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Blue Apple Beach

3.5 star property

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Horseback riding
Outdoor pool, open 7 AM to 10 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Building design

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
$223
Dec 20 - Dec 21

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Playa Mamon #1-1, Bocachica, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130018
  • Place, San Fernando Fort
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
  • Place, Bocagrande Beach
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Superior Twin Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • 418 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Romantic Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Romantic Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • 464 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (1) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

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

  • 464 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Romantic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Signature Bungalow, 1 King Bed, Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Blue Apple Beach

3.5-star Cartagena hotel close to San Fernando Fort
At Blue Apple Beach , relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy snorkeling.
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.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. Have fun in the sun at Blue Apple Beach with summer activities like surfing/body boarding, snorkeling, and scuba diving.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a garden, and a terrace.

Blue Apple Beach has designated areas for smoking.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: COP 24,000 to 34,000 for adults and COP 24,000 to 34,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Apple

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Evening entertainment
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Workout equipment

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 within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. 101 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 146 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice setting for short stay

Nice setting, worth getting a cabana. Limited to only food and drink from the hotel, surrounding area not suitable for exploring. Set menu for dinner is OK. Breakfast is good. Shared use of some facilities with staff detracts from the specialness of the resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The cabana with plunge pool was amazing! We didn't want to leave. The staff were friendly and the food was delicious. The only issue was
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A literal gem

One of top places you can stsy off the coast of Cartagena. Amazing food, pool area and secluded beach. . Fam friendly ( 10 and 7 year old) and friendliest staff !! We stayed 6 nights and cant wait to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time at Blue Apple, the food was amazing and the service was impeccable. It was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

Blue Apple Beach

What a wonderful experience!!! The staff was so friendly and nice throughout our stay! Especially Paula and Jorge for helping us and translating everything for us. We did the horseback ride to the other side of the island and it was magical!!! Highly recommend staying at this little slice of paradise!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mykhailo

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an interesting experience, very good food and cocktails, very clean rooms and friendly team.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

Truly a gem!

This place is truly a gem! We stayed for three nights, and everything exceeded our expectations. The accommodations were comfortable and spotless, making us feel right at home. The highlight of our stay was the exceptional customer service—every staff member was friendly, attentive, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful experience. The location was perfect, offering a peaceful environment to relax and unwind. We can’t recommend this place enough and will definitely return for another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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