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Aura Hotel Barú

Property class: 4
4-star beachfront hotel near Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park

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A pool area with a palm tree, lounge chairs, and a thatched roof structure.
A beachside view with four lounge chairs and a white umbrella, overlooking a calm sea with buoys and a distant island.
A thatched-roof structure with a wooden balcony, potted plants, and outdoor seating.
An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a wooden coffee table, and hanging wicker lamps.
A restaurant with wooden furniture, hanging wicker lamps, and a wall with fish patterns.

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
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Blanca Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room Superior

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a small table, and a view of the sea through a sliding door.

Double Room Superior

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

View all photos for Bungalow Superior

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a view of the beach.

Bungalow Superior

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a wicker chair, a nightstand with a lantern, and a view of the sea through a sliding door.

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Bungalow, Multiple Beds

A room with a bed, two bedside tables, a window, a ceiling fan, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Superior Bungalow, Multiple Beds

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Room

  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

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A neatly made bed with a blue bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Beachfront retreat .Within the region of this Cartagena hotel, you'll find Isla Grande Beach and Rosario Islands Oceanarium. Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • National Aviary of Colombia - 44 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Blanca Beach - 46 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pa’ue Beach Lounge
  • Dharma Beach Club
  • Bayside Island
  • Sol Y Papaya
  • ‪Celmira Beach Restaurant and Shack - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Aura Hotel Barú

4-star beachfront hotel near Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park
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.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
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.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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 160000 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.

Property payment types

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 160000 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Aura Hotel Barú to the airport?

Aura Hotel Barú is 31.2 mi (115-min drive) away from the Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aura Hotel Barú?

As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aura Hotel Barú on Oct 14, 2026 start from $269, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Aura Hotel Barú have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aura Hotel Barú.

How close is Aura Hotel Barú to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Aura Hotel Barú offer free breakfast?

Aura Hotel Barú offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Aura Hotel Barú?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Aura Hotel Barú?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Aura Hotel Barú?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Aura Hotel Barú have a pool?

Aura Hotel Barú features an outdoor pool.

Does Aura Hotel Barú have a restaurant?

Aura Hotel Barú is home to Sport Baru Restaurante, which features Caribbean cuisine, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does Aura Hotel Barú have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Aura Hotel Barú to downtown Cartagena?

Aura Hotel Barú is 20 mi away from Cartagena.

Aura Hotel Barú Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 138 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 138 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 138 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 138 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 138 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robbert

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Soyinka

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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

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