Set on the Baru Island, Hotel Agua Azul Beach Resort features a pool and private access to the beach. A restaurant is featured and breakfast is provided. Cartagena is 1-hour away by boat.
Located in Barú and with Playa Blanca reachable within a few steps, Soy Local Barú provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.
Francisco
United States of America
Great location and awesome staff. The food was very good
SABAI Beach features 656 feet of private white sand beach and free WiFi access in public areas. It is located in Barú Peninsula (an island), 20 minutes’ drive from Barbacoas Bay.
Carter
United States of America
The location was peaceful and secluded, with beautiful facilities and a friendly staff that went above and beyond.
NENA BEACH CLUB & HOTEL features an outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Barú. A few steps from Playa Blanca, the hotel provides a bar and water sports facilities.
William
United States of America
I cannot express how wonderful the staff at Nena are. Olga, Ivan, and all of the front of house staff were an absolute pleasure and a life saver. Ivan helped us to meet a couple of nice people who manage boat excursions from the beach which really made the trip for my girlfriend and I. The balcony overlooking the beach was wonderful and the staff brought a lovely dessert up to us our first night as a welcome since we were there for her birthday. A+++ and 5* to the staff there.
Located in Barú and with Playa Blanca reachable within a 2-minute walk, Cristal Blue Barú provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant.
Milos
Serbia
Staff was amazing, especially Rosio! 😁
Location and beach were perfect, at the calm part of the beach.
Posada donde Uriel Playa tranquila is located in Barú, a few steps from Playa Blanca. The hotel has a terrace and sea views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.
Michael
South Korea
We stayed two nights at Uriel's newly constructed pool villa "Casa Cafur" in the nearby town in Santa Ana, and spent the days at his Playa Tranquila beach house (quiet part of playa Blanca)
Strong winds damaged most of the beach earlier that week so we were unable to spend the night as planned but Uriel saved our vacation with his pool villa, then we got to spend the days anyway at Playa Blanca so it was the best of both worlds. The beach is a quick 6000 peso ride from the villa.
Let me tell you, when you enter Casa Cafur you realize you are entering somewhere special. You get that "wow" feeling once you enter the doors. It's a peaceful paradise, and feels totally private. He keeps the pool clean, and the cocktails are delicious! His staff are totally cool and they take care of everything like the richest resort.
I proposed to my girlfriend at his beach house (posada donde Uriel) and when we returned to Casa Cafur, Uriel cooked us lobster and shrimp, champagne and we had the whole place to ourselves. Music, hammocks, cocktails and a clean pool.
The village of Santa Ana is cool too, we drank and danced with the locals and sharwd way too many dollar beers.
I trust Uriel and will always come back! Thank you Uriel for a special 3 days.
Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo is located on the beachfront in Barú, a few steps from Playa Blanca. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, rooms have a balcony.
La atención del administrador y la Señora de la cocina
Located in Barú, Tours Mandala Beach has a terrace, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property has room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests.
Featuring a restaurant, bar and views of pool, Hotel Agua Baru by Mustique is located in Barú, a 8-minute walk from Agua Azul Beach.
FAQs about hotels in Barú
The average price per night for a 3-star hotel in Barú this weekend is $235 or, for a 4-star hotel, $309. Looking for something even fancier? 5-star hotels in Barú for this weekend cost around $43 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
On average, it costs $221 per night to book a 3-star hotel in Barú for tonight. You'll pay around $309 if you choose to stay in a 4-star hotel tonight, while a 5-star hotel in Barú will cost around $46, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
Wow this location is AMAZING. Truly it was a private beach all to ourselves… only one other couple there on our first night. The property only has 4 rooms total so you’re never going to have a bunch of people there. The staff were SO accommodating and patient with our lack of ability to speak Spanish. We only speak English, staff only spoke English but they always used translation making it very easy to communicate! I saw other reviews complaining about the food being overpriced and no hot water for the shower which seems silly to me after now experiencing how remote this place is! It was my toddlers first travel experience, and I was SO happy with the comfort Carey House offered. Is it a luxury hotel, no. But does it have everything you need on a remote beach location with PERFECT Carribean swimming and the best staff ever? Yes. We will be coming back!
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Anonymous
United States of America
10
Scored 10
I love how close the place is to nature, beach is amazing ,...
I love how close the place is to nature, beach is amazing , the rustic cabanas are beautiful .The only thing I didn’t like it were the locals trying to sell their products in a way that can be annoying.
Massiel
United States of America
2.0
Scored 2.0
The only way to get from the arrival area to your hotel is...
The only way to get from the arrival area to your hotel is to walk along the beach with your luggage or by boat. When the seas are ruff and there are no boats you must carry your luggage through the sand and water. Depending where your hotel is, that could be a mile. There is one tiny bodega on the beach to buy soda and beer and not much else. It’s best for a short stay.
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Mara
United States of America
2.0
Scored 2.0
Horrible place, instead of the sea breeze you'll enjoy...
Horrible place, instead of the sea breeze you'll enjoy exhaust from the dozens of motorboats and scooters cruising everywhere without any rules. They make a horrible noise all over the day, combined with loud music from each bar it caused a headache. Food and drinks are extremely expensive, we got poisoned by some food there being sick for 3 days.
Trash is everywhere behind the beach line.
Maksymilian
Poland
8.0
Scored 8.0
Before 11 am and after 5 pm, it is beautiful.
Before 11 am and after 5 pm, it is beautiful. Between those hours, however, there are an overwhelming number of visitors and vendors. The water is full of so many people offering rides on jetskis, banana boats, tour boats, etc, that rather than smell the ocean air you smell gas. If you want peace and quiet you need to trek about 2 kms to the peaceful section of Playa Blanca.
Sebastian
United States of America
10
Scored 10
Baru was a big surprise for us in all the right ways.
Baru was a big surprise for us in all the right ways.
Family of 3 with a 10 year old, stayed 6 days, 2 different hotels.
Beautiful white sandy beaches, turquoise colored waters and fresh sea food ( learn your prices and always check before accepting anything).
The family time spent there is unforgettable. The people are kind and respectful. The island is safe and after 4pm starts to calm down and at 7-8 pm it's quiet and peaceful.
Most people spent a day and leave, but i recommend you stay and do the activities. We did snorkeling and raccon as well as the Plancton (DO NOT MISS IT! ).
Hotels
Soy Local Baru if you want the authentic and exclusive experience 5⭐️
Nena beach resort AC, pool and beach beds.
It’s a very relaxing atmosphere, with 2 private beaches, very clean, plenty of sun-beds and free of crowds and vendors. The room was extremely comfortable and clean, comfy beds, modern A/C keeping the perfect temperature and completely silent. Nice shower room and amenities. The restaurant was incredible, huge menu with traditional Colombian dishes, and the service all around the hotel was flawless. The hosts, waiters, housekeepers, everybody was very kind and welcoming
Jean Carlos, the hotel administrator, was extremely attentive to our needs. He made the trip very enjoyable! This is a unique spot where you are LITERALLY steps from the sand/ocean. It's very relaxing hearing the waves and popping in for a swim whenever the mood hits you! I've been to 6 continents and by far the most novel experience I've had. My teens enjoyed the eclectic experience as well!! If you have a sense of adventure-this is for you!
This is one of the best properties on the island, because you're literally a step away from the water. The waters are crystal blue, and the views a once in a lifetime experience. You also get to know the other guests in the house because everyone is sharing the same common space.
Keep in mind every property on the island is very rustic, and you probably won't have much internet access - but this was a welcome break for me.
the staff were attentive and helpful-
we needed to transfer to isla grande (instead of going back to Cartagena) and the price of the boat is 200000 COP for couple, the hotel staff (and especially Junior) helped us and let us join the snorkeling trip which in the end of it dropped us at our next hotel.
lunch&dinner were really good.
the room was very clean, great shower.
The hotel is absolutely beautiful, very spacious with plenty of places to sit and have breakfast. The food is great but pricy, but then again you're in a beautiful beach resort in a tropical paradise so who cares. The hotel is right on the beach, you open your room doors and the tropical paradise beach is staring you in the face. The staff was great, very friendly.
If you are looking for a quiet, chill, and nice place to disconnect. This is your place!
Away from everything with an amazing view, delicious food, friendly staff.
The hotel has everything organised for you.
The activities for the rosario island and plankton and worth! We enjoyed them both
The rooms are comfortable, clean, well equipped.
All was fine , the beach is beautiful the only compliant about that was that the beach had a lot of seaweeds , the hotel is very beautiful it’s like a paradise white beaches blue seas , food quality and drinks are excellent despite its prices ( a little high ) but they worth it in summary 100 % recommended no regrets!
The location is beautiful. The hotel Park with all the wild animals is lovely. The huts are nice and you have privacy. The food and the service in the Restaurant in the evening was great. Also the Telescope to watch planets and stars in the evening was one of our highlights.
The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The pool was a great way to escape the midday heat and crowds on the beach. The food was well prepared. I appreciated that there was always somewhere for hotel guests to sit and relax, even with day time visitors.
Relaxing, beautiful location. Good food. Very accommodating staff. The entire staff took great care in being mindful of food allergies, helped us get cash when we ran out, and arranged both a tour of Rosario Islands and our travel back to Cartegena.
Great customer service the staff were very attentive and friendly. It's a lovely hotel I would recommend. The boat tour to visit other islands I would recommend if you wanted to party or experience something different, it is bespoke so up to you.
The hotel is small but in a great location, and the staff was wonderful. They made us feel welcome, also, the food was good. Johan, the manager, was very helpful! Great place to get tours to discover the multiple islands.
We had an absolutely amazing time at Raw Koko Hotel, located in front of the Playa Blanca in Barú, offers an amazing ocean view. The staff were attentive and went out of their way to ensure that we were comfortable.
A different yet amazing alternative to enjoy Cartagena. This isolated place is the perfect mix between nature, beaches and calm. Olga, really makes everything to give their guests a perfect time. Fully recommend.
Las Islas was an excellent escape for the hustle and bustle of Cartegena historic town. The tree top bungalows were a unique experience with beautiful views! For a luxury hotel the prices were reasonable as well.
The staff is amazing. Jonathan, the guy that manages everything, is the best.
The hotel is very clean and it has a wonderful view to the ocean.
Also, the food at the restaurant is delicious.
We loved the location, morning swims, food and coffee. Nena is a perfect place to relax for couple days during your time in Colombia and definitely top choice for Playa Blanca.
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