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Sofitel Barú Cartagena

5.0 star property

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine
Suite, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130017
  • Place, Clock Tower
  • Place, Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
  • Place, Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Suite, 2 Single Beds

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Junior Suite, 2 Single Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds

Luxury Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Cartagena

With a stay at Sofitel Barú Cartagena in Cartagena, you'll be 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from National Aviary of Colombia and 22.2 mi (35.7 km) from San Felipe de Barajas Castle. .This beach hotel is 22.5 mi (36.2 km) from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and 22.5 mi (36.2 km) from Clock Tower.

What's nearby

  • Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • National Aviary of Colombia - 27 min drive - 13.4 km

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 hotel on the beach, with 5 outdoor pools
Sofitel Barú Cartagena offers 187 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-cm LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor tennis court and a 24-hour health club are featured at the hotel. 5 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 187 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your memory foam bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private balconies. 50-cm LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 outdoor swimming pools, a 24-hour health club, and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Grab a bite at Restaurante Calablanca, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Visit one of the 4 bars/lounges, 3 beach bars, and 2 poolside bars for a refreshing drink. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
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.
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.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Sofitel Barú Cartagena is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return 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
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • Free children's club
  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Children's robes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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 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).

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

Sofitel Barú Cartagena Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 511 out of 623 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 623 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 623 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 623 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 623 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LARA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El staff es muy amable. En especial gracias a Lila, al chef Felipe y du staff del restaurante HUMO! Una estadía inolvidable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 stay at Sofitel, incredible value, 5 star service from start to finish, amazing pools, amazing beaches, amazing food/drink. Would go again every time I’m back in Cartagena area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Del

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a nice hotel however out of the way for activities and excursions. Getting there was scary at night as there are no lights on the road leading to the resort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick O

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was boy g Amazing loved it !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petagaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilmer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service, the staff, the food in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Camilo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful. However, it’s very isolated so the only dining options available are on the property. The pricing for the restaurants were way more than we expected for the quality of food served. Even when paying in USD, the average price was $30-40 for a course. Even the more “casual restaurants” were expensive and the food was underwhelming. The hotel was gorgeous, but probably won’t be returning due to the dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare E

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish I could give this 1000 stars. The best resort, service & location I have ever encountered in all my travels . Sofitel baru ia a true oasis, you arrive by boat and there are no other resorts - nothing but jungle for miles. We felt like we were on White Lotus lol. The staff is unmatched , attentive & sweet. The resort itself never felt crowded , we would see maybe 4 others groups during the day . Always had loungers at beach or pool. The grounds & the room were to die for , the height of luxury . Would go again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yimny, fort riley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this properly! I so beautiful!! Customer service is excellent and the food delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This resort is
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Roger Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Abby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is beautiful. The food was okay but the worst part is it is in a secluded area. If you are going to relax it is perfect. If you want to experience the culture of Cartagena then you should stay inside the wall
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is beautiful. The beach and water are beautiful too. Great service, beautiful view from my room. Highly recommended. Cons? It’s Cartagena, it means happiness, music, warmth people, smiles. I know it’s a French hotel, but hello, the hotel is in Colombia. Tourists want to feel their culture. Employees are too serious and saying madame all the time sounds ridiculous. Not their fault, obviously it’s what they need to do. Music (of course only from the hotel) at the beach would give a nice Caribbean touch. Also, the cocktails (not cheap at all) had little alcohol) The rest, the hotel is amazing. I will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a really nice hotel . Room price is worth it. Price on drinks and food is overpriced compared with what you pay for the room . The quality in the food is excellent. Staff really amazing in general except for the check in process the lady at the front desk was nasty . The rest of the staff were super nice kindly and respectful .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025