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 comforters
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Luxury Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Suite Baru | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 427 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Calablanca Family Suite Twin

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 427 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite Prestige

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Calablanca Family Suite king

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite Baru Twins

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 641 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite Baru

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Opera Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Sofitel Barú Cartagena places you 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from National Aviary of Colombia. This 187-room, 5-star hotel has 5 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and 4 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • National Aviary of Colombia - 30 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Corales del Rosario National Park - 59 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Baru Church - 60 min drive - 17.8 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 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
A local mainstay since 100, Sofitel Barú Cartagena offers a full-service spa, 5 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. For transportation, you can make use of an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for COP 967000 per room one-way, as well as a free beach shuttle. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, access to locker space, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a 24-hour gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
50-cm LED TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and memory foam beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus ensure a restful night. Balconies, sitting areas, and private yards are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
An outdoor tennis court and a 24-hour health club are featured at the hotel. 5 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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 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 program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Sofitel Barú Cartagena is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler 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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

  • 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 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

  • This property welcomes pets for COP 690000 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (26 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 600000.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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).

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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 600000.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.
Property Registration Number 105813

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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 need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

Sofitel Barú Cartagena provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Sep 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Barú Cartagena on Oct 27, 2025 start from $283.5, 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.

What can I see close to Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

This hotel is located in Cartagena, close to Blanca Beach, National Aviary of Colombia, and San Fernando Fort. Beach is also within a driving distance of 4.2 mi.

Is there parking available at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Is there a spa available at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include beach massages, deep-tissue massages, couples treatments, and aromatherapy.

Does Sofitel Barú Cartagena feature a casino on the premises?

No, Sofitel Barú Cartagena doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 5 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

Is Sofitel Barú Cartagena good for couples?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including 3 beach bars, 5 outdoor pools, and a beachfront restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Sofitel Barú Cartagena feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Sofitel Barú Cartagena has 4 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Sofitel Barú Cartagena allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Sofitel Barú Cartagena for a fee of COP 690000 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does Sofitel Barú Cartagena have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

The closest major airport to Sofitel Barú Cartagena is Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG), which is 25.4 mi away (91 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sofitel Barú Cartagena?

Yes, every guestroom at Sofitel Barú Cartagena comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.