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Cristal Blue Baru

Property class: 3

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A beachside lounge area with wooden loungers and umbrellas, a wooden deck, and a view of the ocean.
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A wooden deck with a hammock, two wicker chairs, a small round table with a potted plant, and a view of the ocean with boats.
A wooden room with a bed, a painting, and a view of greenery.
A bar area with a wooden counter, a sign reading "CRISTAL BLUE BARU", and a shelf with bottles and glasses.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$180
5 Dec - 6 Dec

Explore the area

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Playa Blanca, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130017
  • Place, Blanca Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬

Room options

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A wooden deck with a hammock, two wicker chairs, a small round table with a potted plant, and a view of the ocean with boats.

Santo Domingo

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Barbuda

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a railing.

Barbuda

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Aruba

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a colorful painting above the bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Aruba

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Bahamas

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside lamps, a colorful rug, and a view of greenery through a sliding door.

Bahamas

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and wall art.

Antillas

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

A wooden room with a bed, a painting, and a view of greenery.

Family Quadruple Room, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with blue and white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cartagena

At Cristal Blue Baru you'll be within steps of Blanca Beach and Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Cristal Blue Restaurante, serves farm to table cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Cristal Blue Bar is the hotel's own bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .Attractions in proximity to this 3-property class Cartagena hotel include Isla Grande Beach and Bocagrande Beach.

What's nearby

  • Blanca Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km

Restaurants

  • Bahía
  • Eurasia
  • La Pérgola
  • Restaurante Pesca Del Dia Decameron Baru
  • Humo

About this property

Cristal Blue Baru

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Cristal Blue Baru also features spa services and a television in common area.

This 3-star Cartagena hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Cristal Blue Baru offers 9 accommodations. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Cafetería Cristal Blue
  • Cristal Blue Bar
  • Cristal Blue Restaurante

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • On the beach

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: COP 100000
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: COP 50000 (from 2 to 10 years old)
  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia value-added tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption only applies to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Visitors travelling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: at check-in, parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents, along with a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

Cristal Blue Baru Hotel
Cristal Blue Baru Cartagena
Cristal Blue Baru Hotel Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Cristal Blue Baru?

Yep, Cristal Blue Baru is a short 1-minute walk from Blanca Beach.

How much does it cost to stay at Cristal Blue Baru?

As of 9 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cristal Blue Baru on 5 Dec 2026 start from NZ$180, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Cristal Blue Baru?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Cristal Blue Baru serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cristal Blue Baru?

No, Cristal Blue Baru does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cristal Blue Baru?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves farm to table cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Cristal Blue Baru?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cristal Blue Baru?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cristal Blue Baru Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay … just have be careful with the sales Person
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nos entoxicamos con.la comida de este hotel no se que paso pero mi novia y yo duramos todo un dia encerrados en la habitación con diarrea y vomito. Ademas el hotel esta tan retirado que llegar alli duen verdadero desafio y demaciado costoso asi que no lo recomiendo
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fint ophold. Desværre løb der vand ned fra luftet (overboens vand fra bruseren). De kunne ikke fixe problemet, men tilbød os at gøre andet værelse. Den ene receptionist var ikke særlig smilende eller imødekommende efter problemet med vandet.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026