Barú

Property class: 2

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Take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), shopping on site, and an outdoor entertainment area at Barú. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this hostel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. The on-site restaurant, Gitano, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Room

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in La Libertad, Barú is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Playa San Blas and El Majahual Beach. HappyDog Refuge and Sunset Park are also worth visiting. Visit our La Libertad travel guide
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Carretera Puerto, La Libertad, La Libertad

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a coastal town with a beach, ocean waves, and dense greenery.
    Punta Roca Beach
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • A beach with palm trees, a rocky shoreline, and a calm sea.
    Playa San Blas
    4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • A rocky shoreline with waves crashing onto the beach.
    San Diego Beach
    19 min drive - 12.4 km
  • HappyDog Refuge
    2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Playa La Paz
    5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • El Salvador Intl. Airport (SAL)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Legens At The Pier
    3 min drive
  • Pizza Hut
    17 min walk
  • Mercado Del Mar
    3 min drive
  • Cielo Mar
    4 min drive
  • Sunset Plaza
    5 min drive

About this property

Barú

  • Hostel near Playa San Blas
  • 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, outdoor furniture, and beach umbrellas
    • A gift shop and beach towels
  • 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

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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?

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 1 mi (2 km) of HappyDog Refuge and Punta Roca Beach. Playa San Blas and Playa La Paz are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Barú Reviews

7.2

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location great breakfast great service. Great staff great menu.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are great ,with air conditioner, the staff is friendly and service is very attentive to all guests.music goes out at 10:00 pm on weekdays.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
This little hotel is not old - it’s ok, the restaurant is ok and the staff at the restaurant give great friendly service. There’s really nothing to do next to this little hotel and the biggest downside was that they insisted on playing loud loud music until 2 AM even when there was no one at the restaurant or near the pool it didn’t matter myself and others had to go complain several times consistently to get them to shut it off even around 2 AM. That was the only real negative part of my experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The pool looks dirty and not to many option for the breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Needs to improve with the rooms. Beds to small Also they took forever making our food. Waited 49 minutes just for one dish
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No TV control in 4 days.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Hotel Cancelled my stay at last minute saying I used an online platform. Then they just never answered. Very unprofessional. Would not recommend to book with this property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Room comfort

Wouldn’t stay again

The staff wasn’t super friendly, but not mean. They played blasting music until midnight even on a Monday and Tuesday night so it was really hard to sleep. The walls are very thin and an air freshener sprays every 10 minutes that is very strong. The beach was nice, but you have to walk down Rocks to get to it. Not good for accessibility. The property looks to be a little worn down, and the pool was a cloudy green. We did not feel comfortable swimming in it. Restaurant had good food, but kind of pricey
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio, personal muy amable y muy cómoda estadía
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muchas gracias!!

El lugar muy bonito y tranquilo, la zona también tranquila pero las habitaciones son pequeñas pero cómodas, cuentan con todo lo necesario! La atención perfecta, todos muy bien!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El lugar es muy bonito pero le falta mucho por crecer para comenzar la piscina se veía verde y sucia obviamente no le dan mantenimiento, pedí un cóctel de conchas q estaba en el menú pero no tenían 😕 , el wifi era muy malo la habitación era pequeña pero estaba bonita, la TV no servía y cuando hicimos el check out no había nadie cuando se supone que abren de 8am a 10pm le entregamos las llaves a una mesera. muy mala experiencia
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El chico del lobby no sabía cómo poner la TV la alberca muy sucia tuvimos que ir a pagar un day pass para que el niño usara la alberca
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
El único inconveniente es que están construyendo la carretera y el acceso al hotel está confuso. Podrían detallar mejor la llegada al hotel en estos momentos. Por lo demás todo está muy bien.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024