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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
50-cm LED TV with satellite channels, TV
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed
Balcony view
Sofitel Baru Calablanca on Colombia's shoreline offers a genuine beach escape. Choose from five outdoor pools or deep-tissue spa treatments. Enjoy a private beach, designer shopping, and complimentary in-room WiFi to stay connected.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$415
27 Oct - 28 Oct

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Superior Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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

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Suite, 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

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Presidential Suite, 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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Single Beds

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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

View all photos for Junior Suite, 2 Single Beds

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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

Located in Cartagena, Sofitel Barú Cartagena is near the airport and on the beach. San Felipe de Barajas Castle and Clock Tower are notable landmarks and National Aviary of Colombia is a popular local attraction. Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Centro Comercial La Serrezuela are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
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KM 7 Sector, Porto Nao, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130017

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
  • ‪Il formo Restaurante - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Nena Beach Club & Hotel - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Humo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sofitel Barú Cartagena

Luxury eco-certified hotel by the sea
Located close to National Aviary of Colombia, Sofitel Barú Cartagena provides 3 beach bars, 2 poolside bars and a swim-up bar. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining and free beach cabanas, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a body treatment or a body scrub at the on-site spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and Asian cuisine. Enjoy the 24-hour health club, as well as activities, such as kayaking, volleyball and basketball. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with concerts and live shows and a terrace.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 5 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and an outdoor tennis court
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and a lift
  • Smoke-free property, concierge services and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 187 individually furnished rooms include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Designer toiletries, children's dressing gowns and hairdryers
  • 50-cm LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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 are allowed for an extra charge of COP 690000 per pet, per stay
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 12 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 600000.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the 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. 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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)
Property Registration Number 105813

We should mention

If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and 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 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 and spa treatments; 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 Barú Cartagena have a pool?

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

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

As of 16 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Barú Cartagena on 27 Oct 2025 start from AU$414.56, 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.

Is Sofitel Barú Cartagena pet-friendly?

Yes, Sofitel Barú Cartagena allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 12 kg per pet. There's a fee of COP 690000 per pet, per stay. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

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

What time is check-out at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Sofitel Barú Cartagena 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 Barú Cartagena 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 Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. Clock Tower and Centro Comercial La Serrezuela are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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