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Hotel Aura Barú

4.0 star property
Ocean-view hotel with a beach bar, near Corales del Rosario National Park

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Front of property
Beach bar
Superior Triple Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Caribbean cuisine, beach views
Terrace/patio
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
Ensenada del Cholón Km. 26, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130017
  • Popular LocationCorales del Rosario National Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBaru Church6 min drive
  • Popular LocationIsla Grande Beach17 min drive
  • AirportCartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)117 min drive

Room options

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Superior Bungalow, Multiple Beds

Superior Bungalow, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
4 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
In-room safe
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
In-room safe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Triple Room Standard With Garden View

Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Triple Room Standard With Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cartagena

At Hotel Aura Barú, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Corales del Rosario National Park and 3.6 km (2.3 mi) from Isla Grande Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a private beach, a restaurant and a beach bar. .The family restaurant, Sport Baru Restaurante, serves Caribbean cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to kayaking and motor boating. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .Sights in the region of this 4-property class Cartagena hotel include Rosario Islands Oceanarium and Blanca Beach.

What's nearby

  • Corales del Rosario National Park - 5 min drive
  • Baru Church - 6 min drive
  • Bendita Beach - 13 min drive
  • Isla Grande Beach - 17 min drive
  • Blanca Beach - 74 min drive

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sol Y Papaya
  • Playa Surf - 22 min drive
  • Pa’ue Beach Lounge
  • Hotel Isla Del Pirata
  • Celmira Beach Restaurant and Shack - 25 min drive

About this property

Hotel Aura Barú

Ocean-view hotel with a beach bar, near Corales del Rosario National Park
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sandy beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Hotel Aura Barú with activities such as kayaking and motor boating.

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a rooftop terrace and a garden.

This 4-star Cartagena hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Hotel Aura Barú offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and a safe. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: COP 20,000 for adults and COP 20,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sport Baru Restaurante

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The hotel is located on an island and is accessible via speedboat. Departures from Cartagena to the property are daily at 8:30 AM and return at 3:30 PM, arriving back in Cartagena at 4:30 PM. Fees are payable at check-out.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 20 October and 22 October.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 11 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 8 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Non-resident travellers 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).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately COP 20000 for adults and from COP 20000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 120000 per person (return)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

We should mention

  • Visitors travelling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: at check-in, parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents, along with a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised 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.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 8 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Aura Barú?

Hotel Aura Barú offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Aura Barú?

As of 16 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Aura Barú on 17 May 2024 start from AU$278.0, 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 parking available at Hotel Aura Barú?

Yep, Hotel Aura Barú has free extended parking.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Aura Barú?

The closest beach to Hotel Aura Barú is Isla Grande Beach (7.5 km).

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Aura Barú?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like beachside massages.

What makes Hotel Aura Barú a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a private beach, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Aura Barú.

Does Hotel Aura Barú serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Aura Barú?

No, Hotel Aura Barú does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Aura Barú?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Caribbean cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Aura Barú?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Hotel Aura Barú Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 104 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good deal, excellent staff & food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soyinka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super exceptional place, stuff 10 .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Luis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First the food is amazing, go for lunch or better dinner. Unfortunately this hotel faces the dreaded Cholon party scene. And its every day from 10-4. Thumping non stop. This is not the place to relax, during peak season it goes beyond unbearable. The rooms are fine, nothing unique about them, good enough. The facilities and "beach" is fine too. Again great great food even better than Islas Hotel but the music is unbearable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shilpa, Portland

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mimi, Summit

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and right on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Carlos

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice place to relax, there is no TV. Only one menu option and nothing really nearby to have a bit so the hotel's menu is basically your only choice. Prices are high in my opinion, the food is good. Staff friendly, although not like in other destinations we have been to, particularly in Mexico. The little beach of the hotel is very nice. I would not recommend anyone to stay more than 3 days, at least I wouldn't normally do that.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was nice but disappointed to be in the mangrove for swimming You have to go to others island to be on the carribean and have to pay even to reach the island at 5 minutes from the hotel Expensive for what you have Kind staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Myra

Travelled with partner
Nice people that wanted to be helpful but the place was not that nice. On the older side and upkeep could be improved. Bare amenities. No gym. No tv. Service at dinner and breakfast was slow and needs improvement. Beach/water left a lot to be desired
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023