Hotel Isla del Encanto

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Grand Studio Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Terrace/patio
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $326
$326 nightly
$326 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1

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Parque Nacional Corales Islas del Rosari, Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena, Bolivar
  • Place, Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬

Room options

Bungalow

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Junior Studio Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Grand Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

With a stay at Hotel Isla del Encanto in Cartagena, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park and a 2-minute drive from Isla Grande Beach. .This beach hotel is 29.9 mi (48.1 km) from Port of Cartagena and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from National Aviary of Colombia.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • IBBIZA BEACH CLUB
  • Pa’ue Beach Lounge
  • Dharma Beach Club
  • Playa Coral Cartagena
  • Rooftop Bar Las Islas

About this property

Hotel Isla del Encanto

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.

This Cartagena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A private beach and a marina are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Don Juancho, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Don Juancho - This beachfront restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Marea - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this buffet restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
El Goyo - This sports bar is located on the beach. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Don Juancho
  • El Goyo
  • Marea

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • 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 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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of COP 100000 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 350000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: COP 350000 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • Pet fee: COP 100000 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is limited hot water on site
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and 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 who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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. 132 out of 203 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 203 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 203 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 203 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 203 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay! The hotel was very clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The staff was friendly and always ready to help with anything we needed. The location was convenient and made it easy to get around. Overall, a great experience and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good food.place to rest and relax. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dominique

The hotel is lovely and perfect for a quiet getaway! The staff is exceptional and everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Suzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved this property. Clean, beautiful foliage and ocean view. The pool was great. Overall excellent, will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

JOAQUIN A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ANGELICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is wonderful, staff and services remarkable. Food and location exceptional
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

hope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wonderful beach get away
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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This place is wonderful, can’t wait to go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Súper great places for relaxing, all the staff and service is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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2/10 Terrible

sandrine

Disliked: Staff & service
We left took so much time to even get help with staff on how to arrive bus or boat since August I tried with them. We had to book a boat that cost so much and then food was so limited barely any. We left after the upstairs peoples made insane noise til 3 with moving tables and chairs and kids screaming
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach in a quite relaxing isle spot. Loved the costumer service and the sound of the birds every morning☺️☺️ food was great as well!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small Hotel, great service, not crowded, beautiful rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing experience the staff, food and property where all 5 stars
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms where as pictured . Bieng an island everything worked
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Svetlana

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
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

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
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Secluded feel, but options to venture out. Good variety in menu.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the staff, extremely nice, sweet and attentive. The place is clean and beautiful as well
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing place. Wonderful staff super clean… food was amazing!!! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint property and very well kept and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful isolated (reached only by boat) tropical resort on the beach. A wonderful break from the hustle of the city of Cartagena.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, friendly staff, good food, lots of good (paid but affordable) snorkeling trips. Very relaxing. Great value. The boat ride there and back is fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

As nice as we expected - maybe more so. Beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024