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HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ

Property class: 3

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An outdoor seating area with white chairs and tables, overlooking a turquoise sea.
A bedroom with a bed, a table, and chairs. There are balloons and a message in Spanish.
A beachside café with wooden furniture, umbrellas, and a view of the beach.
A beachside building with a covered outdoor area, multiple light fixtures, and potted plants.
A fruit bowl with various fruits and a coconut on a table, with a beach and flags in the background.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$221
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Explore the area

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playa blanca baru - sector las cuevas, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130017
  • Place, Blanca Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, National Aviary of Colombia
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a beach, a small boat on the water, and colorful outdoor furniture.

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a view of the sea, a balcony, and a chair.

Standard Double Room, Balcony, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with a blind, and a wooden decorative piece.

Economy Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cartagena

At HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ you'll be within steps of Blanca Beach and Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and a beach bar. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport 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 - 0.0 km
  • Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • National Aviary of Colombia - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Playa Blanca - 39 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bahía - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Eurasia - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪La Pérgola - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Humo - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Pesca Del Dia Decameron Baru - ‬28 min drive

About this property

HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 3-star Cartagena hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ offers 9 accommodations with air conditioning. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desk chairs. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (COP 30,000 per night)
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

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  • Air conditioning
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 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

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 220 per person (one-way)
  • Off site parking fee: COP 30000 per night (3 mi away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

Property Registration Number 123

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.

Property is also known as

HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ Hotel
HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ Cartagena
HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ Hotel Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ?

HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ on 26 Oct 2026 start from NZ$221, 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.

Are there any beaches close to HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ?

Yep, HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ is on Blanca Beach.

Does HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 1:00 PM.

HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 49 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a gem. The staff went above and beyond—genuinely caring about every detail of the stay. The beach and water were breathtaking, and the amenities were top-notch. Overall, a truly memorable experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Ocean View and nice beach swimmable!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to relax
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing staff, super friendly, kind and helpful. Amazing view. The food is really good and the drinks too. Its a small relax vibe little hotel. No bougie boutique hotel. Wake up early, we can hear everything outside and at the beach. At night it is super quiet and the sounds of the waves are amazing. The biggest down was the bed who was really really really hard. I couldnt go throught more than one night in that bed. Other than that it was a great experience with the locals.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Area was nice rooms were clean, however surrounding area unsafe and unsecured.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice but the sorrowing areas not clean a lot of trash everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Improve everything about this place. Not to fancy and if you don’t know about you should
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very clean the staff is extremely helpful. The food served in the property is 5 stars. Some of the best food I’ve ate in Cartagena. The only downside was that the ocean tide was high and there was no beach area in front of the property.. I would recommend traveling there March -October to have a good beachfront! We just walked about 500 mtrs north for nice calm beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

perfect for a swimmer, isolated and peaceful

This hotel is located at the far end of the beach, there is not a sandy beach in front, the building is right on the water and has lounge beds to relax with a book and enjoy in the shade. I loved their cocktails the rooms have AC, and are clean, the TV and Wifi did not work during our stay, but that was not a big deal. the food was amazing, best seafood cazuela I’ve had in years! and the staff was great too! this is a place to relax far from the party area. I liked how this hotel is isolated from the rest of playa blanca. it is a great place to swim!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some days No water, no cable, really small rooms you can see through the wood on the floor people downstairs No hot water, really small shower you have to be skinny. Really disappointing however the scenery was nice. Be careful with vendors and ladies offering massages and guys offering oysters. Even if you kindly decline they will continue harassing you. Recommended only to go for a day.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy the worst hotel experience ever. $182 a night for a room with no windows? In the entrance of the room a running generator going like a truck at full speed? They gave us a small room with windows and with the plastic curtain glued to the glass doors. Linens and pillows out of plastic. Tiniest bathroom from the cheapest materials, ceiling fan with no blades, and of course no refund for the "downgrade" from superior no window room. There is no beach just the pinkest rocks. Doors to outside locked at night. If you still go there it your own fault. Shame on Expedia to promote this disaster of a hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room and our balcony was infested with ants I got bit the entire time we never ended up completing our stay. We tried to leave the same day however they would not help us arrange transportation and the hotel is in the middle of nowhere we ended up arranging our own transportation the next day to another hotel sure enough I have photos of all the bug infestation and bites on my body I tried to speak to the hotel manager to get a refund he wouldn't even speak with us I actually saw him on the property and he instructed the stuff to tell us he was not there. Overall just disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Everything was fine until we left and had an opportunity to reflect on our experience. The staff was very friendly and kins. My review has nothing to do with the staff, it has everything to do with the ownership, leadership & management that are accountable and responsible for the well-being of their guests. We didn’t like the fact that everything closed down at 8:30 pm, the kitchen, the bar, etc. unbeknownst to us, we were never told ahead of time. The staff that was closing down for the day was kind enough to come knock on our door to wake us from a nap to ask us if we wanted something to eat before the kitchen closed down for the day. We were the only 2 people in the entire complex FOR THE NIGHT, including staff, there was no one left on the premises at all but us 2 after 9 pm. Had we known we’d be left completely alone in the middle of nowhere, with no car and no way to protect ourselves in any event including an emergency, we’d never would have booked this hotel. This is an accident/tragedy waiting to happen, only a matter of time….anyone can suffer a heart attack, any medical emergency can happen at any time, especially to an international tourist with no knowledge of the culture nor language…..we could have been attacked in our sleep….how can a hotel be so careless, take such a liability and charge such prices on top of it???! So irresponsible! AGAIN, NOTHING AGAINST THE STAFF, THEY WERE GREAT & took very good care of us, THIS IS ALL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY!!! !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
L'hôtel est situé à l'extrême sud de Playa Blanca, plutôt un côté occupé par des touristes locaux Le parking est à 5 min à pied en vous garant en face du poste de police. Le personnel est souriant et chaleureux Nous avons eu droit à un joli et bon cocktail de bienvenue La vue mer peut difficilement être mieux, on est sur la plage et on entend le bruit des vagues Attention le balcon n'est pas vraiment un balcon (une chaise ne passe pas en largeur) La salle de bain mériterait d'être refaite Attention, la clim est nécessaire !!! Il fait très chaud côté coucher de soleil. La plage est agréable surtout tôt le matin, ensuite c'est la cohue avant 16h ! Ensuite la plage se vide et il n'y a pas de vie nocturne à proximité Le petit déjeuner est sommaire : café jus fruits + oeufs, rien en sucré Le restaurant est bon mais les prix sont un peu plus élevés qu'ailleurs mais vu ce qu'on a entendu sur les arnaques à Barù, on n'a pas à se plaindre !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El lugar te deja ver excelentes paisajes, tanto de día como de noche, el mar a esa distancia es muy espectacular, así como el escucharlo todo el día.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Il appelle ça un hotel mais c’est une cellule de prison de Guantanamo devant une plage rempli de roche à éviter absolument
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comida deliciosa, muy amables
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Muy amable todo el personal
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
la chambre était propre et le personnel était excellent, seul point , il n’y a pas de plage devant l’hôtel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Custo beneficio baixo. Custa muito pelo que oferece.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Era una vista muy bonita y muy buen personal que lo cuida mucho al turista
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy serviciales todas las personas y el desayuno ofrecido como parte de la reserva abundante, pero si es un lugar donde no se relaja durante el dia los fines de semana porque se llena demasiado
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hermosa playa. Personal excelente y atento. Comida riquisima. Pero es un hotel en el medio de la isla que luego de las 5 pm queda vacío… estabamos solos y no puedes salir a ningún lado. Si buscas desconexión y aislarte un poco en la playa, esta muy bien.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente opción, buenas amenidades, rico desayuno. Hacen gran esfuerzo por mantener limpia su playa aunque los locales ensucian a un lado y les afecta. La llegada es difícil, no entra vehículo, debe caminarse, pero eso le toca a la comuna mejorar infraestructura. Pero la propiedad y el lugar es un paraíso con gran potencial miy recomendable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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