The second season of The Night Manager has concluded with a dramatic finale, taking viewers to Colombia as protagonist Jonathan Pine, played by Tom Hiddleston, becomes embroiled in a plot involving arms and guerrilla training. Filming locations included Medellín, London, and coastal Spain, but one hotel in Cartagena plays a starring role.
Casa Pestagua, a Relais & Chateaux boutique hotel housed in an 18th-century palace, was used for crew accommodation and key scenes. Producer Matthew Patnick told Time Out: “We ended up buying out the hotel for two and a half days. The show is going to change it forever.” The hotel features 10 suites and six rooms with double-height ceilings and Moorish-inspired arches.
Guests can enjoy gardens with lush foliage and a terracotta-tiled courtyard pool, recognisable from a dance scene in episode three. Pine appears to stay in the Grand Suite, which includes a private patio, living room, and king-sized bed under a vaulted ceiling. The largest room, the Count of Pestagua Suite, spans 140 square metres and offers a terrace with a private jacuzzi.
The hotel’s restaurant, AniMare, serves coastal Colombian cuisine such as Pacific red tuna and truffled oxtail cannelloni. Facilities include a gym and access to a spa at sister hotel Casa San Agustín. Guests can also book trips to a private beach on Barú Island, known for its pink sands and clear waters.
Casa Pestagua is located in Cartagena’s historic centre, a Unesco World Heritage site with preserved Spanish colonial architecture. The city features military fortifications, churches, and colonial buildings, some repurposed as shopping centres. The Night Manager series two is available on iPlayer and Amazon Prime Video.
