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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, prison 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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Wonderful dinner in Jardin restaurant

The Jardin restaurant provided us with a beautiful and peaceful experience. Combined with the wonderful food and amazing staff, we were taken care of my Jose manuel and the rest of the team who were...

Georgina N
Dining in an monastery

Great experience in a wonderful setting of an ancient monastery, service is outstanding and great food/wine options. You can sit outside in the garden ( there they offer fans for the heat) or inside...

Erwin S
Best evening

Leonardo was great at the Botika bar. The best. So nice and great service. Highly recommend. Beautiful evening with a rooftop bar. DJ created a chill ambiance. Wonderful view from patio and...

Julie L
A Perfect Spa Experience – Thanks to Sandy’s Incredible Hospitality!

My visit to the spa at the Sofitel in Cartagena was one of the absolute highlights of my trip—and that’s thanks in large part to Sandy. From the moment I first reached out via WhatsApp, she was warm...

Christian R
Best Hotel in Cartegena

Incredible hotel. Go see Ricardo and Christian at the bar and order the pizza with ham.. You will not be disappointed. One of the best pizza in Colombia. And Bernardo at the door is incredible...

Anthony GDes Moines, Iowa