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Aura Hotel Barú

4.0 star property
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Outdoor pool
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant

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Ensenada del Cholón Km. 26, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130017
  • Place, Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Aviary of Colombia
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Blanca Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Superior Bungalow, Multiple Beds

Superior Bungalow, Multiple Beds

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

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Aura Hotel Barú

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're just a quick walk from Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • 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 motor boating
  • Steps from Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park
  • Beach shuttle service available for a fee
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (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.

Free breakfast is available daily. 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.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sport Baru Restaurante

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

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 noon
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: COP 100000 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs 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 the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

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)
  • Pet fee: COP 100000 per pet, per stay
  • 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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Outside food and beverage are not permitted on the premises.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Aura Hotel Barú Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 136 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robbert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could get most alcoholic drinks. There was a wait sometimes at the pool bar to get our mixed drinks. I think the had to get them from the main bar. Always served with a smile
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a relaxing weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is perfect for a tropical beach getaway. There are no shops or restaurants nearby. So it really is stay on site location. However the hotel offers boat trips & water sports like canoeing. The setting really is paradise. I would go again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good deal, excellent staff & food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had really a nice time at hotel Aura. Lordi at the reception was super helpful with everything we need. The pool was very agreeable and the breakfast buffet very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful experience the staff was top tier and everything was excellent. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a quite vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and right on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The experience was awesome! I would recommend again this hotel. Perfect to relaxed with family. It has a new wonderful swimming pool! Staff service was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soyinka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super exceptional place, stuff 10 .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
he hotel is very beautiful, very well maintained facilities, the spectacular pool, very nice decoration, the service of the staff is extraordinary, all very friendly and very attentive to make your stay pleasant, the two things that for me were negative is that the food is expensive for the little they serve and the access by car is terrible, it is an uncovered road and with tremendous gaps that no taxi gets there, I had to walk about a mile with suitcases to the hotel, it was quite frustrating ....
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Shauna

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I went to disconnect and I did. Small property however it was all I needed. The staff made sure we felt welcome, however I did not enjoy the food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Onu-Johnson

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I wouldn't go back, considering customer service in columbia they did all right but from the mosquitoes and lack of options for activities and really mediocre beach and overpriced food and services there's just isn't any reasons to be in such a remote overpriced place where it's almost impossible to get an Uber driver or a taxi driving to give you a price less than $150 each way and there is also no hotel service that could take you to local activities for reasonable price less than $100 AKA you're stuck there the whole time. Personal experience all of us were sick at the end before we left so I can't even say any of the food was all right.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Luis

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Myra

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