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Barú

2.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool, near Playa San Blas

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Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr

Explore the area

Map
Carretera Puerto, La Libertad, La Libertad
  • Sunset Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Playa San Blas
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • El Majahual Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • San Salvador (SAL-El Salvador Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

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

About the area

La Libertad

At Barú you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Punta Roca Beach and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Playa San Blas. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast (local cuisine). .The restaurant, Gitano, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a gift shop. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this La Libertad hostel include El Majahual Beach and Sunzal Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Punta Roca Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Sunset Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Playa San Blas - 8 min drive - 2.6 km
  • El Majahual Beach - 11 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Sunzal Beach - 14 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Cuscatlan International Airport (SAL) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Nuevo Alta Mar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ceviches Baldizon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Cristy. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bamboo Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pollo Campero - Puerto de La Libertad - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Barú

On beach with outdoor pool, near Playa San Blas
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, gift shops/newsstands, and shopping on site are also featured at Barú. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this La Libertad hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2023
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Gift shop
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Barú offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. 30-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Gitano

Things to do

  • Free beach club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • 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.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Barú

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Barú?

Barú offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Barú?

As of 31 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barú on 23 Apr 2025 start from AU$200.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Barú?

Yep, Barú has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Barú?

Yep, Barú is a short 19-minute walk from Punta Roca Beach.

Does Barú have a pool?

Barú has an outdoor pool.

What makes Barú a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a lounge bar, as well as Frette Italian sheets in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Barú.

Does Barú serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Barú?

No, Barú does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Barú?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Barú?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Barú?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Barú Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 16 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Cornelio

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
The infrastructure is bad the noise after 8:00pm is unacceptable people want to sleep and they keep playing music after 10:00 pm
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulises

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

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

Travelled 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