Spa Indulgences
Sleeping in a restored monastery
Views of the Caribbean
USD 300
Toucans swoop and dive overhead in the inner courtyard of the Sofitel Cartagena Santa Clara, formerly a monastery with roots dating to the walled city's origins. Guests live and breathe history as they travel stone walkways worn down by hundreds of years of monks' footsteps. Outside, 17th-century arches and columns frame the warm hues of the Caribbean. However, the hotel's modern-day masterpiece is the deluxe swimming pool where guests can embrace the warm Colombian sun with a mojito.
The hotel's 119 guest rooms (including 17 suites) look out on the Caribbean Ocean, the hotel's internal gardens, or the bustling city of Cartagena itself, which boasts numerous museums, theaters, gardens, and sports venues. The modern French fine dining at Sofitel Cartagena Santa Clara's El Refectorio is superbly done, enhanced by the restaurant's intriguing Colonial decor. The hotel's LeSpa gives a new meaning to "sanctuary" with its luxurious hammam, massage treatments, and fitness center.
Conde Nast Traveler - No.7, Best hotels in South America
Sofitel Americas Food & Beverage - Best Hotel Restaurant & Best Food & Beverage Processes Winner, South America - 2009