Best Hotels in Rosario Islands – Top 10 of the best
The best coastal area for vacationing, you may have already visited Cartagena, but it will never be a complete trip if you don’t visit Rosario Islands and Tierra Bomba. Just as Providencia is the virgin side of San Andrés, Rosario Island and Tierra Bomba are another world in Cartagena. It is an unexpected destination, but we assure you that it will be an unforgettable vacation. Besides, who doesn’t want to take advantage of their vacation for something different?
- Saint Peter Majagua
A place to connect with nature. To start, it is located within the Corales del Rosario natural park, where you will have access to a private beach. Additionally, they have a diving center, to take courses and different aquatic activities on coral reefs; they also offer visits to the San Martín Pajarales oceanarium, canoe tours through the mangroves and internal lagoons and bird watching excursions. Their personalized service will await you with drinks upon your arrival. Regarding gastronomy, you can expect exquisite Caribbean delicacies and continental breakfasts. If you want to go further, there is Barú Island 20 minutes away by boat. The hotel is prepared for your arrival, so you can exchange currency. Rafael Nuñez Airport is 35 km away.
2. Blue Apple – Earth Bomb
A fantastic hotel that is hidden in the middle of a tropical environment and a deserted beach, full of fresh cocktails and a soundtrack to match. But the best part? It only has six rooms, which means it is a reserved place, so you can imagine the excellent personalized service of this club. Basically a private and paradisiacal island. But being private and hidden does not mean that it does not offer your favorite water sports, such as snorkeling or diving; you can even explore the area by bike. One of the best hotels in Rosario Islands. And, if you miss the movement of the city, you are only 12 kilometers from Cartagena; you can even visit more paradisiacal places, since Barú is 23 km away and Isla del Rosario is 28 km away.
3. Hotel Sport Barú
If you are a sports lover, you have just found the best hotel for you. This hotel has everything planned so that you can enjoy the best water activities while you stay there: canoeing, snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, diving and water skiing; not to mention that you can take ecological walks in its green hills. However, it does not forget that you want to relax on your vacation, so it offers you three meals next to the beach and with delicious Caribbean recipes, and it is located 10 minutes from the beach. If you want to go further, you can visit the beautiful Cholón cove, preferred by those who sail on yachts and boats that constantly travel the beautiful Cartagena sea. Cartagena is also 45 minutes away, or Isla del Rosario is 15 minutes away. What we love most about the stay are the relaxing private baths that you can take, in spaces open to nature.
4. Punta Faro Hotel
For us, it is one of the best options to disconnect from the world. This hotel not only combines luxury and relaxation, but also gives you the opportunity to enjoy and take care of nature. It has a private beach, marine-style rooms and exquisite Caribbean cuisine. You cannot miss the sports offered by this beautiful hotel. In conclusion, it is a perfectly paradisiacal hotel.
5. Agua Barú Hotel
It is a cozy hotel in its entirety, in the middle of Barú Island. It has bungalows with all the comforts, some with sound equipment, private pool and solarium. These are accommodations that will make you feel like you are in the middle of the tropics, thanks to their thatched roofs, macana palm structures and masonry. We love its deck terrace, with a beautiful view of the bay. The most pleasant thing is that it is surrounded by white sand on the dock over the sea of the Cholón swamp. It offers you the possibility of visiting neighboring beaches and enjoying water sports.
6. Coralina Island Hotel
It is a boutique hotel, located in the ArchipiélaGo de las Islas natural park. You can enjoy a beach 2 minutes away, a solarium and an incredible Caribbean restaurant with 3 exquisite meals a day. You can relax in rooms with sea views, boat trips, water activities. It is located 10 minutes by boat from the oceanarium and 20 km from the Los Pegasos pier.
7. Hotel Island of Enchantment
A hotel dedicated to its tourists. It is located in the Corales del Rosario park and offers the best tours on the island: day tour at the hotel, tour of Cartagena Bay, boat rentals and snorkeling excursions. It also has the best spa in the area. Your stay will include three meals. It is located one hour by boat from Cartagena and 57 km from Rafael Nuñez Airport. We recommend it as one of the most beautiful hotels in the Rosario Islands.
8. Decameron Baru Hotel
An eco-friendly hotel, located in the middle of a tropical forest and surrounded by Playa Blanca and Playa Puntilla. One of the largest and best hotels in the Rosario Islands. It has a wide range of entertainment options, including water sports such as kayaking, rowing, diving and snorkelling. Here you can truly feel the Caribbean folklore, with champeta livening up the place, as well as delicious local cuisine. Your rest is assured with rooms with private balconies, two tennis courts and a beach 12 minutes from the hotel. And to get away from the quiet of the place, you can enjoy the Mister Burbuja nightclub or the 3 a la carte restaurants. If you want to explore further afield, from this point you can go to other important coastal areas of Colombia, such as Santa Marta and Barranquilla. The hotel organizes shuttle services to Rafael Nuñez International Airport, located 45 km away.
9.Hotel Isla Real Tierra Bomba
Paradise in a hotel. Isla Real Tierra Bomba is located right in front of the sea, on the edge of the island, which makes it a more tropical and paradisiacal landscape. It is a relaxing space where you can enjoy beautiful ecological walks, visits to the aquarium and endless views of the 180º sea. You can expect all the essential services for your comfort: specialized gastronomy, spa, outdoor pool, solarium, bar and spaces suitable for special events. The best thing? It is a 1-minute walk from the private beach, 12 km from the Palace of the Inquisition, 12 km from the Cartagena Gold Museum and Bolívar Park. The airport is located 16 km away.
10. Hotel Fénix Beach
Located in Tierra Bomba. For your convenience, it has a beach, restaurant, outdoor pool, hammock area and bar. Some rooms have a garden view. Regarding its kitchen, it serves an American breakfast. It is located 10 minutes by boat from Cartagena.
Other Recommended:
Barú Playa Eco Beach Resort
A beautiful resort with a private beach of beautiful white sand. For your entertainment, it includes a terrace, minibar, garden and a water park where you can snorkel and fish. Its gastronomy specializes in Peruvian and Caribbean cuisine. 20 minutes from the barbecue bay and 60 minutes by boat from Rafael Nuñez airport.
Mangrove Beach Hotel
If you want to enjoy the beach, this is your place. It is a rustic accommodation with a private beach. It offers rooms with garden views, private bathroom, hammocks, patio and outdoor terrace. Its gastronomy is totally regional and it offers activities such as snorkeling. It is located 10 minutes from Playa Blanca, 1 hour from Cartagena.
