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Media Luna Hostel Baru

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel with restaurant, near Bendita Beach

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Front of property
Private beach, beach volleyball
Front of property
Exterior
In-room safe

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Picnic area
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Snack bar/deli

Room options

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In-room safe

Basic Cabin, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Ceiling fan
Detached private bathroom
Located on the ground floor
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 6 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe

Superior Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Ceiling fan
Detached private bathroom
Located on the top floor
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory | In-room safe

Standard Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Deck/patio
Ceiling fan
Detached private bathroom
Located on the ground floor
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Cabin | In-room safe

Basic Cabin

Highlights

Deck/patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Located on the ground floor
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Media Luna 10-46, Getsemani, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130017

What's nearby

  • Baru Church - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bendita Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Isla Grande Beach - 2 min drive - 0.5 km
  • Corales del Rosario National Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • National Aviary of Colombia - 27 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pa’ue Beach Lounge
  • Fragata Island House
  • ‪Restaurante Matamba - ‬7 min drive
  • Bar La Piscina
  • Sol Y Papaya

About this property

Media Luna Hostel Baru

Media Luna Hostel Baru puts you just a 5-minute drive from Isla Grande Beach. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
  • 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets stay free

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers 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).

Children & extra beds

  • If you are traveling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and 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 who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

Policies

There is no hot water on site.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Media Luna Hostel Baru Baru Island
Media Luna Baru Baru Island
Media Luna Baru
Media Luna Hostel Baru Cartagena
Media Luna Baru Cartagena
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Media Luna Hostel Baru Cartagena
Cartagena Media Luna Hostel Baru Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Media Luna Hostel Baru
Media Luna Hostel Baru Cartagena
Media Luna Hostel Baru Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Media Luna Hostel Baru Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Does Media Luna Hostel Baru offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Media Luna Hostel Baru does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Media Luna Hostel Baru?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Media Luna Hostel Baru?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Media Luna Hostel Baru.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Media Luna Hostel Baru?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Media Luna Hostel Baru and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as volleyball. Enjoy amenities like a private beach, an arcade, and a picnic area. Media Luna Hostel Baru also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Media Luna Hostel Baru?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Media Luna Hostel Baru like?
Media Luna Hostel Baru is a short 4-minute walk from Baru Church and 5 minutes' walk from Bendita Beach.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Positives: clean, calm, relaxing, great service (Carlos and Duvin were very helpful during the stay) peaceful. Negatives: far / complicated to get there, to much light at night, ventilation consider a fan for bed. Beach needs more sand it was mostly coral
Javier, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

Barú was cool
The staff is very friendly and in general the place is very nice. There are a lot of small wasps and other insects that were in our bathroom, but the room has mosquito nets, so sleeping wasn't an issue. The food was excellent considering how remote it is. Getting to and from the hotel is a bit complicated and it is best to purchase transport through the hostel.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience.
Amazing experience. Daisy was this best and was a huge help, especially for getting us home. It is more remote than we anticipated, so make sure you do some research and figure your traveling out ahead of time!
Patrick Alexander, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly service
Receptionists were very welcoming! Place has potential.
Rosa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Media Luna Baru
Place was clean and beautiful. Only get coffee if they happen to have it that day and not till breakfast is served around 9 9:30. Really would have loved to have coffee or at least hot water when we got up. Also ran out of some beer and other things. But great views. Beach had lots of coral so getting in and out of water cut your feet if not wearing water shoes. Daisy was super nice at reception
Tawny, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Chill place
I only wanted to do 2 things whilst at Media Luna: relax and see the plankton. I got to do both and really enjoyed my stay. Daisy was friendly and there’s a great chef although food is a bit overpriced but that was expected. Good place to chill for a few days! Recommend going to their Cartagena hostel and sorting transport through them as it was so easy
S V, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing and relaxing, loved it!
This hostel was great, do yourself a favour and book a couple of nights there! The hostel has a couple of shelters where guests stay, each of them with bathroom and toilet, mosquito net on of each bed, sockets and lights. There is a big shelter for the restaurant and chilling area, and then everything you need to enjoy the beach like deck chairs, beach umbrellas, beach shoes for the corals, even kayak, ping pong table and a volleyball net. The number of guests is limited so it is absolutely relaxing and quiet and safe, you can safely go and dip in the see and leave your things on the chair. The staff makes everything possible to make your stay the best one and they really make the difference, really lovey people that treat you like family, there is Blas in reception, really fun to talk to and super helpful, and Robert the cook that is happy to accommodate any dietary requirements (eg I’m veggie and it wasn’t a problem). Food is generous, home made and cheap (15mil pesos for a big meal, dessert and drink). I really enjoyed my stay there, the sea is beautiful and peaceful and I totally recharged my batteries there.
Elena, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great experience but hard to get there. Few tips: 1. You get there by boat. Expedia doesn’t say Anything about taking boats plus GPS mapping is incorrect. Make sure you can catch a boat early from Playa Blanca in Baru or else you will have to get a private boat which is super expensive. I learned from this mistake. The hostel is super chill, hammocks and games in the common area plus a lounge to read a book. You are far from civilization and you get a peace of mind. I got the private room and has a ceiling fan. No air conditioning but the fan worked really good. Bugs do enter the room so make sure you have bug spray. The door to your room doesn’t have a lock so lock your luggage for safety. You have to share a bathroom and it’s located outside the building. There are No screens in shower so there will be bugs. The food and drinks were fantastic. Daisy, the receptionist spoke fluent English and she was super Nice. Ask for the Daisy on the Rocks for a special drink. The beach is private but make sure to bring water sandals since the bottom of the ocean is all dead corals. Other activities include ping pong, swings, kayak and snorkeling.
John, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wunderschöner Ort zum Herunterfahren und Entspannen. Super nettes Personal. Würde sofort wieder dorthin gehen.
3-night romance trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Me gusto, ser un lugar acogedor y con tranquilidad (Fui en invierno), el agua es calida y podes quedarte hasta la noche dentro del mar. No me gusto, que la erosion del mar, hizó que hubiera algunos corales al inicio cuando uno ingresa al mar, quizas fue la epoca del año.
Sebastián, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

points positifs: Personel très agréable. Élizabeth nous a été d'une grande aide avec ses recommandations et nous a beaucoup aider dans la recherche de transport. Hostel directement sur la plage. Points négatif: malgré les pointa positifs, nous ne le recommandons pas. Les commodités sont vraiment des plus bases. les chambres sont très petites, manque d'intimité. Odeur nauséabonde le matin. Plage trop bondé. Nous ne sommes resté que 2 nuits et cétait déja trop. Si voua voulez un avis, n'allez simplement pas à Playa Blanca.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

La verdad es que nisiquiera me hospede en este lugar, no sabía que la reserva no se había cancelado y me di cuenta cuando revisé mi cuenta y vi el cobro. Q triste
Giovanna, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mixed feelings
We really had a amazing stay at Media Luna! We met nice people and we enjoyed the beach and sea. But we were expecting much more from the hostel, it’s really not as described at the reservation site hotels.com. It is really basic, no cleaning of our room(in the 5 nights we stayed), no safe, no curtains and the power and WiFi are not always on. Baru is not 1 minute walk but 15 min walk and can be reached only by boat.
Remco, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review