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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed
35 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed
35 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds
35 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds
35 square metres
2 Double Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Elegant beach hotel and 3 outdoor swimming pools

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Sonesta Hotel Cartagena in Cartagena (La Boquilla), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Walls of Cartagena and Clock Tower. This upscale hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Bocagrande Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 152 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Dip into one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor tennis court and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Restaurante Palenke, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wind down with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges or 2 poolside bars. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Cartagena? This hotel has 2293 square feet (213 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 152
  • Number of floors - 12
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Free breakfast
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Swimming pool
  • Meeting rooms
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space size (feet) - 2293
  • Conference space size (meters) - 213
  • Tennis on site
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Conference centre
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 2
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Terrace
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Lifeguard on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

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 showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cartagena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2022.

  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Balcony
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 42
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

Restaurante Palenke - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 5:30 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 2

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Children stay free - maximum age 11

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

gap period enforced between guest stays 72 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Residents must pay VAT (19%) at the property. Travelers on a tourist visa are generally not required to pay VAT. VAT exemption eligibility will be assessed at the property and travelers may need to present their passport and tourist visa. The VAT may be charged where the room is shared by a taxable and non-taxable guest.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 40 per room (roundtrip)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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.

Hotel Names

  • Sonesta Cartagena
  • Sonesta Hotel Cartagena
  • Sonesta Hotel Cartagena Hotel
  • Sonesta Hotel Cartagena Cartagena
  • Sonesta Hotel Cartagena Hotel Cartagena

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 visitors) 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.

Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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