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Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Signature Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lagoon View (Room 2) | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Signature Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lagoon View | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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Isla Baru, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130017
  • Place, Blanca Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, National Aviary of Colombia
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Bocagrande Beach
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)

Room options

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Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Room 1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Signature Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lagoon View (Room 2)

  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Signature Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Bay View (Room 3)

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Room 4) | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Room 4)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Room 5) | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Room 5)

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Signature Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lagoon View | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lagoon View

  • 592 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú places you within a short walk of National Aviary of Colombia and within a mile (2 km) of Blanca Beach. This 3-star hotel has 5 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Blanca Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • National Aviary of Colombia - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Corales del Rosario National Park - 32 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Baru Church - 33 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parador Baru - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Banana Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bahía - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Il formo Restaurante - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Nena Beach Club & Hotel - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú

Beach hotel with free breakfast and a restaurant
Guests of Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for COP 100000 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a garden and a water dispenser.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi.
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

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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).

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 100000 per vehicle (one-way)

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, 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
  • Check-in: 11:00 AM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • 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 24 hours). Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

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.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú Bolívar
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú?

Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see within easy reach of Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú?

This hotel is located in Cartagena, a short 14-minute walk from National Aviary of Colombia and also 19 minutes on foot from Blanca Beach.

Will I be able to park at Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú include a casino?

No, Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include lagoon views.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú?

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

Does Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú serves free breakfast (local cuisine) each morning from its restaurant.

Will Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú?

The closest major airport to Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú is Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG), which is 24.5 mi away (71 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú?

Yes, some guestrooms at Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú offer a furnished balcony and may feature lagoon views.

Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

S Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L'hôtel est bien entretenu, convivial, petit et calme. Tout est propre, le personnel et la propriétaire sont très gentils et vous aiderons avec plaisir. La nourriture est excellente. La seule raison pour ne pas mettre un cinq étoile est la plage. Nous savions qu'elle était rocailleuse et que l'eau était trouble mais nous ne savions pas qu'elle était pleine de moules coupantes sur plusieurs mètres. Vous devez vous éloigner dans la partie très profonde pour pouvoir pour nager, ce qui n'est pas agréable. Ma fille s'est coupée dès la première baignade. Je tiens a préciser que Olga, la propriétaire a bien pris soin de la blessure. Il est essentiel que vous ayez des souliers de plage, du chasse moustiques et des bouchons si vous êtes sensible au bruit des ventilateurs et parfois des coqs. Les douches froides et l'absence de climatisation ne nous ont pas dérangés. Endroit parfait pour déconnecté.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

María

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is just magical. I was able to meditate see nature unwind and feel like I was at home. For sure I will return back. The staff was exceptional. The food 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place where you can definitely unplug and recharge energies. Olga and the staff were friendly, professional and extremely helpful with our requests. Delicious meals prepared with local ingredients so our experience allowed us to enjoy the Colombian cuisine to the fullest. It’s worth to highlight that the arrangement coordinated with the hotel for our transportation from and to Cartagena has been great. Jhony is an excellent driver, very knowledgeable and respectful so we felt safe going to Playa Manglares and returning to Cartagena. It’s a beautiful place, a gem that we are so happy to have chosen for our stay while visiting Colombia. Tour to nearby islands and other activities are also facilitated if you ask for recommendations as Olga has been very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudio

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place and service lived up to the very high bar I've seen set by other reviewers. It's hard to put the atmosphere into words, except calming & magical. It's simple and rustic, but also stylish, and every detail is thought of. The owners were gracious and helpful. Helped us arrange a taxi to the aviary and a day-trip semi-private boat to the Rosario Islands which was exceptional (do this instead of Playa Blanca). Wonderful accomodations and vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Gloria

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is fabulous. It is in a close location to Playa Blanca in Baru, it is very quiet, safe and beautiful. The beach is not white sand, but you can definitely go in and swim. This property is surrounded by trees and it is right by the ocean. You can see and hear the beach while you have breakfast/lunch dinner. The staff is fabulous and the food is great. Bring mosquito repellant as there are mosquitoes at night, though the beds have mosquito netting too. The only draw back is that it has no Air conditioning in the rooms. They do have fans though. As a Canadian we melted, but we throughly loved the place. I would recommend and stay in this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely a magical place to rest and connect with nature, highly recommended this wonderful hotel and the personalized attention of the owner Olga. We love this place !!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property is pleasant, situated next to the bayaide of Baru. As a result the beach can be a bit smelly from the waste water from the local village. Also on the weekends expect to hear loud music from the village, even though it is 3 kms away. Also there is no A/C in thebrooms or hot showers. The price is really too high for what you get - no pool etc. The local beach, Playa Blanca is extremely dangerous and I would not recommend under any circumstances that you go there. We were basically kidnapped and held hostage until we were taken to the village and forced to pay a large sum on our credit card in order to be freed up. If you dare to venture outside of the property expect to be constantly hassled by people, they will stand in the middle of the road and try to stop your car - ignore them and run them over if you have to. They want to rob you. WATCH OUT. I would not recommend visiting Baru, spend a little more and go to either Tierra Bomba (Blue Apple) or any of the lovwly lodges in the beautiful Rosarios Islands. Baru is not worth it at all!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

Perfect stay at playa Manglares

Absolutely wonderful stay at Playa Manglares. The location and accomodation are beautiful and staff is exceptionally kind. Perfect place to wind down and relax. Food is really good as well
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

DavidLBC, Long Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rustic yet glamorous. Open air rustic hotel room. Beautiful grounds, great food and excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved my stay at the Hotel Playa Manglares. It's a truly unique place in a beautiful secluded location right on the beach. Olga and the staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcomed and helped me book activities during my visit. This is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing beach vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike, New Jersey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay at a location with a lot of character. Olga & her staff were extremely accommodating and made sure that we received the best service. Delicious food, extremely clean, and excellent recommendations.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Simón

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniela, Miami

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was incredible! The staff is super friendly and attentive. The room and overall design of Manglares makes you really disconnect from the outside and reconnect with nature and surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager (Olga) it's a great human been. It felt like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andres

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

Relaxing alternative

Beautiful quaint hotel about a 5 minute drive from the busier Playa Blanca area. A great option to relax with your own private access to the ocean and still close enough to easily access the activities at playa Blanca or boat tours of the nearby islands. Olga is a wonderful host and very helpful with logistics. The hotel food is homemade style and very delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Unique and natural

Our Playa Manglares experience was great. We were celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. Upon our request, Olga and Juan Camilo organized a very special dinner on the beach for us, lit by torches, candles and decorated with flowers. The setting and food was unforgettable. Playa Manglares is an eco-hotel so it requires a different mindset and expectations. One has to appreciate that commodities in a remote location are difficult and expensive to provide. Air conditioning is not provided. Our room had 3 fans so we re-located them surrounding our bed and the temperature was manageable. The view from our room was incredible, overseeing the mangrooves, the property gardens and the ocean bay. We were lucky to have a clear night and the sky was dark so we enjoyed the stars. The food was consistently good. Service was very attentive. Daily mojitos are brought straight into your room. The beach is not the manicured Caribean beach one sees in resort brochures but the setting is amazing. The only creatures you will share the beach with (besides the few other friendly guests) are pelicans and other exotic birds. The trees along the beach have tiny flowers that attract hundreds of butterflies. Laying on the hammocks by the beach is meditation heaven. The open shower on the deck, under the trees and bay view is a very unique experience. The nearby Aviario Nacional is worth a trip to Colombia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

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

Eco-friendly resort built for relaxation

The owners are lovely people who really care about making your stay comfortable and memorable. The food and service are both excellent. We stayed on the top floor and it was very clean and spacious. The mosquito nets are certainly necessary for night time, but what would you expect staying out on Baru. Nearby is an incredible Aviary that you can visit. Take time to chill in the hammocks, swim in the warm water, paddle the kayak, meet your neighbors, and just enjoy the serenity! This place is a gem!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un posto bellissimo, gestito con amore da parte dei proprietari super gentili. La struttura é creato con grande attenzione alla natura, non c’è l‘aria condizionata, si dorme come le finestre aperte, la doccia é privata, ma all‘aperto. Una sistemazione molto particolare - a noi - nonostante siano soliti a scegliere strutture diverse - é piaciuto tanto. Unico neo, in questo periodo il mare non é caraibico e poco invitante. Inoltre c’è stato una festa nella villa accanto e non siamo riusciti a chiudere occhio fino alla 04.00 di mattina causa musica da discoteca a volume altissimo. Ma questo mi auguro non sia tutte le sere e la proprietaria non solo si é scusata - non avendo poi neanche delle responsabilità di quanto accade accanto - ci ha anche offerta la cena che del resto come la colazione era ottimo. Lo consigli? Si, per coloro a cui piace un posto eco, diverso dal solito e che sappia che tra maggio e ottobre il mare non é caraibico. Così almeno si ha la chiarezza di cosa si prenota per non aspettarsi una spiaggia caraibica.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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