Hotel Calamari Baru - Playa Blanca

Beachfront hotel on Playa Blanca with private beach area and Italian-owned dining

Beach & Outdoor

Hotel Calamari Baru sits directly on a private beach area at the quieter end of Playa Blanca, away from the main crowds and vendors. Guests have access to sun loungers, sun umbrellas, and outdoor furniture on the beachfront terrace. The hotel also provides a free use of beach chairs and umbrellas for guests.

Dining & Cuisine

The on-site restaurant, run by Italian owner Alessandro, serves international cuisine including pizza, shrimp dishes, and fried fish (Sierra). Breakfast is included and offers continental and à la carte options with warm dishes, juice, pancakes, cheese, and fruits. Guests can also order kids' meals, special diet menus, wine or champagne, and snack bar items.

Rooms & Accommodations

Accommodations include Deluxe Double Rooms with Balcony and Family Rooms with Sea View, all with private bathrooms and air conditioning available at night. The top-floor rooms offer balconies with direct sea views, while ground-floor rooms have outdoor seating areas. Each room includes a dining table, sofa bed, and free WiFi.

Services & Transportation

Hotel Calamari Baru provides a paid shuttle service to Rafael Núñez International Airport (24 miles away) and can arrange private boat transfers from Cartagena. The concierge desk offers tour bookings, including trips to the Rosario Islands, diving, and plankton tours. Private check-in/check-out, laundry service, and packaged lunches are available on request.

Relaxation & Activities

The hotel offers spa and wellness packages that include back massage, couples massage, foot massage, full body massage, hand massage, head massage, and neck massage. Guests can play billiards, go fishing, or join happy hour events. Temporary art galleries and beachfront relaxation areas are also available on site.

• Location: Quieter end of Playa Blanca, away from main crowds and vendors
• Rooms: Deluxe Double Rooms with Balcony and Family Rooms with Sea View
• Dining: Italian-owned restaurant with pizza, shrimp, and fried fish
• Wellness: Spa packages with back, couples, foot, full body, hand, head, and neck massage
• Services: Private boat transfers from Cartagena, tour desk for diving and plankton tours
• Activities: Billiards, fishing, happy hour, temporary art galleries

License number: 137948