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Hotel Playa Scondida Baru is a rustic-style eco lodge on Baru Island, 1 hour from Cartagena by motorboat. It offers thatched bungalows that overlook the Caribbean over the private dock where guests can relax and use the sun beds. All of Hotel Playa Scondida Baru’s bungalows have been designed to be environmentally friendly. All have their own private balconies and simple furnishings made from local materials. The hotel’s restaurant serves characteristic Baru Island cuisine made with fresh local ingredients. Guests can dine in the hotel’s gardens or have their food brought to their rooms. Hotel Playa Scondida Baru offers a wide range of activities including snorkeling, canoeing, swimming and windsurfing.The beach is in front of the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American

Free parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
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Guest review summary
Guests raved about the exceptional staff at the accommodation, particularly Lucrecia and Sergio. The tranquil <b>location</b> was appreciated, though some found the beach access limited. <b>Breakfast</b> and <b>room comfort</b> were praised, while <b>value for money</b> received mixed feedback. The <b>pool</b> was a highlight.
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Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
8.1
High score for Barú

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Hotel Playa Scondida Baru
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • iPod dock

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Plunge pool
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
  • Solarium

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 1:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 4 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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 not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note children must be 12 years old or older.

Please note that credit card payments are done through a non-contact payment system.

Please contact the property 48 hours before arrival to coordinate boat transfer.

Please do not make any boat transfer reservations before contacting the property.

Guests should be aware that during the weekend they might expect music in the surroundings as some boats park in the Cholon area.

The hotel offers direct ground transportation to the accommodations.

Please inform Hotel Playa Scondida Baru of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 180201

FAQs about Hotel Playa Scondida Baru

  • The nearest beach is 1,800 feet from Hotel Playa Scondida Baru. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hotel Playa Scondida Baru offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Solarium
    • Manicure
    • Themed dinners
    • Beauty services
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
    • Pedicure
    • Public Bath
    • Swimming pool
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru include:

    • Double
    • Bungalow
  • Hotel Playa Scondida Baru has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante #1
  • Guests staying at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • American
  • Hotel Playa Scondida Baru is 1.6 miles from the center of Barú. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 1:00 PM.

  • The prices at Hotel Playa Scondida Baru may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.