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.
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.
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.
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.
Ana
France
The staff was extremely kind and profesional. This was by far the best service we had in Colombia. The food at the hotel was also great although the cocktails were a bit pricey. The hotel seamlessly organized the tours and transport we needed
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...
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.
The location was "off the grid". The staff were friendly and excellent and never hustled for tips. (we especially loved Alvaro and Dixon). The breakfast were huge and offered plenty of choice. The rooms were fairy basic but perfectly comfortable. We loved the diverse mix of visitors coming to this hotel and got to know many of them. There are several activities you can find if you ask around - like a trip to a nearby bird sanctuary island. I loved the artisan coffee at the reception. It costs extra, but it's worth it.
Edgar and his family are so lovely!! We had such a peaceful stay with them in their place. We had the best food of our trip here. Every single meal was incredible. So fresh, tasty and quick. Our bed was really comfy and we loved chilling on the hammocks. It was so tranquil and peaceful and the beach is only 5 mins walk away. I would recommend trying to get an early boat back to Cartagena as we got absolutely soaked in rough weather when we got it in the afternoon haha.
Staff were lovely and helpful. Location was great, even though there is not much sand beach, swimming from the dock was great!
Lots of shady lounge chairs.
Area was kept clean.
Welcome drink was a nice touch.
Breakfast was good.
You could pay to refill your water bottle as they don't sell plastic bottles of water.
You could use the kayaks for free.
Nice quiet hotel, there are some party hotels around but this wasn't one of them.
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.
The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Although we didnt speak Spanish and many of the staff didn't speak English, they always did their best to help us with what we needed.
There are amazing diving and snorkeling opportunities nearby and trips are run by Diving Planet, based out of the resort.
The pool and beach right at the resort were amazing, just what we needed to relax and be by the water.
The highlight of our stay was the friendly and cheerful staff! everyone was lovely, we were so sad that we had to leave eventually. the rooms were very clean and they were cleaned everyday from the ladies here. also, the food was great. everyday since we were staying at the hotel we got to pick different lunch and dinner.
They have the best beaches at Isla Grande with a nice sunrise every morning. There enough places with sun and also with shadow.
The staff were all very friendly and helpful. I can warmly recommend you to talk to David. He pays most attention to all guests speak perfect English and he arranged a very nice tour for us.
Really beautiful hotel at the beach. Loved the views and the food. The staff were all really nice. The beaches are small but there's plenty of day beds, and the day visitors are only around for a few hours. We enjoyed hearing about the conservation efforts going on, hopefully they're successful!
The bungalow with private beach and sunrise views. It's an eco hotel so toilet water comes from the sea and shower/faucet from a fresh water tank. Sustainable and rudimentary facilities with a very nicely built and decorated bungalow.
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.
Good things about this hotel,
-great food, quality, portion size & value.
-the beach area is lovely and nice area to relax by the seaside
-lots of animals and can snorkel along the front of the hotel too
The hotel was so beautiful, from the room to the views it was perfect :) the included breakfast and kayaks are a big plus and the staff is super helpful.
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