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Sofitel Barú Cartagena

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 5 outdoor pools

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Sofitel Baru Calablanca on Colombia's shoreline offers a genuine beach escape. Choose from five outdoor pools or deep-tissue spa treatments. Enjoy a private beach, designer shopping, and complimentary in-room WiFi to stay connected.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Luxury Spa King, Garden view

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Junior Suite 1 King, Beach Front

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Signature 1 King Beach Front | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Signature 1 King Beach Front

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Caribbean Family Penthouse, Ocean view, 2 Bedrooms, 2 King Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Caribbean Family Penthouse, Ocean view, 2 Bedrooms, 2 King Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Baru Serenity Ocean Suite 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Emerald Ocean Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Emerald Ocean Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Ocean View Penthouse 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Presidential Ocean View Penthouse 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Prestige Coral Suite 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Prestige Coral Suite 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Caribbean Family Penthouse, Ocean View, 2 Bedrooms, 1 King 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Baru Serenity Ocean Suite 2 Twin beds

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Junior Suite 2 Twin Beds, Beach Front

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Luxury Spa 2 Twin, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130017

What's nearby

  • Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • National Aviary of Colombia - 27 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parador Baru - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Il formo Restaurante - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bahía - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eurasia - ‬15 min drive
  • Makani

About this property

Sofitel Barú Cartagena

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the sea
Located close to National Aviary of Colombia, Sofitel Barú Cartagena provides 3 beach bars, 2 poolside bars, and a swim-up bar. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and free beach cabanas, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment, or a facial at the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Asian cuisine. Enjoy the 24-hour health club, as well as activities like basketball, sailing, and kayaking. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with concerts and live shows and a terrace.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 5 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an outdoor tennis court
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, bicycle tour information, and massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 187 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Designer toiletries, children's robes, and hair dryers
  • 50-cm LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Sofitel Barú Cartagena is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: COP 135,000 per person
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 3 beach bars
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • El Manglito Food Truck
  • La Pergola Roof Top
  • Restaurante Bahía
  • Restaurante Calablanca
  • Restaurante HUMO

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Cooking classes
  • Designer stores
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Pool toys
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 100
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Lifeguards
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-cm LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of COP 690000 per pet, per stay
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 26 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 600000.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately COP 135000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 967000 per room (one-way)
  • Pet fee: COP 690000 per pet, per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 600000.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Property Registration Number 105813

We should mention

If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Sofitel Baru Calablanca Hotel
Sofitel Baru Calablanca Cartagena
Sofitel Baru Calablanca Hotel Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Does Sofitel Barú Cartagena have a pool?

Yes, this property has 5 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Sofitel Barú Cartagena pet-friendly?

Yes, Sofitel Barú Cartagena allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 26 lbs per pet. There's a fee of COP 690000 per pet, per stay. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Sofitel Barú Cartagena provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of COP 967000 per room applies.

Where is Sofitel Barú Cartagena located?

This Cartagena hotel is on the beach, 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from National Aviary of Colombia, and within 25 mi (40 km) of San Felipe de Barajas Castle and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. Clock Tower and Centro Comercial La Serrezuela are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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