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SABAI

3.5 star property
Cartagena beachfront hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Grand Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and 2 poolside bars
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free beach club on site
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
Feel at home
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is CA $367
CA $367 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - 29 Jan 2025

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Grand Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront

Grand Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 55 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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Barú Playa, Cartagena, 130017

What's nearby

  • Bendita Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Baru Church - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Corales del Rosario National Park - 3 min drive - 1.3 km
  • National Aviary of Colombia - 27 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Bocagrande Beach - 100 min drive - 56.4 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 99 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Pa’ue Beach Lounge
  • Fragata Island House
  • ‪Restaurante Matamba - ‬7 min drive
  • Bar La Piscina
  • Sol Y Papaya

About this property

SABAI

Situated on the bay, SABAI is a great choice for a stay in Cartagena. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 poolside bars. A beach bar, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
  • 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 - 6:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Children

  • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 18 lbs per pet)*
  • Restrictions apply*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Free beach club
  • Beach volleyball
  • Winery release events
  • Skiing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Dock

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar

Sleep well

  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

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 600000 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 2)

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for COP 50000.0 per stay
  • 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

  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of COP 30000 per pet, per night

Policies

There is no hot water on site.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Baru Playa Eco Beach Resort Cartagena
Baru Playa Eco Beach Cartagena
SABAI Hotel
SABAI Cartagena
SABAI Hotel Cartagena
Barú Playa Eco Beach Resort

Frequently asked questions

Does SABAI offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, SABAI 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 SABAI?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at SABAI?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 18 lbs per pet. There's a charge of COP 30000 per pet, per night.
Is parking offered on site at SABAI?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at SABAI.
Is airport shuttle service offered by SABAI?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM on request. The charge is COP 600000 per vehicle roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at SABAI?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at SABAI and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 poolside bars and a private beach. SABAI also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near SABAI?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around SABAI like?
SABAI is located on the waterfront, a short 11-minute walk from Baru Church and 4 minutes' walk from Bendita Beach.

SABAI Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Fair

Disappointing
We chose SABAI to end our trip for the peace and quiet it advertises. However, on one of the days we stayed here, the hotel accepted an exceptionally large group of really loud partygoers that really ruined the experience. I talked to the manager and explained my discontent, which she understood, and offered a discount. At checkout, the discount was forgotten, and I ended up having to argue with staff who gave us 20% off of one night, which is peanuts. Very disappointing. I hope that management realizes that booking large groups at the expense of the quality of guests is unacceptable and cheap. On the bright side, staff were wonderful and the place is great. Thank you to Miri and Juan and all the other staff members that were lovely.
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Not recommended
Good location, however the service is lacking especially for the money they charge. I did not assume resort level service but I also expected better service. The host either caters better to day trippers or to non- solo female travelers. Either way, I felt taken advantage of. I am fortunate to have visited dozens of countries, including remote, and from the day I booked the reservation, the ball was dropped. I had to plea at times for communication and had this been a refundable fare, I would have cancelled. Even while on-site, I continued to plea, via written messages for communication. A couple of people onsite did attend to my situation but even that felt like a negotiation and that I wad being scammed. So, yes, I was taken advantage of, perhaps "scammed" - and no, I would never return or recommend this location. Plenty of others around if you do a bit of research. I am in the process of capturing my travels through Colombia in a blog where this experience will be further detailed along with photos. In the meantime, if you have questions, email me: liban0214@gmail.com
SARA, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Martha, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

What a gem 💎
What a gem of a place. I feel super fortunate to have found this beautiful, relaxing, peaceful spot right in the Caribbean…….the perfect getaway from the business of Cartagena. The staff is welcoming and friendly, always available to accommodate. I was solo on this trip and loved it; there were also many families and couples enjoying a romantic getaway. This place if just perfect for anyone looking for tranquility and the beauty of the Caribbean.
Kimberly, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service! The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Gisela, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great views and setting with top notch building amenities. Very stylish
Gary, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paraíso en Colombia
Nuestra estancia fue espectacular! Las fotos no hacen justicia a ese paraíso. El servicio 10, comida riquísima, una de las mejores experiencias en hoteles que hemos tenido. Pensamos volver en un futuro a Baru para quedarnos allí
Esmeralda, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My husband I visited Baru Playa Eco-Beach resort in March and simply could not have been more pleased with our choice. We read all the reviews before booking, found them to be mostly true BUT for us we LOVED LOVED LOVED it. A real piece of heaven! To reach the resort you need to take a boat, we were coming from Catagena and contacted the resort (by whatsapp NOT expedia or phone) and they arranged for pick up by taxi from our hotel. It worked really well and we were in the car for an hour until then in a small boat for 15 mins. Once we got there we did not leave! We ate all our meals there (we had paid full board but it was hard for me to understand the half board). We did read the reviews and took two big bottles of water for cleaning our teeth and some snacks just in case - which honestly I am not sure we needed. The food was exceptional for my husband. He enjoyed extremely fresh fish in some form for most meals. For me, a bit harder as I am a vegetarian, but the chef and everyone there did there best to look after me - and the food I got was very nice but I definately had to be flexible. The place was just what we needed - very quiet, peaceful and so restful. The staff were INCREDIBLY nice. There were a couple of dogs that were very, very friendly - and I fell in love with them! We read books and sat on the beach beds and took the rowing boats out. The boat ride back took us through the mangroves after tearful goodbyes to the staff who were friends now!
Philippa, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Private Beach Paradise
The resort is very cozy and well maintained the beach is immaculate and the ocean is clean. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I recommend this resort is anyone who is looking to get away to a private quite beautiful beach paradise.
Stuart, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Not fancy but very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food. Great place for a quiet and tranquil get away.
Prabhakar, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Hidden Gem
This place is truly a hidden gem. If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the more crowded places and are looking for some peace and quiet this is the place. Not too many activities to do, there are kayaks, volleyball and a few other activities (for purchase) but just getting away with no itinerary and not being bothered with vendors trying to sell to you all day, this is the place. I recommend bringing bottled water and snacks to last your stay, although the food here is AMAZING and portions are decent. The water is amazing too, in the early morning it is as smooth as a piece of glass and depending on the weather out in the Gulf, you can have some decent waves. They rake the beach each morning in order to provide a clean start to the day, meaning all of the seaweed that washes ashore gets picked up. Speaking of the beach, it appeared this resort had the biggest beach in the area. I honestly probably won’t come back, just because there is so much more to see and do in Colombia, but I 100% recommend if you want time away from everything and/or spend quality time with your family or alone.
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Calm and peaceful. Great, friendly service. Excellent meals, accommodations. Removed but not isolated. Awesome weekend getaway.
Brian Sun EagleHeart, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The location of Baru Eco Lodge is amazing. Beautiful beach, great staff and service. The food was delicious. However, the rooms and hotel have a lot of deferred maintenance. Overpriced.
2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service! Very professional and cordial staff. The food is delicious! Truly a remote paradise and the perfect getaway. I would highly recommend to others, and I will return in the future.
Victor, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Would definitely go again
Amazing place to stay, very relaxing, very clean, amazing food, great and quiet location. Very friendly staff. I hope it stays that way
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

I thoroughly enjoyed three days of complete relaxation on a nice beach, just what the doctor ordered. (Not a Cancun type of beach where you can go for long walks, but a very nice beach for swimming.) The food was excellent all three days. The transportation from my hotel to the resort and then back to a different hotel in Cartegena was excellent but quite pricy. It would have been nice to know on the website about this added expense which was approx. $500,000 pesos ($250). For the price of this resort, all drinks and water should have been included. We are not big drinkers, but we do like our agua. Threecmeals with one drink for each meal were to be included with our rental. We ended up with an extra tab at the end of our stay and had to correct them as they had added our meals to the bill which were supposed to be included with our stay. We shouldn't have to deal with this. I am giving a very good rating due to the fact that I did relax on this trip. If you are looking for a place with a variety of activities, this is probably not the place for you. If you are looking for tranquility, a chance to get some sun and read a good book while listening to the ocean sounds, then this is the place for you.
Bea, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Lodge for ocean lovers
Friendly staff, very good food. Old building needs remodeling. But warm beautiful ocean and sandy beach made our days.
Mark, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exceeded expectations in every way. It was a magical place tucked away from it all. Pricey? Sure, a bit. Worth it? Unequivocally. The food was particularly yummy and noteworthy.
Adrian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

overpriced rooms but nice low key beach
Rooms were OK, 30-40% more in price than they should have been. Only 1 bedside table in the room, you have to pay for water for brushing teeth (at these prices, they should give a bottle per guest per day). I foolishly paid extra for the Atlantico room- both the Atlantico & Indico rooms are below other rooms & have slatted doors that RATTLE LOUDLY every time the guest upstairs, ahem, have marital relations.... & the guests above our room had them OFTEN teach night we were there- we were woken up with a jolt each time. Get the cheaper cabana rooms, or the upstairs rooms, so that you can sleep or at least make eye contact with the couple 'honeymooning' above your room. The "eco" part means you have to put your toilet paper in the waste basket (not a deal breaker for us- they clean the rooms 2 times a day), they collect rain water for showers, so they advise you limit wasting water, totally fine with us. The food was incredible, however! The staff is truly great, and there are 2 very awesome and sweet dogs there who will be your friends if you like or will eave you alone if you're not into them. They did offer to book us a trip to Isla Rosario for snorkeling, but at $150 for the 2 of us for a 3 hour trip, we passed. There's a free kayak to use, the grounds could have a few more hammocks around. There's a lovely open air living room to hang out in. Water was very calm & safe for kids, but parts of it are squishy with seaweed. Great for a night or 2 if you have the money.
emm, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Beware of dog
There are three dogs at the property. One of the bit a guest and tried to bite me. Hotel Staff refused to remove the dog from the event . Other than that sweet place,
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing Deserted Paradise
Ever dreamed of going to a deserted island? This is the place for you! The hotel is listed as a 3.5 star but we would rate it higher. The staff is AMAZING. They couldn't do enough for us. 5* service all the way. Not much English, but they try. Managers seem to speak English. Tips welcome. The rooms: very clean and comfortable (we stayed in the newly opened building). The beds - not back-breaking. Lots of storage. VERY spacious. Separated (door) toilet and shower. The only drawback of the room was the lack of hot water, but we knew this prior to our arrival. Take a shower during the middle of the day, it's tepid;). Small fridge in the room (stocked with beer/water/soft drinks for a low cost). Good air conditioning. 3.5* You are not in NYC or London - adjust your thinking. The beach: lovely, quiet and isolated. It is a natural beach. Not Cancun. Expect a little coral and seaweed in spots. You can swim. Lots of comfortable loungers and shade (trees and umbrellas). Note there are friendly dogs loose around the property for security -- they didn't bother us. 4* Now the food: simple, fresh Columbian style. It was FANTASTIC. Meal plan selection is limited but fine. There are other selections for an additional cost. Beer/water included with meals but other drinks extra (low cost). Don't bother with wine. 5* The resort is tricky to get to -- Maurico will arrange for you if you contact him through Expedia. $ a bit expensive & boat ride a bit rough/wet, but safe & easy.
Sarah , 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel staff were unbelievably friendly and sweet, which is the first thing to note. But, on a larger scale, the hotel was pretty disappointing upon arrival. The beach is very unclean and unkempt and tiiiiny, at that. There are some beach chairs but so much seaweed that it's hard to even see the clear blue water, and just feet from the main lounge area of 4 chairs is a completely unmaintained area with broken trees that have fallen down and mounds and mounds of seaweed. At a pretty high price, we expected a lot more and were really sort of surprised once we arrived. Also, little things like charging for a disposable razor and toothbrush are surprising considering the substantially high rate that you pay for a room. Tons of ants in the bathroom sinks, as well. In hindsight, we'd have looked at other resorts sooner and would have put the combined cost towards something much nicer.
Sarah, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome
Great people ... great spot. Perfect location Can’t miss getaway
Tim.A, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night romance trip
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