Sofitel Baru Calablanca

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near Blanca Beach

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Front of property
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed | Bathroom
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
4 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 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
(7 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 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
(51 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 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)
  • 60 sq m
  • 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 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 - 19 min drive - 8.1 km
  • 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

  • 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
For a free ride to the surf and sand, catch the hotel's complimentary beach shuttle. 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 outdoor tennis courts. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

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
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 100
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • 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
  • Terrace
  • 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. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and 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, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. 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 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 Baru Calablanca is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

  • 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

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

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

  • 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

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

  • 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
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 600000.0 per night.
  • 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
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 600000.0 per night

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 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)
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 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. No onsite parking is available. 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).

Property Registration Number 105813

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 and spa treatments. 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. 433 out of 536 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 536 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 536 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 536 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 536 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Adriana

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a really nice hotel . Room price is worth it. Price on drinks and food is overpriced compared with what you pay for the room . The quality in the food is excellent. Staff really amazing in general except for the check in process the lady at the front desk was nasty . The rest of the staff were super nice kindly and respectful .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Apollo Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff was fabulous and it is unfortunate that I do not remember all of their names, despite the fact that everyone of them knew my name. A special thank you to Maria at the adult pool. He and his team were very attentive to our needs and made us feel as though we had the pool all to ourselves. Also, all of the drivers provided exceptional service as did the breakfast staff. The concierge’s were always on top of everything providing a worry-free experience, we thank them all. Hotel Sofitel Baru is a hidden gem that we definitely plan to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service and staff were exceptional. Beautiful property with lots of space to enjoy quiet time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just returned from an amazing vacation here in Colombia, and I have to say—it was truly a five-star experience from start to finish! The hotel was absolutely beautiful, exactly as pictured, and exceptionally clean and well-maintained. A special shoutout to Mario, who went above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of. His attentiveness and hospitality truly made our stay unforgettable. Honestly, every staff member we encountered was kind, welcoming, and eager to help with anything we needed. This is the perfect getaway spot—whether you’re traveling as a couple or with family, the experience is nothing short of incredible. I can’t recommend it enough, and I’m already looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Fernanda Kazerouni

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristel, doral

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and ammenities. I would suggest more dining options as well as more seafood.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s paradise. However, getting there is difficult. The roads that take you there are horrendous. It’s a long bumpy ride. It’s about 90 minutes by cab. Going by boat it’s very expensive and there are only two trips per day.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunny, Miami

Liked: Amenities
Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

Giselle, Cape Coral

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

LARA

Excellent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

cinia

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Eduardo Velmovitsky van, Washington

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with partner
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

hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jelisha, New York

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon-Erik

Travelled with family and small children
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

Marc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Espectacular el hotel el desayuno muy variado y delicioso una experiencia de las mejores 10 de 10
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

geidy

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025