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Hotel Isla Real

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A clear blue pool with white lounge chairs, a thatched-roof structure, and a view of the sea. - Hotel Isla Real (Cartagena)
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A stone pathway flanked by lush greenery and a building with a white exterior and dark doors. - Hotel Isla Real (Cartagena)
An aerial view of a coastal property with a swimming pool, thatched-roof buildings, and a dock extending into the water. - Hotel Isla Real (Cartagena)
A beachside patio with chairs, umbrellas, and a small tented area overlooking the sea. - Hotel Isla Real (Cartagena)
Free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Isla Real. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a stone floor, wooden headboard, and a wall with a celestial pattern.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Garden view
  • 484 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a stone floor, a bed with a striped blanket, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Junior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wardrobe, and decorative wall art.

Premium Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned headboard, a decorative wall piece, and a small bedside table.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bed with a headboard, two bedside lamps, and a wall with a nautical-themed pattern.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a decorative headboard.

Deluxe Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bed with a white sheet, a wooden headboard, and a patterned wall above.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds

A bed with a patterned headboard, a grey pillow, an orange pillow, and a blue and white patterned blanket.

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a stone floor, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Cartagena, Hotel Isla Real is near the beach. Bocagrande Beach and Playa Blanca reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Caribbean Naval Museum and Ciudad Movil Cultural Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nuevo Bosque Softball Stadium or Jaime Moron Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, snorkeling, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking. Visit our Cartagena travel guide
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Sector Bocachica, Cartagena, Cartagena, 130018

What's nearby

  • San Fernando Fort
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Restaurants

  • Society Bar At Hilton
  • Bahía
  • Kiosco el Bony
  • Caña Flecha
  • Parador Baru

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: COP 350000.0 per stay
  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Isla Real have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Isla Real pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Isla Real?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Isla Real?

Check-out is at 1 PM.

Where is Hotel Isla Real located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from San Fernando Fort.

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Reviews

Hotel Isla Real Reviews

7.4

Good

6.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 20 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No wifi, no warm water, stay elsewhere.

If you're visiting from far away like the United States or on a special trip, I'd recommend staying at the Blue Apple Beach Club instead. You don't want to cheap on the little stuff on a vacation. The room was advertisied as having Wifi, and it did not have Wifi or cell signal. Youll have to walk by the pool area to make calls. Also the bathroom has black mold around the sink, and the shower water temperature doesn't get warm or hot. Those basic comforts make a big difference on a vacation, so I wouldn't recommend if you're on a nice family vacation. They charge for water bottles and the water isnt drinkable. The food options are more limited. After you've sprung for all the other travel arrangements to get here, just get a nicer hotel. If you're from nearby and could return whenever, the staff are kind and the island is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to chill, stuff is great, service is amaizing. They even had a di playing all day
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Very d 3-star hotel experience

Great staff, food, atmosphere, nature. If you stay at one of the suites, it's wonderful 3-star hotel experience. Other rooms would be more like 2 stars. Problem (in general in Colombia) is constant loud music in common area, particularly the bass-heavy reggaeton. But can ask for change, however the next day it's back.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Remote stay in a nice location

We were surprised at how remote Tierra Bomba was despite being so close to Cartagena. This can be good if you don't want to do anything, bad if you want attractions. There are no cars on the island so you have to ride on the back of motorbikes to get anywhere. The nicest beach from the hotel is not walkable. The hotel itself was very good. Beautiful views. The chef is excellent and will cook you anything you want. Felt like too many staff just hanging around at times when they could have been fixing up the place, clearing spider webs, etc. Definitely go for one of the two suites - there is a marked difference between rooms. Some very good positives, but also a few drawbacks to be prepared for both!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great relaxed hotel

We spent three nights here in January and had the most relaxing time. It's a small hotel with less than 10 rooms but very comfortable and quiet. If you're looking to spend just a few days chilling out on Tierra Bomba then this would be the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, with very friendly staff. Nice pool and outdoor area, and nearby the Blue Apple Beach House where you can hang out during the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
In summary, we enjoyed ourselves but its not all great. The good - The patio/pool/views are excellent. There is no beach access but its a 4 minute walk to a decent, not crowded beach or you can walk in or jump off the boat launch. Only 10 rooms so its not crowed, unlike the blue apple which is a short walk away. We had the best room with the private ocean view with balcony. Its got a great covered patio, two lounge chairs and a little sitting area. It also has an all outdoor (private) bathroom and shower. The service was polite but... The bad - The service is super slow. Im talking 10 minutes to make 2 cocktails slow, however this seems to be pretty common in Colombia. Food can be over an hour. The wifi was very slow and really only worked near the bar. The free breakfast was slim and got wiped out the second morning so there was not much to eat. We had an iffy "for two" meal the second night. The staff dont speak any english. The ugly - There are no services on this island, so bring anything you want. If coming again Id bring a cooler and some big waters, along with some snacks. We walked in to the town and there is nothing there aside from a single restaurant one the beach serving one thing. There is a TV in the room with direct tv, but no channels. The room needs some maintenance. None of the wall lights worked when we checked in, so the maintenance guy came and
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool with a nice view. Rooms with good AC. Entry should be by boat if you want it nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Toda la noche sin luz
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Could be better

This is technically a nice place, and we wanted to like it more, but there's a weird vibe because you feel like you're encroaching on the staff's territory instead of feeling like a guest. They hang out in all the communal areas (including your room's patio space), talk on cell phones by the pool, walk around shirtless, etc). It was more awkward than relaxing. Unfortunately rooms were also lacking in cleanliness. This place has potential but I wouldn't go back as is. The gardner was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Isla Real. At first we wanted to go to Blue Apple Beach hotel, but we were glad we didn't. Isla Real is much more quiet, and we avoided the crowds that come to the nearby beach every day. The location is beautiful and the hotel is well kept. There are beach chairs and umbrellas that you can bring to the beach, and a lovely hammock patio and pool where we spent most of our time watching the ships go by. The food at the restaurant is excellent, but it took us a really long time to get our food. It was worth it though! Overall, we had a great time at Isla Real.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldn’t stay again. Bad hotel

Bad service. Not good internet. Electricity was out. Should not be on hotels.com. No food available for evening time. Smelly gas smell all day
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très agréable

Nous avons passé 10 jours dans cet hôtel pour plonger et nous reposer. Seulement 11 chambres confortables. L'équipe est vraiment très sympathique. La cuisine est excellente et vous pouvez manger à toute heure, même si pour 10 jours la carte paraît un peu restreinte. Mais le chef peut vous cuisiner à la demande ce que vous voulez. Contrairement à ce qui a été écrit les chambres peuvent être faites tous les jours mais il faut le demander. Cependant, il ne faut pas s'attendre aux services que l'on a dans les hôtels qui sont au même prix en Europe car n'oublions pas que nous sommes sur une île avec les contraintes que cela engendre (faire venir l'eau tous les 2 jours... l'électricité). La literie est excellente. La piscine donne sur la mer et la plage est accessible en 3 minutes par un petit chemin. Le séjour à été bon dans l'ensemble car le cadre est magnifique, calme et reposant. Pour la plongée le Paraiso dive center de Cartaghene qui a une annexe à l'hôtel d'à côté est très bien.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lauribel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

carlos Enrique zavala

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amalia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shon Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ivan Antonio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótimo local... ótima estadia

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018