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The Wizard & Bar BARU

Guest house

Playa blanca Cabana The wizard

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$2,575

Includes taxes and charges

10 nights, 2 adults

USD$2,575

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
13 mentions

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…

Friendly staff
11 mentions

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…

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

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…

Good value
2 mentions

Incredible value for money

Vladimir and his wife really make the place what it is, the food and drinks at t…

Clean rooms
1 mentions

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

I

Isabella

couple

May 15, 2026

1

Travelled South America for 4 months, this was the worst hostel.

Leaving

J

Jenny

couple

January 19, 2026

8

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.

Y

yojan omar

couple

November 20, 2025

10

El mar la vista y la atencion

H

Hamish

couple

November 2, 2025

10

Excellent location right on the beach, the food was delicious and staff were very kind. Shoutout to Johnny who went above and beyond!

K

Kate

couple

August 15, 2025

10

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 :)

M

Melanie

couple

August 14, 2025

4

Okay bed but that's the only comfort you'll have

Looks like the pictures, quiet environment, comfortable beds

M

Mollie

family_with_children

July 13, 2025

8

Loved the private room, right on the beach, amazing location Was very clean, had fans, use of loungers

S

Stephany

couple

June 7, 2025

9

Great vibe, perfect place to relax

K

Karel

solo_traveller

April 29, 2025

10

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.

T

Tara

couple

April 21, 2025

10

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.

T

Tiphaine Hatet

couple

March 4, 2025

10

The best place to stay definitely !

L’emplacement, le personnel. Tout !

E

EB

solo_traveller

February 11, 2025

10

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 !

C

Clyde

extended_group

January 11, 2025

8

Simple but it was a nice stay on the beach

Beach front

A

Anne

couple

January 9, 2025

9

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

T

Tiphaine

couple

December 17, 2024

10

The best place to stay definitely !

L’emplacement, le personnel. Tout !

M

Malik

extended_group

December 12, 2024

7

Great location and friendly staff

F

Francis

family_with_children

November 16, 2024

10

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.

E

Elena

couple

November 13, 2024

10

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.

C

Cara

couple

November 1, 2024

7

Hotel right on the beautiful beach but expensive

Location was great and so beautiful. Comfortable bed and staff were lovely.

K

Kishankumar

solo_traveller

September 20, 2024

9

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.

Max 3 guests 9 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 13:00 to 20:00
Check-outFrom 13:00 until 13:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPayment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 3:45 AM

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