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Sonesta Hotel Cartagena

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3 outdoor pools, open 9 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | Room amenity

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

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Carrera 9 No 35 104, Anillo Vial - Zona Norte, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130002
  • La Boquilla Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Las Americas International Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Clock Tower
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room Superior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Single Standard (1Ad)

  • Sleeps 1

Double Standard (2Ad)

  • Sleeps 2

Single Standard Room

  • Sleeps 1

Double/Twin Standard (2Ad)

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room Triple

  • Sleeps 3

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About this property

Sonesta Hotel Cartagena

Beach hotel with 3 outdoor pools
At Sonesta Hotel Cartagena, hit the nearby beach, dine on-site at Restaurante Palenke or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 2 poolside bars. Change of towels is available on request
Sonesta Hotel Cartagena offers 152 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cartagena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sonesta Hotel Cartagena. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from La Boquilla Beach. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • The 2 restaurants, 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Services include a lifeguard on-site, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court and a 24-hour gym
  • 13 minutes by car from Clock Tower and 13 minutes from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Sonesta Hotel Cartagena offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a children's pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Hotel Cartagena. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Sonesta Hotel Cartagena was completed in June 2022.

This 4-star Cartagena hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Restaurante Palenke – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Restaurante Enso – On-site restaurant. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 2 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Enso
  • Restaurante Palenke

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 12 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Lifeguards
  • Renovated entire property - June 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: COP 450000

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The lobby outdoor pool at this property will be undergoing maintenance every Tuesday or Wednesday following a holiday weekend; the beach access at this property will be undergoing maintenance every Monday or Tuesday following a holiday weekend; and the Spa and wet zones are closed every Monday or Tuesday following a holiday weekend.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 90000.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Non-resident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 40 per room (return)
  • Late check-out fee: COP 450000
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 90000.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This property's beach access, spa, and wet zones will be closed for maintenance every Monday or Tuesday after a holiday weekend. The outdoor pool will be closed for maintenance every Tuesday or Wednesday after a holiday weekend.

We should mention

  • Visitors travelling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: at check-in, parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents, along with a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 8 PM
  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children might not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Sonesta Hotel Cartagena Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 396 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I don’t like how they don’t explain things to guests till after you check in ! They never mentioned that the fridge in the room was an extra cost. Being a guest you’ll think it’s complimentary. After checking out for 3 nights they gave us a fee or 50 saying we open and ate all the thing's in the fridge. It was 2 guest me and my friend, which is crazy. We were barely in the room. They are very hungry and wanted to argue with us about the price instead of satisfying GUEST they argue. Very unprofessional. We almost missed our flight because they wanted to argue and throw a price at us that we WEREN'T going to pay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MARCELO

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel Angel

Business traveller
A Few amenities in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel !

Amazing hotel ! Everything is great there. 5m to the beach and two pools for adults and kids. The people that work there are amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All the staff members are great, very friendly and their service is excellent. The access to the beach is not very nice. The floor halls to access the rooms was is bad condition, there was a door with access to a closet or room and it was not finished, giving a bad impression. The room was excellent, good size, good bed and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kelys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel, customer service, clean areas and room, available all time transportation. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Time in Cartenga

Staff was kind and helpful! Beach and pools were awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

ANDRES MAURICIO

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pesimo servicio

El aire acondicionado no funcionó, me.canbiaron de habitacion y la temperatura paso de 25 a 27C, una vergüenza Exigí la devolucion del dinero y no accedieron Son unos ladrones
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone there was good and the hosting is top notch.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No wash cloths, but ample drying bath towels. I was a guest for 10 days and requested a wash cloth sized towel several times, only to receive hand size drying towels. Also, upon arrival, I requested my balcony door lock to be repaired, because it would not lock. It was addressed with maintenance, promptly. But when I asked about a wash towel, the young man at the front desk greeted me with the remark "you again". I was very disappointed. I had planned many months for this trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beautiful and has great amenities. The only drawback is that it isn’t close to restaurants or shops. But they do have dining options at the hotel and a supermarket close by.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Widelene

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was the worst experience of choosing this hotel, I’ve been texting with them the day before my trip, they was asking what time I will make it there, when I get there at 10:00 pm, my room wasn’t ready on time and the bed was dirty so they had to changed my room three time until I get something better but small.

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo Excelente volvería
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Antonella

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
No restaurants nearby / deemed unsafe to explore outside of property. Too many vendors on beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

YANIQUE P

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and helped with evey request.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beach resort getaway, restaurant limited

Hotel was very nice. Excellent pools (3) and very close to the beach. Balcony views were great. Breakfast buffet was excellent with lots of options and small variations each day. The restaurant, however, for lunch and dinner was very limited with its option. I did not have a car and did not want to taxi/Uber into town each night so i was stuck eating at the resort restaurant. Restaurant menu is only in Spanish, should be in both Spanish and English (many international travelers). I have basic Spanish skills so i kind of knew what i was ordering, but did not know completely. Staff at resort was very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

We had a great experience. The staff was very friendly and proactive. The room was super clean, breakfast buffet had great options.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025