Sofitel Barú Cartagena

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Bring the kids when you stay at Sofitel Barú Cartagena, and they can enjoy the free kids' club. You can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials, or aromatherapy, and Restaurante Calablanca, one of 4 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 5 outdoor pools, a 24-hour health club, and an outdoor tennis court. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and beach location.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 4 restaurants and 3 beach bars
  • 2 poolside bars and 4 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Free children's club
  • Free beach shuttle
  • 24-hour health club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
$315 nightly
The total price is $315
Oct 12 - Oct 13

Why we love this property

Private beach paradise
White sand serenity awaits at this hotel's private beach. Cabanas, umbrellas, and loungers provide comfort while snorkeling, kayaking, and volleyball offer fun.
Work meets paradise
Tackle business goals in the beachfront hotel's 24-hour center, then melt stress away with hot stone massages and cocktails at swim-up bars.
Culinary paradise
Savor ocean views at 4 restaurants and 4 bars, featuring Asian cuisine and locally-sourced organic dishes. Vegan, vegetarian, and private dining options abound.

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Luxury Spa King, Garden view

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Ocean view
  • 641 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a large window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(69 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a balcony with a view, and a ceiling fan.

Signature 1 King Beach Front

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a large window, a round dining table, and a sofa.

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

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A modern outdoor hot tub area with a view of the sea, a wooden pergola, and a glass balustrade.

Baru Serenity Ocean Suite 1 King Bed

  • 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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a four-poster bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the cityscape.

Presidential Ocean View Penthouse 1 King Bed

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern dining area with a round table, wicker chairs, and a large window with a view.

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

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the sea.

Baru Serenity Ocean Suite 2 Twin beds

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite 2 Twin Beds, Beach Front

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a thatched roof.

Junior Suite 2 Twin Beds, Beach Front

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a sitting area with a bench and table, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

Luxury Spa 2 Twin, Garden View

  • 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 - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Playa Blanca - 17 min drive - 8.3 km
  • National Aviary of Colombia - 32 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Blanca Beach - 35 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Cotecmar - 57 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 88 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Bahía - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eurasia - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Parador Baru - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Pérgola - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Humo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Barú Cartagena

  • Bring the kids when you stay at Sofitel Barú Cartagena, and they can enjoy the free kids' club. You can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, facials, or aromatherapy, and Restaurante Calablanca, one of 4 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 5 outdoor pools, a 24-hour health club, and an outdoor tennis court. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and beach location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 187 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
    • Babysitting*
    • Free children's club

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 26 lbs per pet)*
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Free beach shuttle

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 3 beach bars
  • 2 poolside bars
  • Swim-up bar
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu
  • Pool toys
  • Pool gate
  • Lifeguard on site
  • Paddleboard on site

What to do

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Tennis
  • Beach volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Kayaking
  • Canoe
  • Sailing
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Cooking classes
  • Beach nearby
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 100
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour health club
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Designer stores on site
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Renewable energy used
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Lockers available
  • Banquet hall
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-cm LED TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Children's robes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Yard
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Dining table

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Restaurante Calablanca - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Restaurante HUMO - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Restaurante Bahía - This poolside restaurant specializes in Caribbean cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
El Manglito Food Truck - This beachfront theme restaurant serves lunch only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
La Pergola Roof Top - This rooftop bar overlooks the ocean. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Sofitel Barú Cartagena is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately COP 135000 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of COP 967000 per room (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for COP 600000.0 per night
  • 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.

Pets

  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of COP 690000 per pet, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

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.

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.

This property uses some solar energy. Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Cashless transactions are available.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Property Registration Number 105813

Also known as

Sofitel Baru Calablanca Hotel

Sofitel Baru Calablanca Cartagena

Sofitel Baru Calablanca Hotel Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Does Sofitel Barú Cartagena offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sofitel Barú Cartagena does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

Yes, there are 5 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 26 lbs per pet. There's a charge of COP 690000 per pet, per stay. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is COP 967000 per room one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Sofitel Barú Cartagena and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, sailing, and snorkeling and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools. Sofitel Barú Cartagena also has 2 poolside bars, 3 beach bars, and a 24-hour health club, as well as a sauna, a garden, and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

Yes, there are 4 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, Asian cuisine, and garden views.

Does Sofitel Barú Cartagena have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony and a yard.

What's the area around Sofitel Barú Cartagena like?

Sofitel Barú Cartagena is located on the waterfront. Popular attractions include National Aviary of Colombia, which is 26 minutes away by car.

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