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Cristal Blue Baru

2.5 star property
Salty sea air and crystal-clear waters create the perfect backdrop for savoring fresh seafood and sipping cocktails while watching the sun sink into the horizon

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Cristal Blue Baru, where oceanfront elegance meets warm hospitality. Bask in the sun on the pristine white sand beach, enjoy farm to table cuisine at Cristal Blue Restaurante with stunning ocean views or relax at the coffee shop/cafe. A free daily manager's reception and continental breakfast are some of many perks that have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Room options

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Santo Domingo

Highlights

Children's books
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Barbuda

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Located on the top floor
Children's books
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Aruba

Highlights

Private bathroom
Children's books
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Bahamas

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Children's books
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Antillas

Highlights

Private bathroom
Children's books
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Cartagena, Cristal Blue Baru is in a national park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Isla Grande Beach and Bocagrande Beach. National Aviary of Colombia and Rosario Islands Oceanarium are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours. Visit our Cartagena travel guide
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Playa Blanca, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130017

What's nearby

  • Playa Blanca 🇨🇴
    Blanca Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Restaurants

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

About this property

Cristal Blue Baru

Hotel by the ocean
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe at Cristal Blue Baru. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining and a free beach shuttle. The on-site farm to table cuisine restaurant, Cristal Blue Restaurante, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Children's books and limited housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Cafetería Cristal Blue
  • Cristal Blue Bar
  • Cristal Blue Restaurante

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No lift

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: COP 100000
  • Christmas Day (25 December) 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 travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption only applies to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cristal Blue Baru pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cristal Blue Baru?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Cristal Blue Baru?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 2:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Cristal Blue Baru?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cristal Blue Baru located?

Located in Cartagena, this beachfront hotel is in a national park, just steps away from Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park and Blanca Beach. National Aviary of Colombia is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Cristal Blue Baru Reviews

6.0

5.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Luis

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

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

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