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Hotel Isla del Encanto

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Corales del Rosario National Park

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Relax in a bungalow with a balcony overlooking the central pool and lush surroundings.
Relax on the deck overlooking the water, surrounded by wicker furniture and a natural tree trunk.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Relax in a tranquil garden setting surrounded by lush tropical plants and beautifully designed buildings with balconies.
Guests can enjoy a serene beach setting with a clear ocean view, a beach cabana, and comfortable seating.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Parque Nacional Corales Islas del Rosari, Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena, Bolivar
  • Corales del Rosario National Park
  • Isla Grande Beach
  • Baru Church
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

Comfortable room with a large bed, bunk bed, and a small table with a chair.

Standard Room

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

View all photos for Junior Studio Suite

Relax in this serene retreat with a large bed and balcony overlooking palm trees and a body of water.

Junior Studio Suite

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

View all photos for Grand Studio Suite

Cozy retreat with a large bed, wooden desk, and mounted TV.

Grand Studio Suite

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

View all photos for Bungalow

Relax in this serene space with a large bed, a comfortable bench, and a mounted TV.

Bungalow

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

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About the area

Cartagena

Beachfront retreat .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Isla Grande Beach and Corales del Rosario National Park. Blanca Beach is also in the region.

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Pa’ue Beach Lounge
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About this property

Hotel Isla del Encanto

4-star beachfront hotel near Corales del Rosario National Park
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Hotel Isla del Encanto you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a garden, and a terrace. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cartagena hotel.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Hotel Isla del Encanto offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bathrobes. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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 11:00 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
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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Isla del Encanto

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 300000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: COP 300000 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
Tax ID - RNT 30258
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. The tax ID number is RNT 30258. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • There is limited hot water on site.
  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Isla Encanto Baru Island
Isla Encanto Baru Island
Hotel Isla del Encanto Hotel
Hotel Isla del Encanto Cartagena
Hotel Isla del Encanto Hotel Cartagena

Hotel Isla del Encanto Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 183 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is a great place for couples. Family and groups. My family and myself enjoyed the isla and hotel. It’s so beautiful and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah, Mercer Island

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bubibi
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Scarlett

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

6/10 Okay

jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay. It was the middle of Nov and we had the resort to ourselves. Not too many day trippers. Several tips. Bring bug spray at sunrise and sunset they are out. The sea is clear only when it is not windy. All water is brought to the resort by a boat tanker. If the resort tank is low so is the pressure and limited hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Joey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just need some more options for meals
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El personal era estupendo.Los recepcionistas,supervisores (todo el personal) fueron muy serviciales,afables y respondieron a todas nuestras preguntas y necesidades. La habitación limpia,hermosa y moderna. No importa donde te encuentres en las facilidades del hotel con unas vistas espectaculares!! En el restaurant del Hotel ISLA del Encanto quede impresionada tanto por la exquisita comida y por el personal atento y bien informado,se aseguraban de que nuestra comida fuera memorable,ofreciendonos excelentes recomendaciones.No quiero pasar por alto a Los meseros Cristian y Marcelo waoooooo Excelente,Su atencion desde el primer dia hasta el Ultimo!! Dios Bendiga a todo el personal!!No puedo dejar de recomendar Hotel Isla del Encanto (Baru,Cartagena) para disfrutar de una fantastica experiència. Gracias!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mevelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really boring no entertainment at all after 7pm is like a dessert you have to go to the room, because you can’t leave the island. The drinks menu they tell you one price and the menu says another price, they told us the menu was wrong. Is 1 hours 30 minutes away from everywhere. The water is not blue like in the pictures.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
We spent great time with our family and enjoyed our stay. Very small, friendly resort to relax. Can’t wait to get back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jihad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all It is NOT an all inclusive. They don’t have something as simple as a coffee maker in the room. The employees/ activity venders want to take advantage of prices. Note be careful cause we bought a package for activity excursions & paid a lot of $$$ & did not get what was promised. Also there is no shop no anything in this island & they don’t offer snacks & if you want anything & would like to leave the island to nearby town they want to charge you an arm & a leg to just take you. The place is beautiful but you must know you will be paying lots of out of pocket $$$ on a place that it’s supposed to be “all inclusive”. Will NEVER go again. If anything look into playa Blanca a nearby hotel much better than this one.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Faoud, Spring Valley

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luz patricia

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great attention from staff. Very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is wonderful, can’t wait to go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keenan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024