Hotel Isla del Encanto occupies its own private island within the Barú archipelago, roughly an hour by boat from Cartagena, spread across more than nine hectares of mangroves, palms, and fruit trees alive with native birds. It’s one of the largest and most established island-hotel operations tied to Barú, consistently ranked among the top-rated hotels in the Isla Barú area on TripAdvisor.

Accommodations range from standard rooms to bungalows and junior suites that sleep up to five guests, many with pool or ocean views, air conditioning, and private bathrooms. The grounds include an outdoor pool, volleyball and beach soccer courts, a spa offering massage treatments, and a private beach lined with oceanfront dining spots.

Meals are typically included in the rate, with the on-site Don Juancho restaurant serving Caribbean à la carte dishes with ocean views. Beyond lounging by the pool or on the beach, guests can book snorkeling trips and excursions around the surrounding coral reef within the Corales del Rosario y San Bernardo National Natural Park.

Guests typically depart from Muelle La Bodeguita in Cartagena between 11:00 and 11:30 AM on the day of arrival for the roughly one-hour boat crossing to the island, with round-trip transportation generally included in the room rate. Because departure times are fixed, confirming pickup details in advance through the hotel’s contact page is recommended.

Hotel Isla del Encanto works well for couples, families, and groups looking for an all-in-one island escape with meals, transport, and activities bundled together. Reach out directly by email or check current rates on Booking.com to plan a visit.