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Sofitel Baru Calablanca

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Check out the area

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KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130017
  • Popular LocationBlanca Beach23 min drive
  • Popular LocationNational Aviary of Colombia26 min drive
  • Popular LocationCartagena de Indias Convention Center63 min drive
  • AirportCartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)90 min drive
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Room options

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cartagena

Located in Cartagena, Sofitel Baru Calablanca is near the airport and on a private beach. San Felipe de Barajas Castle and Clock Tower are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include National Aviary of Colombia and Rosario Islands Oceanarium. Centro Comercial La Serrezuela and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Blanca Beach - 23 min drive
  • National Aviary of Colombia - 26 min drive
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 61 min drive
  • Clock Tower - 63 min drive
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 63 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Blue Apple Beach House
  • Restaurante Euroasia - 15 min drive
  • Humo - 3 min walk
  • Playa Surf - 29 min drive
  • Bahía - 3 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Baru Calablanca

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the sea
Located close to National Aviary of Colombia, Sofitel Baru Calablanca provides 3 beach bars, 2 poolside bars, and a swim-up bar. With a private beach, beachfront dining, and free beach cabanas, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a hot stone massage, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Asian cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like beach volleyball, sailing, and kayaking. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with designer stores on site and a playground.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 5 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
  • Free valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge), and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak well of the breakfast, beach locale, and pool
Room features
All 187 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
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
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and separate sitting areas

Awards and affiliations

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • Free children's club
  • Free 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

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-cm LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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

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
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:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. This is included in the price displayed. 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

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 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sofitel Baru Calablanca 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Sofitel Baru Calablanca?

As of May 12, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Baru Calablanca on May 16, 2024 start from CA $423.83, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sofitel Baru Calablanca pet-friendly?

Yes, Sofitel Baru Calablanca 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.

How much is parking at Sofitel Baru Calablanca?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sofitel Baru Calablanca?

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

What time is check-out at Sofitel Baru Calablanca?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Sofitel Baru Calablanca 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 Baru Calablanca 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 Centro Comercial La Serrezuela. Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Clock Tower are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Sofitel Baru Calablanca Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 306 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 306 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 306 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 306 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 306 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

Jose, Miami

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing weekend scape
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keyny De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and services
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

FILIP

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property surpassed my expectations. The food was amazing. The staff made me feel at home and was very accommodating. I am so looking forward to coming back to this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beautiful hotel, by far the most amazing stay i’ve had in my life. The hotel screams quiet luxury and I loved every minute of my stay here. Beautiful beaches, exquisite food, the kindest staff everything was a 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergey V

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, NEW YORK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful. Gorgeous private beach. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food was great! One thing that I was disappointed with, towels were thin and rough! I would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property! Perfection
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024