Cristal Blue Baru

2.5 star property
Enjoy the free beach shuttle at this beachfront Cartagena hotel

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Exterior
Reception
Room
Front of property
Beach views, open daily

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Playa Blanca, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130017
  • Place, Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Blanca Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bocagrande Beach
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)

Room options

Santo Domingo

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Barbuda

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Aruba

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bahamas

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Antillas

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Cartagena hotel, you'll find Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park and Blanca Beach. National Aviary of Colombia is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Blanca Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles

Restaurants

  • Parador Baru
  • Il formo Restaurante
  • Bahía
  • Eurasia
  • ‪Banana Beach - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Cristal Blue Baru

Enjoy the free beach shuttle at this beachfront Cartagena hotel
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Cristal Blue Baru offers 9 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free beach shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: COP 100000
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: COP 50000 (from 2 to 10 years old)
  • 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.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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.
  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

Cristal Blue Baru Hotel
Cristal Blue Baru Cartagena
Cristal Blue Baru Hotel Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Does Cristal Blue Baru have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cristal Blue Baru.

How close is Cristal Blue Baru to the beach?

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

Does Cristal Blue Baru offer free breakfast?

Cristal Blue Baru offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Cristal Blue Baru?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cristal Blue Baru?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cristal Blue Baru?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Cristal Blue Baru have a pool?

Cristal Blue Baru does not have a pool.

Does Cristal Blue Baru have a restaurant?

Cristal Blue Baru is home to Cristal Blue Restaurante, which features farm to table cuisine, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does Cristal Blue Baru have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cristal Blue Baru to downtown Cartagena?

Cristal Blue Baru is 13.7 mi away from Cartagena.

Cristal Blue Baru Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 3 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Luis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay … just have be careful with the sales Person
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

José, Plainfield

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nos entoxicamos con.la comida de este hotel no se que paso pero mi novia y yo duramos todo un dia encerrados en la habitación con diarrea y vomito. Ademas el hotel esta tan retirado que llegar alli duen verdadero desafio y demaciado costoso asi que no lo recomiendo
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mira

Traveled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fint ophold. Desværre løb der vand ned fra luftet (overboens vand fra bruseren). De kunne ikke fixe problemet, men tilbød os at gøre andet værelse. Den ene receptionist var ikke særlig smilende eller imødekommende efter problemet med vandet.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025