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Sonesta Hotel Cartagena

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with 3 outdoor pools

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Located in La Boquilla, Sonesta Hotel Cartagena offers upscale amenities: free breakfast buffet, 2 poolside bars, sauna, on-site shopping, garden spaces, in-room WiFi, tennis courts, pools with sun loungers. Guests love the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Bar
The current price is AED 520
AED 520 total
18 Dec - 19 Dec

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room Superior

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room Standard

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
Carrera 9 No 35 104, Anillo Vial - Zona Norte, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130002

What's nearby

  • La Boquilla Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Las Americas International Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Clock Tower - 13 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 14 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Bocagrande Beach - 16 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zona Norte - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Juan Valdez Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blas El Teso Bar Restaurante - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Blue Restaurant Bar & Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Sonesta Hotel Cartagena

Upscale hotel in La Boquilla, remodeled in 2022
Consider a stay at Sonesta Hotel Cartagena and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, 2 poolside bars, and a terrace. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and meeting rooms
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 152 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and daily housekeeping

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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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 center
  • Conference center (2,293 square feet of space)
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 12 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Lifeguards
  • Renovated entire property - June 2022
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 90000.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 onsite 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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'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

If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Pool access available from 9 AM to 8 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Sonesta Cartagena
Sonesta Hotel Cartagena
Sonesta Hotel Cartagena Hotel
Sonesta Hotel Cartagena Cartagena
Sonesta Hotel Cartagena Hotel Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonesta Hotel Cartagena have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–8 PM.

Is Sonesta Hotel Cartagena pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Hotel Cartagena?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sonesta Hotel Cartagena?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for COP 450000.

Does Sonesta Hotel Cartagena provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of COP 40 per room applies.

Where is Sonesta Hotel Cartagena located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this La Boquilla hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of La Boquilla Beach and Las Americas International Convention Center. Marbella Beach is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Sonesta Hotel Cartagena Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice and clean with friendly staff close to beach and Airport Buffet brake fast was good lots of option
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, very professional and respectful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

GABRIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk very nice people ,restaurant no to friendly, i talked to the manager about it they don't have customers services attitude.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was the best hotel my stayed was a nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel need Maintenance, the room need improve, they have issues on restrooms and rooms, the breakfast dont have a lot of options, but i mean is 3 starts for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis A

Beautiful hotel fill with very lovely and kind people to make your experience the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillybeth M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved our stay there. Food is outstanding and the staff is really nice. Rooms very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

GLORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at check inn was very friendly and we got our room very quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and clean Hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estella

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Just steps away from the beach front. They have 2 pool and hot tub. The breakfast was delicious. They have the best Chicken soup. I definitely recommend staying at this location. Condo style hotel .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent services
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All employees were like family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manon

Liked: Amenities
Ambiance was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

GERMAN ANDRES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Check-in process was terrible, property is not in a good condition, rooms are noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Excelent
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mehmet Serif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

aldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the open space concert i has the feel of a resort. I loved the room and it's location and the staff was incredibly attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We chose this hotel to stay during a layover. Its proximity to the airport is a major bonus, but if you’re making Cartagena your destination, this area of town is really not the place to stay. There are much trendier and historic neighborhoods and there are other beaches that are prettier but overall for what it was the hotel had great staff, clean rooms and nice pools.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel by the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Thumbs up for a short stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bengt

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

Excellent hotel

It's an excellent hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

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