Hotel Caribe by Faranda Cartagena

The Resort and Its Setting

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Cartagena is an independently run, RCI-affiliated timeshare resort in Cartagena, in Colombia's Bolívar department. It operates under Faranda's management, with a focus on Colombian hospitality and the character of the surrounding city rather than a generic resort template. The RCI tie-in means owners aren't limited to using their week on-site — weeks can be deposited into RCI's exchange system for stays at other affiliated resorts, or simply used at home in Cartagena year after year.

Cartagena: The Area and What There Is to Do

Cartagena draws over a million visitors a year, and it's easy to see why. The walled Old City — a UNESCO World Heritage site around 2 km from the resort — is the main event: colourful colonial facades, shaded plazas, and galleries tucked into cobblestone streets built for wandering on foot. Nearby, the 17th-century San Felipe de Barajas Fortress gives a sense of the city's military past along with sweeping views. For culture beyond the streets, the Gold Museum holds pre-Hispanic gold work and indigenous artefacts.

Beach time is easy to arrange too. Local Caribbean beaches sit around 5 km away for a straightforward swim or afternoon by the water, while the Rosario Islands, roughly 35 km out, are worth the trip for clearer water and snorkelling. Cartagena's food scene — a genuine mix of Caribbean, Spanish and indigenous influences — rounds out a stay nicely, whether that's a sit-down restaurant or a well-chosen street stall.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Hotel Caribe by Faranda Cartagena and no longer plan to use it, you can list it for private resale or rental directly on BidMyTimeshare.com. You set your own asking price, interested buyers or renters contact you through the platform, and there's no commission on the sale — sellers simply pay a one-time listing fee to get the ad live.

Because this is an independent resort affiliated with RCI rather than a major branded timeshare chain, there's no RCI-wide transfer fee schedule published for this specific property, and no right-of-first-refusal figure has been confirmed for Hotel Caribe by Faranda Cartagena. In practice, resale at an independent resort like this one goes through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a corporate transfer desk. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, both sides should contact the resort directly to confirm the current transfer fee, any outstanding annual maintenance fee, and whether RCI affiliation carries over automatically to a new owner or needs to be re-registered.

What a resale buyer typically receives is the right to use the week going forward (and to deposit it into RCI, once affiliation is confirmed in their name) — not any prior owner's unused points, banked weeks, or past RCI exchange credits, which generally don't transfer.

What Renters Look For

Renters booking a week at Hotel Caribe by Faranda Cartagena are usually drawn by the location itself — walking distance to colonial Cartagena, with beaches and the fortress nearby — rather than resort amenities alone. Clear dates, an honest description of the unit, and a straightforward way to communicate through the platform go a long way toward a smooth rental.

Practical Notes

Cartagena stays warm and humid year-round, with the driest, most comfortable stretches typically December–January and July–August. The Old City is best explored on foot, so comfortable shoes matter more than anything else you pack. For getting around beyond walking distance, registered taxis or ride-sharing apps are the more reliable option than hailing a cab on the street.