Aura Hotel Barú

4 night stay over the Christmas break, warmly greeted by Lordi in reception, our room was 306, first floor balcony with hammock, overlooking the pool and beach beyond, comfy bed and hot showers every day! The food was overall good,tortilla available for breakfast if you request, seafood dishes and chucharron very good. Particular praise for Juan and Kevin at the beach bars, Mike and Victor in the restaurant and Lordi for looking after us and her excellent coffee. 

This place is amazing! I felt like I was on a season of The White Lotus. Super relaxing, great rooms, pool, beach, kayaking, relaxing. Really good food. Awesome staff. Kevin at the bar was so awesome. Ricardo was so kind and helpful at the restaurant. Michele was so nice. The young friend desk boy (I forget his name sadly) was super helpful. Even when our prepaid boat to go to Cartagena broke down and never came to pick us up. They called us a car service and made us a Coco Chevere drink while we waited. No worries! I’m glad we stayed here and not at the more expensive Las Islas resort!!!

We ate at the restaurant. Friendly staff, food was good but over priced. The atmosphere made up for that. DO NOT ORDER THE SNAPPER. It looked like someone dragged it through the sand and tossed it in the fryer and didn't taste any better than it looked. Overall was a positive experience

The most incredible peaceful resort for couples! The food is immaculate, and the service was top-notch! Words can’t explain how peaceful this place is. It was completely quiet with only about 28 guests. We were able to nap at the pool/beach. Perfect spot for parents needing some kid free time. Our room had ocean view from the bed, a quiet little patio with a hammock, cold ac, and comfortable bed- no tvs in the rooms! The food and service was 10/10. Not a party spot. Very quiet and tranquil.

We chose this beautiful place to relax at the end of our trip in Colombia. It is a little paradise where you can enjoy swimming either in the lovely swimming pool or the sea. The staff is amazing, we remember Jorge, Carmelo and all the very welcoming team. We definitely recommend this beautiful hotel by the sea not far from Cartagena. Many thanks again to all the fabulous team!

Highly recommend Aura Hotel. Food was excellent. Staff was helpful and courteous. Pool was great. Beaches were small, but clean. Ocean water was calm because it is inside a bay.

Rigger helped us very well! Food and drinks were amazing! Thankyou!

Family dining experience for lunch during our most recent trip to Cartagena Bolívar Colombia. We always take a day to rent a private boat from Boats4U to cruise around the Caribbean and explore the islands and visit floating bars, beaches and our favorite restaurant located in this beautiful island hotel. The service is always on-point: not at all invasive, but rather perfectly attentive. The food exquisitely prepared, presented in an exceptional 5-star manner, and stunningly delectable. I ordered the SHRIMP AND BLACK-EYED PEA RICE ($87,000 Colombian Pesos=$23.50USD) Coconut seasoned apastelado rice (local risotto) with cilantro, chives, shrimp white clams, and black-eyed peas. OUTSTANDING dish recommended by our guide Andes! My son had a CHEESEBURGER that he described as the best he’d ever had—it looked moist and handmade. My wife had the FRIED RED SNAPPER ($25USD): Whole fresh snapper, perfectly fried and served with traditional coconut rice, crispy patacones, and a salad. I tasted the Snapper—PERFECTLY DELICIOUS! My daughter ordered the PESCA DEL DÍA (fried catch of the day—Sea bass—about $25USD) served with patacón (fried green plantain), coconut rice, and salad. I also tasted this dish including the fried plantain and it was delicious. Finally, we had a variety of non-alcoholic tropical mocktails!

Ricardo in reception was great and friendly! Restaurant server was great! So helpful! Also named Ricardo -Richard