Blue Apple Beach

3.5 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

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Property grounds
Front of property
Romantic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool | Private pool
On the beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (1)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Playa Mamon #1-1, Bocachica, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130018
  • San Fernando Fort
    12 min walk
  • Playa de Punta Arena
    99 min drive
  • Castillo Grande Beach
    110 min drive
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    85 min drive

Room options

Romantic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool

  • 37 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Romantic Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • 43 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Private Pool

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (1)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • 38 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • 43 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cartagena

With a stay at Blue Apple Beach in Cartagena, you'll be on the beach and 12 minutes by foot from San Fernando Fort. .This beach hotel is within the region of Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Rosario Islands Oceanarium.

What's nearby

  • San Fernando Fort - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Blanca Beach - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
  • Bocagrande Beach - 94 min drive - 39.2 km
  • Playa de Punta Arena - 99 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Castillo Grande Beach - 110 min drive - 40.1 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • Las Chivas Restaurant
  • ‪Blue Apple Beach House - ‬4 min drive
  • Charlie’s Coffee
  • Humo
  • Restaurante Oh Caribe

About this property

Blue Apple Beach

Ocean-view hotel with a poolside bar, near San Fernando Fort
Blue Apple Beach offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and espresso makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and in-room fitness.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an outdoor pool, bicycles to rent, and in-room fitness. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Blue Apple, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Blue Apple - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM: COP 24000-34000 for adults and COP 24000-34000 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Apple

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bike rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Evening entertainment
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Motor-boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - on the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Beach towels
  • Books
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • LED light bulbs
  • Other gym equipment
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately COP 24000 to 34000 for adults, and COP 24000 to 34000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 100000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM

Property is also known as

Blue Apple Beach House Hotel Cartagena
Blue Apple Beach House Cartagena
Blue Apple Beach House Hotel Tierra Bomba Island
Blue Apple Beach House Tierra Bomba Island
Blue Apple Beach House Hotel
Blue Apple House Tierra Bomba
Blue Apple Beach House
Blue Apple Beach Hotel
Blue Apple Beach Cartagena
Blue Apple Beach Hotel Cartagena

Blue Apple Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 135 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Location- Amazing Staff
Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything awesome, only issue is not being able to escape the DJ - but so long as you know about it you can make other plans on those days.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Donnelle, Springfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet relaxing stay (Beach loungers)…Limited food options! I had same meal the entire day lunch/dinner!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Blue apple beach was a perfect stay! The staff was so friendly, food was amazing and beach and pool were to die for! Would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay here. Everything was easy, relaxing, and well managed by the hotel. Communication via WhatsApp and transportation were great - the boats were safe and convenient from Muelle de la Bodeguita. The hotel staff was amazing, attentive, and seemed well cared for as employees. We can't speak more highly of them. We liked the beach - medium sized waves and no rocks in the actual swimming area. It's not great for snorkeling because the waves are bigger, but there are beautiful sunsets. Our room (Papaya) was clean, large and the food and cocktails were excellent (try the Cartagena Mule!). The air conditioning worked very well. There is more noise/partying from day-trippers on weekends, so it's probably better to go during the weekdays if you want more relaxation or traveling with younger kids. There are beach vendors, but we found them to be friendly (they give great massages), and the hotel has a flag system in place if you want to be left alone. The cabanas, built into the hedges, are awesome and can be rented for about $15/day. There aren't any kayaks or SUPs, but there are horseback rides, walks to the historic El Fuerte Tierra Bomba, and diving trips offered from the site. While prices may be a little more expensive than other nearby hotels, we found the quality, atmosphere, and price transparency (no surprises) to be better here, and the property is beautiful. Prices are still less than what most people would pay at other Caribbean islands or resorts.
View from cabana - daytime
View from cabana - sunset
Outdoor dining area
Horseback rides on beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If there is a beach club in heaven this is it !
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Pari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Island life!
Fabulous in all respects. Will be telling our friends
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great getaway from Cartagena
Really nice atmosphere - when we were there it was like a chilled party for all groups and ages. Delicious cocktails and comfortable rooms. Enjoyed private access to the beach where we enjoyed a sunset one day and breakfast the next!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Slice of heaven
It is hard to describe just what an amazing experience we had in our three nights at Blue Apple. The resort is quite simply one that you must experience yourselves. The property is beautiful, so well maintained and cared for. Our room was exceptional, with a small plunge pool for our private use as a bonus! It had all the amenities of a traditional hotel as well, like TV and aircon, but to be honest we didn't spend too much time there as we were out enjoying everything else the resort had to offer! The pool can get busy at times, but over the four total days we were there I'd say it was fairly quiet most of the time and, if it is too busy for you, the beach cabanas are beautiful spots. The best part of the stay, however, were the staff. Such awesome people, who looked after us so well, and we were sad to say goodbye to when we left. Special shout out to Yao, Jorge, Garo, and Antonio, who took great care of us over there. We were sad to have to leave the island, but look forward to hopefully coming back someday soon to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blue Apple is a truly special place, tucked away on an island 20 minutes from Cartagena. Even though it is in an area with a lot of other resorts, its private cove and geographic location make you feel like you're completely isolated. The staff made us feel incredibly cared for, and the mission (they are fully sustainable, with their own farm, solar panel setup for energy, etc.) is authentic and beautifully communicated to guests. Food is DELICIOUS, all incredibly fresh and prepared to order for each meal. The pool and bar area are also delightful -- we were there during a slower season so there weren't many people there, which made it feel even more special. If you're looking for that perfect place to stay for a few nights to escape, this is the spot you're looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frankie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great place and hospitality was amazing. Will definitely com back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

shahin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was superb . The room was small.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

tamara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice resort but it’s grossly over priced. For what we paid for our hotel night and meals, could easily have gotten us a week elsewhere in central or South America. The food is good though! We really enjoyed that. Oh and the cost of our room didn’t include the boat transfer which, by the price we paid we assumed it would have. Everything was always extra. Couldn’t hang out on the beach either. Vendors constantly harassing you which doesn’t make for a relaxing time.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It gets lively at weekends, good vibe, friendly staff and beautiful rooms and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Little paradise a brief 25 min boat ride away from bustling Cartagena. Everything, from amenities to service approach, is so well thought through. Delicious food and drinks, prompt and subtle service, comfortable and stylish rooms, good music (only during the day), environmental friendly operations (THANK YOU!!!). What else can one wish for in a perfect getaway? We fell in love with the place and will definitely be back. <3
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Magenta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So beautiful. Probably the bougiest place I’ve ever stayed at
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Varshabhanavi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
My girlfriend and I had a short stay here for just one night. Blue Apple deserves top reviews for their service and communication! Everything was made easy from arranging transport, ordering food and drinks, to room service via messenger. The staff was very friendly upon our arrival and throughout our stay. When we arrived, tourists were leaving the island so we got to enjoy a nice, quiet and romantic sunset with great drinks and food. The room itself was very large and the outdoor shower and tub plus the personal pool (not really private) were all a nice touch. My only complaint was our bedding had stains on it. By the time we went to turn in for the night it was very late and we also had to get up early so we just ended up sleeping over the bedding with what we brought. If we had more time and it was earlier I'm sure they would have addressed this. Overall, I would highly recommend staying here if you are visiting Cartagena!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service Delicious food Very nice room - but there is no partial nor full view of the ocean from the room. There is only one room that has partial ocean view. 460CAD per night a bit expensive but it was a nice experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

DANIEL R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was not what we expected. The property was not very clean. The room was nice. The food was good. There is nothing to do on the property and the staff doesn’t promote any activities by outside companies. You need to stay a few days if you want to plan activities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing service experience
Unbelievable service from beginning to end. This get my highest recommendation. Food, room, beach, drinks, service were all spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Eva

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Dorian Christian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021