Lush gardens surround a spectacular pool with cabanas and attentive drink service. After exploring the walled city, enjoy sunset cocktails at the rooftop bar with unobstructed views. The daily guided tour offers fascinating insights into this historic converted convent's 17th-century origins.
Located in Cartagena Walled City, a neighborhood in Cartagena, Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena is near the airport. Clock Tower and San Felipe de Barajas Castle are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Port of Cartagena. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Fine Arts. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, water skiing and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Cartagena travel guide
Calle Del Torno, 39 - 29, Barrio San Diego, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001
What's nearby
Walls of Cartagena
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Las Bovedas
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Clock Tower
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
11 min walk - 0.9 km
House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Getting around
Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG)
16 min drive
Restaurants
Sofitel Santa Clara
1 min walk
Restaurante Carmen
2 min walk
Mistura
3 min walk
La Cevicheria
1 min walk
La Esquina San Diegana
3 min walk
About this property
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Luxury historic resort near Clock Tower
Located close to Fine Arts and San Pedro Claver Church and Convent, Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and designer stores on site. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling and fitness classes at this resort. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a facial, or hydrotherapy at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a garden, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a steam room.
You'll also find perks like:
An outdoor pool along with pool umbrellas
Free self parking and valet parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Express check-out, express check-in, and babysitting (surcharge)
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 125 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
Childcare services and free infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
55-inch HDTVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and recycling
Awards and affiliations
Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.
Does Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena?
As of 2026/10/23, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena on 2026/10/26 start from NT$14,175, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 49 per vehicle applies.
Where is Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena located?
This family-friendly Cartagena resort is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Fine Arts and Clock Tower. San Pedro Claver Church and Convent and San Felipe de Barajas Castle are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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There is so many good qualities in this hotel, that you don't know where to start. For instance, the staff is very friendly, attentive and always willing to go the extra mile to help you and focused on the details to make you stay very special. The facilities are amazing with a beutiful pool, and a very good restaurant. Also, the rooms are super comfortable and the cleaning staff is on top of everything needed to make your stay very enjoyable ☺️we will keep coming back and I recommend it with eyes closed to everyone that wants to relax and enjoy a very nice vacation/stay.
We are in loved with the Santa Clara hotel. Beautiful and amazing staff. Cared for us so well, we have no complains about the hotel in general. And the food was amazing! We were pampered from day one until the last minute we spend in there. So proud of cartageneros and the great job they are doing.
Excellent, exceptional, phenomenal place to stay in Cartagena. Breakfast was very enjoyable, well served. I personally used the spa for steam bath, deep tissue massage, and lymphatic massages with Ilena.
That’s what I call a fantastic get a way from the routine
The place was simply amazing from staff, food and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
ALEJANDRO
2026/5/25
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is very well located. To my taste I found it very noisy, on sunday morning at 6:00am a very outloud noice (music) was being played. The first night on friday night noise from outside was heard from the room.
The hotel has beautiful patios and a swimming pool, nice spa, very good food. The rooms need a face lift, I find the hotel over rated and over price. The staff was incredible though.
We had a wonderful stay at Sofitel! The breakfast was delicious and the service outstanding — every staff member we met was friendly and attentive. We enjoyed the pool every day and had an amazing time with the crew who always made sure we were well taken care of. Highly recommended!
Great location in Old town, walking distance to many attractions.
Overall hotel service was impeccable, room was very clean, and well later out.
Food at restaurants was outstanding.
If you are visiting Cartagena, you must stay at the Sofitel Santa Clara. The property itself is visually stunning, packed with fascinating history, and perfectly located. Our room was elegant, exceptionally clean, and featured a beautiful balcony overlooking the historic pool area. The breakfast buffet is hands down the best in Colombia, offering a massive spread of fresh tropical fruits, local pastries, and flawless service. What truly sets this hotel apart, however, is the staff—the butler and concierge teams went completely above and beyond to curate local itineraries and handle every request with grace. Highest recommendation!
Pedro in the reception area, Luis Carlos at the Restaurant went above and beyond and everybody at the hotel made our stay so perfect, we always like to comeback to Santa Clara every time we go to Cartagena!!
The Sofitel in Cartagena is the definition of a sanctuary/oasis in the middle of a tropical city. The garden in the courtyard is extremely beautiful and unique in itself. The design in general really reflects the beauty of Colombia, and when eating at the restaurant (either by the pillars or in the middle of the garden), it feels as if you are eating in the jungle. The location is incredible, as it is just off the north shore wall by the sea in the heart of the Old City (away from all the main shops which is great because of all the foot traffic when it's busy during the day and at night), making for beautiful evenings on the rooftop bar where you can enjoy some live music while watching the sunset.
Our main waiter during our stay, Jorge, was wonderful and made our dining experience even better with his smile and friendliness. The food was outstanding, and I have only eaten at the hotel restaurant while staying in the city.
Since this property is roughly 30 years old, there are some areas that are starting to show its age (e.g. the gym, the washrooms by the pool), but aside from that, this property is arguably one of the most beautiful in the entire city of Cartagena.
Overall, another lovely visit (this was my second time staying here) and I would not stay anywhere else besides this hotel.