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Hotel Isla del Encanto

Baru, 130001 Barú, Colombia – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 1013 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.8
Excellent
1,013 reviews

Food first and foremost, quietness and the area being very remote. The stuff is extremely kind, respectful and genuine. I wish there was a little more to do at the property but overall was very good.

Riccardo United States of America
a pool at the resort with chairs and a slide at Hotel Isla del Encanto in Barú
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Hotel Isla del Encanto

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Boasting a splendid beachfront location inside Rosario Islands National Park, the hotel is a 1-hour boat trip from Cartagena. There is a swimming pool, massage sessions are available and guests can go on snorkeling trips. Isla del Encanto Hotel & Spa has rooms with pool views equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV and private bathrooms with free toiletries. Lunch, dinner, and breakfast are included, accompanied by a soft drink. Cartagena’s historical area is 32 mi away and Rafael Nuñez Airport is 35 mi from Isla del Encanto. Transfers can be arranged. The round-trip transportation to the island from Cartagena is included in the rate.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking

Activities:

Solarium

Spa

Playground

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 3
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Riccardo
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Food first and foremost, quietness and the area being very remote. The stuff is extremely kind, respectful and genuine. I wish there was a little more to do at the property but overall was very good.”
  • Gregory
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “We had a wonderful stay at this absolutely gorgeous, five-star Island Resort. Staff are warm, friendly, and personable. The food is delicious. The pools are pristine, clean, and well-designed. The room was quaint but also well-sized and...”
  • Mariana
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I loved the beach and the cleanliness of it. Loved the food and the portions were done just perfect. The crew was amazing and very attentive, the pool bar staff was great and the room was comfortable, the AC worked good and the bathroom was...”

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • RESTAURANTE DON JUANCHO
    • Cuisine
      Local

Resort Facilities at Hotel Isla del Encanto
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Beachfront
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Walk-in closet
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoorFree!
  • Open all year
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Hotel Isla del Encanto takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash Hotel Isla del Encanto accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that transportation to and from the island is included in the rate and has set times.

Guests must arrive at the Bodeguita dock at 11:00am - 11:30am and check in is at 15:00
Departure Time Cartagena - Isla del Encanto: 12:00
Departure Time Isla del Encanto - Cartagena: 14:00 - 14:30. The boat or bus ride take approximately 1 hour.

Please note that children up to 1 year old and with a crib, stay free of charge.

Property requires that the credit card used to make the reservation is presented at check-in with a valid ID. The property reserves the right to reject reservations at check-in if the requirement isn't met. The name on the credit card must match the name used for reservation.

Please note rates are full board (Subject to the Hotel menu. First day: Dinner – Last day: Breakfast and Lunch – The days between the first and the last include the three meals) -A nonalcoholic drink to accompany each meal

Please inform Hotel Isla del Encanto of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

License number: 163585

FAQs about Hotel Isla del Encanto

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Hotel Isla del Encanto offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Snorkeling
    • Beachfront
    • Solarium
    • Private beach area
    • Public Bath
    • Spa facilities
    • Walking tours
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Beach

  • Hotel Isla del Encanto is 0.7 miles from the center of Barú. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel Isla del Encanto include:

    • Bungalow
    • Suite
    • Double

  • Check-in at Hotel Isla del Encanto is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Hotel Isla del Encanto has 1 restaurant:

    • RESTAURANTE DON JUANCHO

  • The prices at Hotel Isla del Encanto may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Hotel Isla del Encanto is popular with guests booking family stays.