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Hotel Isla Real

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Blanca Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Exterior
Front of property
Gym

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Sector Bocachica, Cartagena, Cartagena, 130018
  • San Fernando Fort
    15 min walk
  • Playa de Punta Arena
    108 min walk
  • Castillo Grande Beach
    133 min walk
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)

Room options

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • 484 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

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

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cartagena

On the beach.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of San Fernando Fort and 6 miles (10 km) of Neo-Gothic Church Ruins with a stay here. Bocagrande Beach and Marbella Beach are also within 25 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

  • San Fernando Fort - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Marbella Beach - 85 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Bocagrande Beach - 94 min drive - 39.2 km

Restaurants

  • Las Chivas Restaurant
  • ‪Blue Apple Beach House - ‬4 min walk
  • Charlie’s Coffee
  • Humo
  • Kiosco El Bony

About this property

Hotel Isla Real

3-star beachfront hotel near Blanca Beach
Hotel Isla Real offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Isla Real. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cartagena hotel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Isla Real offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. This Cartagena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bike parking
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

More

  • 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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: COP 350000.0 per stay
  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 55000.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Isla Real Tierra Bomba Island
Isla Real Tierra Bomba Island
Hotel Isla Real Hotel
Hotel Isla Real Cartagena
Hotel Isla Real Hotel Cartagena

Hotel Isla Real Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 18 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

carlos Enrique zavala

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Amalia, Fort Myers

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Shon Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Jose, Bogotá

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Ivan Antonio

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótimo local... ótima estadia
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

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