Hotel Las Islas

Rooms

The stylish rooms feel like upmarket beach cabañas — they resemble rondavels with thatched roofs — while the interiors are all sleek, polished woods with maps on the walls, cream linens and hammocks. All rooms occupy their own bungalow. You can choose from an oceanfront room with a private infinity plunge pool and terrace, or a jungle-view room, which has a Jacuzzi and seating area. There are also two suites.

Some rooms are Maldivian-style overwater bungalows, while others are treehouse-like duplexes with staircases. Every room has a TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, plush toiletries, an en suite bathroom, air conditioning and bicycles, which are handy for getting around this sprawling property.

Location

One of the great advantages of Las Islas is how easy it is to reach. From Cartagena, you have a 30-minute drive to the port and then it's a 20-minute boat ride to the resort's private dock. The hotel sits on its own private beach and grounds.

Food and drink

You can choose from four bars and three gourmet restaurants for lunch and evening meals, some with views out to sea. One bar is set in a tower in the middle of the resort, overlooking the entire island. Breakfast is buffet-style, with American and continental choices, plus Colombian classics such as arepas (corn cakes). A beachside café serves fresh ceviche, among other dishes.

Facilities and activities

You can take part in snorkelling, diving, paddleboarding and kayaking, and there's an evening boat trip to observe the bioluminescence on nearby reefs. There's also a gym, a spa, a sauna and treatment rooms.

Environmental and social responsibility

The hotel makes an effort to employ residents of Isla Barú and other local communities, and provides training opportunities.