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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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Lovely Stroll through Historic Hotel Gardens Can be Enough

Once a convent, this elegant property has remained Cartagena's #1 hotel for many years. While an overnight stay at $700 plus per night may be out of reach for many, a coffee or drink within the open...

mummblingmeChicago, Illinois
Hotel Santa Clara Cartagena de Indias

It was an excellent experience! Leandro was our server and he was very helpful and friendly. The food was delicious and he was always very friendly and always had the best recommendations. We are...

Juan C CMiami, Florida
Beautiful Hotel in Walled City of Cartagena

This Sofitel hotel itself is beautiful, with a lush courtyard and sunny pool area. The walled city of Cartagena is fairly small, so the location is good. We arrived a bit early and had to wait for...

JVC1967New York City, New York
Sofitel Columbia

Service is impeccable start to finish! Wonderful stay. Beautiful property. If you want to do Columbia the right way, stay here. Columbia can be a pretty hit or miss city. It’s important you stay...

Sean GNew York City, New York
Cartegna2025

Santa Clara was a fabulous experience Great location, fabulous restaurant and amenities Jeremy is a gem for the hotel He checked us into our room and was professional, polite and knowledgable...

Van2468Toronto, Canada