Sofitel Baru Calablanca

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Blanca Beach

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Exterior
4 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars, 3 beach bars, swim-up bar
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine
Couples treatment rooms, steam room, Turkish bath, body treatments
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
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  • Spa
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  • Bar
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Explore the area

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

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 59 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cartagena

On the beach.You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of National Aviary of Colombia and 25 miles (40 km) of San Felipe de Barajas Castle. Centro Comercial La Serrezuela and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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

5-star beachfront hotel near Blanca Beach
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.

  • 187 guestrooms or units
  • 4 dining venues
  • 3 bars on the beach
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Built in 100
  • 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 center (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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • 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

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • Free children's club
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Pool toys
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free valet parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily: COP 135000 per person
  • 4 restaurants
  • 3 beach bars, 2 poolside bars, 4 bars/lounges and 1 swim-up bar

Things to do

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bodyboards on site
  • Canoe available
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Paddleboards on site
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-cm LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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. 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'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
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).

We should mention

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 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. 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

Sofitel Baru Calablanca Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 331 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 331 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 331 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 331 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 331 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

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Baru
The only thing I didn’t like about the hotel was the lack of furniture for storing clothing. Only 2 small drawers were provided with a narrow closet. Should have put a dresser underneath the TV, but I loved the hotel, staff and location on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergey V

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, NEW YORK

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is beautiful. Gorgeous private beach. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food was great! One thing that I was disappointed with, towels were thin and rough! I would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning property! Perfection
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus, Pittsburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

olga

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very relaxing and luxurious hotel! Perfect for couples getaway!! It’s family friendly too. The staff is ready to help and serve in every single need! The restaurants have excellent quality food all day! Humo restaurant is simply a top and a must go experience! We had an awesome stay and we will come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024