Sofitel Legend Santa Clara

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“A former convent in the heart of Cartagena with four bars and the biggest swimming pool in the city. Large rooms are bright and airy with a mix of traditional and contemporary design. Set within the UNESCO heritage walled city this is a luxury spot with superb access to the city's attractions.”

Hotel review

With two poolside bars alongside the biggest and best pool in the walled city and another two bars inside, guests don’t have to go far to order one of the Santa Clara’s excellent cocktails. There is an informal brasserie and a smarter restaurant so guests can have a lot of fun without ever leaving the hotel. Divided between the original 17th century building and a newer building around the pool area, the hotel retains some quirky touches. In the convent part the former confession boxes remain outside the chapel, local bands play in the lounge bar some nights and every day at 6pm, waiters dressed as monks put candles on the tables in the courtyard to an accompaniment of chapel music. There is a special wine cellar in which wine and cheese tastings are held. For those who have not quite switched off into relaxation mode (and presumably for iPad deniers) the hotel downloads and prints international newspapers for guests to read at breakfast. Spacious rooms and suites, many with balconies, have huge comfortable beds and every convenience imaginable including a pillow menu.

HG Staff
HG Staff Review published: 07/03/2024

Recommended for

  • Local exploring

    • Located in Cartagena’s old town – declared a Unesco World Heritage site in 1984

  • Historic

    • Built within the compound of a 17th-century converted monastery

  • Beach nearby

    • Unwind in tranquility at the hotel's private beach

  • Sights nearby

    • Discover the area on a long walk through the UNESCO heritage walled city

  • Diving

    • Snorkelling and Scuba diving centre

  • Restaurant

    • one brasserie, one gourmet

  • Spa

    • Hammam

  • Close to nightlife

  • Conference facilities

  • Family Suites

  • Roof terrace

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Sailing

  • Good wine list

  • Beach Life

  • On the beach

  • City Style

  • Groups

  • Chic

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Luxury

  • 5* Luxury

  • Kayaking

  • Disabled access

  • Designer Shopping

Facilities

  • Rooms

    122 rooms in this hotel

  • Swimming Pool

    Boasting the largest pool in the city!

  • Massage

    Massage and treatment room.

  • Restaurant

    one brasserie, one gourmet

  • Bar

    four bars, two poolside

  • Spa

    Hammam

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Wifi

  • Business Centre

  • Conference facilities

  • Safe

  • Parking

  • Shops

  • Family Suites

  • Roof terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Airport transfer

  • Concierge

  • In room DVD

  • Internet

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Meeting Room

  • No pets

  • Room service

  • Garden

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Disabled access

  • Suites

  • Hot Tub

  • Air conditioning

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

Activities

  • Sights nearby

    • Discover the area on a long walk through the UNESCO heritage walled city

  • Diving

    • Snorkelling and Scuba diving centre

  • Close to nightlife

  • Sailing

  • Kayaking

  • Designer Shopping

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