At HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a beach bar, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Cartagena, HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Caribbean Naval Museum and Colon Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cotecmar and Contecar Terminal. Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park and National Aviary of Colombia are also worth visiting. Visit our Cartagena travel guide
130017, Bolívar, Cartagena, playa blanca baru - sector las cuevas
What's nearby
Blanca Beach
1 min walk - 0.0 km
National Aviary of Colombia
4 min drive - 2.1 km
Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Getting around
Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG)
96 min drive
Restaurants
Bahía
29 min drive
Parador Baru
22 min drive
Eurasia
27 min drive
Il formo Restaurante
28 min drive
Banana Beach
8 min drive
About this property
HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ
Hotel in the entertainment district
Consider a stay at HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a beach bar, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with shampoo
45-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and satellite channels
Offsite parking within 3 miles (COP 30,000 per night)
24-hour roundtrip 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 stay free
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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 travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: COP 220 per person (one-way)
Offsite parking fee: COP 30000 per night (3 mi away)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 123
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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.
Property is also known as
HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ Hotel
HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ Cartagena
HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ Hotel Cartagena
Frequently asked questions
Is HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ on Mar 7, 2026 start from ¥15,030, 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.
What time is check-in at HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ?
Check-out is at 1:00 PM.
Does HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of COP 220 per person applies.
Where is HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ located?
Located in Cartagena, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district, just steps from Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park and Blanca Beach. National Aviary of Colombia is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
HOTEL PLAYA SURF BARÚ Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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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!
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
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.
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.
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!
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
Rosa
Sep 16, 2024
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!!! !
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
Rodrigo
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Facundo
May 3, 2025
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.
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.
Habitación muy limpia , la atención del personal excelente la playa tranquila para disfrutar muy bien ambiente !!
Alexandra
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Flor
Dec 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Personal genial acceso fatal.
Podria resumir que el servicio por parte del personal eta excelente, las instalaciones buenas, limpieza muy bien comida muy bien.
Solo el acceso al hotel fatal, no se puede llecar a una persona en silla de ruedas, ni tampoco niños en carrito, el WIFI nunca funcionó el dueño jamas me dio las claves correctas aun diciendole que tenia que trabajar.
Aun le falta mucho para ser un hotel que se recomiende.
RECOMENDABLE VAYAS DE DIA YA QUE NO HAY LUZ EN LOS ALREDEDORES
Flor
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Alma
Nov 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Todo el personal fue super amable, la comida estaba deliciosa! la limpieza muy bien (mi cama y mi cuarto olian a limpio), la playa super linda. Pero, la tv de mi cuarto no funcionaba (y nos enteramos de que en otras habitaciones tampoco funcionaba), lo unico que realmente no me gusto es que no te avisan que el camino para llegar es muy feo. El hotel no tiene estacionamiento, si llegas en coche tendras que dejarlo en un estacionamiento que no es del hotel y hay que pagar por su uso y esta como a 10 minutos caminando por terraceria. para pensar si llevas equipaje pesado, aun que el personal del hotel nos ayudo a cargar la maleta siempre, a mi me hubiera gustado saber estas cosas antes de ir, para viajar mas ligera de equipaje o solo para estar informada.