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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 stay at this special place!

We just had a wonderful stay at the Sofitel Santa Clara! The service was superb from the minute we arrived to the day we sadly left. Ernesto our butler and the whole team were so responsive and took...

Renzo D
Expensive but well worth it

We ended our 2.5 week Colombia tour with a three night stay here. After traveling all over the country this was by far the best (and by far the most expensive) hotel we stayed in. Located in the...

DarienJimJupiter, Florida
An Oasis in the Middle of Cartagena

This restaurant feels like an oasis in the midst of the Cartagenian heat. It is a truly decadent experience and the quality of the food and service it's unparalleled. Katheryn was professional...

ejw72Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
THE place to stay in Cartagena - Legendary!

Probably the most beautiful hotel I ever stayed at. I could not stop taking pictures. Steeped in history, legend, culture, magic. The atmosphere was rich and intoxicating. We literally spent a few...

christinay944New York City, New York
Sun goes down

Hotel Santa Clara - Sofitel; Amazing sundown view with friends at the Botica bar, high quality food, special thanks for the great service....... food was amazing, flavors and texture, we will come...

Yovana A