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Hotel Playa Scondida Baru

3.5 star property
Travelers find their own seaside sanctuary at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru, where crystal-clear waters invite kayaking adventures and beaches beckon sun-seekers

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Hotel Playa Scondida Baru offers a private beach retreat with international dishes at the restaurant. Enjoy kayaking, ecotours, and a pool with sun loungers. Guests love the beautiful setting and attentive staff.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 1,139
AED 1,139 total
4 Apr - 5 Apr

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Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Ocean view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cartagena, Hotel Playa Scondida Baru is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Isla Grande Beach and popular attractions include National Aviary of Colombia and Rosario Islands Oceanarium. Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park and Caribbean Naval Museum are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Snorkeling and water skiing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Cartagena travel guide
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Ensenada de Cholon, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130017

What's nearby

  • This was one of my favorite pictures from my trip to Cartagena. We hired a guide for the day and he took us out to this bird sanctuary. We would have never found this place or even have stopped had it not been for our guide. It ended up being one of my favorite things from the trip. #ontheroad
    National Aviary of Colombia
    51 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Playa Blanca 🇨🇴
    Blanca Beach
    52 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG)
    116 min drive

Restaurants

  • IBBIZA BEACH CLUB
  • Pa’ue Beach Lounge
  • Playa Coral Cartagena
  • Rooftop Bar Las Islas
    8 min drive
  • Sol Y Papaya

About this property

Hotel Playa Scondida Baru

Hotel near National Aviary of Colombia
Located close to Isla Grande Beach, Hotel Playa Scondida Baru provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sun loungers, and kayaking. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. The on-site restaurant, Playa Scondida, features international cuisine. Enjoy onsite activities like ecotours and motor boating. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
  • Concierge services, a nature reserve, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Airport drop-off shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Playa Scondida

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 32 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: COP 200000
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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

No pets or service animals allowed

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 300000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in fee: COP 200000 (subject to availability)

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 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 uses solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site
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.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Playa Scondida
Playa Scondida Baru Island
Playa Scondida Hotel Baru Island
Playa Scondida Hotel Cartagena
Hotel Playa Scondida Cartagena
Cartagena Playa Scondida Hotel
Playa Scondida Cartagena
Hotel Playa Scondida
Playa Scondida Hotel
Playa Scondida
Playa Scondida Baru Cartagena
Hotel Playa Scondida Baru Hotel
Hotel Playa Scondida Baru Cartagena
Hotel Playa Scondida Baru Hotel Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Playa Scondida Baru have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru?

As of 8 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru on 4 April 2026 start from AED 1,139, 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.

Is Hotel Playa Scondida Baru pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of COP 200000 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Does Hotel Playa Scondida Baru provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 6:00 AM–5:30 PM on request. A fee of COP 300000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Playa Scondida Baru located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cartagena hotel is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from National Aviary of Colombia.

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Reviews

Hotel Playa Scondida Baru Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and attentive staff. Delicious food, ecologicaly friendly, clean rooms, beautiful views. Interesting excursions you can take from the hotel like snorkeling tourand mangrove boat tour
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a beautiful experience. The hotel clean and it was quite . The service was amazing . In Colombia is better to leave the tip directly to the employees that work to serve you .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Pool is nice, food was pretty good. Noise from many party yachts at Cholon is annoying. Ended up with quite a few mosquito bites from our room. They’re rustic, and have some gaps in wood for insects to enter.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing. Beautiful views right on the beach, clean beautiful rooms with a very nice pool, second floor lounging to view the islands and a dock for boat tours to pick you up. Food was amazing! Breakfast lunch and dinner with lots of delicious choices. Best part was the service from the staff. Kitchen was friendly and made very yummy food. Sergio and Lecrecia were very welcoming, helpful and friendly. They made the beautiful amenities even better. I recommend this place to everyone and I look forward to a return visit here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a jewel for those who are looking for a unique and peaceful place were you can rest, enjoy the sound of the ocean, the birds, the colors, the nature. A different kind of tourism that is not the typical full of parties and music. They welcomed us with a drink and a smile. Along our stay Sergio, his wife and the ladies in the kitchen, all of them were very kind and amazing people. They are part of the beauty of this place. Thank you to all staff! The rooms are like in the photos, probably even better in person (we stayed at the one with the ocean view). There is a small beach, but it is enough and it makes all sense that is not more than that as it gives you this feeling of privacy. I LOVE the fact they respect the mangles and haven't being intruse or destroyed the nature. This has LOTS of value in the middle of all the other chains of hotels, that are full of truism without conscious. The food is delicious although expensive (however this is common in Cartagena). As something that can be improved, I believe that for what you pay per night, a bottle of water would be good to give to the guests. Because the hotel is in a private place, there is no access to stores, grocery shops, etc. So if you get thirsty at 10pm, you will need to buy a mini-bottle whose price is elevate, so at least a bottle of water per guest per day could be offered (without charges). This is that kind of stay that you want to repeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to get get away from crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No dinning and/or entertainment options after 7 pm. Good for family with small children only.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Evangelina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Moskitos going to eat you a life, hotel maybe a 2 star, no towels cold water
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent établissement, service exceptionnel, personnel très agréable et accueillant, magnifique vue et chambres très confortables. Je recommande à 100%!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felicitaciones por su personal, Sergio y Lucrecia son increíbles!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Familiar limpia excelente para vacaciones de verano
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria del Socorro

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

El mejor hospedaje para relajarse

Fue el mejor hospedaje que tuvimos en nuestra estancia de Colombia en general y sobre todo de cartagena. La atención simplemente maravillosa, los anfitriones siempre nos hicieron sentir como en casa todo el tiempo, la comida muy rica y el lugar simplemente maravilloso, es un pequeño paraiso 👌
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE D

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

Perfecto para plan familiar

Excelente lugar. Buena limpieza y las áreas naturales están bien cuidadas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place set in jungle vibe. Great pool and friendly accomodating staff. Staff will take u to whatever beach in the vicinity u want. Beaches are nice however be warned some hawkers at some of the beaches (blue beach) can be very aggressive and distasteful. Bring money to the beaches!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buena atención. Muy recomendable para pasar unos días de mucha tranquilidad
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so accommodating and helped us arrange a tour despite the fact that we had arrived past the normal time for said tour. Fernando and Will were absolutely great and went above and beyond to make our stay more pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wendy is a gem and was very helpful. We were the only ones at the resort and had a peaceful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hannes, Schweiz

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr persönlich und liebenswürdig

Wir waren 6 Tage dort mit verschiedenen Ausflügen. Die Besitzer und das Personal war sehr zuvorkommend und sehr hilfsbereit Es war für uns wie im Paradies Wir wurden sehr verwöhnt Ich würde sofort wieder hingehen
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Relaxing time away from it all!

We had a very relaxing time at playa Scondida. We are Canadian and spoke little Spanish, so it was difficult to communicate at times with hotel staff, but they were very accommodating and overall helpful! We enjoyed the food on-site, the hospitality, and the nature. The owners organized the ride to the ecolodge via car and helped us arrange the boat back to Cartagena. It was very helpful and helped us relax and just enjoy the surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Recommended

Isla Baru is an amazing area - and the thoughtful & friendly staff here made us feel at home. It's a special place. Would highly recommend the excursions on offer to Mangroves (which is really a tour of the local area of the island in general ie more than just mangroves & rosario. On Saturdays the bar/club on the other side of the bay attracts party boats, which are loud. So when we revisit we will probably avoid saturdays. mon-sundays is idylllic. We had a wonderful time. Thanks !

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really cute place, with plenty of hammocks and well appointed rooms. Lounging in the shade on the dock with views of the water and islands was particularly relaxing. Only slight inconvenience was the heat and humidity, which brought a lot of mosquitos. Even with strong bug spray (provided by hotel) we still got bites.

10/10 Excellent

Tyler, Denver, Co

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

Great place.

Magical little place. Rafa and the staff were very attentive and accommodating without being intrusive and the cooking was delicious and authentic. Playa azul is a hidden gem. There is some annoying beach peddling but nothing remotely like you will experience in Cartagena or the big beaches like playa Blanca or Boca grande. I would strongly urge you to avoid anything the beach peddlers offer that is not factory sealed (we got sick from a coconut drink that we later found out was made from their local "rainwater" supply. After that incident, the owner, Fernando graciously took us into the village of Baru to get some much needed antibiotics, which was above and beyond or expectations. Highly recommended!

8/10 Good

Matt & Tara, Orlando FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beauty in Baru

Our first time in Columbia was an amazing experience. We were guests at this resort toward the end of stay and the Owners went out of their way to personally pick us up in their boat from the secluded island we were staying at beforehand. From the moment we met Fernando, our host, we felt and a warm and friendly welcoming. He let us choose our own room and went out of his way to make sure he met our special requests for little comforts. The rooms DO have air conditioning and the bed was comfortable. The rustic feeling of the palm thatched hut provided protection from the elements while adding to the island experience. The food is chef's choice, which is different but led to some truly amazing meals. The resort is on the bay with a lovely dock but the nearby beach is less touristy and a slice of this beautiful country with awesome sunsets. Bring some peso's to experience the local flare. Snorkeling trip was very cool (and free). Drinks and anything you need here are very reasonable and they don't have the typical corporate mini bar price gouging. If you are looking for luxury you aren't going to find it here but you wont find it on baru. Its not that type of experience. Come here for a true Colombian experience with a chance to disconnect and relax. I promise you will never forget your stay at this resort and your visit to Baru. Fernando is a really great guy and even presented us with a thoughtful wonderful parting gift that we will treasure.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nice hotel and friendly host but no CC machine.

The hotel is nice but they literally had to take my credit card to charge me. They said they have to call somewhere to charge me. I don't know why it has to work that way when they know how to use Internet and everything. Nobody likes to give out the numbers.

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio, Cd. de México

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

tenemos que regresar

Es un lugar paradisíaco con una esmerada atención por parte de dueños y empleados. Nos encantó.