Sofitel Baru Calablanca

5.0 star property

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Front of property
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed
Reception
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine
Family Suite, Multiple Beds | Bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130017
  • Blanca Beach
  • Blanca Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • National Aviary of Colombia
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)

Room options

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 39.7 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 39.7 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Single Beds

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 59.5 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Single Beds

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cartagena

With a stay at Sofitel Baru Calablanca 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 22.8 mi (36.7 km) from Centro Comercial La Serrezuela and 23.4 mi (37.6 km) from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Blanca Beach - 19 min drive - 8.1 km
  • National Aviary of Colombia - 30 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Corales del Rosario National Park - 59 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Baru Church - 60 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Apple Beach House
  • ‪Humo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bahía - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Pesca Del Dia Decameron Baru - ‬15 min drive
  • Makani

About this property

Sofitel Baru Calablanca

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 5 outdoor pools
Sofitel Baru Calablanca 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.

5 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a private beach and 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 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. After dipping into one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
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), and free valet parking is available onsite.
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. 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. Open daily.
El Manglito Food Truck - This beachfront theme restaurant serves lunch only. 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

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 Baru Calablanca is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free valet parking on site

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
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bodyboard
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • 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
  • Free 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

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Dock
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • 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

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

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 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)

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; 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 Baru Calablanca Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 502 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 502 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 502 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 502 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 502 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon-Erik

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are absolutely amazing. From the moment we checked in they were extremely friendly, attentive allowing us to truly relax and know everything was well taken care of. The property is immaculate and the beach is well taken care of. If you are looking for a place to sit back, relax and re-charge your batteries this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Espectacular el hotel el desayuno muy variado y delicioso una experiencia de las mejores 10 de 10
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

geidy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a great place to relax and get away from the "real world"
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda A

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pamper yourself!

Very beautiful and luxurious property, the beach is small but gorgeous, the many pools and attention to detail are a nice touch. Food is delicious albeit more expensive than the other hotel we stayed at (to be expected in a luxury hotel).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

RITCHIE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, although the price and quality of food on site let it down.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, wonderful staff
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place to stay. Every thing was just perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise

Absolutely amazing. The location is perfect and offers a relaxing get away for a long weekend or longer stay in paradise. I am looking forward to returning soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here was awesome - friendly, attentive and capable. The property is modern and beautiful, has a nice beach (with good chair service) and offers several dining and bar options and several pools. The breakfast was different each day and full of delicious options. The room was just right and had a lovely balcony. We didn't use the spa but others we spoke with said it was very good. We're not usually resort people but thought we'd stay here after 2 weeks of traveling in Colombia cities. To us, it seemed like a good full service resort. We were looking for something quiet with enough activity to keep things interesting for our week-long stay. However, we didn't expect so many corporate gatherings - retreats, conventions, large blocks of same-industry people. We felt that their presence, their sometimes rowdiness, and all the other activity surrounding them (not to mention the regular closings of some food options) kept this resort from being top-notch for us. To be fair, the pricing wasn't Four Seasons level so perhaps it was what we should have expected in this price range. The manager wanted our opinion and we shared that with him so I think they are eager to please but it seems that their business model is to emphasize (or at least fill half the place with) corporate events rather than couples and families.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a great getaway from the busyness of Cartagena! The staff was amazing - they provided complementary cold essential oil towels on the beach and fruit kebabs! The transportation to and from the boat went very smoothly and the hotel agent helped us order a ride back to the walled city after our getaway. The rooms were very nice as well. The breakfast buffet was absolutely amazing - croissants with gold flakes and endless options were a nice surprise. Honestly the best breakfast buffet we’ve ever had at a resort. The dinner was so-so… we ordered the catch of the day and pizza - both of which would not recommend. Maybe we just got a bad batch. The gym also had great equipment and was a nice vibe. We didn’t make it to any workout classes but it’s nice that they offer that. Overall, highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Loved the backyard patio/garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property! Fantastic staff. Great food. Beaches weren't as nice as I expected. Roads to get there are terrible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Boise

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful stay! Beautiful Hotel with excellent and friendly staff. We highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great gateway experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent experience

Excellent experience in a beautiful resort. Staff was very attentive and helpful. Food was delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

María Fernanda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place, excellent service, delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CONNIE, Broomfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning in every way. The best microclimate in Cartagena with a cool breeze and perfect waves. I will go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Aerance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024