543 reviews
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$300Playa Blanca barú Isla Barú, Cartagena de Indias, 130017, Colombia
543 reviews
1/23
Restaurant
Beachfront
Private beach area
Free wifi
Beach
Tour desk
Bar
Sun deck
Nestled along the pristine sands of Playa Blanca in Barú, Colombia, Soy Local Barú offers an inviting coastal retreat just 7.5mi from the heart of the city. Wake up to the calming sounds of the waves and indulge in a delicious breakfast before exploring the beautiful beachfront. With a prime location at Isla Barú, you'll find yourself immersed in tropical paradise, perfect for relaxing on the sun deck or taking in stunning sea views.
This charming hotel boasts over 543 reviews, all echoing its appeal as an idyllic getaway spot. Guests rave about the free WiFi, the welcoming restaurant, and the tranquil private beach area—perfect for unwinding with a good book under the shade of free beach umbrellas or lounging on comfy beach chairs. For the adventurous, snorkeling is available at an extra charge, promising vibrant underwater sights just steps from your room.
Whether you're sipping cocktails at the lively bar or simply soaking up the sun on the beach, Soy Local Barú combines comfort with natural beauty effortlessly. With thoughtful amenities like free toiletries and a tour desk to help you explore the local attractions, this hotel is a delightful choice for travelers seeking an authentic and relaxing escape on Colombia’s stunning coast.
After a day of sun and surf, immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of the island at Soy Local Barú’s on-site restaurant. The eatery offers a delightful blend of Cajun-Creole, Caribbean, and Latin American cuisines, making every meal an adventure for your taste buds. Whether you're craving a hearty local dish or something tropical to refresh your palate, the family-friendly atmosphere ensures a warm, welcoming vibe that makes dining here a memorable part of your vacation experience.
When it’s time to unwind after a day filled with exploration, the lively bar invites you to sip on refreshing cocktails while soaking in the tropical breeze. It’s the perfect spot to gather with friends or family, share travel stories, and enjoy the lively ambiance that captures the spirit of the Caribbean. With a wide array of accepted payment methods, including Visa, Mastercard, and even cash, settling your bill is hassle-free so you can focus on what truly matters—relaxing and having fun.
For those eager to explore beyond the hotel grounds, the friendly tour desk is ready to help you discover the best of Isla Barú’s local attractions. From snorkeling adventures to wandering through colorful markets, the staff is dedicated to making your stay as seamless and enjoyable as possible. With its delicious cuisine, inviting bar, and friendly service, Soy Local Barú truly offers a tropical escape where every moment is filled with joy and relaxation.
Closest airports
Rafael Núñez International Airport
16.6miGolfo de Morrosquillo Airport
49.3miRestaurant
Beachfront
Private beach area
Free wifi
Beach
Tour desk
Bar
Sun deck
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Free toiletries
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Deluxe Double Room
1 Sofa Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
270 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
Free toiletries
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Double Room, Sea View
1 Queen Size Bed
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
Shower
Free toiletries
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1 Double Bed
1 Sofa Bed
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Featured reviews:
Andrepb
9.1
June 2024
Great location in front of the beach, this area of the beach was not super crowded. The staff was amazing with all our requests for activities and the food was delicious.
Usually there's no mobile service and no wifi available in this area so forget internet. Watch out while arriving and leaving for overpriced taxis and people that ask offer to carry your luggage. If you don't get to a price 50% less than what they told you initially don't accept.
Juan
10
January 2024
Location : 10/10 The umbrellas and beds for taking the sun are just for the people staying which is a +++. Place is located in a calm place. Not crowded as other places. Beach in front has not big rocks so you can dive with no problem. Parking is 35.000 COP per night and is around 10 min walking from the entrance of the beach. Staff: 20/10 Heineken was awesome!!! Totally recommend. He was taking care of everything, answered questions and provided insights of activities that could be made there. Cleaning: 10/10 Breakfast:10/10 it was really good and you can take it at some chairs and a table in front of your room. Awesome!
Anything.
Revaz
8.2
February 2024
Jeiner - who manages hotel helpful and friendly Great location - beautiful view from the balcony, nicely covered in shade Due to low amount of rooms, more private, not a mass hotel. You need to set expectations right, this is a basic ‘hotel’, don’t expect fancy stuff. Breakfast was good. All in all, quite satisfied.
Water - was a disaster, one day no running water (but this due to bad weather and no possibility to bring water), but also when it ‘worked’, very low pressure. Door of the room not lockable - but it was safe anyways.
Hong
8.2
January 2024
The hotel is right on a white sand beach, and all rooms have stunning ocean views. It has all the amenities we need. Though we only used our room for a day trip, we enjoyed every bit of a few hours there. One of the owner/managers arranged the transportation to go back to our Cartagena airbnb, to the extent he walked with us in the night to the cab parked some distance away. We very much appreciated it!
This has nothing to do with the hotel itself but due to the external factors they cannot change - the hotel is among many similar ones packed on perhaps a mile long stretch. To reach it, your cab / car has to get off the main road and travel through a short but pothole-ridden dirt path. From the drop-off point or parking lot you then walk on the beach for another 15-20 mins passing through what I considered a torture by the vendors pestering or even grabbing. Overall it was a worthy excursion but we share this experience with other foreign-look travelers for precaution.
Karina
9.1
December 2023
I most loved how exclusive it is with only 6 cabins. The location it's further apart from all the fuzz and the vendors but accessible by foot. One of a kind experience as it has an excellent view of the beach and falling asleep to the sound of the waves at night. The quality of the beach it's excellent compared to other spots. I traveled with my 10 year old daughter and felt safe overall on the island. There's a guard present all night long. Thanks to the staffJeiner, Jose, Andres and the kitchen staff for the greatest customer service on the island! We kept coming back to eat, drink and chill during our 6 day holiday. You can get your tours from them and enjoy a VIP experience 😉. It's what i was looking for the toes on the beach experience, no shoes no problem!
Overall on the island they're lacking quality amenities. The use of small quantities of water is recommended. Still our cabins had all that we needed and the staff was always there to improve our stay.
Marjorie
9.1
September 2023
The hotel is nice confortable private amazing location. But all get 10 times better because of Jose and Andres the 2 brothers that run the hotel they really walk the extra mile and make you feel safe and part of a family . The rest of the staff is also amazing the food is good , great breakfast. I went alone for a 4 days rest in this paradise and I just want to go back. Miguel picked me up from the airport so nice he was on time we had a lovely conversation he made me feel súper safe. If you are looking for a paradise to go alone contact Jose and he will make you feel safe happy Just like family. The tour were nice. The local people amazing friendly warm .
The shower could have more water and hot water. I had amazing weather in Sep 23 not to hot just perfect. Air conditioning would be perfect but I slept well only with a ventilator.
Nicholas
10
July 2023
Absolutely fantastic stay. Everything was wonderful even before I got there. Jose is a very kind man who helped me get to the accommodation with their driver. Jose and his team were always very friendly but also kept you to yourself during your stay. The accommodation is like the pictures and whilst the place is small, it is exactly what you need. It is an absolute steal of a place as the places nearby are a bit more expensive for the same view! The food is very good too and it is relatively cheap. It was a great way to relax after 4 months of travelling!
Maybe a better shower as no pressure but other than that, nada!
Julia
8.2
June 2023
The area is private so it wasn’t really crowded at all which is super nice and worth your money to do that instead of getting one of the accommodations closer to where the parking lot is (where it’s super busy). There were so many different breakfast options and every meal we had was so good, we ended up eating there for dinner instead of other places. Staff is super friendly and attended to our needs — thank you Jeiner, Yosefine, and Jose! Always helped us with whatever we needed which we really appreciated. Jose also arranged us taxis and personally brought our luggage down from the beach to the parking lot, even after we had checked out (:
We started off on the wrong note because we had booked a taxi with Soy Local Baru for 1 PM and our driver, Javier, ended up coming an hour late — they had notified us saying that he would be 30 minutes late but if we had realized that they were going to be an hour late, we would have gone with a different driver (it’s cheaper to book a taxi / uber instead of arranging it with the hotel). He didn’t apologize either and kind of just brushed it off :/ We thought this place was a lot better than other places we saw, but feel like some facilities could be improved. Ie. at night, we couldn’t really turn on the lights because it attracted bugs and they were able to fly in through the slats in the walls so I think it could help if there were bug nets.
Mariann
9.1
July 2023
Great location right by the sea, away from the crowded area. The staff was really helpful and arranged everything we asked. The hotel’s beach was cleaner than rest of the beach and a good thing is that the beach chairs are included.
Stray dogs running around the beach and barking at night which could be clearly heard inside the room, although this is something the hotel cannot do anything about.
Kelly
9.1
March 2023
The staff is incredible, Jose and Jeiner were always available to address our needs. They can organize activities (snorkling, jet skiing, bioluminence swimming) quickly and with trusted guides. The rooms were surprisingly bug-free the entire time we were there. The food is wonderful. We recommend getting a room on the 2nd floor for spectacular views of the ocean on comfortable rocking chairs. They made a bed out of the futon so my friend and I could sleep separately.
No hot water in the bathrooms, which is likely typical of most of the cabanas on the peninsula. There was construction going on in the building next door which woke us up before 8am every day.
Attractions
Cartagena Museum of Modern Art (Museo de Arte Moderno de Cartagena)
14.4miCathedral of San Pedro Claver (Iglesia de San Pedro Claver)
14.4miBolivar Square (Plaza Bolivar)
14.5miPalace of Inquisition (Palacio de la Inquisicion)
14.5miGold Museum (Museo de Oro Zenu)
14.5miSanto Domingo Church (Iglesia de Santo Domingo)
14.5miCartagena Cathedral (St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral)
14.6miOld Shoes Monument (Los Zapatos Viejos)
14.6miSan Felipe de Barajas Castle (Castillo San Felipe de Barajas)
14.7miTeatro Adolfo Mejia (Teatro Heredia)
14.7miConvento de la Popa de la Galera
14.8miPlaza de San Diego
14.9miOld Town Cartagena
14.9miLas Bovedas
15.1miRafael Nuñez House Museum
15.1miAttractions
Cartagena Museum of Modern Art (Museo de Arte Moderno de Cartagena)
14.4miCathedral of San Pedro Claver (Iglesia de San Pedro Claver)
14.4miBolivar Square (Plaza Bolivar)
14.5miPalace of Inquisition (Palacio de la Inquisicion)
14.5miGold Museum (Museo de Oro Zenu)
14.5miSanto Domingo Church (Iglesia de Santo Domingo)
14.5miCartagena Cathedral (St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral)
14.6miOld Shoes Monument (Los Zapatos Viejos)
14.6miSan Felipe de Barajas Castle (Castillo San Felipe de Barajas)
14.7miTeatro Adolfo Mejia (Teatro Heredia)
14.7miConvento de la Popa de la Galera
14.8miPlaza de San Diego
14.9miOld Town Cartagena
14.9miLas Bovedas
15.1miRafael Nuñez House Museum
15.1miAirports
Rafael Núñez International Airport
16.6miGolfo de Morrosquillo Airport
49.3miSoy Local Barú
Cuisines
Ambiances
Restaurant
Beachfront
Private beach area
Free wifi
Beach
Tour desk
Bar
Sun deck
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Free toiletries
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Beach
Happy hour
Snorkeling
Tour or class about local culture
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Food & Drink
Bar
Restaurant
Food & drink safety
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Concierge
Invoice provided
Private check-in/out
Tour desk
General
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Hardwood or parquet floors
Hypoallergenic
Internet
Free wifi
Living Area
Desk
Sitting area
Outdoors
Beachfront
Outdoor furniture
Private beach area
Sun deck
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Mobile app for room service
Room Amenities
Fan
Sofa bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Public Bath
From 15:00
Until 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Parking may not be available
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
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Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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