The 13 Best Beach Clubs near Cartagena

1.Bora Bora Cartagena Beach Club Full Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 606 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $116Our pick

Leave Cartagena by speedboat for a full day at Bora Bora Beach Club on Isla Grande. You get round-trip transport, a beach bed, welcome cocktail, and Colombian lunch, with time for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, music, and paid drinks. Expect an early start and possibly a rough ride home.

“The day starts early but is well worth it. The beach is beautiful the food choices are excellent. We were a large group so renting the section at the edge of the water was beneficial for us. Otherwise the bed is just fine”

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2.Isla Baru Beach Club at Playa Blanca

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 124 reviews · 8 hours · from $40

Spend eight hours at Mambo Beach Club on Playa Blanca, Barú, after a guided drive through Cartagena. Your $40 includes air-conditioned transport, a welcome drink, a 30,000-peso lunch voucher, and beach facilities. Guides such as Alex, Angel, Nicho, and Juancho have earned warm praise.

“This was my absolute favorite tour of my weekend! My tour guide Angel was exactly that. He made sure we were fully informed of how long the drive would be the history of the areas we were passing though and what to expect when we got to the beach club. The club is almost exactly what it looks like in the photos! The food was good and the music was great! Loved the drinks as well. Communication was great for pick up and drop off! I will do this exact tour all over again when I return to Cartagena”

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3.Full day At Beach Club in Playa Blanca Baru cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $40

Spend about eight hours at Beach Club Mambo beside Playa Blanca, reached by air-conditioned vehicle from Cartagena. The trip includes a welcome drink, bilingual coordinator, insurance, club facilities, and a 30,000 COP lunch voucher. Guide Miguel has led some departures.

“My family and I really enjoyed the water, however, please be aware that people selling items on the beach can be very persistent if you entertain them. The food was okay, nothing to really rave about. The walk heading down to the beach can be a bit much for those who have issues going up and down steps and the ride to and from the beach is about 1hr30min more or less depending on traffic. I suggest planning accordingly if you plan on doing something afterwards.”

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4.Playa Blanca Barú: VIP Access to Mambo Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 61 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend about nine hours traveling from Cartagena to Playa Blanca on Barú, with air-conditioned transport, a welcome drink, snacks, lunch credit, a sun chair, lockers, and access to Mambo Beach Club. Expect clear water, loud music, local vendors, and a lively beach-club setting.

“This is by far the worst tour that I’ve ever been on. Where do I begin? First, The tour included hotel pick up and they were trying to make go to a meet up location. I had to call to clarify this and they ended up sending someone to pick us up. Then, we went to pick up other guests which they couldn’t find and kept riding from one hotel to another for about an hour. When the tour guide gets in the van, he barely spoke and the other party had to ask him details of the itinerary. When we there I had to ask the tour guide about…”

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5.National Aviary & Mambo Beach Club Baru – Playa Blanca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Pair a morning visit to Colombia’s National Aviary with an afternoon at Mambo Beach Club on Playa Blanca. You’ll ride from Cartagena in an air-conditioned van, walk the aviary trails, watch a bird show, eat lunch, and relax by the sea. Guides have included Jose, Sergio, Alex, and Juancho.

“The aviary is an excellent addition to a late morning at the beach. Would definitely recommend the 6am pick up, the aviary was empty and it was great to see the birds in a quieter environment. The beach is beautiful, food was decent. Overall, a great day trip to unwind.”

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6.Isla Barú: Beach Club Access and Tour of the National Aviary

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 29 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Spend eight hours traveling from Cartagena to Barú, with a 1.5-hour visit to Colombia’s National Aviary and three hours at Playa Blanca. A bilingual guide handles transport and timing, while the aviary visit is mostly self-guided and its bird show is in Spanish.

“There is no guide for the aviario, but it was an interesting sight. Four of us were left at the aviario, but because of traffic no one came to pick us up at 12.00 and go to the beach. I took a moto to get to the beach and wasn't even offered a free drink to compensate for the discomfort. The beach is super crowded and the place very loud. Because of traffic it took almost three hours to return. The guide was kind, but overall not the best day, especially if you like peace and quiet.”

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7.Full day at Isla baru playa blanca in Mambo Beach club

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 26 reviews · 8 hours · from $30Best value

Spend about eight hours at Mambo Beach Club on Playa Blanca, Baru, with air-conditioned transport, a bilingual guide, accident insurance, and a COP 30,000 lunch credit. Expect a beautiful beach, paid upgrades for Balinese beds, tropical drinks, and an optional plankton add-on.

“Transporte ok para o lugar onde é. Comida do beach club muito boa. Atendimento muito bom. Praia lindíssima. Única coisa que poderia estar incluso pelo valor que é, são os pratos de comida e o local de fora mais cadeiras e cama para uso de quem compra o passeio.”

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8.PAO PAO BEACH CLUB

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 20 reviews · 7 hours · from $109

Spend seven hours at Pao Pao Beach Club in Bolívar with round-trip boat transport, a welcome cocktail, snorkeling, wellness time, a five-choice chef’s lunch, and a frigate tour. The setting is peaceful and adults and children over 12 can enjoy a day built around the sea.

“Overall it was a good experience. Boat left pretty much on time there and back. Took a little over an hour rather than the suggested 45 minute. Food was good. Place is clean and peaceful. Drinks were nice. Negative is that my particular waiter only came by about twice before lunch. After lunch I didn’t see him and after 45 minutes went and found him myself. I think this was likely because I was solo. A little more attention would have given 5 stars.”

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9.Rosario Islands Daypass Ibbiza Island Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 8 hours · from $107

Spend eight hours sailing from Cartagena to Ibbiza Island Beach Club in the Rosario Islands. A Spanish-speaking guide, welcome drink, lunch, loungers, pool, live DJ, and beach time are included. The speedboat ride takes about 45 minutes each way, with a stop near Tierra Bomba.

“Second time doing the activity. However the service at the island was not what you expect, plus considering the fixed price, it has the standard service, where the prices increases even if you want the lunch to be served first.”

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10.Makani Luxury Beach Club Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · from $69

Travel by boat from Bocagrande to Makani Luxury Beach Club on Tierra Bomba Island for a full day by the pool. Your pass includes round-trip maritime transport, the Kai Zone, a nonalcoholic welcome drink, and Wi-Fi. Add a daybed, jacuzzi, lounge, or viewpoint for an extra charge.

“Beautiful beach club with great food and drinks! This definitely provides your moneys worth!”

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11.La Punta Beach Club Day Pass (Lunch included)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 11 reviews · 1 day · from $76

From Cartagena’s Bodeguita Pier, take a 15 to 20 minute boat ride to La Punta Beach Club on Tierra Bomba. Your $76 pass includes round-trip transport, a shaded beachfront bed, facilities, and a choice of six lunches. Expect DJs, a pool, swings, volleyball, cocktails, and optional spa or kayak extras.

“This experience overall was just “okay”. The service and staff were amazing! The only fault is that the beach is just not up to par with the other beaches in the area. I recommend looking for an island beach club that is a further boat ride from the mainland. The water was not as clear as other places.”

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12.All-inclusive package in Freedom Beach Club – Barú

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

Travel from Cartagena to Playa Blanca, then take a short island boat to Freedom Beach Club. You get a welcome cocktail, beach beds, lunch with fish, chicken, or vegetarian choices, games, swings, and Spanish-speaking guidance. Bring a towel and water shoes.

“La logística fue mala tanto en el regreso como la ida y se pierde mucho tiempo para estar en la playa al igual que el regreso es muy temprano”

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13.Isla Tierra Bomba beach club: Day Pass with typical food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $102Top rated

Escape Cartagena for seven hours at Fenix Beach Club on Tierra Bomba. Meet at Bodeguita Dock door 1, take a 15-minute boat ride, then enjoy a welcome drink, lunch, dessert, pool, volleyball, beach seating, and towel service.

“What a relaxing and incredible experience I had! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm hospitality that made us feel right at home. We spent the day relaxing on the beach, tried some local dishes and drinks and it was great! The food was delicious and varied, with traditional dishes that allowed us to savor the best of the local gastronomy. In addition, the service was exceptional, making sure that every detail was taken care of to make our experience unforgettable”

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