Hotel Isla del Encanto

Property class: 4
Beachfront hotel with spa, near Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park

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Placing you just steps from Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park, Hotel Isla del Encanto offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beach massages, and volleyball. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, and body scrubs. Don Juancho, one of 2 restaurants, serves local and international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A marina, a poolside bar, and a children's pool are other highlights. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
The current price is CA $407
CA $407 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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A wooden cabin room with a bed, a bench, and large windows overlooking a garden.

Bungalow

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of palm trees, wicker chairs, and a wooden ceiling.

Junior Studio Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Grand Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

A room with a large bed, a smaller bunk bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a small table with a remote control.

Standard Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Parque Nacional Corales Islas del Rosari, Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena, Bolivar

What's nearby

  • Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 98 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • Pa’ue Beach Lounge
  • Dharma Beach Club
  • Bayside Island
  • Sol Y Papaya
  • La Cariñosa

About this property

Hotel Isla del Encanto

  • Placing you just steps from Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park, Hotel Isla del Encanto offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beach massages, and volleyball. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials, and body scrubs. Don Juancho, one of 2 restaurants, serves local and international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. A marina, a poolside bar, and a children's pool are other highlights. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 31 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 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 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests should arrive at the La Bodeguita dock in Cartagena from 11 AM to 11:30 AM on the day of arrival to board the boat or bus. The boat/bus ride is approximately 1 hour.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Parking

    • Free offsite parking nearby

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Hotel Isla del Encanto Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered delicious food with a good variety of options, and the staff provided excellent service. (15 reviews)
  • The pool was large, clean, and great, with a swim-up bar and plenty of chairs for all guests. (8 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything about this property was amazing! Family friendly; clean room, helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Ecolux facilities, comfy room, amazing beach and pool, food tasty. Day pass visitors can diminish the experience somehow but overall great stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice rooms and staff
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is huge, food was great, staff was all friendly, drinks were done well. If you’re looking for a place on Barú this one is an easy choice. I was glad we picked it.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is lovely and perfect for a quiet getaway! The staff is exceptional and everything
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8/10 Very good

We loved this property. Clean, beautiful foliage and ocean view. The pool was great. Overall excellent, will definitely go back.
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10/10 Exceptional

My wife and I spent a week here and we absolutely loved it. It was very calm and relaxing. The menu changed everyday for lunch and dinner and it was very good. The staff was very friendly. The boat ride to the island in the morning was calm and relaxing. The boat ride back to Cartagena was an adventure with rough seas. It was a fun rodeo for me but my wife didn’t like it. This is a place we’d go back to if we get the chance.
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10/10 Exceptional

We spent great time with our family and enjoyed our stay. Very small, friendly resort to relax. Can’t wait to get back
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8/10 Very good

Great place for get away from the city, excellent food and rooms are comfortable and clean. Very professional staff specially Maria on the reception welcoming area and Martin our waiter he was very friendly and willing to help. The only bad thing it’s the boats who comes on a daily basic full of people and crowds the beach otherwise it’s a nice place.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay. Secluded feel, but options to venture out. Good variety in menu.
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10/10 Exceptional

Is a great place for couples. Family and groups. My family and myself enjoyed the isla and hotel. It’s so beautiful and pleasant.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Isla del Encanto provided an idyllic beach getaway with direct beach access. I loved the relaxing and peaceful hotel atmosphere. The bungalows were clean and comfortable and the staff was friendly and helpful. Good variety of options at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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10/10 Exceptional

Rooms where as pictured . Bieng an island everything worked
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10/10 Exceptional

As nice as we expected - maybe more so. Beautiful surroundings.
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10/10 Exceptional

10/10!!! This place is pure paradise. The food is amazing, the staff is amazing, and the excursions are awesome. The staff will treat you like royalty and the best part is the hotel is secluded.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Island getaway!

Great Island getaway from bustling Cartagena. I was able to sleep very good and truly relax! Junior the reception manager was vey accommodating and friendly. He made sure I was very happy during my stay!✨🏝️🌊🏝️✨
Chilling under the palm tree!🏝️
Nice shaded beds by the beach!🏝️
Beautiful resort grounds and bar pool… delicious passion fruit drinks!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great attention from staff. Very pleasant and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing get away resort. Food and drinks are outstanding. Special shoutout to Lewin, Silvio and Alvaro. Ammenities on this resort are above similar properties. Beach is not the biggest and due to its location and depending on weather, the water can get mixed up and not be as turquoise as other beaches in the area.
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10/10 Exceptional

This property was beautiful. The only thing I didn't like was not having a free option of transportation off of the island when i wanted to go explore. However the overall stay was nice and the staff were very kind. Also make sure to take bug spray the mosquitoes were very bad and I got bit up alot.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay

It was a wonderful stay from start to finish. Service was incredible, food delicious, rooms amazing. Only downside was that I didn’t think to bring bug repellent. Mosquitos were bad early am and evening so we were unable to use our balcony at all and had to get out of the pool by 5:00pm. This was in November at the end of rainy season, so it makes sense that there were mosquitos, just an oversight on my part. Hope this tidbit helps someone be better prepared.
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8/10 Very good

This is located on an island so the only way to get here is via boat. You can travel via car but not as convenient, you still need the boat to get from car to island. It is very peaceful, staff very friendly. Expedia mislead us to say it was all inclusive which isn't true. They only cover 3 meals a day but you have to pay for lunch when you arrive. The food quality is weaker than the walled city but comparably more expensive. Alcohol is not included. The entire experience was very relaxing and quiet. This was probably the best part.
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10/10 Exceptional

A truly wonderful few days at this gorgeous property. The boat ride to the property from Cartagena was a beautiful one hour trip. Welcome drinks and friendly staff greeted us upon arrival. Our villa overlooking the pool and sea was modern and comfortable with very quiet and effective air conditioning, that was necessary as the afternoon heat was impressive. Three meals per day are included and they were tasty, well prepared and large portions that were served by friendly staff. Note that alcohol is NOT included in the rate, so be prepared to pay extra for any cocktails or wine. The neighboring village was a bit loud at night as the street party went until the early morning hours, but it was a LOT more quiet than the street parties in Cartagena. Overall a great spot that was very well maintained, relaxing with great food and great service. We would highly recommend for a relaxing escape after busy days being a tourist in Cartagena.
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8/10 Very good

For the price we paid per night ($600 for a family of 4), the food was really pretty poor. It was disappointing and the worst we had on our 3 week trip to Colombia. No options for kids. We were told every lunch would be buffet, only one out of four ended up being buffet. We were given the a la carte menu to choose from, whilst this may sound appealing, there was only one starter and four mains. Fish was terrible, such a shame for being on an island. Every night, you had to endure the music from the village. One night it went on until 4am. I would recommend staying on the smaller islands where the water is clear and calm.
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8/10 Very good

The room was lovely . Very clean , really cool outdoor shower. The guests only pool was really great and the hotel grounds were well maintained Like others mentioned , the water is a bit murky and green, not clear blue it is still calm and pretty. We loved using the free paddle boards and kayaks . We didn’t love having day trippers take over the beach at 10-2 so we went to the pool during that time . There are some people selling jet ski rides and jewelry near the beach but they mostly wait for you to approach them . Lovely views from the restaurant . They have a few vegetarian options that were tasty. We had an issue with the server and the vegetarian food that was resolved quickly and very kindly by the manager of restaurant and hotel. We loved the snorkel trip . It was so lovely. We hope in the future the guides would talk about importance of conservation and remind people not to step on the coral . Our son 11 year old loved this place and we liked it . We would return . It was overall a nice relaxing place to spend time .
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6/10 Good

We had a nice stay at Hotel Islas del Encanto. It may not be for everyone. The rooms are very clean and the beds are quite nice by American standards (and we are picky). The bathrooms in most rooms are semi-outside but private, so not air conditioned or enclosed from bugs, but really there were few mosquitos. The staff are super friendly although not all have great English, but they are so nice it makes up for it. The biggest drawback would be the limited beach as they send you on a boat trip if you want a better beach, and limited activities. The saltwater pool is really nice with a waterfall and swim-up bar, and there is plenty of filtered water. The other drawback is the food is all included in the price (not drinks, but that was well warned), but the food is so-so. We ate much better in Bogota and Cartagena, like juices did not seem fresh squeezed for instance, breads were doughy, etc. But very relaxing and quiet and if you have rustic expectations you will enjoy it. Sunsets over the ocean are spectacular! Also do the aviary tour and the plankton tour, but negotiate on price as they know they are overcharging!