About this property

Located in front of Barbacoa Beach this eco-lodge offers rooms with garden views and a private beach, within a 10-minute drive from Playa Blanca Beach. Snorkelling trips to the Rosario Islands can be arranged and downtown Cartagena is 1 hour’s drive. Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Baru offers rooms with private bathrooms and showers. They include hammocks, open terraces and patios. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and common spaces. A regional breakfast with tropical fruits is served daily and there is a restaurant on-site. Shuttles to Rafael Nuñez Airport, 60 minutes’ drive, can be arranged for a fee. Private parking is free

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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4 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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4 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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3 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ms
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was such a special place to stay. Olga and the staff make you feel so welcome. It’s not trying to be a fancy hotel but it’s is an authentic experience - the food is delicious, gorgeous surroundings and fabulous swimming. The sea water is not...
  • Irene
    Canada Canada
    Very friendly staff. Excellent menu at the restaurant. Very quiet and tranquil place.
  • Barbara
    United States United States
    Olga, our hostess, was so engaging! And, her son, whom we me the next morning was equally charming. The staff was friendly and helpful and the property is beautiful.
  • Rosie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Olga and her staff were phenomenal. We felt so at home & relaxed in the most beautiful location. The food was excellent & we enjoyed some great activities.
  • Feodor
    Germany Germany
    A perfect place to wind down. Beautiful natural setting. Delicious food. Cozy cottage. And most importantly, amazing host Olga and colleagues. It felt like in a family.
  • Micah
    France France
    It’s on the water. The owner was lovely and organized everything for us. Highly recommended.
  • Laura
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Olga and the whole staff are so sweet, I really could feel at home there after such long flight. It’s the perfect place to disconnect from all the noise in Cartagena, and you feel immediately embraced and relaxed when you walk in
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location right on the beach. Very quiet and lovely staff. Food was delicious.
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nicest people, delicious cocktails & food, a very relaxed environment. Outdoor shower epic view (we stayed on top floor). Felt very safe and no one was haranguing you, except to ask you what you want to eat or drink :) Definite highlight was...
  • Erika
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The moment you get to the hotel you feel the love and hard work the owners have put into it. My friend and I felt absolutely relaxed and happy during our stay at Manglares. It is probably one of the quietest places to stay in the otherwise noisy...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Hotel Playa Manglares

Company review score: 9.7Based on 318 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We're a family business. Olga, the owner has lived on the island for 25 years and started the business as a b&b in 2012. Juan, Olga's son, is the newest staff member. We relay each other, so you´ll meet either of us during your stay.

Property information

Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Baru offers confortable and exclusive beachfront accommodation in Baru Island. With a private beach on Barabacoa´s Bay and five rooms in all, this small but cozy bed and breakfast is known for its warm welcoming and tailored hosting. Baru Island is the perfect way of completing your stay in Cartagena with an enchanting rural touch. Located one hour away from Cartagena's international airport, the area is popular for snorkeling in the Rosario Island's coral reefs and hiking in the nearby exotic Bird Sanctuary. We're located in Baru Island's south coast, in a calm, secluded and private accessed beach, opposite to busy Playa Blanca. ***During rainy season, Barbacoa Bay can become opaque or muddy due to the fresh water of a nearby river that brings sediment into the bay.*** At Playa Manglares, each room comes with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and wifi access. The bed and breakfast has a private beach area, and guests can enjoy the restaurant's delicious homemade cooking. Free private parking is also available on site. You will find concierge services at the property.

Neighbourhood information

The hotel's privately accessible beach front is perfect for relaxing in a hammock under the mangroves. We highly recommend visiting the bird sanctuary in Baru Island (5 min. away from the hotel). You also don't want to miss the snorkeling boat trip to the Rosario Islands and it's succulent grilled lobster lunch.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Hotel Playa Manglares Isla Baru takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 05:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

As per Colombia's tax laws Foreign visitors and Colombian citizens currently living outside Colombia are tax-exempt (19% VAT) when receive a PIP3, PIP5, PIP6, PIP10, TP7, TP11 stamp or TP12 visa upon entry to the country. Exemption only applies to room package rates (accommodation plus service). Permit must be shown upon arrival.

This tax is not automatically calculated in the total cost of the reservation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 31209

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