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Located in Barú, Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo offers beachfront accommodations a few steps from Playa Blanca and has facilities like a private beach area, a restaurant and a bar. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, rooms have a balcony. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo also feature free WiFi, while certain rooms contain a sea view. À la carte and continental breakfast options are available at the accommodation. Rafael Núñez International Airport is 24 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
2 full beds
2 full beds
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
6.3
Low score for Barú

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Janice
    United States United States
    Jean Carlos, the hotel administrator, was extremely attentive to our needs. He made the trip very enjoyable! This is a unique spot where you are LITERALLY steps from the sand/ocean. It's very relaxing hearing the waves and popping in for a swim...
  • Ana
    United States United States
    Javier and Andreina made our experience a whole lot better. Anything we needed Javier would find and Andreina cooked delicious.
  • Maria
    Colombia Colombia
    I liked the location, the beach is close, the sunset and the tranquility of the place, beautiful!
  • Jonathan
    Finland Finland
    The breakfast was good, the location is very good, the staff is great! Would recommend this place for a getaway for a few days! The place is in a more relaxed part of the Playa Blanca so the big crowds aren't at your doorstep the whole time, which...
  • Regnault
    Canada Canada
    Beach front location. Just 10 steps to water. La flaca and Gabriel are the best related to take care of you. You can walk and find everything you need (from food, water, drink, etc.) Best spot for relax.....no crowded anytime, very relaxing.
  • A
    Apo
    Germany Germany
    Very nice bungalow on the beach. It was comfortable and very cute - probably one of the best in the area.
  • Ado
    Sweden Sweden
    The location is excellent (!!!) on a quiet part of a busy beach. The staff was very friendly. And the food was delicious! Cute simple cabins and comfortable bed. We wanted to stay longer.
  • Adriana
    Ecuador Ecuador
    The cabins are extremely beautiful, well distributed and you have your private bathroom which seems a luxury around the properties at the area. The staff was super helpful and accommodating, very attentive and friendly. They took good care of us...
  • Judy
    Colombia Colombia
    La amabilidad de las personas que nos recibieron, siempre estuvieron pendientes de nosotros, nos cuidaron.
  • Dori
    Colombia Colombia
    La amabilidad del personal muy buena, muy amigables y muy atentos

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo

Most popular amenities

  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

View

  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Balcony

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs COP 35,000 per day.

    Services

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Wake-up service
    • Packed lunches
    • Currency exchange
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • CCTV in common areas
    • Security alarm

    General

    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Spa

    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Check-out
    From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscoverCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Electricity at the hotel is powered by solar panels. The property will provide power 24hrs in common areas and the cabins will get power only at night.

    Wi-Fi is available all day long now and is provided through Starlink is a High Speed internet service.

    It is important to know that in the island of Playa Blanca there are no public services such as water, electricity and gas. However, in our hotel we provide electricity , as well as we buy drinking water without restrictions for our guests, keeping in mind the flow and pressure of water is low.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    License number: 142851

    FAQs about Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo

    • Room options at Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo include:

      • Family
    • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • The prices at Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Guests staying at Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • À la carte
    • Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo is 7.5 miles from the center of Barú. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Beachfront
      • Beach
      • Themed dinners
      • Private beach area
      • Movie nights
      • Happy hour
      • Walking tours
    • Yes, Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo is popular with guests booking family stays.