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Superior Room, 2 Single Beds
40 square metres
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Superior Room, 1 King Bed
37 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
40 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed
60 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
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 centre

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 espresso makers. 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).

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 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

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

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. 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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Balcony
  • Espresso maker
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Slippers
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillow menu
  • TV size 50
  • TV size (measurement) cm
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • LED TV
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Child-size bathrobes
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Dining table
  • WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Tile flooring in room

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

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

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

Spa Services

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

Accessibility

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

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

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

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).

Service animals not allowed

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Renewable energy source - solar

Grey water recycling system

Pets cannot be left unattended

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

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

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

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

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

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

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Annual carbon offsets

Humane animal treatment

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

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

  • 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

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 has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number 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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