Sofitel Baru Calablanca

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

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Exterior
Front of property
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 1,183
SAR 1,183 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

Luxury Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

Family Suite, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Family Suite, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Suite, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Junior Suite, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Yard
Balcony
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

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

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130017

What's nearby

  • Blanca Beach - 15 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Blanca Beach - 23 min drive - 6.8 km
  • National Aviary of Colombia - 26 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Clock Tower - 63 min drive - 37.8 km
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 63 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Apple Beach House
  • ‪Humo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bahía - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Pesca Del Dia Decameron Baru - ‬15 min drive
  • Makani

About this property

Sofitel Baru Calablanca

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Blanca Beach
Located close to National Aviary of Colombia, Sofitel Baru Calablanca provides 3 beach bars, 2 poolside bars, and a swim-up bar. With a private beach, beachfront dining, and free beach cabanas, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a hot stone massage, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Asian cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like beach volleyball, sailing, and kayaking. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with designer stores on site and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 5 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
  • Free valet parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • An electric car charging station, babysitting (surcharge), and a dock
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 187 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Designer toiletries, children's robes, and hair dryers
  • 50-cm LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Private yards, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Sofitel Baru Calablanca is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free valet parking on site

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
  • 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • Free children's club
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Dock
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 organized 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 crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

  • 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 available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of COP 690000 per pet, per stay
Welcoming 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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 600000 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 600000 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

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 citizens) 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 property 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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sofitel Baru Calablanca have a pool?

Yes, this property has 5 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Sofitel Baru Calablanca pet-friendly?

Yes, Sofitel Baru Calablanca allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 26 lbs per pet. There's a fee of COP 690000 per pet, per stay.

How much is parking at Sofitel Baru Calablanca?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sofitel Baru Calablanca?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sofitel Baru Calablanca?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Sofitel Baru Calablanca provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of COP 967000 per room applies.

Where is Sofitel Baru Calablanca located?

This Cartagena hotel is on the beach, 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from National Aviary of Colombia, and within 25 mi (40 km) of San Felipe de Barajas Castle and Centro Comercial La Serrezuela. Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Clock Tower are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Sofitel Baru Calablanca Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 379 out of 472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 472 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

LARA

Excellent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort is one of my preferable options for relaxing vacations. Everthing there is amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and views, lovely boat arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Liked: Amenities
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!!! Has pools every floor the beach side is super clean. The staff is very friendly. Food is excellent. Nice place for couples and families.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Food was great. Beach and pools were amazing. No complaints. Would stay again if ever in this area again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, wonderful staff
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place to stay. Every thing was just perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a great place to relax and get away from the "real world"
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan

Liked: Amenities
Great facilites, easy for a weekend get away!! Lovely beach and nice pool area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon-Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are absolutely amazing. From the moment we checked in they were extremely friendly, attentive allowing us to truly relax and know everything was well taken care of. The property is immaculate and the beach is well taken care of. If you are looking for a place to sit back, relax and re-charge your batteries this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful stay! Beautiful Hotel with excellent and friendly staff. We highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RITCHIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, although the price and quality of food on site let it down.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Honestly I thought the services would be more spectacular but it was not plus the city of Cartagena is really far you have to take a yacht back and forth. I left a day earlier than my checkout date.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Loved the backyard patio/garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in an exceptional setting
Wonderful expérience, a spécial shoutout to Marelys at the Manglito restaurant for the excellent service, and the ladies at breakfast for the incredible welcome every morning.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property! Fantastic staff. Great food. Beaches weren't as nice as I expected. Roads to get there are terrible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great gateway experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s an amazing place to have a relax vacations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

REYNEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

CONNIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning in every way. The best microclimate in Cartagena with a cool breeze and perfect waves. I will go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property, the food and the staff was excellent. We had an unforgettable vacation. My wife and I were celebrating twenty years of marriage, and we were very happy with Sofitel, Baru as our choice for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yordansy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love every in this beautiful hotel !!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was absolutely amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024