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Sofitel Baru
Calablanca Beack Resort

 

Cartagena, Colombia 

 

About Sofitel Baru
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ABOUT THE SOFITEL BARU CALABLANCA BEACH RESORT - in their own words:

Unwind, reconnect and indulge in excellence in Colombia’s formidable and mesmerizing coastal Caribbean paradise called Barú! Discover formidable Barú! A distinctive and exclusive Colombian coastal treasure where Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort was exquisitely designed to seamlessly blend in this rare haven in nature. Its gentle caressing breezes, stunning vistas, and soft white sands surrounded by turquoise waters will provide heartwarming comfort to the soul. An ideal setting for reconnection!

Understated refinement. Thoughtful, surprising amenities. Accents of stone and exotic wood with a color palette that evokes the Colombian seaside and landscape. Inspiring views of gardens and Caribbean waters of the Isla Barú from your room. Whether you stay a day, a week or longer, you feel immediately at home in this inviting cocoon. Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort creates a unique synergy between nature and architectural design. With LEED certification and drawing inspiration from surrounding biodiversity, each detail is carefully considered using natural materials to evoke a feeling of luxury, which translates to relaxation, sophistication and fun à la plage.

ACCOMMODATIONS: click here for complete details
The Sofitel Baru Calablanca Beach Redsort has
ten towers featuring 187 rooms, including 23 suites located on the top floor of towers 4-10.

RESTAURANTS & BARS:

CALABLANCA RESTAURAT
Traditional Colombian, Mediterranean cuisine and International market fare are served at our daily buffet or à la carte selections. ​ A special focus is placed on ancestral cooking techniques and farm to table ingredients.
            The menu is designed to introduce Colombian cuisine to our visitors and to offer familiar tastes to local guests. ​ Classic items such as whole-fried fish with plantains, arepas, bandeja paisa and more - a true culinary adventure!
            Our wood-burning pizza oven is at the restaurant’s center stage from which delicious pizzas and wood​oven specialties are served.

HUMO RESTAURANT
This dinner-only robata grill concept draws its influences from Japanese, Chinese, Thai, French and Peruvian cuisines.

            The menu changes regularly, showcasing only seasonal products. ​
            This venue is perfect for guests looking for a unique and innovative dinner experience that highlights the tasting notes of the freshest local ingredients.

BAHIA RESTAURANT
Overlooking the magic waters of the Caribbean, our unique slow-cooking grill offers mouthwatering dishes that will be perfectly coupled with local cocktails. Refined yet unpretentious dishes with South American influences transition to a new and fresh surf and turf concept for evening in this al fresco and relaxed Bohemian style venue.

            Cold and raw dishes such as salads, ceviche or crudos are fresh and light.​ Cooked dishes such grilled fish, charred beef, and roasted vegetables are prepared on our slow-cooking grill.

BARS & LOUNGES
Indoors or out, DJ beats or ambient tunes, lively or chill, cold beers or vintage wines – Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort has an ambiance for all tastes and preferences. Our bars and lounges offer a variety of small bites and handcrafted cocktails.

LOBBY LOUNGE BAR   |   BAR LA PERGOLA   |   BAR LA PLAGE   |   BAR L’ILOT   |   MAIN POOL BAR

BAR CALABLANCA    |    BAR BAHIA

A place where time stands still and peace reigns supreme. Immerse yourself in a spa that places your well-being and rejuvenation at the center of all we do. A state of the art Spa of 283m² with multiple treatment rooms, sauna, steam room and more.​
     You can enjoy our Hamman and sauna, hydrotherapy elements prepared with essences that will lead you to experience unprecedented sensations of serenity and deep rest.
     Incorporate our Signature Sofitel treatments, spa specialties such as the Ayurvedic treatment, crucial at the moment of recovering the balance of energies with a positive effect on the body, it will also give you the opportunity to disconnect from everything that surrounds us.

     Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort Spa offers luxurious rituals and facial treatments from the Éccora cosmetic line, designed with organic products and extracts with tropical and aqua marine notes that will renew your softness and natural beauty.

FITNESS

Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort luxuriously spacious Fitness Center offers state-of-the-art Technogym equipment. Our Fitness Center is an area of 339m², equipped with the most advanced fitness gear, a yoga salon and a private relaxation terrace that connects the fitness area with the spa.

Personal trainers, yoga and Pilates instructors are also available for private and group lessons.

The Sofitel Baru Calablanca Beach Resort aquatic sanctuary showcases 4 alluring pools, each with its own distinct personality and atmosphere. The moods and rhythms of the pools change by the hour under the influence of the shifting arc of the Colombian Caribbean sun—breathtakingly serene at sunrise, glistening at high noon and a magical canvas of color as the day bows to evening.

            The infinity edge pools located in the lower area of the resort and closer to the sea are designed to enjoy the sun.

The light toned stone offers the feeling of being in the sea. Meanwhile, the pools in the upper area are surrounded by trees and materials in richer green tones, which give the perception of being under the shade, a place of tranquility and rest in the middle of nature and with a more distant view of the sea.

RESORT BEACH
            Sofitel Barú Calablanca opens to a beautiful stretch of powdery white sand lapped by the aquamarine waters of the Caribbean Sea. Under swaying palms, comfortable loungers and umbrellas are positioned within the verdant seascape to take in intoxicating views of the horizon. Join us and soak in the exclusive ambiance of this tropical paradise.

Experiences

BRAID WORKSHOP - An immersive experience in Afro-Caribbean culture and braid hairstyles. Learn about the history of braids, curvatures and techniques and how to care for them.

THE FOOD & BEVERAGE MYSTIQUE -Travel the world with your choice between four exquisite dining experiences on the beach: The Mediterranean experience, The Caribbean Experience, “L’art de manger à la plage” Experience, and the Southeast Asia Experience.

CINEMA UNDER THE STARS -  Gather with friends or family for a cinema experience on the beach under the starry sky.

PLANKTON TOUR - Swim among the natural wonder of “glowing” plankton, tiny marine organisms that light up, most visible in ocean water under the dark night sky.

BICYCLE TOUR - Take in the beautiful scenery surrounding the hotel on a guided mountain bike tour. Approximately 7kms long.

NAUTICAL CENTER - Enjoy non-motorized activities such as kayaking and paddle boarding on the hotel beachfront, from 11:00 – 02:00 p.m. at no additional cost. Prior reservation required. Terms and Conditions apply.

KID'S VILLA - Our Kid´s Villa is open for ages 5-12 at no additional cost. Nanny services are also availble at an additional cost.

CONCIERGE SUGGESTIONS

Ciénaga de los Vásquez

A coastal lagoon home to mangrove forests, an important part of marine and land ecosystems. Ecotourism activities include mangrove seed planting and kayaking.

 

Aviario Nacional de Colombia

Observe a unique and wonderful collection of birds from Colombia and Latin America, 190 species of birds and about 2,000 specimens.

 

Oceanario Islas del Rosario

A conservation center, home to more than 1,400 animals of 140 marine species of the Colombian Caribbean, and home to a coral reef nursery program.

 

Fuerte de San Fernando y Castillo de San Luis de Bocachica

Built by the Spanish during the Colonial period. Located on Tierra Bomba Island, it controlled the entrance to the Bocachica channel and aided in the defense of Cartagena.

 

Parque nacional natural Islas Corales del Rosario y San Bernardo

Almost 30 islands make up this archipelago of an extensive and valuable underwater set of ecosystems and biodiversity.