Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú

3.0 star property
Relax by the tranquil waters or indulge in delicious breakfast with fresh tropical flavors. Your home away from home awaits.

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Outdoor dining
Signature Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lagoon View (Room 2) | View from room
Signature Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lagoon View | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach
Beach
Experience the tropical charm of Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú, where local flavors and island vibes come together. With free breakfast featuring local cuisine, a lush garden to unwind in, laundry facilities for convenience and helpful services like luggage storage.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free breakfast
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Bidet
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Bidet
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Signature Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lagoon View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Private bathroom
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 592 sq ft
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Bidet
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Bidet
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Lagoon view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Connecting rooms available
Bidet
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Isla Baru, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130017

What's nearby

  • National Aviary of Colombia - 14 min walk
  • Blanca Beach - 19 min walk
  • Corales del Rosario National Park - 26 min drive
  • Blanca Beach - 37 min drive
  • Isla Grande Beach - 74 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Humo - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Bahía - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Pesca Del Dia Decameron Baru - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Euroasia - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Playa Surf - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú

Enjoy your visit to Cartagena with a stay at Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Snorkeling nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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).

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of COP 100000 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • 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.

Policies

There is no hot water on site.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú Bolívar
Playa Manglares Isla Barú Bolívar
Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú Cartagena
Playa Manglares Isla Barú Cartagena
Hotel Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú Cartagena
Cartagena Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú Hotel
Playa Manglares Isla Barú
Hotel Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú
Manglares Isla Baru Cartagena
Manglares Isla Baru Cartagena
Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú Hotel
Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú Cartagena
Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú Hotel Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is COP 100000 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in is available.

What is there to do at Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as snorkeling. Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú like?

Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú is a short 14-minute walk from National Aviary of Colombia and 19 minutes' walk from Blanca Beach.

Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Barú Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful and private. Free from hawkers and hustlers that you find on most beaches in the region.
Craig, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Carolina, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service
Claudio, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Amy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Laura, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Alexandra, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jorge, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lucia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Andres, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Gloria, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mauricio, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gianlorenzo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I recommend without a doubt
Genuine, remote, wonderfull. Rooms have space and very cosy. I loved that place.
Adrien, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Un lugar para desconectarse
Es un lugar hermoso para disfrutar en pareja, ideal para desconectarse y descansar. La comida es muy rica, el desayuno típico es delicioso! Quedamos muy agradecidos de la atención de Olga, muy preocupada por todo siempre. Una acotación lleven repelente porque en la noche hay muchos insectos.
Los guardines del hotel son un encanto!!
Baños al aire libre, totalmente preciosos!
Entrada hotel
Desayuno típico insuperable!!
Francisca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mágico paraíso lejos de la gente
Fue un viaje increíble! Playa Manglares superó nuestras expectativas. Es un lugar lindísimo con detalles íntimos y elegidos para hacerle a uno sentirse en casa. Las habitaciones son amplias y cómodas. No tener televisor, pero sí Wifi fue liberador. La playa privada entre manglares con sus hamacas hermosísima cuando uno busca - como nosotros - estar lejos de las multitudes. El agua no es cristalina, pero invita a nadar y jugar y es apto para toda la familia. Las excursiones son fáciles e interesantes y tiene una excelente ub para visitar sitios turísticos y “volver a casa” por la tarde. El servicio personal, cariñoso y con una hospitalidad inmejorable. Pero para nosotros lo mejor fue el relacionamiento amistoso con Olga y Marcelo, sus perros y gatos. Encontramos una casa fuera de casa en un lugar mágico y amigos. Fue increíble! Gracias por todo!
Deborah, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 !!!!
2-night trip

6/10 Good

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!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Eric, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rustic yet glamorous. Open air rustic hotel room. Beautiful grounds, great food and excellent service.
DavidLBC, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Clare, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beate Beatriz, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Mike, 2-night trip