Playa Scondida
3.0 star property

Adults-only beach hotel

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Playa Scondida

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
IPod dock
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Bathroom

Overview of Playa Scondida

8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Ensenada de Cholon, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130017
  • Popular LocationBendita Beach11 min drive
  • Popular LocationIsla Grande Beach15 min drive
  • Popular LocationNational Aviary of Colombia20 min drive
  • AirportCartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)90 min drive
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Room options

Design Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cartagena

Located in Cartagena, Playa Scondida is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Isla Grande Beach and Blanca Beach. National Aviary of Colombia and Corales del Rosario National Park are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Bendita Beach - 11 min drive
  • Isla Grande Beach - 15 min drive
  • National Aviary of Colombia - 20 min drive
  • Blanca Beach - 22 min drive
  • Blanca Beach - 75 min drive

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sol Y Papaya
  • Playa Surf - 22 min drive
  • Pa’ue Beach Lounge
  • Hotel Isla Del Pirata
  • Celmira Beach Restaurant and Shack - 25 min drive

About this property

Playa Scondida

Hotel by the sea
At Playa Scondida, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, sunloungers and sailing. The on-site restaurant, Playa Scondida, features international cuisine. Enjoy on-site activities, such as windsurfing, snorkelling and ecotours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as conference space.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), wedding services and outdoor furniture
  • Beach umbrellas, concierge services and beach towels
Room features
All guest rooms at Playa Scondida include comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, LED light bulbs and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–9 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Playa Scondida

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 32 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Room service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 10 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 10 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Residents must pay VAT (19%) at the property. Travellers on a tourist visa are generally not required to pay VAT. VAT exemption eligibility will be assessed at the property and travellers may need to present their passport and tourist visa. The VAT may be charged where the room is shared by a taxable and non-taxable guest.

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 180000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

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.
Guests under 10 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Playa Scondida
Playa Scondida Baru Island
Playa Scondida Hotel Baru Island
Playa Scondida Hotel Cartagena
Hotel Playa Scondida Cartagena
Cartagena Playa Scondida Hotel
Playa Scondida Cartagena
Hotel Playa Scondida
Playa Scondida Hotel
Playa Scondida Hotel
Playa Scondida Cartagena
Playa Scondida Hotel Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Does Playa Scondida have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Playa Scondida pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Playa Scondida?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Playa Scondida?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Playa Scondida?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Does Playa Scondida provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM-5:00 PM on request. A fee of COP 180000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Playa Scondida located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cartagena hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Corales del Rosario National Park, Bendita Beach and Baru Church. Isla Grande Beach and National Aviary of Colombia are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Playa Scondida Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Evangelina

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Evangelina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Moskitos going to eat you a life, hotel maybe a 2 star, no towels cold water
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place set in jungle vibe. Great pool and friendly accomodating staff. Staff will take u to whatever beach in the vicinity u want. Beaches are nice however be warned some hawkers at some of the beaches (blue beach) can be very aggressive and distasteful. Bring money to the beaches!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so accommodating and helped us arrange a tour despite the fact that we had arrived past the normal time for said tour. Fernando and Will were absolutely great and went above and beyond to make our stay more pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wendy is a gem and was very helpful. We were the only ones at the resort and had a peaceful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing time away from it all!
We had a very relaxing time at playa Scondida. We are Canadian and spoke little Spanish, so it was difficult to communicate at times with hotel staff, but they were very accommodating and overall helpful! We enjoyed the food on-site, the hospitality, and the nature. The owners organized the ride to the ecolodge via car and helped us arrange the boat back to Cartagena. It was very helpful and helped us relax and just enjoy the surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended
Isla Baru is an amazing area - and the thoughtful & friendly staff here made us feel at home. It's a special place. Would highly recommend the excursions on offer to Mangroves (which is really a tour of the local area of the island in general ie more than just mangroves & rosario. On Saturdays the bar/club on the other side of the bay attracts party boats, which are loud. So when we revisit we will probably avoid saturdays. mon-sundays is idylllic. We had a wonderful time. Thanks !

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really cute place, with plenty of hammocks and well appointed rooms. Lounging in the shade on the dock with views of the water and islands was particularly relaxing. Only slight inconvenience was the heat and humidity, which brought a lot of mosquitos. Even with strong bug spray (provided by hotel) we still got bites.

10/10 Excellent

Tyler, Denver, Co

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place.
Magical little place. Rafa and the staff were very attentive and accommodating without being intrusive and the cooking was delicious and authentic. Playa azul is a hidden gem. There is some annoying beach peddling but nothing remotely like you will experience in Cartagena or the big beaches like playa Blanca or Boca grande. I would strongly urge you to avoid anything the beach peddlers offer that is not factory sealed (we got sick from a coconut drink that we later found out was made from their local "rainwater" supply. After that incident, the owner, Fernando graciously took us into the village of Baru to get some much needed antibiotics, which was above and beyond or expectations. Highly recommended!