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Reviews of Sofitel Barú Calablanca 5 stars

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

#16 of 312 hotels in Cartagena de Indias

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 299 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: 22 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I feel food was good but no excellent for the price the charge. The desserts where not good at all!! the Ice cream kart should have a premium ice cream brand with great local flavors!

    the property awesome

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2023

    9.0
    The place is amazing but the staff needs to be more proffetional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It seems that the hotel is still in running period. we had a very bad experience during dinner, we had to wait for the first container do 2 hours and than we just left without Waiting for the rest of our order. At the time no one came to apologize and after we left 2 more table did the same as we did. I must say that the management of the hotel come to us the next day to refund us for breakfast and late checkout.

    The location is amazing and the decoration is very nice. we had a room with a great view of the beach. The photos of the hotel in booking are not as good as the reality. The gym facility is great.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The diner in Cala Blanca wasn’t good enough

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2023

    10
    Chill out in luxury
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely amazing hotel. Loved all of it. Just be sure to make reservations for certain activities and restaurants. We were not able to eat at Humo while there because it was fully booked. Make a plan, don’t just decide on the fly. If you want to relax in a beautiful hotel, beautiful area, deal with friendly laid back staff, stare at the ocean from a lounge chair while sipping on a beer or cocktail…this is the spot!!!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2023

    9.0
    a few days in paradise….
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    staff constantly went out of their to address our concerns. they made us feel as very esteemed guests….

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2023

    10
    perfect honeymoon solace - next hotel for White Lotus show
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    long drive

    Jews

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2023

    10
    Relaxing Resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The food and beverage prices are definitely US or European prices. We paid much less for same quality food in Cartagena or Medellin

    Beautiful Resort! We were able to completely relax and enjoy the beach, pool and spa. Rooms were comfortable and good size. Food was great, reservation are needed for some restaurants, so make those in advance. Staff was very attentive.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2023

    9.0
    An amazing first-class resort experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little hard to get to (but great once you are there!). Reserving dinner for our group took a bit of effort. Rooftop bar was closed for a private event; wish they had left part open for other guests.

    Setting and views were beautiful. Staff was lovely and delivered great service. Food was excellent; top-notch breakfast buffet. Water sports were well run. Rooms were beautiful. Beach was great, with shade trees and hammocks. Lifeguarded. Boat to the airport was the best way to go.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2023

    10
    perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    amazing

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2023

    10
    amazing place to rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The prices in restaurants are overpriced. also, all the prices were shown without taxes and service charge, so everything was 20% more expensive at the end

    The structure is truly outstanding and the staff was incredible. Both the pool and the beach were great to rest and relax.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food wasnt as good as we thought it would be for a hotel of this calibre.

    Excellent facilities, very friendly and helpful staff. Amazing location with beautiful sunsets. 6 pools and a private beach and bars everywhere.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2023

    9.0
    Great facilities. Super modern rooms. Disappointing front desk service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Front desk staff needs improvement. Definitely not up to Sofitel standards. Road access is pretty bad — unpaved — but the hotel does offer alternatives and we are told they have plans to pave it.

    Great facilites. Modern rooms and several options of restaurants and bars. Cocktails offered at the beach bar were great. Food was very nice at the restaurants we visited. Beach is kept very clean and for hotel guests only. Restaurant and bar service was good. Excellent Wi-Fi coverage and speed.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2023

    10
    exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning location, excellent service, beautiful hotel, great food!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2023

    10
    tremendous
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - food is good but not fantastic - to much stones and shells on the beach - options foodwise is sparse if you stay more than 3-4 nights

    - design - nature - the possibilities despite being 30 min from closest civilization - overall a really special stay

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    streaming services

    facilities

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2023

    10
    this place is beyond beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything amazing place

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    great beaches, pools and rooms

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2022

    8.0
    it was pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nowhere to go outside the property. food was mediocre

    the grounds were beautiful and the staff were very nice

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2022

    10
    incredible from start to check out
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    new service and everything. amazing service and experience.

    best property and service I have ever experienced

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2022

    10
    Best days in my trip to Colombia!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best hotel in Cartagena! Beautiful! Very nice staff, amazing facilities and gorgeous beach!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything. it is a fantastic place. calm, relaxing, people is great, food wonderful

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2022

    10
    unbelievable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2022

    10
    Must visit. Will definitely go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Magical and tasteful. Top service and facilities.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2022

    10
    Once you’re in this hotel it’s absolutely beautiful, relaxing and a brilliant experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is service charge on everything as well as a hotel service charge, perhaps one or the other would be better. They default to the most expensive option if you ask for something like Water. The shower power could be better. Regardless of these comments, the hotel is amazing and we would defiantly recommend. It’s beautiful. One note, getting there (by car) the road is TERRIBLE, so prepare for that. And if you go by sea it can be rough.

    The pictures don’t do this hotel justice, it’s so much nicer than you expect. Everything is of a very high standard. The staff are very helpful and nice. The decor and the rooms are gorgeous, all rooms have a sea view but would definitely recommend a room above the ground floor as they’re a bit exposed to other guests. The pools are spacious, lots of beds, same on the beach which you can walk right on to from the pool. Everything is very accessible. The food is of a good standard. The prices are a little high for things like ‘French’ water, so make sure to ask for the Columbia brands as they’ll default to the expensive one. The water sports are fantastic! definitely recommend.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the beach , bars , restaurants , pools, everything!

    Stayed in November 2022

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