL-secured payment processing, Google Analytics, Google Maps, and a Zendesk chat widget. No mobile app, API, or proprietary platform exists. The legal entity is privately held with no institutional investors, parent company, funding rounds, M&A activity, or leadership transitions disclosed.

Name

Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo

Legal name

CASA DEL COLISEO S.A.S.

Website

https://hotelcasadelcoliseocartagena.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo is a privately held, 17th-century colonial boutique hotel in Cartagena de Indias' UNESCO historic centre, offering five room categories and full-hotel buyout to leisure travellers, event organisers, and international tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel Accommodation

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel accommodation
• Historic centre lodging
• Heritage colonial hotel
• Luxury guest rooms
• Cartagena hospitality services

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Room nightly bookings: The primary revenue stream is room nightly rentals across five room categories: Suite (50 m²), Superior room with view (16–26 m²), Superior twin room (21 m²), Superior double room (26 m²), and Standard room (16 m²). All rates include complimentary breakfast.
2. Ancillary services: Additional revenue from ancillary services including airport transfer (available upon request, at an additional charge), massage services, and potentially event hire of the full hotel property.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo operates a small boutique hotel out of a restored 17th-century colonial building in the historic centre of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia. The core offering is overnight accommodation across five room categories (Suite 50 m², Superior with View 16–26 m², Superior Twin 21 m², Superior Double 26 m², Standard 16 m²), all including complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, minibar, safe, and amenities; supplementary on-site services include à la carte breakfast, rooftop pool/terrace, massages, airport transfers, bicycle hire, pet-friendly stay (small pets up to 7 kg), and full-hotel buyout for private events.

Product overview

Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo is a 17th-century colonial boutique hotel offering a unified accommodation experience. The property features five distinct room categories (Suite, Superior Room with View, Superior Twin Room, Superior Double Room, and Standard Room) that share common amenities including Wi-Fi, minibar, safe, hairdryer, and complimentary breakfast. Additional services include a rooftop swimming pool, massage services, pet-friendly accommodation, airport transfers, and complimentary bicycle rental. The hotel provides personalized first-class service with options to book individual rooms or the entire hotel for exclusive events.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Suite Room A 50 m² Suite accommodating up to 3 guests with a King bed, two showers, two sinks, minibar, safe, hairdryer, amenities, Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, and a private balcony with panoramic views of the historic centre of Cartagena de Indias.
• Habitación Superior con Vistas (Superior Room with View) A 16–26 m² superior room with panoramic views of Cartagena's old town, warm tones and elegant decor, a queen bed, minibar, safe, hairdryer, amenities, Wi-Fi, and complimentary breakfast.
• Habitación Twin Superior (Superior Twin Room) A 21 m² room sleeping up to 4 guests with two double beds, an internal view, minibar, safe, hairdryer, amenities, Wi-Fi, and complimentary breakfast.
• Habitación Superior Doble (Superior Double Room) A 26 m² room for two guests with a queen bed; six of the seven rooms in this category feature balconies with views of the old town, plus minibar, safe, hairdryer, amenities, Wi-Fi, and complimentary breakfast.
• Habitación Estándar (Standard Room) A 16 m² entry-level room for up to 2 guests blending historic charm with exquisite decoration, with a queen bed, internal view, minibar, safe, hairdryer, amenities, Wi-Fi, and complimentary breakfast.
• Breakfast Service À la carte breakfast served to guests to start the day, included with all room categories and described on the hotel's services page.
• Swimming Pool and Rooftop Terrace A rooftop terrace with swimming pool offering panoramic views of the historic centre, available to hotel guests for relaxation.
• Massage Services A range of massage services offered in a designated room for guests during their stay at the hotel.
• Pet-Friendly Accommodation Hotel accommodation allowing pets up to 7 kilograms upon request at additional charge, excluding potentially dangerous breeds per Colombian Police Code.
• Airport Transfer Service Round-trip airport transfer service between Rafael Núñez International Airport and the hotel, available upon request at additional cost.
• Bicycle Rental Complimentary bicycle rental for hotel guests to explore the city, available with prior reservation.
• Full-Hotel Buyout for Private Events Option to reserve the entire Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo property for exclusive private use, including special stays through full-hotel hire, for high-end events, celebrations, and corporate gatherings in the historic centre of Cartagena.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KeytelminorOthersKeytel is listed as the company powering the hotel's booking engine and payment processing. The partnership provides secure payment infrastructure for the hotel's online reservations.
• Domus SelectaminorOthersDomus Selecta is a curated collection of boutique hotels. The hotel displays the Domus Selecta badge on its website, indicating membership in this hotel selection.
• Juan Carlos Arcila-DuquecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternationally recognised Colombian interior designer Juan Carlos Arcila-Duque (www.arciladuque.com) designed and decorated all spaces of the hotel. His involvement is prominently featured on the hotel's 'Our Reference' page as a key differentiator and quality stamp.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hotel Charleston Santa Teresa: Luxury boutique hotel in Cartagena's old town featuring colonial architecture and personalized service. Operates at a similar price and experience tier as Casa del Coliseo, with comparable F&B and event offerings in the same micro-market.
• Tcherassi Hotel + Spa: Design-led boutique hotel in Cartagena's historic centre, opened by Colombian designer Silvia Tcherassi. Like Casa del Coliseo, it pairs a prominent designer signature with a small key count in a heritage building targeting design-conscious luxury travelers.
• Viceroy Cartagena: Luxury hotel/resort in Cartagena operating at premium ADR with full-service amenities (pool, spa, multiple F&B venues). Represents a slightly larger-scale but directly competing luxury option for inbound travelers to Cartagena.
• Casa San Agustín: Heritage boutique hotel located in Cartagena's historic centre offering a similar small-scale luxury positioning within the same UNESCO casco antiguo. Direct competitor on customer segment, key count scale, and colonial heritage product experience.
• Hotel Bastión Luxury House (Faranda): Boutique heritage hotel in Cartagena's historic centre operated by Faranda, a Colombian hospitality group. Comparable in colonial product and small-scale luxury positioning, with overlapping target customer segments.
• Quadrifolio Boutique Hotel: Small boutique hotel located in a restored colonial building in Cartagena's historic centre. Comparable in scale, heritage product positioning, and personal service orientation to Casa del Coliseo.
• Casa Pestagua: Boutique heritage mansion hotel in Cartagena's historic centre with a small number of rooms and personalized luxury service. Closely comparable on product DNA (restored colonial mansion), pricing tier, and customer profile.
• Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena: Luxury hotel inside a converted 17th-century convent in Cartagena's walled city. Operated by global brand Accor but competes head-to-head with Casa del Coliseo for premium leisure and event demand inside the historic centre.

Broad incumbents

• Belmond (LVMH) Heritage Hotels: Global collection of luxury heritage hotels owned by LVMH (formerly Belmond). Demonstrates the broader commercial trajectory of curating small heritage luxury assets into a global brand platform — a relevant benchmark for Casa del Coliseo's positioning within the boutique heritage segment.

Regional players

• Movich Hotels: Colombian hotel chain with properties including Cartagena. Operates larger, multi-property assets rather than a single boutique, providing scale context for Casa del Coliseo's positioning in the destination.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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