Sofitel Baru Calablanca Hotel Cartagena, Cartagena
About the Hotel
Sofitel Baru Calablanca is a luxurious 5-star hotel located on Baru Island near Cartagena, Colombia. The hotel combines Caribbean hospitality with a French touch, providing a unique travel experience. It features direct access to pristine beaches and a variety of leisure activities. The hotel's proximity to historical sites like the Palace of the Inquisition adds to its cultural significance.
Location
Sofitel Baru Calablanca is strategically located 12.5 miles from central Cartagena and various historical attractions, including Cartagena's Gold Museum. The nearest airport, Rafael Núñez International Airport, is approximately 28 miles away. Guests can easily access popular beaches like Playa Blanca, just 1.5 miles from the hotel.
Rooms
The hotel offers spacious rooms with elegant décor and modern amenities. Each room comes equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a terrace with sea views from their accommodations. Suites offer additional features like a hot tub and separate living areas.
Eat & Drink
Dining at Sofitel Baru Calablanca includes options for traditional Colombian and Mediterranean cuisine, as well as a selection of international dishes. A daily breakfast featuring buffet, à la carte, and continental styles is available. Guests can also enjoy drinks at Bar La Pergola or one of the hotel's three poolside bars.
Leisure & Business
The hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and evening entertainment for guests to enjoy. A kids' club and playground are available for younger visitors. Business facilities include a 24-hour front desk and room service for added convenience.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Elevator
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Barber shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Stores/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Babysitting/Child services
- Playpen
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Toys
- Kids club
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness center
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel rooms are beyond comfortable, but the music from the gym next door can be heard, and they are pretty small. The service is very friendly and supportive, although communicating in English with some staff can be challenging. The location is amazing, boasting one of the best beaches in the Baru area. The dining offers a good variety of choices, especially premium meats. The facilities are well-equipped, but uncoordinated for a luxury service.
I found the hotel to be beyond comfortable, but unfortunately, my room was placed next to the gym, and the music was quite loud for those working out. The room size was pretty small overall.
The hotel rooms are beyond comfortable, but the proximity to the gym where music can be heard may be a downside. The staff are very friendly and supportive, although there were some mixed experiences with service. The location has one of the best beaches in the Baru area but lacks coordination for a luxury service.
I stayed at the hotel, and overall, it was a mixed experience. The rooms were beyond comfortable but were pretty small and unfortunately placed next to the gym where gym music could be heard, which was not ideal. The service was friendly, especially at the restaurant, but communicating in English with some staff members was a bit challenging. The location, though amazing overall, was in a somewhat deserted area of Baru, which was a downside. The dining options were good with a variety of choices, including a delicious guava jam.
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