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Estefani Vera: I didn't like the foodFood & drinks: No me gusto la comida de resto todo bien me gusto el hotel

Vicente Godoy Sandoval: The attention received by the hotel staff was excellent, especially Laura at reception and Michael from maintenance.

Rodolfo Bravo: good stayRooms: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Location: 5/5Hotel highlights Luxury …More

Gabriela Gimenez: Excellent attention, everyone is very friendly, especially the receptionist AlexandraHe gave us a perfect stay.

Lorena Serrudo: Hotel that does not stand out in many of its services, the normal room, it had a window but it did not open, there was no ventilation, the breakfast was good but nothing had a name, the waiters did their job without desire, one of the times I entered breakfast There was a cook or so I imagine because he had a kitchen uniform, they were chatting with another waiter, very comfortable at home, leaning against the wall, it seemed very unfriendly to greet the guests with that posture, since they were at the entrance to the breakfast room The regular reception.Nearby activities: Esta cerca de la playa y a metros se encuentra el shopping de Boca Grande, hay muchos restaurantes para elegir sobre la calle del hotel.

ÓSCAR MAYORGA TORRES: RecommendedRooms: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Location: 5/5Hotel highlights Luxury, Quiet …More

Maricela Garcia: Excellent location, very good service and super friendly hotel staff. I highly recommend the place to stayRooms: Limpias 100%

Beatriz Duran: Good attentionFood & drinks: Excelentes

Pablo Gómez: It would be perfect, but they should do something about the vacation agency that is inside the hotel.It is a constant harassment by the vendors who are literally at the door of the hotel.

adrian ramirez: Very good hotel, people are very friendly and dedicatedRooms: Las habitaciones son muy comodasSafety: Hay caja de seguridad

Damian Cecive: Beautiful hotel excellent location a luxury

sergio dragoni: Excellent hotel and very friendly staff. Morning receptionist impeccable treatment

Mauricio Ruiz Plazas: Good service, very good breakfast, excellent beds as well as the rooms. The elevator issue can be improved.

Andrei B: Not like on picture. Our bathroom had black mold stains, rooms had falling off outlets. Breakfast was so so. Rooms were not cleaned well.I’m not a picky person but when I walk into new room I expect at least it to be mopped and not have dust and sand on the floor.Having to change reservation or cancel remaining nights due to the poor quality of the hotel and not met expectation is close to impossible

Justin Dancear: I feel at home everytime I visit! Great staff! Very convenient location and very close to the beach.Rooms: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Location: 5/5 …More

Mago Renteria: Excellent staff and excellent service 👌Walkability: Cruzando la calle y una calle más esta la playa cerca de centros comerciales

Mariano Cappellari: pero era todo rico, fresco y de reposición continua.El personal es lo que destaca 100% son geniales todos.La limpieza muy buena.La ubicación perfecta.Lo único "raro" es que la recepción queda casi en la terraza.(Translated by Google

Luis: Very good service, the staff was excellent and helpful

German Espinel: Rich breakfast, close to shopping areasRooms: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Location: 5/5 …More

ramon ramirez: ExcellentRooms: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Location: 5/5Hotel highlights Luxury, Great view, Romantic, Quiet, Kid-friendly, Great value, High-tech …More

Wilmar Carmona Garcia: Excellent serviceRooms: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Location: 5/5Hotel highlights Luxury, Great view, Quiet, Kid-friendly, Great value …More

Michael Uribe: Love staying here on my visits

Yinna Urrea: Excellent accommodation experience. The staff very friendly and attentive. Great service.Food & drinks: El desayuno incluido es delicioso.

Mónica Venegas: Me encanto todo en general. Lo recomiendo al 100%.Rooms: Muy cómodas, limpias y buen aire central.Nearby activities: Playas. Centro comerciales. Almacenes. Restaurantes. Excelente ubicación.Safety: Muy buena.

Luis Alexander Oviedo: Our first trip to Cartagena and we stayed at this hotel. An excellent decision. Very friendly staff, delicious food, pool near the sea and where no vendors come to bother. Definitely if I return to Cartagena we will stay here again.

Federico Montealegre: If you want to be in a quiet area, it is ideal, since it is removed from the busy areas.

Renata Munhoz - Nutricionista: O hotel superou nossas expectativas. Os funcionários são todos muito amáveis, em especial Yadira, Hayler, Yaris, Christian e Ronald do restaurante, Roberto E seu parceiro da piscina, A Camareira Eyirma E Luís Júlio da Recepção. Ficamos na suíte principal, 1201. A vista é cinematográfica. Nos fez sentir realmente em uma tela de cinema. Nossos mais sinceros parabéns ao cozinheiro. A comida é fantástica. Recomendo muito. Passamos dias inesquecíveis.

RICARDO CIFUENTES: A very good hotel, excellent service, very good food and drinks, it stands out for its buffet breakfast. The pool is well cleaned and very well located. Very good rooms.

Scott caldwell: Perfect location for beach.Service: 5/5|Location: 5/5 …More

Zohar Shelah Kottan: Muchas gracias por una hospitalidad perfecta y profesional al más alto nivel. Vine con mi pareja a quedarnos una semana en el hotel... y me enamoré del lugar y de las instalaciones. Estuvimos un mes en el hotel, incluidas dos extensiones de nuestra estadía. El restaurante del hotel, y el desayuno está al nivel de un chef, nada menos que eso. El gerente de reservas pudo darnos una respuesta incluso cuando el lugar estaba lleno y brindó un servicio excepcional. El hotel está situado cerca del aeropuerto y se puede llegar fácilmente al centro de la ciudad vieja. Definitivamente regresaré en el futuro. Muchas gracias a todos y cada uno de los prestadores de servicios.שווה שווה שווה, שירות מדהים.Rooms: A double room with balconyNearby activities: SPA

Juliana Rodriguez: No es un lugar apto para personas asmaticas, ni con problemas respiratorios. Es un hotel supremamente húmedo, tiene alfombra en los corredores lo cual hace que el lugar huela a humedad, dudo mucho sobre el mantenimiento de los aires acondicionados. Después de cambiarme de cuarto 4 veces logre dormir. Termine con inhaladores y antibiótico, todo mal.Food & drinks: El desayuno esta bueno, la variedad es buena.

vifelli vifelli: Good attention at reception and good assortment in the breakfast buffet

juan sebastian quintero uribe: It’s a nice place to be. The staff is super friendly. The gym is ok ( it could be better but is not bad ) the pools area is small but cozy with a bar near it and the beech entrance is right behind the hotel so there’s no need to move much to get there. It’s a quiet and nice place to rest and enjoy the Caribbean weather

Pablo Arango: A bottle of water from the mini bar for 35,000 pesos. An abuse.The air conditioning does not work well

Jesus Castillo: Excellent hotel, fully equipped, good service, very good facilities, spacious and with all the comforts. I recommend it 100%

Viajeros tg: Hotel of the IHG chain, recommended in Cartagena in the Morros area near the airport, the kind attention of the unique staff, the delicious food and the brunch people with great charisma and highly recommended service

Cornelio Odijk: This place need maintenance especially the rooms and the airco and showers one night I sit middle of the night front of my door till the reset the door whit a laptop the airco is big and above the bed and have is own life ( cold or out) the good thing is the food is great the people there amazing they do there best to please you in anyway especially the 2 hostess Yaris and i forget the name of the other Yaris is amazing she love here job and knows what she is doing ( give here a raise) double here saliry. Iam sorry to write like this but when you come from Holliday express boca grande you expect more from Holliday inn Morros

Ramiro Salvador: Super

adalberto rios palacio: Very comfortable

Paul LM: Crowded mall. The store is just fine. Good discounts. Not the variety I expected as there are only two stores in town

Anna Restrepo: The accommodations were amazing! We really enjoyed having bikes to ride around the resort as well as being able to call for a golf cart. We also really enjoyed the private beaches and excursions (snorkeling) that were offered. The spa massage was also amazing! We gave the resort 4 stars because the food was good but nothing wow-ed us. Overall, we had a fantastic get away here and would definitely recommend the resort!

Alison Brown: Let’s start with the good. The location is absolutely beautiful and the grounds are stunning. It has the potential to be a really wonderful hotel. Having a bungalow overlooking the ocean (#28) was so peaceful and serene. I also liked that you could call a golf cart to take you around, because many things were spread out (15 minute walk) which can be nice at times, but it’s also extremely hot and humid and the paths are not well lit at night. The food we had was also amazing, highly highly recommend the sea bass!! It was also neat to take the boat to the private island which had another pool, snorkeling, kayaking, paddle boarding, and a full bar and restaurant. Having cocktails while swimming in the warm ocean was delightful. The rooftop bar was also very cool and I watched a lightning storm for an hour one night while sipping on piña coladas.The not so great, which disappoints me to say, is that we were overcharged by nearly $600. When we checked out, there was over $300 worth of charges for things we cancelled or changed, and it took over 30 minutes for them to remove them. Our boat was departing so we asked for an itemized receipt to be emailed, which finally arrived 1 week later after asking for it 4 times, in which I found close to another $300 worth of overcharges. One of my massages was significantly overcharged and other random things like mini bar food was charged that we did not consume. Word of advice: DO NOT book through their website because you will NOT get a confirmation of how much you paid when you booked.In addition to this, when we arrived to our beautiful bungalow Friday evening for two nights, our pool was nearly empty. Upon 8pm, it was still not full. This was extremely disappointing, especially given the price we were paying. Our shower was also completely broken. Barely any water would come out, it was moldy, falling apart, and there were worms wriggling on the ground, and the hot water did not work the entire time we stayed in that room. Only a few hours into our stay, and we had multiple repair people there fixing things and they didn’t even fix the shower after spending hours in our bungalow. They also left tools in the bathroom.Saturday we asked to speak with the hotel manager, Eduardo, who was lovely. We had spent most of our time at the hotel listening to construction noise due to a remodel of some kind a couple bungalows over, which continued the entire weekend, unacceptable without warning or the option for a discount. We discussed getting to stay for one complimentary night at the private island to make up for our bungalow being unusable for the first night. It took them over 24 hours to figure out if this was possible, and honestly after two days of no showers, we were thinking we call it a loss and head home. We finally heard back that we could stay, so we moved our stuff to the private island and had a brand new bungalow for one night, which was lovely and very beautiful. Unfortunately you can only order room service from there, which is fine, except we were charged a tip for using the mini bar and we were charged for things we did not take.Overall, operationally, this hotel is a mess. They should not be renting bungalows that are inoperable with showers that do not function at $600 a night surrounded by loud construction noise. The stress of dealing with all the issues during our stay, and that I’m still dealing with nearly two weeks later, is unacceptable, especially at their price point. The fact that we were overcharged by $600 is also EXTREMELY alarming. If you decide to stay here, take photos of all receipts and plan to spend at least an hour upon check out making sure everything is correct and the price on your bill is what you were quoted.

Krista Frederic: Remote, beautiful resort for a quiet getaway. The bungalows are private and lovely whether in the trees or on the water. Recommend 3 days or so here to experience the resort and local offerings. Staff are very attentive and responsive but not overly so. Food is very good with a wide variety of choices for all meals unlike some similar resorts. Great value!

Nicolás Arízaga: Excellent hotel for a couple's trip. The Bungalow type room in the trees has a spectacular view and at the same time gives a lot of privacy. I recommend waking up at 6am and going to the top floor of the restaurant where dinner is served to watch the sunrise with the awakening of the birds and the iguanas that are in the treetops.The breakfast is very varied and has healthy options.

Pamela Carolina Muñoz Faundez: Wonderful hotel, ideal to rest and disconnect from the world.The restaurant menu is poor, but everything else is ok.100% recommended.

magda cisneros: The place is incredible, perfect to disconnect from everything and feel part of nature. I loved being there. The hotel is very large and you can get around by bike or golf carts. It has two private beaches and one of them has a very nice infinity pool.

Laura: It was peaceful, but with plenty to do. I’ve never been to a better hotel in my entire life. Additional to the cost of the hotel for the night, plan to budget for the activities, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. One of the best bungalows is number three 😉Rooms: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Location: 4/5Hotel highlights Great view, Quiet …More

Radu Nan: We took a couples retreat to this resort while in Colombia. The property is isolated from the town of Baru and is set in a forest and along the shore. Our bungalow was set on the shore and had a private seawater pool. The setting is nice at first but lacked privacy. The food options were limited and mediocre. Staff were friendly. The location is too far from Cartagena and too expensive for the age of the resort and limited amenities.Rooms: Great views, lack privacy, old interiorSafety: Felt safe on property. The car ride is long and roughWalkability: Easy to walk and bike on propertyFood & drinks: Mediocre with limited menu

Izzy: Like others, I was a little apprehensive after reading some of the negative reviews. We stayed 2 nights and happily our experience was wonderful from start to finish.We stayed in one of the treehouses which was beautiful. Clean, spacious and a totally unique experience. You are essentially in the jungle canopy, so there will be a few bugs and lizards but that’s to be expected and wasn’t an issue for us at all. The hotel grounds and beaches are beautiful and well looked after. You can either cycle or walk between areas - it’s a big property but walking doesn’t usually take more than 15 minutes depending on where your room is and where you’re trying to get to. Alternatively you can call for a buggy. Staff are very friendly, helpful and welcoming.The breakfast buffet is excellent and in one of the most magical settings right on the water. There’s a choice of fruit, hams, cheese and eggs as well as coffee and fresh juice. The lunch options are equally good - we particularly enjoyed the ceviche and gazpacho on the beach. Dinner was also excellent - we had the grill option, fish and pasta during our stay there and it was all delicious. Service was very good - we never had to wait long or re-order anything.The sky was too cloudy for stars but the guy went out of his way to focus the telescope on the moon which was amazing to see in such detail. The bar has amazing views over the property so definitely worth a visit too. You can also kayak and paddleboard or swim to the little jetty with deck chairs floating in the sea.I struggle to understand the negative reviews - it’s strange that experiences can be so inconsistent. I would say that it is an ecological resort in the jungle so be prepared to manage your expectations accordingly. The phone in the room didn’t work but they sent someone out right away and fixed it. The wifi can be a little patchy and we had some geckos and a monkey visiting our balcony but again, that’s the location. For us it was a magical experience and the perfect setting for our engagement. We will remember it forever. Thank you!

Ross Kirby: Don’t believe any reviews about this fantastic resort that fall below five star!The setting is idyllic, the staff are first class and the whole atmosphere is incredibly special.The hotel is immersed amongst beautiful wildlife and the beaches are private and serene. If you want an authentic yet luxurious experience, this is it.The bungalows themselves are very well kitted out and extremely comfortable. The food throughout the resort across each of the three restaurants is delicious and offers a great variety.Any review of this place that falls below 5 star suggests a high maintenance and uptight reviewer!Would 100% recommend and hopefully return!

Elvi Thio: This place cannot be more than a 2-star resort.We were a group of 10 girls with 5 separate bookings. It was a logistical nightmare (among many other things) and we met other guests during our stay who experienced similar issues / arguments with front desk.The property is immersed in nature, which is nice, but the amenities are not well maintained and the customer service is absolute TRASH. Initially chalked it up to language barrier, but oh man their defensive attitude, lack of training, and clear indifference towards helping out guests is shocking especially for a 5-star resort costing much more than average hotels in Colombia.1. They told us when we arrived that our 2-bedroom bungalow that we booked 3 months ago was under construction. No prior communication of this.2. They messed up the room assignments and switched two girls’ rooms - did not properly check passport names against their hotel booking system to know who booked what. Many girls arrived at a room they did not book. Then they blamed us for it lol.3. The spa is under construction so it wasn’t fully opened. The resort had many parts (paths + building new bungalows) under construction. A few of us woke up to construction noises.4. There is NO YOGA instructor on site (for more than a year already!). They said people bring their own instructors onto the resort? Didn’t bother trying to help us with contacts or figuring out how to find an instructor.5. The 2nd mini island was closed off on Saturday we were there for a private event. They didn’t tell us at check in. We planned our day around it and they only told us when we arrived at the lobby that we couldn’t go that day.6. One night while we were on the clubhouse rooftop they turned off the elevators and just told us it was broken.7. Things would just stop working. Our room’s phone and internet turned off for two nights, we had to go to front desk to ask them to fix it since we couldn’t call them. Also hot water doesn’t always work.8. Beware of the bungalows more inland. They get no air, no breeze. The stairs for these have no lights so it’s hard to go up and down.9. Bicycle wheels are deflated. We were a group of 10 girls with 5 rooms and a few of us had bikes with deflated tires making it hard to ride them.10. Massages AVOID KENNY AND AMALIA. Across ~10 massages our group got, no one enjoyed massages from these two. They just rub you and missed the neck and important parts of the body.11. Golf carts take forever to arrive. The property is big so you can call the lobby requesting a golf cart to take you to places, but it takes on average 20 minutes to arrive…12. They messed up billing… a lot. We each spent a lot of time at front desk double checking what we were charged. Lots of charges were on our bill, like 8 different spa services. When we made the booking at the spa, we gave each person’s room numbers, as we did when we signed checks at the restaurants, so not sure what caused the mixups still.13. They kept confirming with us the transportation bookings, then when we check later the booking would not be in their system?? Happened multiple times.14. Food sucks except the breakfast buffet. Ceviche wasn’t very fresh nor tasty. The one only restaurant for dinner sucks but you don’t have any other options. Best you can get is the beef burger or the curried quinoa.15. Service is SLOW. Expect to wait a long time for food. Order even before you get hungry because you will be by the time the food comes out.The nice things:1. Breakfast buffet is delicious, fresh and a great view while on this terrace space above water2. They provide insect repellant3. Free kayaking and paddle boarding equipmentThis resort needs to close for 3 months, train all the staff, finish construction, update the pool and public areas a bit, and then start fresh.FYI car transportation one way was ~330k Colombian pesos for an economy car and ~605k pesos for a van fitting up to 6pax. For a boat transfer, it was about $65 USD per person one way.For $450+ a night, it’s sooooo not worth it. Hard pass.

Nataly G: Un hotel tan caro y lujoso debería ofrecer una experiencia perfecta y desafortunadamente deja mucho qué desear en un aspecto importantísimo: la comida.Para el tipo de hotel y el precio que estás pagando por la estadía el desayuno es bastante limitado. He estado en hoteles mucho más económicos que ofrecen mucha más variedad, calidad y abundancia en sus desayunos incluidos. En el desayuno del Hotel Las Islas no hay buffet libre y la variedad es bastante limitada. Además el café es feo.En los restaurantes la comida es carísima y bastante mediocre. El precio de los platos es excesivo y la comida es muy corriente y las porciones son diminutas. La experiencia con la comida es tan mala que pone en duda si vale la pena hospedarse en este hotel.De resto el hotel está bien. Los bungalows son preciosos y el servicio es muy bueno. La playa está bien y hay poca gente y el ambiente en todo el hotel es siempre silencioso. Sin embargo, la relación calidad precio de la comida es tan mala que no volvería.Rooms: Preciosas.Food & drinks: Para el tipo de hotel y el precio que estás pagando por la estadía el desayuno es bastante limitado. He estado en hoteles mucho más económicos que ofrecen mucha más variedad, calidad y abundancia en sus desayunos incluidos. En el desayuno del Hotel Las Islas no hay buffet libre y la variedad es bastante limitada. Además el café es feo.En los restaurantes la comida es carísima y bastante mediocre. El precio de los platos es excesivo y la comida es muy corriente y las porciones son diminutas. La experiencia con la comida es tan mala que pone en duda si vale la pena hospedarse en este hotel.

Luzelena Zea Medina: Un imperdible si quieres descansar y tener mucha tranquilidad. Amé este hotel.Rooms: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Location: 5/5Hotel highlights Great view, Romantic, Quiet …More

Tammy Dustmeit: Nice hotel, nice room, nice food and great service. Just certain things need to be fixed, ex. Not constant electricity(wasn’t major only out for like 2 seconds) and at first is difficult to navigate throughout the resort. But still great!

Alexander Gallego: Spectacular!Rooms: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Location: 4/5 …More

Manuela Adrogue: The place is very cute. the beach is standard

Brenton Anthony: Firstly starting with the positives. The resort truly was beautiful, the fit outs of not only the rooms, but also the restaurants, bar etc was great. There is a small beach at the resort, but we preferred the beach in their private island (free boat transfers over and back from the resort). The food and drink prices were reasonable (beers COP 18k, cocktails between COP 45k-65k, mains between COP 80k-120k) and the food itself was really amazing…high restaurant quality. There are around 55 bungalows on site, but very well spaced out and very private, we could only see one other from our treehouse. The treehouse/room itself was also fantastic, great AC, huge bathrooms and a beautiful deck that overlooked the water. Also provided complimentary waterproof bag and sunglasses which was a nice touch.Unfortunately we found there were a few drawbacks, mainly around the service. There were multiple small issues that in isolation, are not a big deal, but just seemed very frequent and ended up quite frustrating. Some issues included:- minimal drinking water (were provided 2 x 300ml bottles at check-in but nothing thereafter). We asked twice for some water to be brought to our room, on the first occasion it took 4 hours, and 6 hours the next time (no joke).- Poor check-in experience, we weren’t provided any detail around food menus (only that they had them at the restaurants), eating times, mini bar, boat schedule etc…and was only on the second night we found out there was a QR code with all menus/guides/details etc.- bathroom supplies (body wash, shampoo etc) weren’t restocked once we ran out, same with towels and robe.- At meal times, inconsistency around service. Sometimes you would get coffee, eggs, napkins, cutlery etc sometimes not.- Wifi is poor throughout the resort, which is somewhat understandable given the location in BaruOverall, the resort is beautiful but for the price you pay, it is let down a little by the service. I think at a resort with a similar price point in Asia/Europe the service and little things would be far superior.