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Located in Barú, Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo offers beachfront accommodations a few steps from Playa Blanca and facilities like a private beach area. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, rooms have a balcony. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo also feature free WiFi, while some have a sea view. The accommodation offers an à la carte or continental breakfast. The nearest airport is Rafael Núñez International, 24 miles from Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental


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Availability

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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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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.4
Free Wifi
6.7
Low score for Barú
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Janice
    United States of America United States of America
    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 of America United States of America
    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!

Hotel area info

Amenities of Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo

Most popular amenities
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • 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
  • 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
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
    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 13:00 to 20:00
    Check-out
    From 11:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation 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
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    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Electricity at the hotel is powered by a generator. The property will only provide light between the hours of 6pm and 12am midnight.

    Wifi will be available from 6pm to 6am in all their rooms.

    It is important to know that on the island of Playa Blanca there are no public services such as water, electricity and gas. However, in our hotel we provide electricity through a power plant from 6 pm to 6 am, 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

    • Yes, Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • 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 offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Beachfront
      • Private beach area
      • Happy hour
      • Walking tours
      • Beach
      • Themed dinners
    • Room options at Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo include:

      • Family
    • Guests staying at Pura Vida Baru - La Casa del Cholo can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      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.

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

    • 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.