Colombia’s first luxury beach resort is set on the idyllic white-sand beaches of Isla Barú and the highly anticipated Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort has officially opened its doors.
The new hotel becomes the third Sofitel in Colombia and the country’s first luxury beach destination. The picturesque property tastefully combines the essence of the Caribbean with Sofitel’s French heritage and DNA.
“We are delighted to present our project as an environmentally conscious hotel that will elevate the tourism profile of Barú and usher the destination onto the global luxury stage,” said David Mulin, General Manager, Sofitel Barú Calablanca Beach Resort. “This tropical paradise has it all: biodiversity, natural landscapes and, most importantly, a cultural identity that makes it unique in the Caribbean.”
Located 25 minutes from the city of Cartagena and separated by the Dique Canal, the resort is nestled amid the natural beauty and cultural richness on Isla Barú. The hotel features 187 chic and modern rooms – including a presidential suite and 22 luxurious suites, all with balconies and terraces facing the Caribbean Sea.
The resort features three restaurants and seven bars, all under the culinary direction of the French chef, Patrice Guaus. These include the Calablanca Restaurant and Bar, which offers traditional Colombian and Mediterranean cuisines prepared with ancestral techniques and farm-to-table ingredients. Another highlight is the dinner-only Humo Restaurant and Bar, featuring a robata grill concept inspired by Japanese, Chinese, Thai, French and Peruvian cuisines. Guests can also enjoy cocktails and conversation throughout several social spaces around the resort. This includes the lively Lobby Lounge which offers an extensive list of classic spirits; La Pérgola, a rooftop terrace bar that is the perfect place to watch Barú’s colorful sunsets; and three poolside bars.
