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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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Jeremy Is the BEST

I totally enjoyed my stay at Sofitel Santa Clara. All of the staff was super sweet and accommodating! However, my favorite was Jeremy aka "BIG J", this young man deserves a raise or a promotion...

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Awesome time

Absolutely amazing food and very responsive staff. The environment felt intimate and romantic. We ordered wine, ribs, and gray snapper. Sooo good! Highly recommend. Traveled in April 2025. Also being...

Numina1
Great service!

El ambiente fue genial, y John fue genial! Great service. John went above and beyond. He made great drinks and gave exceptional customer service. Will definitely go back multiple times while I’m the...

Pioneer593349
The bijoux of Cartagena

Unforgettable hospitality at Santa Clara Cartagena! From the moment we arrived, Leandro and Jose Manuel went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional. Their warmth, attentiveness, and genuine...

agim k
10/10 Experience

There is a reason this is one of the best hotels in the world. It is absolutely stunning, food is incredible, service is top notch - especially Leandro and Jesus, who made our stay incredibly...

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