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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Excellent property and very convenient for diving or fishing activities. Jean and his staff were extremely, pleasant and helpful. Property has an amazing bay view and clear waters. It can get hot during the day but heck you are on an island. Its not a 5 star Hotel but very private. project coming soon so will definitely come back. The price is the lowest on the island for such an amazing experience. They have these cool beach party just a 15 minute walk called Secret Paradise for those who come to party.
Breakfast was delicious and food and general have the flavor unique for the caribe the drinks also the beach nice and quite no vendors it does not have a pool but you dont need it the side where the hotel is the sea is calm like a pool the staff excellent Jaime Diego Anthony Joiner Kelly and the administrator Bertha or la Jefa like they call her always tring to help you the best way possible the housekeepers did excellent job cleaning our room every day
We loved our stay at Cocoliso! The staff were exceptional! Everyone always had a smile on their face and were extremely helpful! We used the onsite activities office and loved the scuba diving and snorkeling. The food that we had was delicious. We spent lots of time in and around the pool. We also enjoyed snorkeling right in front of the hotel. I would highly recommend this hotel. Also whoever is hiring and training the staff is to be commended!
Lovely island paradise with very welcoming and cool people. The place is architecture wise the most beautiful on Isla Grande. All beds have a fan and mosquito net so sleeping is comfortable even with the heat. There are daily social activities too. But also lots of space to just chill and relax. Hammocks everywhere. Crystal clear blue waters and white sand beaches are very nearby. Felt very comfortable with topless sunbathing.
The host, Jorge, was fantastic. The rooms were clean, big and very nicely finished. Each has a Bose portable Bluetooth speaker to use around the property. The private spaces for the hotel guests such as the pool area and on top of the roof of the rooms were really nice. The setting itself is amazingly beautiful with pelicans flying around and diving for fish in front of you as you watched the sun setting. Simply stunning.
Excellent eco-resort with comfortable rooms and super kind and friendly staff. Directly on the ocean, with snorkeling right out front. Lots of comfy hammocks (per the name). Well located: the village is a 15-minute walk through the jungle, and we also walked over to a neighboring resort one night for dinner. Note that the Mary tourist boat from Cartagena will drop and collect you right on the resort's own pier.
Wonderful guesthouse with comfortable rooms, terrace, outdoor seating, Cocktail bar(!) situated in a beautiful garden. The staff will help you with everything! The owner cooks outstanding dinners and mixes the cocktails of your choice in his private bar. They help you plan trips (Snorkelling, Mangrove forest, luminescent plankton), so overall best choice if staying on Isla Grande overnight!
The food is good and has to be ordered in advance a couple of hours before each meal. The resort offers several complementary activities organised by locals (scuba diving, spa, plankton excursion, walking tour etc). The cocktails were also very good. The hotel organises a transfer by boat from and to Cartagena which was also nice and smooth. Each room has a hammock.
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!
Nice quiet place on Isla Grande, for people who wish to enjoy nature and the peace of the island. Super friendly staff. Loved my cabin, nothing beats a sea view from your own hammock ;-) Nice facilities around the premises to relax and plenty of excursions on offer if you want to be active.
The location is fantastic, because the hotel has only a few rooms it gets really quiet at night and you can really get a nice feel for the area. The tours we did were with three other people so we could snorkel as long as we like. We especially loved seeing the plankton at night.
Hotel Islabela offers an authentic island experience. You are fully immersed in nature and the rhythms of the locals who live there. We enjoyed the beach, the restaurant and the picturesque surroundings. Jesse, Mary and a few of the servers were very kind and attentive.
i love staying at Coralina. the manager made our stay special and we felt taking care of. the food is great. all rooms have ac and free of mosquitos. (this was big for me since a lot of other hotels around didn’t have ac and you’d be eaten by mosquitos)
Excellent value resort in beautiful Carribean Island. The hotel restaurant is terrific, every single meal was of a high standard. If anything we are impressed how good the cooking is for this remote location.
Breakfast was quite good. Fruit and American breakfast included. Drinks were not too badly priced. Cocktails were good.
Wifi pretty good.
Diving available from hotel, recommended
The hotel is nice but very bare, with simple accomodations. People are nice, and the rooms are clean. The beach is very nice, actually the best on the island.
This page includes machine-generated content and therefore may contain errors. We are working to improve the quality.
Start of dialog content
Verified reviews from real guests.
We have more than 70 million property reviews, and they're all from real, verified guests.
How does it work?
1
It starts with a booking
It starts with a booking
The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property.
2
Followed by a trip
Followed by a trip
When guests stay at the property they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff are and more.
3
And finally, a review
And finally, a review
After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. We check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site.
If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first.