The Wizard & Bar BARU
Playa blanca Cabana The wizard
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“Great location, right on the beach and quiet in the evening”
“Excellent location right on the beach, the food was delicious and staff were ver…”
“The staff were super friendly and always happy to help”
“We had a lovely few days stay at the Wizard, Vladimir and his family are amazing…”
“Looks like the pictures, quiet environment, comfortable beds”
“The way of life, the smiles of the staff, and the view of the beach and Caribbea…”
“Incredible value for money”
“Vladimir and his wife really make the place what it is, the food and drinks at t…”
“Loved the private room, right on the beach, amazing location Was very clean, had…”
Overview
Boasting sea views, The Wizard & Bar BARU features accommodation with a bar and a balcony, around a few steps from Playa Blanca. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free WiFi. The accommodation offers room service, private check-in and check-out and currency exchange for guests. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails. Sightseeing tours are available around the property. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. The nearest airport is Rafael Núñez International, 38 km from the guest house, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Isabella
couple
May 15, 2026
“Travelled South America for 4 months, this was the worst hostel.”
Leaving
Jenny
couple
January 19, 2026
Great location, right on the beach and quiet in the evening. The staff were super friendly and always happy to help. The place was exactly as described and perfect for a couple of days at the beach.
yojan omar
couple
November 20, 2025
El mar la vista y la atencion
Hamish
couple
November 2, 2025
Excellent location right on the beach, the food was delicious and staff were very kind. Shoutout to Johnny who went above and beyond!
Kate
couple
August 15, 2025
We had a lovely few days stay at the Wizard, Vladimir and his family are amazing hosts, who are super accommodating and helpful and made our stay so enjoyable :)
Melanie
couple
August 14, 2025
“Okay bed but that's the only comfort you'll have”
Looks like the pictures, quiet environment, comfortable beds
Mollie
family_with_children
July 13, 2025
Loved the private room, right on the beach, amazing location Was very clean, had fans, use of loungers
Stephany
couple
June 7, 2025
Great vibe, perfect place to relax
Karel
solo_traveller
April 29, 2025
“I felt like it was my home.”
The way of life, the smiles of the staff, and the view of the beach and Caribbean from my bed.
Tara
couple
April 21, 2025
“Good value for money to be directly on the beach”
Incredible value for money. Friendly staff. Quite fun to stay directly on the beach. Spending time in the hammocks is very relaxing with the breeze.
Tiphaine Hatet
couple
March 4, 2025
“The best place to stay definitely !”
L’emplacement, le personnel. Tout !
EB
solo_traveller
February 11, 2025
“MAGIC , breaking place with the friendliest staff”
this place is simple stunning , first of all the hosts , Bladimir and Karol are the loveliest most friendly and wonderful, the cabana are incredible, they have smaller shared bathroom cabana but for not much more you can get the cabana with the bathroom with is HUGE and stylish , they are right on the most sunning beach , the place is lively between 11am and 4pm but absolutely quite and relaxing outside this time . the drinks are delicious , the food simple but tasty . the location couldn't be better , the activities they can. arrange for you are cheaper then most other and so cool . I did the plankton and they arranged a lancia for me from Playa blanca to isola grande for only 50000 COP . they also work with Gulialmo , the loveliest Taxi driver that waited over an hour for me to take me from the airport to the Wizard . The sunset spot is breathtaking !
Clyde
extended_group
January 11, 2025
“Simple but it was a nice stay on the beach”
Beach front
Anne
couple
January 9, 2025
“Beach getaway”
Please read the reviews before coming here so you’re not shocked when staying. The location was excellent and literally on the beach. The beach can get a bit hectic with all the big tours coming in but then it quietens a lot again early morning and in the evenings. They had a few dogs around and they were just the sweetest and definitely kept you entertained. The bar had great drinks and the music was good! Good tours available to see the bioluminescent plankton and the raccoons in the mangrove. I loved chilling by the hammocks. Mosquito nets are also provided
Tiphaine
couple
December 17, 2024
“The best place to stay definitely !”
L’emplacement, le personnel. Tout !
Malik
extended_group
December 12, 2024
Great location and friendly staff
Francis
family_with_children
November 16, 2024
The accommodation is simple but charming and this is a very friendly place in a beautiful spot on the beach. The staff/family who run it were exceptionally friendly and helpful and they serve good food and are relaxed and helpful.
Elena
couple
November 13, 2024
“Amazing experience”
Amazing hostel just at the beach. Very confortable and perfect to live the island experience. Staff is very kind and helpful. You can do the tours with them with less people and cheaper. Food and drinks at the bar are really tasty and big quantity. Totally recommended.
Cara
couple
November 1, 2024
“Hotel right on the beautiful beach but expensive”
Location was great and so beautiful. Comfortable bed and staff were lovely.
Kishankumar
solo_traveller
September 20, 2024
“Peaceful and tranqui”
A really good beach house with lovely hosts, good food and an amazing location with hammocks, sun beds and tables and chairs to enjoy. Vladimir and his wife really make the place what it is, the food and drinks at the bar are reasonably priced and tasty (amazing cocktails) and they will also help to organise the plankton tour as well as a 3 in 1 mangrove, snorkelling and fish feeding tour- all reasonably priced. A great place to stay and just relax in the sand and sea.
Facilities
Activities
Canoeing, Hiking, Diving, Snorkelling, Solarium, Nightclub/DJ, Beachfront, Evening entertainment, Water sport facilities on site, Public Bath, Spa facilities, Foot bath, Beach, Walking tours, Themed dinner nights, Happy hour, Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Coffee house on site, Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered
General
Pets allowed, Family rooms, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Street parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Safety & security
CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Services
Shuttle service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Currency exchange, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Airport shuttle, Express check-in/check-out, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Packed lunches, Tour desk
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Queen Room
The double room offers a dining area, parquet floors, a terrace with sea views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
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