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Media Luna Hostel Baru

2.0 star property
Travelers find adventure by day and relaxation by night at this lively beachfront hostel where outdoor activities meet evening calm

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Media Luna Hostel Baru offers a private beach near Bendita Beach for sunbathing or beach volleyball. Relax on the terrace with coffee from the on-site cafe. Public areas have WiFi. Enjoy a free full breakfast each day.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Cabin, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 6 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Cabin

  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Cartagena, Media Luna Hostel Baru is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bendita Beach and Playa de Punta Arena, while National Aviary of Colombia and Rosario Islands Oceanarium are popular area attractions. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking and snorkeling adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Cartagena travel guide
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Map
Calle Media Luna 10-46, Getsemani, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130017

What's nearby

  • Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • PAO PAO
  • Pa’ue Beach Lounge
  • IBBIZA BEACH CLUB
  • Playa Coral Cartagena
  • Rooftop Bar Las Islas

About this property

Media Luna Hostel Baru

Hostel near Bendita Beach
At Media Luna Hostel Baru, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. This hostel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach and beach volleyball. In addition to a garden and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Media Luna Hostel Baru have amenities such as safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 at the property
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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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 travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only 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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site
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.

Property is 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

Is Media Luna Hostel Baru pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Media Luna Hostel Baru doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Media Luna Hostel Baru?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Media Luna Hostel Baru?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Media Luna Hostel Baru located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cartagena hostel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from National Aviary of Colombia.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Media Luna Hostel Baru Reviews

8.4

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschöner Ort zum Herunterfahren und Entspannen. Super nettes Personal. Würde sofort wieder dorthin gehen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastián

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly service

Receptionists were very welcoming! Place has potential.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tawny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Giovanna

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
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Remco

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

S V

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018