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Reviews of Sofitel Barú Calablanca 5 stars

KM 7 Sector Portonao Departamento Bolivar Baru, 130017 Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

#18 of 310 hotels in Cartagena de Indias

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 297 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    10
    A beautiful dream
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kindness of the staff, the infrastructure, the beach, the catamaran to arrive at the hotel, the restaurant Bahia . We recommend also the spa, amazing for massages. One particularly thank you to Criseyra Long, she made our stay a wonderful experience from beginning to end

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    8.0
    Extremly relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot of French spoken by the staff, makes you feel you are not in Colombia. Missing more Colombian inspired dishes at night.

    Beautiful hotel, nice beach, excellent service. Breakfast is spectacular, with both Colombian and internacional dishes. Ideal for a 3 to 4 night stay, as they only have 3 restaurants available for dinner. The gym and Spa are very well equiped. The sound bath Therapy was a wonderful experience.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    10
    Perfect getwawy, no need to leave the country
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was perfect for me to chill, reading books by the beach, eat yummy food, working out at the gym, getting a massage at the spa. I was spoiled by the staff, they were very candid and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    top
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    all

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Great beach getaway but with some minor flaws
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Service was hit or miss at times. Some things were slow to arrive, like food or housekeeping requests. When we went to check in, even though we arrived on their catamaran at noon, we still had to wait 3 hours for our room to be ready. It would’ve been nice if it was ready when we got there. Housekeeping needs more of an eye to detail. If we ask for 4 towels, why do you only give us 1 the next day after you make up the room?

    Great location, not too crowded, excellent food, great facilities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Property is absolutely gorgeous!! Staff are exceptional from beginning to end! Worth every single penny! I actually book
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property is absolutely gorgeous!! Staff are exceptional from beginning to end! Worth every single penny! I actually booked another hotel in the great wall and left half way through the stay to book this hotel! Best decision ever! The property is about 45-60 mins away from the airport.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    Paradise in Colombia
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s quite isolated, but that is also a positive depending on the type of holiday you are looking for.

    The people in this hotel are wonderful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Perfect and beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was freezing cold (18°) when we arrived. We opened the window to get some air in and also to look at the stupendous view from the balcony. Big mistake! It created a condensation like I had never seen before, the whole floor was wet (talking 1cm of water), the walls, the sheets. Luckily the staff changed our room on the 2nd night. The food could be a little better, although it's quite abundant (especially the breakfast)

    Incredible in every aspect : the quality of the rooms, the beach, the staff, the pools, etc etc

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    10
    Lovely, felt safe and secure and worth the peace of mind of you are worried about being hahgled at the beach. This is de
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s like being at an all inclusive resort without it being all inclusive.

    Beautiful property all around - aesthetic, pools, beach, and restaurants. Staff is wonderful.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    This is heaven!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing that could be better is for the pool staff to not allow people to book the transats at the pool before going to breakfast...

    Stunning hotel, amazing staff, great food. We had such a great time in Sofitel, thank you to all the staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Top 3 most beautiful places we’ve stay worldwide
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1 hour away from the airport (but Uber available), distant from Cartagena downtown (we preferred to stay only in the hotel)

    Beautiful, modern, clean hotel, in front of a beautiful light blue sea. Great for couples and also to bring your children (regardless his/her age).

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The checkout service

    Amazing hotel in paradise

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facility is gorgeous. One of the best resorts I've stayed at. The staff were all amazing. Always greeted you with smiles.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    10
    Relaxing, wonderful nature, a lot of options to eat and enjoy activities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Definitely the best hotel in Colombia, with best service, facilities, and food.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful idyllic spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bahía restaurante booking system

    Pools and beach area

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    10
    A magical stay in Colombia
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was perfect

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The road to the property. The last 9 km are terrible, practically off road.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    10
    Perfect white sand beach with ocean view rooms and amazing food. It’s exactly how is pictured
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful and modern

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    9.0
    Brilliant relaxing stay at a top hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - room smelt a little of damp (not a major issue given the humidity in the area) - the price of some items was odd. For example water was very expensive but alcohol was more reasonable

    - great pools and beach front location - nice staff, very friendly and attentive - food was good (but not outstanding) - lots of activities to do

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    10
    Perfect location for retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Driving to the hotel is challenging

    Perfect location with great service

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    10
    Brilliance at Barù
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A phenomenal stay at a breathtaking resort. From the immaculate rooms, the pristine beach (with incredible activities, the amazing pools, the great restaurants (breakfast was ludicrously good) and the unbelievably attentive staff this place has it all! Attention to detail with no stone left unturned. Luxury with a lovely vibe. Here’s to hoping that the hotel, with it’s increasing fame, doesn’t follow the same path as other luxury Caribbean resorts, becoming sickeningly expensive and unobtainable

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    8.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beach, the grounds

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2023

    9.0
    excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfasrt was Ok. Place to noicy.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    To reach the hotel the road is in not good conditions, so I strongly suggest to work on that and improve it.

    Pretty nice place for holiday, nice beaches, restaurants and rooms with all services needed to spend holidays.

    Stayed in November 2023

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