Sonesta Hotel Cartagena

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel with 3 outdoor pools

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3 outdoor pools, open 9 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | Room amenity
Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Carrera 9 No 35 104, Anillo Vial - Zona Norte, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130002
  • Place, La Boquilla Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Las Americas International Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Clock Tower
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Twin Room Superior

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room Standard

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Room Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Cartagena

Steps from the beach.With a stay at this La Boquilla hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of La Boquilla Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Las Americas International Convention Center. Crespo Linear Park and San Francisco Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • La Boquilla Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Las Americas International Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Marbella Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Clock Tower - 13 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 14 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juan Valdez Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Tasca Ibérica Cartagena - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Puerto Vallarta - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Masaki - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Hotel Cartagena

4-star beach hotel with 3 outdoor pools
Sonesta Hotel Cartagena offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, a 24-hour fitness center, and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the onsite bars, including 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2293 square feet (213 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Hotel Cartagena. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Sonesta Hotel Cartagena was completed in June 2022.

This 4-star Cartagena hotel is smoke free.

  • 152 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2293 sq ft of conference space
  • 213 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Sonesta Hotel Cartagena offers 152 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cartagena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 2 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: COP 450000

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The lobby outdoor pool at this property will be undergoing maintenance every Tuesday or Wednesday following a holiday weekend; the beach access at this property will be undergoing maintenance every Monday or Tuesday following a holiday weekend; and the Spa and wet zones are closed every Monday or Tuesday following a holiday weekend.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 90000.0 per night.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 40 per room (roundtrip)
  • Late check-out fee: COP 450000
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 90000.0 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

This property's beach access, spa, and wet zones will be closed for maintenance every Monday or Tuesday after a holiday weekend. The outdoor pool will be closed for maintenance every Tuesday or Wednesday after a holiday weekend.

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 9 AM to 8 PM.
  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children might not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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