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

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Map
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

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
LED TV
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

Cartagena

A luxury stay in Cartagena awaits you at Sofitel Baru Calablanca, a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Hot List award in 2022. You'll be 13.1 km (8.1 mi) from National Aviary of Colombia and 35.7 km (22.2 mi) from San Felipe de Barajas Castle. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 4 restaurants, 5 outdoor swimming pools, and a full-service spa. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body scrubs, facials, and aromatherapy. The restaurant, Restaurante Calablanca, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. La Pergola Roof Top is the hotel's own rooftop bar. Spend the day at the private beach where you'll find free cabanas, and enjoy the onsite free kids' club and Turkish bath/hammam. Plus you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a sauna, and a kids' swimming pool. Buffet breakfast is available daily. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-star Cartagena hotel, you'll be 36.7 km (22.8 mi) from Centro Comercial La Serrezuela and 37.6 km (23.4 mi) from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center.

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 hotel on the beach, with 5 outdoor swimming pools
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with complimentary cabanas, umbrellas, and sun loungers. 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.

There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 beach bars, 2 poolside bars, and 4 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury hotel also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and a steam room. Free valet parking is available.

This 5-star Cartagena hotel is smoke free.

  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Swim-up bar
Sofitel Baru Calablanca offers 187 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Beds feature 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, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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.

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 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 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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

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

Bathroom

  • Children's robe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: COP 690000 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 26 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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. Non-resident travellers 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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.

We should mention

  • Visitors travelling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: at check-in, parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents, along with a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sofitel Baru Calablanca?

Sofitel Baru Calablanca offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 6 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Baru Calablanca on 10 May 2024 start from AU$484.13, 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 parking available at Sofitel Baru Calablanca?

Yep, Sofitel Baru Calablanca has free valet parking.

Is there a spa on site at Sofitel Baru Calablanca?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Sofitel Baru Calablanca. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as beachside massages.

What makes Sofitel Baru Calablanca a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and beachfront dining, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sofitel Baru Calablanca.

Is Sofitel Baru Calablanca family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like a free kids' club and a children's pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise Sofitel Baru Calablanca is a hit with families.

Does Sofitel Baru Calablanca serve breakfast?

You bet, our visitors enjoy the buffet breakfast here! Offered daily, this is the place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sofitel Baru Calablanca?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Sofitel Baru Calablanca Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 302 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 302 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 302 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 302 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 302 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

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was beautiful. The service was excellent too. It was a great was to spend our last 2 nights in Colombia with great relaxation time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot. great beach set up. staff are wonderful. 5 star service across the board. everything is kept meticulously clean, raked, stocked, etc. you will want for nothing. if you are looking for a very comfortable beach stay with all the amenities this is a great choice. The onsite food options (the only options) are passable except for HUMO which is next level. Seriously, we had one of the best meals of the last year at this place. Its Michelin-starred-level dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing and rejuvenating experience at Sofitel. The staff were welcoming, friendly and extremely accommodating. The grounds and views are magnificent and the facilities are immaculate! We hope to return soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nousha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is spotless and beautiful! The beach area is very nice and just perfect. It is a very quiet and relaxing place. Not much to do for entertainment at night. It is very quiet !!! Staff were amazing and professional. Food quality was good but we needed more selections, specially when you are staying for a week. Rooms were clean perfectly and with lots of care and details.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelent posh hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Marina

Travelled with family
everything is fine but some problems with dinner…. No choice only buffet and food in buffet could be better…. No choice of restaurants…
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

samuel

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

THIERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a nice beach. Very good facilities, including several beautiful pools, beach, gym. Very friendly staff. Good food. Great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023