• Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Sofitel Barú Calablanca

Facing the beachfront, Sofitel Barú Calablanca offers 5-star accommodation in Cartagena de Indias and features a garden, restaurant and bar. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a kids' club. At the hotel all rooms come with air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a sea view. Each room is equipped with a coffee machine, while selected rooms will provide you with a kitchenette with a dishwasher. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. A buffet, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The area is popular for canoeing and cycling, in addition, bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel. Sofitel Barú Calablanca features amenities such as an on-site business centre, sauna and hammam. Speaking English and Spanish, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the reception. The nearest airport is Rafael Núñez International Airport, 35 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Sofitel
Hotel chain/brand
Sofitel

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Cartagena de Indias
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Etienne
    France France
    Incredible in every aspect : the quality of the rooms, the beach, the staff, the pools, etc etc
  • Romain
    Spain Spain
    Stunning hotel, amazing staff, great food. We had such a great time in Sofitel, thank you to all the staff.
  • Mathew
    Netherlands Netherlands
    - great pools and beach front location - nice staff, very friendly and attentive - food was good (but not outstanding) - lots of activities to do

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

  • Calablanca Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean • Pizza • Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
  • Humo Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Chinese • Japanese • Peruvian • Thai • Asian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern • Romantic
  • Bahía Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Seafood • Steakhouse • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern

Facilities of Sofitel Barú Calablanca
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • 5 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Baby safety gates
    • Kids' outdoor play equipment
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Minimarket on site
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Lift
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Pants press
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    5 swimming pools
    Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Infinity pool
    • Pool/beach towels
    Pool 2 - outdoor (kids)Free!
    • Open all year
    • Suitable for kids
    • Infinity pool
    • Pool with view
    • Swimming pool toys
    • Pool/beach towels
    Pool 3 - outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Infinity pool
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Pool 4 - outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • Adult only
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas
    Pool 5 - outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Infinity pool
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas
    Wellness
    • Kids' pool
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness classes
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness
    • Massage chair
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Hammam
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

    Sofitel Barú Calablanca takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    Until 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    Groups

    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Sofitel Barú Calablanca accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Sofitel Barú Calablanca in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    License number: RNT 105813 - 31/03/2023

    FAQs about Sofitel Barú Calablanca

    • Sofitel Barú Calablanca offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Fitness centre
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Hammam
      • Cycling
      • Children's playground
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Beachfront
      • Evening entertainment
      • Kids' club
      • Cooking class
      • Bike tours
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Personal trainer
      • Bicycle rental
      • Movie nights
      • Swimming Pool
      • Fitness/spa locker rooms
      • Spa facilities
      • Happy hour
      • Live music/performance
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Steam room
      • Walking tours
      • Beach
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Private beach area
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Spa lounge/relaxation area
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Spa/wellness packages
      • Back massage
      • Neck massage
      • Foot massage
      • Couples massage
      • Head massage
      • Hand massage
      • Full body massage
      • Massage chair
      • Entertainment staff
      • Fitness
      • Yoga classes
      • Fitness classes

    • Guests staying at Sofitel Barú Calablanca can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • American
      • Buffet

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Sofitel Barú Calablanca is 12.4 miles from the centre of Cartagena de Indias. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Sofitel Barú Calablanca has 3 restaurants:

      • Bahía Restaurant
      • Calablanca Restaurant
      • Humo Restaurant

    • Room options at Sofitel Barú Calablanca include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Twin

    • Check-in at Sofitel Barú Calablanca is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Sofitel Barú Calablanca on this page.

    • The prices at Sofitel Barú Calablanca may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.