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Sofitel Barú Calablanca
Barú, Colombia · Sofitel · Grand Luxury
Opened in 2021 on the Baru Peninsula south of Cartagena, this 92-room beachfront resort maintains an on-site nursery of native Caribbean plant species, part of what Accor calls its most environmentally focused Colombian property, with direct beach access and a quieter alternative to the city's historic center.
- 92 rooms
- Opened 2021
- Neighborhood: Porto Nao
- Rooms from 430 sq ft (40 m²)
- Interiors: Marcela Villegas
About Sofitel Barú Calablanca
- Named Colombia's Leading Resort at the 2025 World Travel Awards.
- Entry-level rooms start at 430 sq ft (40 m²).
History
Sofitel Barú Calablanca is an eco-chic beachfront resort on the Barú Peninsula south of Cartagena, Colombia, overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The resort opened in 2021 and is one of Accor's most environmentally sensitive Colombian properties, featuring a nursery cultivating native plant species and sustainable resort practices. With approximately 92 rooms and direct beach access, the resort is positioned as an intimate Caribbean retreat for travelers seeking a quieter alternative to the busy historic center of Cartagena. The property earned recognition for its Caribbean views and conservation efforts.
Restaurants and bars
- Restaurant Humo — Restaurant · Robata grill
- Restaurant Calablanca — Restaurant · Traditional Colombian & Mediterranean cuisine and select int
- Restaurant Bahía — Restaurant · South American influences
- MAIN BUILDING POOL BAR — Poolside
- La Pérgola Roof Top Bar — Bar
- LA PLAGE — Restaurant
- LïLOT - Adult Pool Bar — Poolside · Cold menu only: sushi, sashimi, oysters, ceviche
Experiences
- Floating breakfast — A floating breakfast offered to guests.
- Family Moments — Family stays with family and children's pools and a Kids Villa open daily for children ages 3-12.
- Robata grill dinner at Restaurant Humo — Dinner-only robata grill with Colombian, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, French and Peruvian influences; menu changes regularly.
- All-day dining at Restaurant Calablanca — Traditional Colombian and Mediterranean cuisine with a farm to table focus, served buffet or à la carte.
- Slow-cooking grill at Restaurant Bahía — Slow-cooking grill with savory dishes, Caribbean cocktails and a surf & turf concept for evenings.
- Live music at La Pérgola Roof Top Bar — Outdoor rooftop bar with live music daily, small bites and handcrafted cocktails.
Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Car park
- Shuttle
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Bar
- Room service
- Floating breakfast
- Outdoor jacuzzi in sea-view rooms
- Offices fully equipped
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pets welcome
- Check-in from 03:00 PM
- Check out up to 12:00 PM
- Weddings
Awards
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2026)
- Colombia's Leading Resort 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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