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Sofitel Baru Calablanca

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Blanca Beach

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
4 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars, 3 beach bars, swim-up bar
4 bars/lounges, 2 poolside bars, 3 beach bars, swim-up bar
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130017
  • Blanca Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Blanca Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • National Aviary of Colombia
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪95 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

  • 420 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 420 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 420 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 420 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 635 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 - 15 min drive
  • Blanca Beach - 23 min drive
  • National Aviary of Colombia - 26 min drive
  • Clock Tower - 63 min drive
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 63 min drive

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

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
  • Garden
  • 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

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

Property amenities

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

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-cm LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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: 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. 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sofitel Baru Calablanca to the airport?

Sofitel Baru Calablanca is 28.6 mi (95-min drive) away from the Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sofitel Baru Calablanca?

As of Mar 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Baru Calablanca on Apr 2, 2025 start from $306.9, 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.

Does Sofitel Baru Calablanca have an airport shuttle?

Sofitel Baru Calablanca offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of COP 967000 per room, one-way.

How close is Sofitel Baru Calablanca to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sofitel Baru Calablanca offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sofitel Baru Calablanca, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of COP 135000 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sofitel Baru Calablanca?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sofitel Baru Calablanca?

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

Is there free parking at Sofitel Baru Calablanca?

This hotel offers free valet parking.

Does Sofitel Baru Calablanca have a pool?

Sofitel Baru Calablanca features 5 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Sofitel Baru Calablanca have a restaurant?

There are 4 onsite restaurants, offering options like Asian cuisine, ocean views, and a poolside location.

Does Sofitel Baru Calablanca have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body treatments, deep-tissue massages, and aromatherapy.

How close is Sofitel Baru Calablanca to downtown Cartagena?

Sofitel Baru Calablanca is 12.2 mi away from Cartagena.

Sofitel Baru Calablanca Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 448 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

CONNIE, Broomfield

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

REYNEL, New York

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Envigado

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El lugar es espectacular. El hotel inmejorable. El acceso por tierra es complicado. La comida es costosa. Pero es excelente.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As mentioned before, the road to the Sofitel Baru was rocky. We vowed to take the boat back. It is the perfect place to go for rest and relaxation. Other than that, not much to do. The property is self is beautiful and well maintained. The staff will go out of their way to ensure the comfort in your stay. The breakfast buffet was diverse and plentiful. We found ourselves dining at Restaurant Bahia mostly because the food was consistently tasty. Dinner at Humo was overpriced and bland. The fish at the restaurants were never fresh. Seemed frozened, microwaved to thaw then, cooked. We were disappointed in the food.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Osia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service here is top tier. They were so accommodating and ensure that each guest receives the best service.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ianne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is probably one of the best hotel reaper experiences I’ve had to date. The customer service is superb. They literally wait on you hand and foot. The food is delicious at Calablanca. The free activities are endless and then the resort itself is very clean, beautiful, peaceful and very modern. 1000/1000
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

Kaylyn

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service. Friendly staff. Beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EXCELLENT HOTEL… a bit overpriced but staff attention made it count… Access is peculiar, as the dirt road leading to the hotel hasn’t been developed. Otherwise, a SPECTAULAR hotel with amazing views and amenities. Pools are over the top. Food was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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

alejandra, MIAMI

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach, gorgeous hotel, great service & helpful staff. Always travel by boat, since it’s a not nice ride from Cartagena and can have blocked access.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do the right thing
They would not refund my money after my wife could not get in the country. Any hotel who cares about its guest would have done the right thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yordansy

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

10/10 Excellent

foroogh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiryowa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nesken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Transportation roads around the resorts need improvement. Unpaved roads and debris disrupted traffics flows to and from the resorts.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury from beginning to end
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ashok

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. I wish the beach was longer to be able to walk more. The facilities are great. The food was very good in general but the wines too expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joselyn Juliana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel 2hrs away from Cartagena. Dirt road not easy access. Nothing around the hotel just their own facilities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently had the pleasure of staying at this hotel in September, and we couldn't be more satisfied with our experience! Location: The setting is absolutely breathtaking, perfectly situated beachfront. Staff: The staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive. They went above and beyond to ensure that our stay was comfortable and enjoyable, always greeting us with a smile and ready to assist with any request. Food: The culinary offerings were top-notch! Each meal was a delightful experience, with a wide variety of delicious options that catered to every palate. The attention to detail in presentation was very impressive. Especially at HUMO Room: Our room was immaculate, spacious, and beautifully decorated. It provided a relaxing atmosphere that made us feel right at home. Attention to Detail: I was particularly impressed with the meticulous attention to detail throughout the hotel. From the beautifully landscaped gardens to the well-maintained facilities, everything was thoughtfully curated. Cleanliness: The cleanliness standards were exceptional. Every area, from our room to the common spaces, was very clean, which truly enhanced our overall experience. We highly recommend Sofitel Barú to anyone looking for a luxurious and memorable getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catarina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been to many hotels this is my top one ! It’s only about 3 years old super modern fantastic views and the staff is amazing !!! My only complaint is they should have no scales in bathroom that’s the only thing that ruined my trip knowing how much weight I gained lol
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Luis, Bogota

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
El hotel es muy agradable y las opciones de comida y tragos están muy bien. Lo qu eno me gustó fue la experiencia en la playa, hay vendedores y masajistas que acosan a los huéspedes y el hotel no puede hacer nada al respecto, aunque el hotel es una propiedad privada. Me quejé en dos ocasiones pero no resuelven nada, incluso teniendo personas de seguridad en la playa. En mi caso, despertaron a una de las personas que venía conmigo para ofrecer cosas (no respetan a nadie). Por otro lado el servicio en la playa es lentísimo, se demoran hasta media hora para llevar una cerveza y el personal no está pendiente de si la gente necesita algo, le toca uno ir hasta donde ellos. En este punto si se rajan en el concepto de lujo, y el hotel es bastante caro como para no cuidar estos detalles.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024