Casa Cordoba Baru

Stunning Location, Limited Food and Water Access

Pros: We traveled as a family, and the beach was quiet, safe, clean, and beautiful. The sea is calm, so you can swim peacefully with your children, feeling safe at all times. The place is truly beautiful.

Cons: The property is beautiful, but don’t travel expecting to do anything other than rest, because going elsewhere is difficult and quite expensive. My recommendation is to visit at the end of your trip rather than at the beginning. The restaurant has a very limited, expensive menu and does not allow you to bring your own food. Honestly, I went hungry—being at the beach really increases your appetite, and I was also traveling with a child. In addition, since the area does not have potable water, they only give you one welcome bottle. They don’t sell large bottles, so you end up buying very expensive small ones all the time. Which also contaminates a lot! The hotel should invite guests to buy refills for their bottles, but honestly, that amount of PET bottles per person is huge. My suggestion would be to provide at least one bottle per night. For families, this becomes extremely expensive. Water is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. I understand the scarcity in the area, but the nightly rate is not cheap, and at the very least, they should replace one bottle each night you pay.

Quiet and beautiful place

Pros: The hotel is very quiet and beautiful. Trips around it and any activity needed to be done by boat, mostly. The costs were high and put us a bit since we traveled with some cash but did not expect such an expensive cost for transport

Cons: Just answered. Pity the lack of infrastructure around it. Not much that the hotel can do. But a reality for visitors.

Beautiful place

Pros: Lovely quiet location, very picturesque. Very pleasant 2 night stay after a period of travelling. We read our books and relaxed on the beach. Comfortable, clean rooms with fab views. We swam one day, but water was too rough to swim or kayak on the other days. (We hadn't realised October was rainy season!) Food was lovely and the manager (Ebrim?) went out of his way to set up a beautiful romantic table setting for us. As others say, the journey takes 2 hours (including 15 minute boat ride), but is hassle free if you organise through the accommodation. Recommended for a relaxing break. Good value.

Cons: Our only complaint was the weather, which isn't the fault of the accommodation. Don't expect crystal clear, blue water....I think that's on the opposite side of the peninsula. The accommodation is set inside a small area, so don't plan long walks.

Apaett from that it was a lovely island relaxing holiday.

Pros: Island location was great. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Excursion to do the boat cruisevwas great. Meals were lovely except there was no choice guy or breakfast and some of the evening nealscwere not available.

Cons: I think the listing should disclose before you book that to get to the property you need to catch a taxi and a boat transfer which takes 2 hours from Cartagena.

We loved our stay at Casa Cordoba Barú! The staff were so friendly, the rooms were comfortable with amazing views, and o

Pros: Beautiful and secluded, quiet and peaceful. Staff were amazing

Cons: The food was okay but could have been priced better for what you got.

Relaxing

Pros: Beautiful hotel in an extremely idyllic and relaxing location. Beach and pool were stunning. Perfect place to relax and enjoy the sea. Food was delicious.

Cons: Be aware that the location is quite tricky to get to (appreciate this is what makes it so idyllic!) - the 4x4 service was not available so we had to get a boat and taxi both ways. This makes the trip more expensive and more of a hassle. On the way there it was quite stressful as the boat was late and the locals in Baru would not leave us alone and were insisting on us getting in a car/boat with them.

Great

Pros: Beautiful location, very comfortable rooms, amazing staff, great food. Overall I was just very happy with the entire experience there.

Best experience ever!

Pros: The place is so beautiful and calm but what really made it great was the friendly staff. They were amazing, always on point and taking good care of us and our son. The food was super good and we could really enjoy ourselves in paradise!

Pros: Beautiful property. Perfect place to relax and disconnect. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We booked some excursions through the hotel and the guides for those were brilliant and fun! Highly recommend spending a few days at Casa Cordoba

Pros: Escape from the busyness of everyday life - zen & beauty!

Cons: n/a