Name: Sonesta Hotel Cartagena
Address: Carrera 9 No 35-104 anillo vial, zona norte, La Boquilla, Cartagena, Colombia, Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
Rating: 7.95

Guest reviews

8

Good

Based on 3,578 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

16%

Couple

35%

Family

32%

Group

12%

Solo

2%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Sonesta Hotel Cartagena, travelers highlight friendly, helpful staff, multiple pools with direct beach access, and proximity to the airport, while noting mixed room conditions with recurring air-conditioning issues, visible wear, and occasional construction noise affecting comfort.

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10

Robert

Jan 29, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great experience here. The property is huge and it’s off the beach so decent views from the balcony and two pools one closer to the beach and one closer to property but still just a 3 min walk on property. Tennis court and the restaurant had an amazing seafood dish, cazual con marisco de Colombia. I had to take one home with me. My room didn’t have strong ac and they quickly found me a better room with normal ac. There was really no complaints. The place is nice and it wasn’t expensive. It’s not the closest to getsemani if you like night life so 22 min uber ride is needed because there is no nightlife in the beach area. But at least you get to wake up to a beach and it’s the only area they have hotels , with a beach front, where you don’t have to take a boat to stay in the beachfront island and not to far from night light.

10

Daniela

Jan 28, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff

10

Haide

Jan 20, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Fun clean pretty

6

Thomas

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Room wasnot overlooking the ocean breakfast no tabels available and buffet empty restaurnat service ad night no addentive

4

Luis

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The pictures aren’t as accurate as they seem in the Expedia page. The ocean is not right in front of the hotel. Even though it is close you still have to walk a good 100 mtrs to get to it and the surroundings are not that nice. Little details in the elevator and bathrooms makes it look like the hotel don’t take care of certain spaces. There is not even a coffee maker in the room. This hotel, which is ok, should be 3 stars

Carrera 9 No 35-104 anillo vial, zona norte, La Boquilla, Cartagena, Colombia

Location

With a stay at Sonesta Hotel Cartagena in Cartagena (La Boquilla), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Clock Tower and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. This beach hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Bocagrande Beach and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Las Americas International Convention Center.

La Boquilla Beach(0.3 miles)

Las Americas International Convention Center(0.8 miles)

Crespo Linear Park(1.7 miles)

Marbella Beach(2.9 miles)

Rafael Nunez Museum and House(4.2 miles)

Casa de Rafael Núñez(4.2 miles)

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Check-out

From 15:00 to 00:00

Before 12:00

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FAQs

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve parking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Pets are not allowed at this property, but service animals are exempt from this policy.

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early check-in or late check-out may be available for an additional fee, and guests should contact the property in advance to request this.

Yes, a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge of COP 40 per room. This service is available 24 hours, and guests can arrange the transfer through the property.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Guests are encouraged to inquire about specific accessibility needs prior to arrival.

The hotel is located in La Boquilla, Cartagena, approximately 0.6 km from La Boquilla Beach and 1.3 km from Las Americas International Convention Center. It is about a 15-minute drive to the Clock Tower and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center.

Yes, the hotel features 3 outdoor swimming pools, including a children's pool. Pool access is available from 9 AM to 8 PM. Please note that the outdoor pool will be closed for maintenance every Tuesday or Wednesday following a holiday weekend.

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

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of COP 90,000 per night. Guests should request this in advance, as availability may vary.

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