Makani Luxury Cartagena, also known as Makani Luxury Wanderlust Beach Club & Villas, sits on Tierra Bomba Island roughly 15 to 20 minutes from Cartagena and has built a reputation as one of the more upscale overnight stays on the island. Tropical gardens, a large freshwater pool reported at over 700 meters, and a polished beach club setting give it a more resort-like feel than many of Tierra Bomba’s smaller, family-run properties.

The property combines beach club day-pass access with villa-style overnight accommodations aimed at travelers who want a higher level of design and service on the island. Rooms and villas are positioned around the pool and gardens, with an emphasis on modern, elegant interiors paired with tropical surroundings.

By day, guests move between the sprawling pool, lounge areas, and beachfront, with music and a curated bar and dining scene keeping the energy up through the afternoon. The property has marketed itself as among the first higher-end beach clubs to open on Tierra Bomba, and it continues to draw both overnight guests and day-trippers looking for a more polished island experience.

Getting to Makani Luxury Cartagena means taking a boat from Cartagena to Tierra Bomba; given the property’s scale and its beach-club day-pass business, transfer logistics are generally well organized, but it’s best to confirm exact departure points and timing directly with the reservations team when booking. As with the rest of the island, plan to bring cash for any extras once ashore.

This is a fit for travelers who want a higher-design, resort-style stay on Tierra Bomba rather than a rustic guesthouse — couples celebrating an occasion, small groups wanting a stylish shared villa, or anyone looking to combine a beach day with an overnight upgrade. Interested travelers can check current villa availability and rates through the official Makani Luxury website or its Booking.com listing.