Sonesta Hotel Cartagena

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Carrera 9 No 35 104, Anillo Vial - Zona Norte, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130002
  • La Boquilla Beach
    7 min walk
  • Las Americas International Convention Center
    16 min walk
  • Marbella Beach
    8 min drive
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    12 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Twin Room Superior

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed(s)

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

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

4-star hotel in La Boquilla
At Sonesta Hotel Cartagena, hit the nearby beach, dine onsite 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 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. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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 center.
Sonesta Hotel Cartagena features 3 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, a 24-hour fitness center, and a children's pool. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 poolside bars and 2 bars/lounges. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 4-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 2293 square feet (213 square meters) include a conference center. This beach hotel also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. A total renovation of this property was completed in June 2022.

Sonesta Hotel Cartagena is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Restaurante Palenke - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Restaurante Enso - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, 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

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
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)
  • 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.

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
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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

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Sonesta Hotel Cartagena Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 366 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Alishia

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a person with a disability in a motorized wheelchair this hotel and staff went above and beyond service
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIANA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good, recommended hotel :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning stopped working and there was no tv for 4 out of my 5 days in the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amparo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Willber

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Excellent service. Excellent staff. Excellent facility conditions. Excellent food. Amazing place highly recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

glenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super agradable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

D

Disliked: Staff & service
Me parece una falta de respeto que me hayan cobrado um cargo adicional siendo que cuando hize el registro el menor tenía 17 años. Al llegar al hotel me dijeron que los menores son hasta los 12 años
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alishia

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The day I checked in , my card was charged double the amount. They acted as if nothing was paid for. They also tried to cut my reservation short and told me I had to pay for another room. I will never stay there again . The tv did not work the entire time, and the water was brown .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had such a great time at SONESTA! My family also had a great time as well. I will be returning for a third time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Germán

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chrysondra

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please do not come here. The only reason why this property has a good review is that they they buy their reviews from their locals this place is a dump and it is trash and false advertisement. This hotel looks like is a rundown hotel paint is chipped locals living in the apartments looks so rundown, unsafe, moldy, smelly, and not well-maintained. Staff is terrible, hardly spoke English and give attitude once you question them about the property and paperwork. This property is a scam property. Please be warn not to go. I had to end up booking another hotel because this was false advertisement and it was just trashy. They are not answering my calls because I called for my refund. I spoke to the manager and she said I am able to get it refund through Expedia and Expedia was trying to contact them and they kept not answering and I called and they hanged up on me.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

SAID

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sanchez

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alvaro Fernandez

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
But I like about this property is that anything that I asked they were able to answer my questions. Even though there is a difference in language, everybody was so helpful and whatever my needs were. There was an attached Pharmacy that is open 24 hours so that you can grab a snack or water or anything else you need. Your food is at both restaurants. Onto the beach. Security is awesome. There is always someone there whether or not they belong there. I like to see if people are on the guest list to make sure that they’re getting the free breakfast or if there’s too many people coming in, they don’t allow it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024