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Hotel Playa Scondida Baru

3.5 star property
Cartagena beachfront hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Superior Room, Ocean View
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
International cuisine
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Private beach, white sand, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Experience the tranquility of Hotel Playa Scondida Baru, nestled on a private beach. Enjoy international cuisine at Playa Scondida restaurant, take part in kayaking or ecotours and unwind by the pool with sun loungers. Guests praise its beautiful location and excellent staff.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CA $290
CA $290 total
May 15 - May 16

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Premium Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
IPod dock
  • Ocean view
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Sofitel Baru Calablanca

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 483 reviews
The price is CA $413
CA $413 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Sofitel Baru Calablanca
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About the area

Map
Ensenada de Cholon, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130017

What's nearby

  • Bendita Beach - 10 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Isla Grande Beach - 13 min drive - 3.5 km
  • National Aviary of Colombia - 20 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Blanca Beach - 22 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Blanca Beach - 65 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 91 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Pa’ue Beach Lounge
  • ‪Playa Surf - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪RestoBar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Celmira Beach Restaurant and Shack - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Nary Burger - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Hotel Playa Scondida Baru

Hotel Playa Scondida Baru puts you within a 15-minute drive of Isla Grande Beach. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Playa Scondida, which serves international cuisine. Other features include an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 1:00 PM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Ecotours
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Working away

  • Conference space (32 square feet)

Services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Turndown service
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Dining

Playa Scondida - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine.

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 280000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

Children & extra beds

  • 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.

Policies

There is no hot water on site.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses solar energy.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard

Also known as

Playa Scondida
Playa Scondida Baru Island
Playa Scondida Hotel Baru Island
Playa Scondida Hotel Cartagena
Hotel Playa Scondida Cartagena
Cartagena Playa Scondida Hotel
Playa Scondida Cartagena
Hotel Playa Scondida
Playa Scondida Hotel
Playa Scondida
Playa Scondida Baru Cartagena
Hotel Playa Scondida Baru Hotel
Hotel Playa Scondida Baru Cartagena
Hotel Playa Scondida Baru Hotel Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Playa Scondida Baru offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Playa Scondida Baru does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Playa Scondida Baru?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM on request. The charge is COP 280000 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 1:00 PM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, sailing, and windsurfing. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a private beach and a garden. Hotel Playa Scondida Baru also has access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Playa Scondida Baru?

Yes, Playa Scondida offers international cuisine.

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Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to get get away from crowds.
oscar, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Pool is nice, food was pretty good. Noise from many party yachts at Cholon is annoying. Ended up with quite a few mosquito bites from our room. They’re rustic, and have some gaps in wood for insects to enter.
jennifer, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This place was amazing. Beautiful views right on the beach, clean beautiful rooms with a very nice pool, second floor lounging to view the islands and a dock for boat tours to pick you up. Food was amazing! Breakfast lunch and dinner with lots of delicious choices. Best part was the service from the staff. Kitchen was friendly and made very yummy food. Sergio and Lecrecia were very welcoming, helpful and friendly. They made the beautiful amenities even better. I recommend this place to everyone and I look forward to a return visit here.
Kevin, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a jewel for those who are looking for a unique and peaceful place were you can rest, enjoy the sound of the ocean, the birds, the colors, the nature. A different kind of tourism that is not the typical full of parties and music. They welcomed us with a drink and a smile. Along our stay Sergio, his wife and the ladies in the kitchen, all of them were very kind and amazing people. They are part of the beauty of this place. Thank you to all staff! The rooms are like in the photos, probably even better in person (we stayed at the one with the ocean view). There is a small beach, but it is enough and it makes all sense that is not more than that as it gives you this feeling of privacy. I LOVE the fact they respect the mangles and haven't being intruse or destroyed the nature. This has LOTS of value in the middle of all the other chains of hotels, that are full of truism without conscious. The food is delicious although expensive (however this is common in Cartagena). As something that can be improved, I believe that for what you pay per night, a bottle of water would be good to give to the guests. Because the hotel is in a private place, there is no access to stores, grocery shops, etc. So if you get thirsty at 10pm, you will need to buy a mini-bottle whose price is elevate, so at least a bottle of water per guest per day could be offered (without charges). This is that kind of stay that you want to repeat.
Vanessa, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Evangelina, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Moskitos going to eat you a life, hotel maybe a 2 star, no towels cold water
Evangelina, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place set in jungle vibe. Great pool and friendly accomodating staff. Staff will take u to whatever beach in the vicinity u want. Beaches are nice however be warned some hawkers at some of the beaches (blue beach) can be very aggressive and distasteful. Bring money to the beaches!
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nicholas, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so accommodating and helped us arrange a tour despite the fact that we had arrived past the normal time for said tour. Fernando and Will were absolutely great and went above and beyond to make our stay more pleasant.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wendy is a gem and was very helpful. We were the only ones at the resort and had a peaceful time.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Relaxing time away from it all!

We had a very relaxing time at playa Scondida. We are Canadian and spoke little Spanish, so it was difficult to communicate at times with hotel staff, but they were very accommodating and overall helpful! We enjoyed the food on-site, the hospitality, and the nature. The owners organized the ride to the ecolodge via car and helped us arrange the boat back to Cartagena. It was very helpful and helped us relax and just enjoy the surroundings.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Recommended

Isla Baru is an amazing area - and the thoughtful & friendly staff here made us feel at home. It's a special place. Would highly recommend the excursions on offer to Mangroves (which is really a tour of the local area of the island in general ie more than just mangroves & rosario. On Saturdays the bar/club on the other side of the bay attracts party boats, which are loud. So when we revisit we will probably avoid saturdays. mon-sundays is idylllic. We had a wonderful time. Thanks !
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

A really cute place, with plenty of hammocks and well appointed rooms. Lounging in the shade on the dock with views of the water and islands was particularly relaxing. Only slight inconvenience was the heat and humidity, which brought a lot of mosquitos. Even with strong bug spray (provided by hotel) we still got bites.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place.

Magical little place. Rafa and the staff were very attentive and accommodating without being intrusive and the cooking was delicious and authentic. Playa azul is a hidden gem. There is some annoying beach peddling but nothing remotely like you will experience in Cartagena or the big beaches like playa Blanca or Boca grande. I would strongly urge you to avoid anything the beach peddlers offer that is not factory sealed (we got sick from a coconut drink that we later found out was made from their local "rainwater" supply. After that incident, the owner, Fernando graciously took us into the village of Baru to get some much needed antibiotics, which was above and beyond or expectations. Highly recommended!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Beauty in Baru

Our first time in Columbia was an amazing experience. We were guests at this resort toward the end of stay and the Owners went out of their way to personally pick us up in their boat from the secluded island we were staying at beforehand. From the moment we met Fernando, our host, we felt and a warm and friendly welcoming. He let us choose our own room and went out of his way to make sure he met our special requests for little comforts. The rooms DO have air conditioning and the bed was comfortable. The rustic feeling of the palm thatched hut provided protection from the elements while adding to the island experience. The food is chef's choice, which is different but led to some truly amazing meals. The resort is on the bay with a lovely dock but the nearby beach is less touristy and a slice of this beautiful country with awesome sunsets. Bring some peso's to experience the local flare. Snorkeling trip was very cool (and free). Drinks and anything you need here are very reasonable and they don't have the typical corporate mini bar price gouging. If you are looking for luxury you aren't going to find it here but you wont find it on baru. Its not that type of experience. Come here for a true Colombian experience with a chance to disconnect and relax. I promise you will never forget your stay at this resort and your visit to Baru. Fernando is a really great guy and even presented us with a thoughtful wonderful parting gift that we will treasure.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel and friendly host but no CC machine.

The hotel is nice but they literally had to take my credit card to charge me. They said they have to call somewhere to charge me. I don't know why it has to work that way when they know how to use Internet and everything. Nobody likes to give out the numbers.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing hideaway spot with great food

Great secluded hideaway with awesome food! Friendly owner with great service
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Felicitaciones por su personal, Sergio y Lucrecia son increíbles!
Patricio, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Un lugar idílico

HERVE, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Familiar limpia excelente para vacaciones de verano
Hugo, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

El mejor hospedaje para relajarse

Fue el mejor hospedaje que tuvimos en nuestra estancia de Colombia en general y sobre todo de cartagena. La atención simplemente maravillosa, los anfitriones siempre nos hicieron sentir como en casa todo el tiempo, la comida muy rica y el lugar simplemente maravilloso, es un pequeño paraiso 👌
Maria del Socorro, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfecto para plan familiar

Excelente lugar. Buena limpieza y las áreas naturales están bien cuidadas.
JOSE D, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Muy buena atención. Muy recomendable para pasar unos días de mucha tranquilidad
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sehr persönlich und liebenswürdig

Wir waren 6 Tage dort mit verschiedenen Ausflügen. Die Besitzer und das Personal war sehr zuvorkommend und sehr hilfsbereit Es war für uns wie im Paradies Wir wurden sehr verwöhnt Ich würde sofort wieder hingehen
Hannes, 7-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very good

Buena atención, hermoso lugar, sin playa.

Un lugar hermoso. Excelente atención. Comida incluída y buena. El hotel no tiene playa (tiene acceso a un muelle), pero desde él se puede llegar a una playa paradisiaca a solo 5 minutos en lancha, que se puede pedir en cualquier momento. Limpio. Se llega en lancha desde Cartagena (1 hora). Los disfrutamos muchísimo.
Verified Hotels.com guest review