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Hotel Secreto

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel near Isla Grande Beach

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Water view
2 outdoor pools
Superior Double Room
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Exterior detail

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

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Secreto, Isla Grande, Rosario Islands, Bolívar, 130019
  • Place, Isla Grande Beach
    ‪30 min walk‬
  • Place, Rosario Islands Oceanarium
  • Place, Bendita Beach
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room, Pool Access, Garden View

Superior Double Room, Pool Access, Garden View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Rosario Islands

On the beach.Stay at this Rosario Islands hostel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Isla Grande Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Bendita Beach.
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Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 159 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Playa Coral Cartagena - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kokomo - ‬17 min walk
  • PAO PAO
  • Pa’ue Beach Lounge
  • ‪IBBIZA BEACH CLUB - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Hotel Secreto

Beachfront hostel near Isla Grande Beach
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. Cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools at Hotel Secreto, and enjoy summer activities like kayaking.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hostel also offers a garden and a terrace.

This Rosario Islands hostel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Secreto offers 28 accommodations with safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: COP 20,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Kayaking
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: COP 30000 per pet, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately COP 20000 per person
  • Pet fee: COP 30000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • 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.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hostel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Secreto Hostel
Hotel Secreto Rosario Islands
Hotel Secreto Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hotel Secreto Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Rosario Islands

Hotel Secreto Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Anita

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A great island choice!

We stayed here for 6 nights, and enjoyed our time here. Although the rooms are a bit dated and worn, we didn’t expect 5 star amenities and it met our needs for the price. The hotel is very well managed, and the staff is friendly and attentive. The food is excellent and the menu is varied enough so that there are always a few things that that you might choose to eat. Also the prices are reasonable for an island hotel. This place does not see the hordes of daytrippers the hotels on the north shore get, so it’s rather peaceful. We had a superior king room that was very comfortable, with good AC (highly recommend AC; it’s pretty hot here). Our only recommendation to the hotel is that they invest in comfortable chairs for the dining area, and provide cushions for the pool loungers.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Travelled with partner
This is a great place. Some bad reviews that I don’t understand . I loved it there so much. Don’t hesitate to book.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, staff is super friendly Very relaxing, bring bug spray
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Travelled with partner
It was ok I just didn’t feel the vibe they talk about we spent most of our time and money in town getting to know the locals
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and excellent location. We enjoyed the low-key vibe, excellent place to stay for some rest and relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andy, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Secreto are amazing. They are very friendly and you feel instantly like you are part of a family. I can't wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Das Hotel Secreto liegt traumhaft eingebettet vom Meer, Lagunen, Palmen und Mangroven auf der ruhigen Seite des Insel. Dort sind kaum Wellen. Es hat uns dort sehr gut gefallen. 😊 Lage Personal Pool Essen/Trinken Preis-/Leistung Ausflüge • Zimmeraustattung (spartanisch) • Wasserdruck • Bausubstanz teilweise mit erneuerungsbedarf • Badestrand teilweise etwas schlammig • Abends lange etwas lauter (Party) - Endabrechnung auf Fehler kontrollieren - keine Reaktion bei WhatsApp bzgl. An- und Abreiseorganisation (wird angeboten) Wir würden die Anlage für Menschen empfehlen, die nicht höchsten Wert auf Luxus legen, die Natur und Entspannung sowie solides Essen lieben. Alles in allem stimmen hier Preis und Leistung.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Fabián

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En general fue bueno, los alimentos son balanceados, tienen buen menu, los cuartos a pesar de faltarle un poco mas de mantenimiento, son comodos, el servicio de los meseros en la piscina y restaurantes es muy bueno.. lo unico a mejorar es la actitud de las dos mujeres q trabajan en recepción, les falta ser mas amables y tener mas actitud de servicio.. en general mi estadia fue buena.. es importante aclarar que el hotel no tiene una buena playa para pasar el día.. caminando 20 min hay buenas playas para pasar el día.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excelente

Muy bueno todo ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sofía

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Me encantó la experiencia en Secreto! Todos los chicos que laboran ahí son super atentos y amables. ¡Volvería de todas maneras!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019