Hotel Coralina Island

Coralina Island is the perfect place to recharge your batteries in a stunning, natural environment. The turquoise waters of the Caribbean are gorgeous for swimming, snorkelling and kayaking and we loved reading on our deck looking out at the ocean. Sunsets were exceptional - helped by the delicious cocktails - and it was lovely to have the option of visiting the beach on the other side of the island for the morning sun. The charismatic Erica and her dedicated team of staff went out of their way to make us feel special and ensure we made the most of our stay. All the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The food was very good (especially the fish and seafood) considering the logistical challenges the chef must face. We would recommend the panoramic tour of the Islas del Rosario to learn more about this special place and see some amazing birds and fish.

This is true paradise. The staff (a special shout out to Erika and Albero sp?), location, and food were beyond expectation. Snorkeling off your own private dock, kayaking around the island in 45 minutes,wandering around the island on little sand trails (there's even a little general store for chocolate and other hotels for lunch). The food was great, I've attached some of the menu, and there are vegetarian and seafood options, as well. Dining was even better, sitting at tables overlooking the ocean, and the tropical fish swimming below you was incredible.

We had a gorgeous 2 night stay at Hotel Coralina Island. It is an idyllic location and from the moment we arrived we were made to feel very special and welcomed by the friendly and super attentive staff. We had a sun lounge area reserved with our name for our arrival,for us to use until our room and private deck were available. The warm welcome from Christian with a glass of wine while he provided helpful information about our stay was much appreciated. Erika was also always around and so helpful and attentive. As mother and daughter we booked a room which I believe is in the ‘romantic area’ on the shoreline, with a double bed and a separate single bed. The room was beautiful and the double bed was super sized, so actually no need for us to have booked to have the extra single bed. Our deck area, while absolutely gorgeous, was slightly shadier than the others nearby and not quite the best view of the sunset. A few steps away, and also from some of the restaurant tables, more than delivered on this of course! The snorkelling and swimming along the shoreline from our room to the shared lounger areas/decks was a highlight for us and having kayaks and masks/snorkels available for guests was a great bonus. The windy conditions meant that the bioluminescence trip was not running while we were there but we appreciated everything available around the hotel and the slightly livelier bar area a few minutes walk away. All was very quiet from 8pm onwards but that also more than suited us. The coffee lounge and bar area with free filter coffee and chilled drinking water was very welcome. Breakfast and restaurant meals were of a very high standard with courteous and helpful staff, as was the norm throughout the hotel. We had stayed a few nights in another hotel before arriving at Coralina and the short private boat transfer was arranged for us by the Coralina hotel with a small extra charge -it was super efficient and felt quite special!

Hotel Coralina is stunning! The staff, especially Erica were wonderful and did everything to make our stay feel special. They supported us in arranging an evening trip to experience the nearby bioluminescent waters, and checked to see if we needed anything regularly. The room was very clean, with a beautiful sea view and private sunbed area with sea access. The snorkeling around the island was also amazing, with lots of wildlife and beautiful coral

We went to Coralina Island about three weeks ago for one night. We loved it so much that we came back for two nights. This slice of tranquility and peace is a welcome contrast to mad Cartagena. Don’t expect hot showers with high pressure. This is a tiny island. Anyway it’s hot, so it’s great to have a warm shower. The sea around the hotel is perfect for swimming, something lacking in Cartagena. There is scuba diving , kayaking, massages available. The food is good although expect to pay a lot more than Cartagena. I think the hotel needs to review their prices as it is overpriced. This would really make a difference to the guests. Staff are friendly. Erika as always is the star performer. To be honest I thought she was the manager as she does so much. The others around reception are just not so engaged. A pity as with more passion this would really help the hotel. In summary a great chill out place.