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SABAI

3.5 star property
Waterfront hotel with an outdoor pool
your current months are June, 2024 and July, 2024.
June 2024
July 2024

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Exterior
Grand Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beach
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
The price is NZ$437
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May

Explore the area

Map
Barú Playa, Cartagena, 130017
  • Popular LocationBendita Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationBaru Church11 min walk
  • Popular LocationCorales del Rosario National Park3 min drive
  • AirportCartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)99 min drive

Room options

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Grand Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront

Grand Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront

8/10 Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 55 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cartagena

Located in Cartagena, SABAI is in a national park and on a private beach. Blanca Beach and Bendita Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Corales del Rosario National Park and National Aviary of Colombia. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkelling and other activities like skiing.
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What's nearby

  • Bendita Beach - 4 min walk
  • Baru Church - 11 min walk
  • Corales del Rosario National Park - 3 min drive
  • National Aviary of Colombia - 27 min drive
  • Blanca Beach - 74 min drive

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sol Y Papaya
  • Pa’ue Beach Lounge
  • Hotel Isla Del Pirata
  • Restaurante Sabor
  • Restaurante Matamba - 7 min drive

About this property

SABAI

Hotel by the ocean
Take advantage of 2 poolside bars, a beach bar and a terrace at SABAI. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sunloungers and beach volleyball. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a free beach club on-site and a dock
  • 1 meeting room, concierge services and wedding services
  • Beach umbrellas, beach towels and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at SABAI feature comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Cots/infant beds and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Free beach club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of COP 30000 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 18 lb per pet
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for COP 50000.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Non-resident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 500000 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Pet fee: COP 30000 per pet, per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: COP 50000.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
There is no hot water on site
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Baru Playa Eco Beach Resort Cartagena
Baru Playa Eco Beach Cartagena
SABAI Hotel
SABAI Cartagena
SABAI Hotel Cartagena
Barú Playa Eco Beach Resort

Frequently asked questions

Does SABAI have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at SABAI?

As of 24 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SABAI on 26 May 2024 start from NZ$437.25, excluding 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.

Is SABAI pet-friendly?

Yes, SABAI allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 18 lb per pet. There's a fee of COP 30000 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at SABAI?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at SABAI?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SABAI?

Checkout is at noon.

Does SABAI provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:30 AM-1:30 PM on request. A fee of COP 500000 per vehicle applies.

Where is SABAI located?

Located in Cartagena, this beachfront hotel is in a national park and within a 15-minute walk of Bendita Beach and Baru Church. Blanca Beach and Corales del Rosario National Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

SABAI Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 65 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

SARA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not recommended
Good location, however the service is lacking especially for the money they charge. I did not assume resort level service but I also expected better service. The host either caters better to day trippers or to non- solo female travelers. Either way, I felt taken advantage of. I am fortunate to have visited dozens of countries, including remote, and from the day I booked the reservation, the ball was dropped. I had to plea at times for communication and had this been a refundable fare, I would have cancelled. Even while on-site, I continued to plea, via written messages for communication. A couple of people onsite did attend to my situation but even that felt like a negotiation and that I wad being scammed. So, yes, I was taken advantage of, perhaps "scammed" - and no, I would never return or recommend this location. Plenty of others around if you do a bit of research. I am in the process of capturing my travels through Colombia in a blog where this experience will be further detailed along with photos. In the meantime, if you have questions, email me: liban0214@gmail.com
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a gem 💎
What a gem of a place. I feel super fortunate to have found this beautiful, relaxing, peaceful spot right in the Caribbean…….the perfect getaway from the business of Cartagena. The staff is welcoming and friendly, always available to accommodate. I was solo on this trip and loved it; there were also many families and couples enjoying a romantic getaway. This place if just perfect for anyone looking for tranquility and the beauty of the Caribbean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gisela, Portland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service! The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views and setting with top notch building amenities. Very stylish
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paraíso en Colombia
Nuestra estancia fue espectacular! Las fotos no hacen justicia a ese paraíso. El servicio 10, comida riquísima, una de las mejores experiencias en hoteles que hemos tenido. Pensamos volver en un futuro a Baru para quedarnos allí
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband I visited Baru Playa Eco-Beach resort in March and simply could not have been more pleased with our choice. We read all the reviews before booking, found them to be mostly true BUT for us we LOVED LOVED LOVED it. A real piece of heaven! To reach the resort you need to take a boat, we were coming from Catagena and contacted the resort (by whatsapp NOT expedia or phone) and they arranged for pick up by taxi from our hotel. It worked really well and we were in the car for an hour until then in a small boat for 15 mins. Once we got there we did not leave! We ate all our meals there (we had paid full board but it was hard for me to understand the half board). We did read the reviews and took two big bottles of water for cleaning our teeth and some snacks just in case - which honestly I am not sure we needed. The food was exceptional for my husband. He enjoyed extremely fresh fish in some form for most meals. For me, a bit harder as I am a vegetarian, but the chef and everyone there did there best to look after me - and the food I got was very nice but I definately had to be flexible. The place was just what we needed - very quiet, peaceful and so restful. The staff were INCREDIBLY nice. There were a couple of dogs that were very, very friendly - and I fell in love with them! We read books and sat on the beach beds and took the rowing boats out. The boat ride back took us through the mangroves after tearful goodbyes to the staff who were friends now!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Private Beach Paradise
The resort is very cozy and well maintained the beach is immaculate and the ocean is clean. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I recommend this resort is anyone who is looking to get away to a private quite beautiful beach paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Prabhakar

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not fancy but very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent food. Great place for a quiet and tranquil get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021