Sophia Hotel, near Bocagrande Beach, offers a warm welcome with cooked-to-order breakfast and rooftop views. Unwind in the library or connect to WiFi while enjoying dry cleaning/laundry services. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
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Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Bar
Pet friendly
Laundry facilities
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Rooftop terrace
Room service
Babysitting
Business center
Airport pick-up service
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Library
Communal living room
Front-desk safe
Feel at home (6)
Babysitting (surcharge)
Premium TV channels
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Why we love this property
Culinary trio
A restaurant and stylish bar elevate dining options at this hotel. Morning hunger pangs vanish with a free cooked-to-order breakfast.
Premium sleep comforts
Wrapped in soft bathrobes, guests drift off on premium bedding behind blackout drapes. The minibar stands ready for nightcap cravings.
Calle 32 No. 4-45 Plaza de la Aduana, Centro, Cartagena, 130001
What's nearby
Bolivar Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Walls of Cartagena - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Clock Tower - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Bocagrande Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 15 min drive
Airport pick-up service
Restaurants
Crepes & Waffles Centro - 1 min walk
El Baluarte San Francisco - 7 min walk
Hard Rock Cafe Cartagena - 2 min walk
EL BARÓN - Café & Liquor Bar - 1 min walk
Rabo De Pez - 2 min walk
About this property
Sophia Hotel By OxoHotel
Located just 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from the airport, Sophia Hotel By OxoHotel offers pick-up service (available 24 hours). Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. A rooftop terrace, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Romance packages
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Library
Communal living room
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LED TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of COP 55000 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 3
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of COP 150000 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of COP 150000 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Cribs/infant beds are available for COP 100000.0 per day
If you are traveling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of COP 90000 per pet, per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Also known as
Sophia Hotel cartagena
Sophia Cartagena
Sophia Hotel Hotel
Sophia Hotel Cartagena
Sophia Hotel Hotel Cartagena
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Sophia Hotel By OxoHotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 40 lbs per pet. There's a charge of COP 90000 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Sophia Hotel By OxoHotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Sophia Hotel By OxoHotel.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Sophia Hotel By OxoHotel?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is COP 55000 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sophia Hotel By OxoHotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of COP 150000 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of COP 150000 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Sophia Hotel By OxoHotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Rio Cartagena Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Sophia Hotel By OxoHotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Sophia Hotel By OxoHotel like?
Sophia Hotel By OxoHotel is in Cartagena Walled City, a short 5-minute walk from Clock Tower and 8 minutes' walk from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Sophia Hotel By OxoHotel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Location
Breakfast
View
Restaurant
Food
Bar
Boutique hotel
Rooftop pool
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and amazing with a wide variety of options. (37 reviews)
The rooftop pool area offered a great view, was relaxing, and had good food and drinks. (16 reviews)
Breakfast was excellent and the dining options were very good with attentive and kind staff. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
Buena ubicación, atención, limpieza, en general, todo.
100% recomendable.
Maria Jose
Maria Jose, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2025
Excellent service, delicious breakfast and very attentive staff. Centrally located and within walking distance to anywhere you want to go in the old city.
Jorge
Jorge, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
The location is perfect, the size of my room was amazing, the hotel staff was very polite, anything you need, the hotel staff is ready to help you. Breakfast is delicious. The people who work in the restaurant at breakfast time are pleasant and make you feel at home. I love the hotel and I will go back.
Sylvana
Sylvana, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
Hotel está muy céntrico! El servicio es excelente! La habitación es amplia y cuidadosamente limpia. Volveremos!
mildred
mildred, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
We had a family stay at Sophia hotel. The hotel itself is has a boutique feel. It was clean and the staff were bery courteous and attended to the children very well.
Carla
Carla, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2025
Awesome hotel stay there a few times staff great highly recommend it
Wendy
Wendy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
A beautiful hotel in a wonderful location! The staff is incredibly friendly and always happy to help.
Randal
Randal, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 17, 2025
Todo muy bien gracias
Luis Fernando
Luis Fernando, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2025
Great location and great service
OSCAR
OSCAR, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
Great location, comfortable room, nice rooftop area.
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Very good hotel, the staff is great, location is great.
Leticia
Leticia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 21, 2024
Awesome place to stay!
Helga
Helga, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
Melhor localização
Hotel com localização maravilhosa! café da manhã, limpeza, quarto, cama ótimos! Os funcionários todos sem exceção um destaque a parte. Super recomendo e voltaria com toda certeza
ELIDIANE
ELIDIANE, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 14, 2025
Be aware!
Hotel agreed in person at reception to cancel 3 nights, (even that ccl policy says no) after check in date they charged me and said hotel manager do not accept, how to understand it if reception Mr. Fabio agreed to cancel without charges?
Be aware of this hotel!
Aldin
Aldin, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
Great location.delicious food.room is so clean and smell good. Bed is so comfortable.room is big and enough space . Staff are so friendly and helpful. We definitely stay here again for next time.
Fernando
Fernando, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 9, 2025
Breakfast we great.
Edward
Edward, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
Great location
Gaston
Gaston, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 30, 2025
Sophia hotel maravilhoso
Excelentes instalações, funcionários extremamente atenciosos e amáveis. A limpeza é excelente bem como o café da manhã.
A localização é privilegiada, estando próximo de tudo.
Parabéns pelo excelente serviço!
Almir
Almir, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2024
Great location! Excellent friendly staff! Would stay there again for sure.
Kanisha
Kanisha, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
Amazing and friendly staff. The room was so spacious and clean! They even helped us get reservations for dinner! The rooftop was such a cute vibe with city views. I would highly recommend!
Carina
Carina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2025
The staff was amazing
Felipe
Felipe, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2025
MUY BUENA ATENCION Y COMODIDAD, EN PLENA CD AMURALLADA
OSCAR JAVIER
OSCAR JAVIER, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2025
Great location, beautiful roof top, delicious breakfast, comfortable room and bed, awesome staff. Would definitely come back.
Maria Paula
Maria Paula, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Excelente ubicación, habitación enorme y cómoda, buen servicio, desayuno razonable y hay más cosas en la carta que se pueden ordenar.
Javier
Javier, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 8, 2025
Nice hotel, near everything in the walled city! Staff is very friendly.