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Hotel Las Islas

Exclusive bungalows hidden on secluded island between Cartagena and the Rosario Islands

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Hotel Las Islas - Treetop Bungalow
Hotel Las Islas - Treetop Bungalow

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Hotel Las Islas is an enchanting, beachfront property in the forest of Isla Baru, which can only be accessed via boat or helicopter. This oasis of Caribbean serenity can leave you somewhat speechless – an incredible design where you can chose to live and dine in the treetops or down at beach level, all whilst overlooking the incredible coastline that you have all to yourself. With lush vegetation on one side and the tranquil Caribbean on the other, this really is the ideal place to escape the real world and completely unwind.

Location

Hotel las Islas is on Isla Baru, one of thirty islands that make up the Cholon archipelago, and looks across to the Rosario Islands. For those who can’t afford the helicopter transfer (the property has its own helipad), the hotel offer two speedboat transfers. One is 45-minutes from Cartagena and the other is approx. 15 mins from Punta Iguana.

Layout

The treetop and sea-front bungalow are dotted along the coast and throughout the forest, as are the hotel’s communal buildings. Everything is interconnected with raised wooden walkways and each bungalow is provided with 2 pushbikes in order to get around. We would warn against getting the sea-front bungalow No. 5 (the D’artagnan), as it is a little overlooked by one of the restaurants. Otherwise, the dispersed nature of the property provides a wonderful feeling of isolation.

Rooms

Hotel las Islas has a total of 54 en-suite bungalows, split as 22 Sea-front and 32 Treetop bungalows (which can only be accessed by stairs). Each bungalow is named after a Colombian island and all include air-conditioning & roof fan, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi, minibar, Espresso machine, hairdryer, safe and video entry phones. The Treetop bungalows have furnished decking with a hammock and Jacuzzi; and are either 8 or 12 metres up. The Sea-level bungalows also feature furnished decking with direct access to the sea, as well as a private plunge pool. For something extra special, there is the Presidential Suite complex, featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas, a dining area, roof terrace with sea-view and a private pool!

Features

Hotel Las Islas offers 4 restaurants: Las Guacas on the first floor of the Club House, the ‘swim-up’ Tia Coco over the water, Choco Bar & Restaurant on the beach; and Los Mangos Café. There are also two bars – Monapieta for the day time and the Las Islas Bar in the tree canopy, that offers truly spectacular views and sunsets. The hotel also has a freshwater pool, gym, solarium, spa, craft store, ATM, 24-hour room service and two meeting rooms. Activities such as snorkelling, diving, kayaking, paddle-boarding, cooking classes and tours to Cartagena, the mangroves or the Rosario Islands can also be arranged.

Luxurious bungalows in an eco-friendly, unique & beautiful environment

Despite the warning signs, far too many low braches to duck on the walkways

Our rating: 
5
User rating: 
5
Price: 
4

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