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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds
431 square feet
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Other room types
Superior Room, 1 King Bed
398 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
431 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
646 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel on the beach, with 5 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
On private beach
24-hour business center

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 luxury 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 187 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.

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).

Satisfy your appetite at Restaurante Calablanca, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. 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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. At Sofitel Baru Calablanca you can cool off in one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 3 beach bars, 2 poolside bars, and 4 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and a steam room. Complimentary valet parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Sofitel Baru Calablanca is a smoke-free property.

  • Organic food
  • Number of outdoor pools - 5
  • Elevator
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Lockers available
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Business center
  • Turkish bath/Hammam
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • Free valet parking
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • On private beach
  • Number of meeting rooms - 4
  • Pool toys
  • Luggage storage
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Total number of rooms - 187
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Lifeguard on site
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Designer stores on site
  • Number of bars/lounges - 4
  • Number of poolside bars - 2
  • Full-service spa
  • Number of beach bars - 3
  • Number of swim-up bars - 1
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 100
  • Electric car charging station
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Sauna
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Children's club (free)
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 4
  • 24-hour business center
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Beach towels

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • On private beach
  • Number of outdoor pools - 5
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Children's club (free)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free valet parking

Room Amenities

Sofitel Baru Calablanca offers 187 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. 50-cm LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Espresso maker
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Slippers
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size: 50
  • TV size measurement: cm
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • LED TV
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • WiFi speed 25+ Mbps
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to Do

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.

  • Snorkeling on site
  • Canoe on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Bodyboard on site
  • Playground on site
  • Sailing on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Spa Services

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.

  • Number of treatment rooms 5
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages on beach
  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Steam room in spa
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

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

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)

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

Grey water recycling system

Annual carbon offsets

Humane animal treatment

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Pets cannot be left unattended

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Staffed front desk

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Service animals not allowed

Renewable energy source - solar

Debit cards

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Residents must pay VAT (19%) at the property. Travelers on a tourist visa are generally not required to pay VAT. VAT exemption eligibility will be assessed at the property and travelers may need to present their passport and tourist visa. The VAT may be charged where the room is shared by a taxable and non-taxable guest.

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.

Hotel Names

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

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 visitors) 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 hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Awards & Affiliations

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

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