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
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.

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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
- 2 swimming pools
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Very Good Breakfast

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- Riccardo
United 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 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 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
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- RESTAURANTE DON JUANCHO
- CuisineLocal
Resort Facilities at Hotel Isla del EncantoGreat facilities! Review score, 9
- 2 swimming pools
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Very Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Walk-in closet
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- SnorkelingAdditional charge
- HikingAdditional charge
- Playground
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Concierge
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Air conditioning
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Open all year
- Open all year
- Kids' pool
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Public Bath
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Solarium
- English
- Spanish
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
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.
Cash
Hotel Isla del Encanto accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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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
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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.
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Room options at Hotel Isla del Encanto include:
- Bungalow
- Suite
- Double
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Check-in at Hotel Isla del Encanto is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Hotel Isla del Encanto has 1 restaurant:
- RESTAURANTE DON JUANCHO
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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.
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Yes, Hotel Isla del Encanto is popular with guests booking family stays.