Located near Corales del Rosario National Park, Hotel Isla del Encanto offers a tropical paradise with a marina, poolside bar, and grocery store. Enjoy the private beach with beachfront dining and spa treatments like massages and body scrubs. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
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Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Free breakfast
Spa
Airport transfer
Pet friendly
Parking available
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
On a private beach
Marina
2 restaurants and bar/lounge
Full-service spa
2 outdoor pools
Beach umbrellas
Beach sun loungers
Children's pool
Pool bar
Room service
Airport shuttle
For families (6)
Children's pool
Playground on site
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace
The current price is CNY2,411
CNY2,411
CNY2,411 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Why we love this property
Seaside splendor
Powdery white sands welcome visitors to this hotel's private beach. Kayaking, volleyball, and beachside massages create an ultimate tropical escape.
Cozy designer sleep
Wrapped in bathrobes, travelers rest on hypo-allergenic, premium bedding. Each guestroom features curated decor, rainfall showers, and a minibar.
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
IBBIZA BEACH CLUB
Playa Coral Cartagena
Rooftop Bar Las Islas
Sol Y Papaya
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
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Hotel size
31 rooms
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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
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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.
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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
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Children
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free offsite parking nearby
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Transfers
Airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:30 AM
2 restaurants
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's pool
Playground
Grocery/convenience store
Children's menu
What to do
On a private beach
Beach volleyball
Kayaking
Shopping
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Boat tours nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Beach sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Romance packages
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas
2 outdoor pools
Full-service spa
Marina
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Accessible airport shuttle
Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Pool access ramp on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Bathrobes
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Phone
Food and drink
Champagne service
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
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.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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).
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of COP 350000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle service for children up to age 18 costs COP 350000 (one-way)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
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.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of COP 100000 per pet, per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
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.
There is limited hot water on site.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
State tax ID - RNT 30258
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Isla del Encanto offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Isla del Encanto does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Isla del Encanto?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Isla del Encanto?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of COP 100000 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Isla del Encanto?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Isla del Encanto?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request. The charge is COP 350000 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Isla del Encanto?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in is available.
What is there to do at Hotel Isla del Encanto and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking and volleyball. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Hotel Isla del Encanto also has a private beach, spa services, and a picnic area, as well as a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Isla del Encanto?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, local and international cuisine, and garden views.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.2
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast options were tasty, well-prepared, and served in large portions by friendly staff. (3 reviews)
The beach was calm, pretty, and suitable for families with activities like paddle boarding and snorkeling available. (4 reviews)
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Popular mentions
Service staff
Food
Beach
Room
Live music
Family friendly
Ocean
Transportation
View
Trip
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 3, 2026
The hotel is lovely and perfect for a quiet getaway! The staff is exceptional and everything
Dominique
Dominique, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 7, 2026
Nice rooms and staff
Lila
Lila, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 5, 2026
We loved this property. Clean, beautiful foliage and ocean view. The pool was great.
Overall excellent, will definitely go back.
Suzi
Suzi, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 14, 2026
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.
JOAQUIN A
JOAQUIN A, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2025
Rooms where as pictured . Bieng an island everything worked
Ruben
Ruben, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
Is a great place for couples. Family and groups. My family and myself enjoyed the isla and hotel. It’s so beautiful and pleasant.
Alicia
Alicia, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2024
We spent great time with our family and enjoyed our stay. Very small, friendly resort to relax. Can’t wait to get back
Svetlana
Svetlana, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2024
Excellent stay. Secluded feel, but options to venture out. Good variety in menu.
David
David, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2024
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.
Maria
Maria, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2024
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.
Norm
Norm, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2024
As nice as we expected - maybe more so. Beautiful surroundings.
Bruce
Bruce, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2024
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!✨🏝️🌊🏝️✨
Luz patricia
Luz patricia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2024
Great attention from staff. Very pleasant and helpful.
Connie
Connie, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2024
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.
Juan
Juan, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2023
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.
Latasha
Latasha, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 22, 2025
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.
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2023
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2024
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.
Keenan
Keenan, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 13, 2025
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.
Scarlett
Scarlett, 4-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 15, 2024
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 .
Christina
Christina, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jan 1, 2025
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!
jeffrey
jeffrey, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2026
Good food.place to rest and relax. Friendly staff.
Rodrigo
Rodrigo, 3-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jan 1, 2026
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
sandrine
sandrine, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2023
Hotel is wonderful, staff and services remarkable. Food and location exceptional