Sofitel Barú Cartagena

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
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4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Luxury Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$463
22 Oct - 23 Oct

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KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130017
  • Place, Blanca Beach
  • Place, Clock Tower
  • Place, National Aviary of Colombia
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Cartagena

A luxury stay in Cartagena awaits you at Sofitel Barú Cartagena, 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 day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, body scrubs and facials along with access to the sauna and steam room. 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 beach where you'll find free cabanas, and enjoy the on-site free kids' club and 24-hour gym. Business amenities include 4 meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court and a Turkish bath/hammam. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Cartagena hotel, you'll be 36.2 km (22.5 mi) from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and 36.2 km (22.5 mi) from Clock Tower.

What's nearby

  • National Aviary of Colombia - 30 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Corales del Rosario National Park - 59 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Baru Church - 60 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parador Baru - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bahía - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Pesca Del Dia Decameron Baru - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Il formo Restaurante - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Humo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Barú Cartagena

Luxury hotel on the beach, with 5 outdoor pools
For a free ride to the surf and sand, catch the hotel's complimentary beach shuttle. At Sofitel Barú Cartagena, 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 nearby 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 outdoor tennis courts. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 5-star Cartagena hotel is smoke free.

  • 187 guestrooms or units
  • 4 dining venues
  • 3 bars on the beach
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 100
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • 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
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Swim-up bar
Sofitel Barú Cartagena offers 187 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes dining tables. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-cm LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site 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 sauna, a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Sofitel Barú Cartagena is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveller Hot List.

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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

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM 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
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • El Manglito Food Truck
  • La Pergola Roof Top
  • Restaurante Bahía
  • Restaurante Calablanca
  • Restaurante HUMO

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tours
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Cooking classes
  • Designer stores
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • 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
  • In-room 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • 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

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-cm LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: COP 690000 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 26 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 600000.0 per night.
  • 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. 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: from approximately COP 135000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 967000 per room (one-way)
  • Pet fee: COP 690000 per pet, per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 600000.0 per night

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. 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. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels) guidelines.

Property Registration Number 105813

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.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. 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 Barú Cartagena?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

As of 4 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Barú Cartagena on 22 Oct 2025 start from NZ$463.05, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

The closest beach to Sofitel Barú Cartagena is Isla Grande Beach (16.2 km).

Is there a spa on site at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Sofitel Barú Cartagena. It has a steam room and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Sofitel Barú Cartagena have a pool?

Sofitel Barú Cartagena has 5 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

Sofitel Barú Cartagena features 3 beach bars, 5 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. All guestrooms come with memory foam beds, premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Sofitel Barú Cartagena a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and beachfront dining, as well as memory foam beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sofitel Barú Cartagena.

Is Sofitel Barú Cartagena family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and a children's pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sofitel Barú Cartagena is a hit with families.

Does Sofitel Barú Cartagena serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

Relax with a coldie at the 3 beach bars, 2 poolside bars or 4 lounge bars, and grab a meal at the onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Sofitel Barú Cartagena, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 12 kg per pet.