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Aura Hotel Barú

4.0 star property
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Front of property
Front of property
Exterior
Snack bar
Private beach, beach shuttle, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Ensenada del Cholón Km. 26, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130017
  • Corales del Rosario National Park
    5 min drive
  • Baru Church
    6 min drive
  • Bendita Beach
    8 min drive
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    119 min drive
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Room options

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Superior Bungalow, Multiple Beds

Superior Bungalow, Multiple Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Aura Hotel Barú

On private beach with outdoor pool, near Corales del Rosario National Park
At Aura Hotel Barú, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the private sand beach where you can enjoy volleyball.
Aura Hotel Barú offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
During your stay at Aura Hotel Barú, you'll be within walking distance of Corales del Rosario National Park. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Enjoy Caribbean cuisine at Sport Baru Restaurante, a family restaurant with a beachfront location
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach, volleyball, and kayaking
  • 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Corales del Rosario National Park and 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from Blanca Beach
  • Beach shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for free (restrictions apply)
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. For a convenient ride to the sand and surf, hop on the hotel's beach shuttle (surcharge). Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Aura Hotel Barú with activities like 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 an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a garden.

This 4-star Cartagena hotel is smoke free.

Sport Baru Restaurante - This beachfront family restaurant specializes in Caribbean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Sport Baru Restaurante

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Motor-boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Private beachfront location
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage - on the beach

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in 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 October 20 and October 22.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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. Nonresident travelers 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 120000 per person (roundtrip)
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by boat and shuttle. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel at the number on the booking confirmation. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Outside food and beverage are not permitted on the premises.

We should mention

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized 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 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.

Property is also known as

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Aura Hotel Barú Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 115 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Prathiksha

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was beautiful and relaxing (except music drifting over from Cholon during midday) for a family vacation with children. The staff were very friendly and good at their jobs. The food was good. The location can be hard to reach by car after a heavy rain.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdaely

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oasis of tranquility
A great place to disconnect.... & oasis of tranquility.. super nice little beach... everything you need to relax.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

MONICA

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
A basic place, there are much better in Baru
The rooms are very basic and the breakfast is not that good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

8/10 Good

Shauna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel. A little disappointed that, while our check in was delayed 30 minutes, we had to be out immediately at noon. Also, it was crowded.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok, so you come to this place for three things...the food, the level of service and the solitude. Those 3 things can't be beat. The food is out of this world! The rooms need some TLC, and a pool would be nice. That being said, I would return here in a heartbeat. In fact, I plan on it. In all transparency, Im not an animal person so would do away with the pet-friendly part, but have to say I was not personally hindered by the small dogs that were present. I can just see somebody thinking it appropriate to bring large or aggressive dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glad we decided to stay at Hotel Aura while visiting Barù. The grounds were perfect for 5 days and 4 nights of relaxation and water activities. When not laying out on the comfy beachside beds, we booked a tour and visited islands, participated in the yoga class, and kayaked. Service in general was slower-paced than we are used to in the states, but that is a good thing. Staff were really fun and accommodating of our group. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Cicily

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful location; Mediocre hotel
There was a strange vibe at this hotel amongst the staff. The receptionists and manager were extremely friendly, but the rest of the staff were outwardly disgruntled and unfriendly. I’m not sure what was going on behind the scenes there. The rooms I stayed in were both over the kitchen. There was a constant humming and strong vibration that you could feel and hear constantly. I don’t think they should put anyone in these rooms as they are so un peaceful! Be advised that if you book private transport, the hotel is gauging the transportation company! They forgot to pack all of my belongings into the car (though they told me they had), and then when we had to turn around, they changed the driver of the car for the extra time! This was a harsh thing to do, considering that drivers in Colombia make next to nothing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

yuliana

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff!! Very relaxing atmosphere!! Loved Aura and her family!!! Highly Recommend this resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022