Barú

2.0 star property
Waterfront hostel with an outdoor pool

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Land view from property
Property entrance
Double Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; beach views
Double Room | Bathroom amenities | Shower, free toiletries, towels, soap

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Room options

Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Frette Italian linens
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Carretera Puerto, La Libertad, La Libertad

What's nearby

  • Punta Roca Beach - 19 min walk
  • Sunset Park - 3 min drive
  • Playa San Blas - 8 min drive
  • El Majahual Beach - 11 min drive
  • Sunzal Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • El Salvador Intl. Airport (SAL) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Nuevo Alta Mar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Pema Del Malecon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ceviches Baldizon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Acajutla, El Malecón. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Cristy. - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Barú

Hostel by the ocean
Free breakfast (local cuisine), shopping on site, and an outdoor entertainment area are just a few of the amenities provided at Barú. This hostel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. The on-site restaurant, Gitano, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free beach club on site, beach umbrellas, and a gift shop
  • Beach towels and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms at Barú include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Frette Italian sheets
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 30-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • Gitano

Things to do

  • Free beach club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Barú La Libertad
Barú Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Barú Hostel/Backpacker accommodation La Libertad

Frequently asked questions

Does Barú have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Barú pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Barú?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Barú?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Barú?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Barú located?

Nestled on the beach, this La Libertad hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Punta Roca Beach, Playa San Blas, and Sunset Park. El Majahual Beach and Iglesia are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Barú Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 4 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews" "

4.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Neramit

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom is so dirty. Questionable brown stains on toilet and shower areas. The toilet looks like it never been wipe down or sanitize after each guests. Never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erw

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sergio, north miami

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel !! faire price. !! very nice staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was polite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024