Cristal Blue Baru

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Room
Beach views, open daily
Front of property

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Playa Blanca, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130017
  • Place, Blanca Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬

Room options

Santo Domingo

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Barbuda

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Aruba

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bahamas

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Antillas

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Cristal Blue Baru places you next to Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park and Blanca Beach. This 9-room hotel welcomes guests with free breakfast and a restaurant.

What's nearby

  • Blanca Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Restaurants

  • Eurasia
  • Parador Baru
  • Bahía
  • Il formo Restaurante
  • ‪Banana Beach - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Cristal Blue Baru

At Cristal Blue Baru, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. Transportation is made easy with a free beach shuttle. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Cafetería Cristal Blue
  • Cristal Blue Bar
  • Cristal Blue Restaurante

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: COP 100000
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: COP 50000 (from 2 to 10 years old)
  • 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).

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • New Year's Eve gala dinner fee

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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.
  • A charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner on December 31 is included in the total price shown.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Cristal Blue Baru Hotel
Cristal Blue Baru Cartagena
Cristal Blue Baru Hotel Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Cristal Blue Baru?

This hotel is located in Cartagena and just steps from Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park and Blanca Beach. You'll also find San Fernando Fort and National Aviary of Colombia nearby.

How much does it cost to stay at Cristal Blue Baru?

As of May 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cristal Blue Baru on May 3, 2026 start from $95, including 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.

Will I be able to park at Cristal Blue Baru?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Cristal Blue Baru include a casino?

No, Cristal Blue Baru doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Cristal Blue Baru?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Cristal Blue Baru?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a beach, an ocean-view restaurant, and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at Cristal Blue Baru?

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

Does Cristal Blue Baru have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Cristal Blue Baru serves free continental breakfast at Cristal Blue Restaurante each morning.

Will Cristal Blue Baru allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Cristal Blue Baru.

Are there connecting rooms at Cristal Blue Baru?

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

How close is the airport from Cristal Blue Baru?

The closest major airport to Cristal Blue Baru is Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG), which is about 15.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cristal Blue Baru?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Cristal Blue Baru.

Cristal Blue Baru Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Luis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay … just have be careful with the sales Person
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

José, Plainfield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nos entoxicamos con.la comida de este hotel no se que paso pero mi novia y yo duramos todo un dia encerrados en la habitación con diarrea y vomito. Ademas el hotel esta tan retirado que llegar alli duen verdadero desafio y demaciado costoso asi que no lo recomiendo
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mira

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fint ophold. Desværre løb der vand ned fra luftet (overboens vand fra bruseren). De kunne ikke fixe problemet, men tilbød os at gøre andet værelse. Den ene receptionist var ikke særlig smilende eller imødekommende efter problemet med vandet.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025