Located inside the Archipielago de las Islas natural park, Coralina Isla Boutique features a restaurant, a private beach area, and a solarium in Cartagena de Indias.
clive
United Kingdom
Amazing experience, staff were lovely, special mention for Erika, she really went the extra mile.
Bora Bora Beach Club & Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Isla Grande.
Michelle
United States
Highly recommend spending the night vs just doing a day trip. There are only 6 rooms and we felt like we had the entire resort to ourselves after the day tirip guests left. The staff was amazing and took great care of us.
Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Hotel Isla del Sol is located on Isla Grande Island in the Rosario Islands archipelago. It offers on-site water sports and a private beach area.
Alexe Negru
Canada
The location and views are stunning. We upgraded to a suite and it was well worth it. Food was great the coconut rice is to die for. We enjoyed it so much and we cannot wait to be back. They were accommodating with our 3yo son and that was important to us. AC worked well. a 3 nights stay is idea to truly enjoy the place and lean back into relaxation and farniente.
Facing the beachfront, Isla Tijereto offers 3-star accommodation in Isla Grande and features a garden, terrace and restaurant.
Mark
Italy
The staff was simply amazing; extremely welcoming, warm, friendly and fun! The also have a dive center at the premises, which made it very comfortable to organize some dives during our stay there; the diving team was equally helpful and friendly. The accommodation (as described) is very rustic and spartan. But if you are fine with that, then I would recommend this place and the island in general for a typical Colombian Caribbean experience :)
Rosario EcoHotel features a restaurant, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Isla Grande. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace, and outdoor patio dining area.
nicolas
France
If you're looking for a hotel with good value for money on the Rosario Islands, I recommend it. After a 45-minute boat ride, you'll be taken to the hotel. I had a room with a sea view... The hotel is small but very comfortable; you can sunbathe, relax in the hotel. The hotel will offer you activities. The rooms are very beautiful and spacious. The service is impeccable, always with a smile.
Located in Isla Grande, Isla Mulata, Islas del Rosario offers beachfront accommodation 700 metres from Pasadía Bora Bora Cartagena Beach and provides various facilities, such as a garden, a terrace...
Located in Islas del Rosario, a 1-hour boat ride from Cartagena, Hotel Cocoliso features a restaurant, an outdoor pool. The resort offers panoramic sea views and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Simon
United Kingdom
We had a truly superb family holiday. The staff were excellent and very patient with our poor Spanish. There was in fact always someone who spoke English and they couldn’t do enough for us. Highlights included kayaking in the fascinating enchanted lagoon and great snorkelling in front of the hotel. The food was excellent too.
Hotel Sunsets del Rosario has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Isla Grande.
Tony
Canada
Some of the staff were beyond amazing, others were dreadful. The best were so attentive to guests, too bad the guy controlling the music doesn't think guests were sleeping when he blasted the music. And, they played music the staff liked, very vulgar and offensive music the guests didn't appreciate and told him to turn it off.
Fly to Rafael Núñez International Airport, Cartagena, Colombia. From there, take a 1-hour boat ride to Isla Grande. Domestic travellers can also drive to Cartagena (approx. 1060km from Bogota) before taking the boat.
The most convenient airport for both domestic and international travellers is Rafael Núñez International Airport in Cartagena. It's approximately 113km from Isla Grande, offering numerous flight options and easy access to ferry services.
Isla Grande, Colombia, lacks public transport due to its small size. The island is best explored on foot, with walking being the primary mode of transport. Alternatively, you can hire a bicycle or kayak for a more adventurous experience. Please note, there are no cars or roads on the island. Always remember to respect the local environment and wildlife.
The best area to stay in Isla Grande, Colombia is the central region, known for its convenient access to popular attractions like the Bioluminescent Bay and the Enchanted Lagoon, and a variety of dining options.
Isla Grande, Colombia, enjoys a tropical climate with little temperature variation throughout the year. Average temperatures range from 24°C to 31°C. There are no distinct summer and winter seasons. However, there are two rainy seasons, from May to June and September to November, with the remaining months generally being drier. There are no monsoon or hurricane seasons in Isla Grande.
What guests said about Isla Grande:
10
Scored 10
Loved the quiet and elegant boutique hotel vibe.
Loved the quiet and elegant boutique hotel vibe. The hotel was full of really lovely interesting guests and the staff were really welcoming and attentive.
We loved our stay there as quiet interlude to the fast pace of Cartagena.
If you're looking for party vibe then Coralina is not for you (head to Bora Bora). If you're looking for beautiful island shabby-chic luxury then Coralina is perfect.
Joanna
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Incredible place to rest, away from the tiresome sellspeople...
Incredible place to rest, away from the tiresome sellspeople that crowd Playa Blanca and Barú offering from massages to wrist bands. Here you can actually REST, and do whatever you want to do, snorkeling, kayaking reading. Even work, if you must, the wifi connection was great at the hostel we stayed.
You can easily walk the island or do a round trip vía Kayak (3-4 hours aprox). The Mangle are really beautiful and that's a nice tour to have. The little village of Orika (1500 ppl) is really nice and peple are very kind with tourists. There were 2-3 restaurants that I can remember, but none looked tempting so we stayed with the Hostel restaurant for health sake. No need to improvise. :)
It's a small island perfect for introspection and sea sports as mentioned before. I'd say it's a mandatory visit if you go to Cartagena (hey, you can even sacrifice Playa Blanca without loosing too much, if you must prune a few days of your stay), but definitely try to visit the island. We travelled with 3 kids aged 16, 13 and 12. and 3 nights at the hostel hit the spot for them. More would have been a little too much for them.
Alejandro
Uruguay
2.0
Scored 2.0
This is the furthest island and honestly there’s nothing to...
This is the furthest island and honestly there’s nothing to do here. Specifically at this hotel, there was only two lawn chairs where the sun actually reached and the rest were always in the shade. And the two that were in sun were always occupied. The one time we did get to sit in them, the dock it’s on was not sturdy or secure. In fact the board under the chair broke as my friend was laying in it!! And the chair leg went towards the water.
The hotel itself had no beach so you had to walk 20 minutes to get there and it was not easily accessible by any means. All the other beaches were private and you had to pay for.
They offered theee excursions - I can’t speak to one. But the other two were scams.
Katie
Canada
10
Scored 10
It felt really remote but with everything you needed (be...
It felt really remote but with everything you needed (be prepared, no A/C.
The Caipirinhas are FANTASTIC how they make them.
Kayaks pull up with cocktails from outside vendors. Adds a fun element.
Most nights they offered something to do after the day trippers left.
Pamela
United States
6.0
Scored 6.0
This is an island that is completely run for the profits of...
This is an island that is completely run for the profits of the beach resorts who cater almost exclusively to the day-trippers from Cartagena. This means that if you are not in one of these resorts your access to much of the island is restricted. For the most part, there are no evident access points into the interior of the island from these resorts and we found ourselves entering through service entrances to try to get the coast, or a bar and were often found trespassing. Some of these resorts are more welcoming than others and some charge an entry fee for non-guests. However, many of these resorts don't seem to have overnight guests and, therefore, shut up shop after 4pm so there is little-to-no evening activity on the island (and no street lights, so make sure to have a torch with you)
There are some fun and interesting activities to do on the island - enough to fill a day, but the limited access when staying there meant that we were very ready to leave after two nights.
Dylan
Ireland
10
Scored 10
Great for relaxing.
Great for relaxing. Warning to all those who love the ubiquitous and annoying Colombian music - no music is allowed in any part of Coralina Island! You will enjoy the silence, the sound of the sea waves and the chirping of the birds.
The owner of the hotel, a French-Colombian named Pierre, is a wonderful person. Thanks to him, his kind nature and willingness, we felt like we were visiting a good friend or family member. Barbora, a Czech living in Colombia.
This is a very basic accomodation.
It is an Eco Hotel which is run by a local couple - Folbert and Ingrid.
They are fabulous hosts.
Ingrid always with a smile, makes exceptional diversified meals.
Folbert is a real master for whatever goes on on the Island. We booked all of our tours with him personally, he took us on full day tours to hidden place amoung the islands at very reasonable prices.
It was a very authentic experience. It makes no sense to spend time on the Islands in a luxury resort. It really misses the point
This island resort is only accessible by speed boat from Cartagena. It has two small but very swimmable beaches, clear water, and plenty of lounge space both in the sun and in the shade. Guest rooms are clean and spacious with comfortable beds. The internet access was fast and generally reliable, but subject to intermittent outages due to weather. The food and service, while friendly and excellent, isn't always prompt, but then one isn't staying at a secluded island resort because one is in a rush. We hope to return soon.
We had an amazing stay here! Isleta is very quiet and laid back, with some good options to spend the day at the beach at another hotel 5 mins from this one (for example Coralina hotel) while staying and eating at this way cheaper accomodation with good and clean rooms (more like huts). It even has a deck with nice sun beds to go into the water from, you could easily spend an entire day at this accomodation itself as well.
Everything, the place is super beautiful, the sea is just out of this world!
The staff is amazing, especially Yuri, a very nice guy.
There only 6 rooms on the hotel, after 3 pm (time the tours leave) the hotel becomes really intimate and super nice.
During the day, there is loud music and beautiful sun.
At night, the music is ambient and calm.
The food is good and drinks also.
The pool area is simply amazing!
- we were the first ones dropped off on the boat from Cartagena
- Room was very spacious
- Decent beach at hotel
- Fried fish lunch was delicious (not included)
- Breakfast also tasty (included)
- good location kinda in the middle of the island
Tips: down load the app All Trails and download the map for the island ahead of time. Google maps doesn’t show the walking trails or directions
One of the best hotels I ever stayed at. Staff incredibly friendly and helpful. We were greeted with a much appreciated cold refreshing beverage upon our arrival. Food is incredible and once the daily tourists return to Cartagena (at around 2/3 pm), the beach is almost empty. Price value ratio of this place is just fantastic. Will come back in the future without any doubts.
The hosts Carlos and Viviana are super nice and very friendly. They also speak very good English which is so helpful since I still struggle with Spanish.
We could easily upgrade to a lovely cabana which had no shower but the big bucket gets refilled every day.
The eco hotel relies on solar which makes it quiet: no noisy generator!
We had a truly superb family holiday. The staff were excellent and very patient with our poor Spanish. There was in fact always someone who spoke English and they couldn’t do enough for us. Highlights included kayaking in the fascinating enchanted lagoon and great snorkelling in front of the hotel. The food was excellent too.
The only good thing is that after an accident because their not appropriate manteinance of the facilities, they help us late in the afternoon to get a boat and taxi to return to Cartagena, obviously not for free as super expensive price, but at least we can return to the city and attend the emergency
Beautiful beach with comfortable lounges. It is not a party island which was perfect for what we were looking for. I particularly liked that the hotel is owned by the native community, I like supporting local initiatives. And they are pros in making your stay comfortable.
The Staff is very nice, the private beach in front of the Hotel is very good although it can be very loud if there is too much boats with loud music in front of it. The good thing is that they all leave around 3pm so you have some hours without day tourists at the beach.
The hotel is beautiful and relaxing. The staff are very friendly. Did not seem overly crowded with day trippers, and it was private and secluded when hotel guests had the place back to themselves. my favorite part of our stay was the delicious meals!
Attention to detail is what sets this hotel apart from the rest. The room was pleasant, with a small private beach in front, there are also several activities to do throughout the day, I wish I had stayed a day longer. It's great to rest!
Isla Grande is amazing- and the staff are even better. There are also sooo many options for activities which i loved. It was fun to walk through the local village to get to other beaches as the Secreto beach isn’t amazing.
it is nice that it is an eco-hotel: we think it was cosy that there was not always electricity, you could not charge your phone in the rooms etc. the hotel lives up to the eco experience!
The location of the hotel is amazing. Rooms were spacious and bed was comfortable. Cesar was an Angel! He is very polite and tried to help us as much as he could. Friendly staff
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