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Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

Welcome to Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena, an iconic hotel where heritage meets modernity

“Its walls, which acted as a defensive shield in the past, blend in with colonial balconies and historic buildings that evoke the splendor of bygone eras. After significant efforts, the Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena opened its doors as a luxurious hotel bursting with history, magic and impressive anecdotes…”

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Discover the magic of Cartagena, the historic walled city, world heritage site by UNESCO in 1984.

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Over 400 Years of History

Built in 1621, our property was originally a convent that housed the Poor Clares before they were evicted in 1861. For over a century, this place witnessed history and served successively as a charity hospital and medical school therefore generating a series of Republican style changes. In 1995, it became the iconic Santa Clara hotel.

Legendary Guests

Santa Clara’s famous visitors throughout the years include royalty, numerous heads of state, Fashion icons, musicians, Nobel Prize winners, actors and film directors such as Jean Paul Gauthier, Mick Jagger, Don Juan Carlos Borbón & Sofía of Greece, Gabriel García Márquez, Sting, Shakira, Sofía Vergara and Fernando Botero amongst others.

Enter the Legend

In 2012, the Sofitel Santa Clara became Sofitel Legend, thus joining a collection of landmark properties located in cities with a rich cultural heritage all around the world. Travel back in time and discover the legendary story of this iconic hotel infused with French art de vivre, the perfect combination of age-old tradition and local hospitality.

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Location

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Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

Calle del Torno 39-29 Barrio San Diego
130001 Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

Telephone

+57 60 5 6504700

Email

reservations.santaclara@sofitel.com, Concierge.santaclara@sofitel.com

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South American Hospitality at its Best

If you want to experience the warmth and charm of Cartagena, there is no better place than the Hotel Santa Clara located within the old city walls. At old monastery converted into a plush luxurious...

Ron PHastings on Hudson, New York
Amazing Hotel but!

Amazing Hotel but! We had $1,500 stolen from us at this hotel. Not sure if it was the Concierge upon check-in when our room wan't ready or from the room. I'm not posting this in any hopes of...

WPBCycleGuyWest Palm Beach, Florida
Thanksgiving Buffet 2025

Everything was amazing, service and good exquisite, We went for the thanksgiving buffet of 2025. Thank you for everything.

Salo D
Dreams come true

For nearly two years, I’ve been part of a virtual book club exploring the universe of Gabriel García Márquez. When we read Del amor y otros demonios, something inside me stirred, a mix of curiosity...

Juliana HAtlanta, Georgia
Birthday trip

From the time we checked in the service was great, we got to our room, just as pictures view was great. Jeremy was our Butler what a great help he was!!! Always attentive and gave us recommendations...

Cassie M