Hotel Isla del Encanto

Amazing resort to come and relax. My wife and I along with our 2 year old had a great time here. Staff is very friendly and the manager goes above and beyond and is very friendly. The restaurant staff are also very friendly and attentive. The room attendants were awesome, cleaned our messy room and even organized our shoes, we had stuff all over the place (I blame the 2 year old) but we all know who it is. Very safe resort. Never had an issue finding a shady spot at the pool or beach. The trees in the front and breathtaking and provide a lot of shade. All in all, beautiful resort with wonderful employees.

By far the best hotel we’ve been in. The premises are amazing, ample rooms, very nice salt water pool. You can find a variety of animals around the premises, like iguanas or crabs. We were there in week days and it was relatively quiet.

But the best of our stay was the service. People are so humble and attentive they make the experience one you won’t forget.

We will definitely come back in the future!

We visited here on a cruise excursion. It was an hour ride in a speedboat to reach the resort. We were greeted by friendly staff and a delicious snack of fruits and coffee. The resort has beautiful lounge chairs along the beach. We enjoyed our time swimming in the sea and lounging with beautiful views. Lunch was included with our excursion and there was a nice variety of delicious, local food. This was a trip to remember.

This is an excellent resort. I don't normally visit resorts, this is only the second in my life. Have to say I felt really relaxed by the end of it

The good: excellent rooms, on point service, beautiful beach, and almost always decent food.

The not so good: the red meat dishes are hit or miss (stick to seafood), jetskiers trying to flog rides ruin the beach ambience a bit with their noise and the smell of petrol. You'll pay a premium for average (albeit decent) wine.

This place was absolutely amazing!! I just returned home and will do a more detailed review, BUT if you are looking for a great place to relax in paradise, enjoy good quality food, attentive service and have many options to do different excursions, then this is the place for you. I highly recommend!!

The hotel is located in a beautiful remote area of a natural park in Barú, Cartagena, Colombia. The Junior suite had a stunning view of a pool with bar and the ocean. The rooms had AC and TV. In addition, they provide breakfast (buffet), lunch, and dinner at specific hours and good portion meals. If you order natural juices with the meal, then they would serve you unlimited juices, but if you order water or a soft drink, they will charge you the second one. The hotel have limited variety of snacks for sale as well. We went on a family trip and enjoyed the beach, the 2 pools, the delicious meals (international and local varied gourmet menus). Every single employee was super friendly and helpful. I didn't know everybody's names but my kudos go to the servers, the reception personnel, the cooks, and the maids. We had taken beautiful family pictures by Maria Camila, I had a facial in the spa (it was great specially after taking the sun for several days). We didn't take advantage of the kayak or paddle boarding, but it's also offered at the hotel. We went to a private tour around the islands with Andi and we had a great experience. We will definitely come back to Isla del Encanto!

Travel tip: Bring your own first aid kit (Tylenol, Peptobismol, antibiotic ointment, etc) and good quality sunblock.

My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary as well as my 40th birthday. Words fall short when it come to review this place. Everyone was kind, however there is a person in particular I really want to recognize. His name is LUCAS he was our waiter for the whole stay and WOW!!! This young fella was the highlight of our trip. He was so kind but what really made him stand out was his humbleness, courtesy and respect. If anyone who reads this review is planning to go there, ask for Lucas he is amazing !!!!! If the company owner and manager reads this, please know that you have a priceless employee who really leaves the name of the company on high. Please also let him know how valuable he is. I a manager myself and I can tell you that there is nothing better in this world than to appreciate your employess and to let them know what an amazing job they are doing. Lucas thank you for everything and God bless you 🙏

My wife and I recently stayed here in January for our honeymoon after getting married in Cartagena. This place was a perfect spot to escape the busy center and RELAX. David and his brother Lucas were excellent servers that took care of us. The resort serves three meals per day (included) and it was perfect. Overall, the food was great! We've been to a Mexican all inclusive and, while nice, this place is more of a luxury boutique resort. (Bring neem oil for the little flies. Any waterfront in this part of the world will have them).

I think this is a good day trip. Maybe we were lucky, but the boat ride to and from was pretty smooth sailing. The location is gorgeous. We went in late April and the water was beautiful and warm. There is a good little beach for swimming and plentiful seating. The included food was alright as well. Towels are available to rent. Overall a comfortable experience and perfect for what we were looking for!

We went on a day trip here. Our guide Luci was so friendly and helpful. The beach amenities were very nice and it had an amazing pool. The staff were attentive and friendly. The buffet lunch was excellent. We did a snorkeling tour that was amazing.

It’s one of the best hotels in Cartagena. Amazing in all its ways: great ambiance, great food, great service… either to go for a day or to stay for some nights, this is the place!

This may be one of the best experiences in Cartagena.
The hotel is beautiful. The Pool area, the rooms, the beach are incredible.
The food was very good, offering a nice variety for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The crew just makes the experience even better!
Luis, Fabio, Kevin, Kelly, Rodolfo, Richard and all the rest are just the nicest team of people.

We were here on a day tour from Cartagena. Food was great and service was impeccable.
The quiet beauty and calm waters made for a very relaxed beach day.

My husband and I stayed here for our Anniversary and we had a great time. We were there this past weekend and the service was excellent. Gabriel at reception, Enger and Nestor from the restaurant were amazing. They made our stay even more enjoyable and easy. They all went above and beyond for us. I loved how small the hotel was which meant that it wouldn't be over crowded with people. The room was beautiful and clean. I was a bit concerned of bugs at first but I was so relieved when I noticed they spray everyday for bugs inside/out of the rooms. Overall, we had a pretty good time. Definitely a place we would return to.

Highly recommended. Very clean.
Note: they do not have Coca Cola on its menu so bring yours.

This is a beautiful, peaceful, and pristine hotel. The service was outstanding. Ramon , Gabriel, and the rest of the team went above and beyond to ensure that we had a relaxing and beautiful Colombian vacation. The property is pristine and clean. It is filled with gardens full of colorful and lush flowers. Our suite was clean with breathtaking views. The saltwater pools were warm and relaxing. This is a small resort so it's nice and quiet. Great for a couple to go and enjoy food, fun, and nature.

Very very very good hotel. We had a great time in Hotel Isla del Encanto. Wonderful staff, food, drinks and beautiful area to be at. We enjoyed every second in the hotel. I can definitely recommend pinacoladas and all the good food and desserts! The staff were very helpful. One of the managers helped us to rent a boat back to Cartagena and also rent a car for our next trip. We even went on a short trip to City of Baru with one of the staff members who showed us around. Plus there are many activities that you can do like diving, snorkelling or paddle boarding. Overall it was a great experiment. 10/10 recommend :)

Was a great time there! Beautiful beach, not too busy, great food and drinks! Personnel was very friendly and helpful!

Beautiful place to be , The Chalet " style
rooms were spacious with amazing bathrooms ,We had a beautiful ocean view. (as all rooms do there) The resort was very clean and had a beautiful pool, beach and kids water park. Service was great.
very nice, well kept, very clean (they were constantly cleaning), staff were always very friendly, helpful and attentive.
Speaking of restaurants, let's talk food, The food is excellent and delicious Colombian and seafood. I will highly recommend this paradise to my friends and family. Carlos Anyela and Sebas.

The island was very beautiful. I went for a day trip and it's definitely worth the price. Lunch was included and the meal was fantastic. The pool was very clean and was relaxing. Hammocks near the beach, drink in hand, what more could you ask for?