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SABAI

3.5 star property
Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Grand Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront | Minibar, in-room safe, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Barú Playa, Cartagena, 130017
  • Place, Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Isla Grande Beach
  • Place, Bocagrande Beach
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)

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Grand Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront | Minibar, in-room safe, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Grand Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

SABAI places you next to Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park. This 9-room, 3.5-star hotel has a private beach along with an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • PAO PAO
  • Pa’ue Beach Lounge
  • IBBIZA BEACH CLUB
  • Rooftop Bar Las Islas
  • Playa Coral Cartagena

About this property

SABAI

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Guests staying at SABAI enjoy access to a private beach, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available on request) for COP 600000 per vehicle roundtrip. Front-desk staff can assist with concierge services and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a meeting room, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Other standard amenities include minibars, laptop-compatible safes, and free toiletries.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Books
  • Free beach club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for COP 30000 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (18 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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 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).

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 600000 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Pet fee: COP 30000 per pet, per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: COP 50000.0 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-5:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is 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

Are free cancellation options available at SABAI?

SABAI offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to SABAI?

This hotel is located in Cartagena, just steps from Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park. You'll also find Isla Grande Beach and Rosario Islands Oceanarium nearby.

Is parking available on site at SABAI?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does SABAI have a casino?

No, SABAI doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at SABAI?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is SABAI a good place to stay for couples?

This waterfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a private beach, a beach bar, and an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at SABAI?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does SABAI have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, SABAI doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will SABAI allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at SABAI for a fee of COP 30000 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at SABAI?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from SABAI?

The closest major airport to SABAI is Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG), which is about 24.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at SABAI?

Yes, some guestrooms at SABAI offer a balcony and may feature ocean views.

Does SABAI host weddings?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at SABAI.

SABAI Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Krista

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was cool to be on this beach at night after all of the boats leave. The lights on the beach are lovely at night. The staff is very nice and accommodating. The rooms are pretty basic for the price, with no comfortable sitting areas and no screens on the windows, so you need to run the AC at all times and can't leave the widows open to hear the ocean, lest you get bitten by mosquitoes. The beds are overly soft. The fact the room includes day use of the beach is nice, but the beach and pool do quite crowded with day pass users. Ocean access is tricky due to washed up coral and sea grass. Food is just OK for the price, although maybe understandable since the resort is remote.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a hidden gem. The beach is beautiful and private, and the food was amazing. The waitstaff were quick and kind, and the beds were comfortable as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

Great for solo travel

Great remote location and very quiet in early morning/evening. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betzaida

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is absolutely beautiful, it’s clean, the food and drinks are amazing, the staff are so friendly and welcoming 🙏we were so lucky the day we arrived. We were the only guest. So we had the whole place to ourselves. We definitely will come back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We truly enjoyed our stay here, the grounds were clean, the staff was attentive and friendly, chill music, and good food. The beach is great and relaxing with nobody hassling you. One of our lunches we had to wait 2 hours, but aside from that it was a great getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katia

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

SABAI is gorgeous!

This property is gorgeous. Being steps from the water (beach) or pool was just what we needed to start 2025 relaxed! We loved the views from the pool and the room was very comfortable with a large bed, bathroom and even small dining table. The cable TV from the room was comprehensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

SARA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gisela, Portland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service! The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views and setting with top notch building amenities. Very stylish
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Prabhakar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not fancy but very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food. Great place for a quiet and tranquil get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian Sun EagleHeart, La Grande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Calm and peaceful. Great, friendly service. Excellent meals, accommodations. Removed but not isolated. Awesome weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victor, Miami

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Bea, Regina, Sask. Canada

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019