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Hotel Playa Scondida Baru

3.5 star property
Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and white sand beach

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Superior Room, Ocean View
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Private beach, white sand, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
International cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$366
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Ensenada de Cholon, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130017
  • Corales del Rosario National Park
    ‪27 min walk‬
  • Baru Church
    ‪37 min walk‬
  • Isla Grande Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪91 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Ocean View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, Garden View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Superior Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Cartagena

At Hotel Playa Scondida Baru you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Corales del Rosario National Park and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Baru Church. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a private beach, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Playa Scondida, serves international cuisine. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to boat tours and ecotours. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 3.5-property class Cartagena hotel, you'll find Isla Grande Beach.

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

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 91 min drive

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

Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and white sand beach
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru with activities such as snorkelling, windsurfing and sailing.

Free breakfast is available daily. There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cartagena hotel.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 32 sq ft of conference space
  • 3 sq. m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Hotel Playa Scondida Baru offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and a safe. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Playa Scondida

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 32 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Non-resident travellers 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).

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

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 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 uses solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. This property uses solar energy. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • 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.
  • One child aged 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru?

Hotel Playa Scondida Baru 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 Scondida Baru?

As of 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru on 5 Apr 2025 start from NZ$366.47, excluding 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 parking available at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru?

Yep, Hotel Playa Scondida Baru has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Playa Scondida Baru?

The closest beach to Hotel Playa Scondida Baru is Isla Grande Beach (7.4 km).

Does Hotel Playa Scondida Baru have a pool?

Hotel Playa Scondida Baru has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Hotel Playa Scondida Baru a romantic place to stay?

A private beach, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru.

Does Hotel Playa Scondida Baru serve breakfast?

Yep, free full brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru?

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Playa Scondida Baru Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Evangelina

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Evangelina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Moskitos going to eat you a life, hotel maybe a 2 star, no towels cold water
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wendy is a gem and was very helpful. We were the only ones at the resort and had a peaceful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

William

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyler, Denver, Co

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

8/10 Good

Matt & Tara, Orlando FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing hideaway spot with great food
Great secluded hideaway with awesome food! Friendly owner with great service

10/10 Excellent

Maria del Socorro

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 👌
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE D

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfecto para plan familiar
Excelente lugar. Buena limpieza y las áreas naturales están bien cuidadas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buena atención. Muy recomendable para pasar unos días de mucha tranquilidad
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hannes, Schweiz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.