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Secreto Hostel

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ISLA GRANDE, ISLAS DEL ROSARIO-CARTAGENA BOLIVAR

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
11 mentions

The food and cocktails were good and the staff was friendly

The host and waitresses were super friendly

Comfortable rooms
7 mentions

Very good room, available activities and facilities

A big room with AC

Pool
7 mentions

The pools were great and got plenty of use

pool, a beach, bar and resturany with great food and drinks, lots of room and lo…

Great location
6 mentions

Although too pricy for the quality offered, a nice range of activities were avai…

The pool area is good fun and it’s only a 20 min walk to Playa Libre (sandy beac…

Good value
4 mentions

Staff were very friendly and helpful and food and activities were good and reaso…

To make matters worse, there was no free drinking water available, meaning we ha…

Breakfast available
3 mentions

The swimming pool + mosquito nets + staff + + breakfast + activities

Breakfast was great

Overview

Secreto Hostel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in Isla Grande. Featuring a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The hostel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. At Secreto Hostel you will find a restaurant serving Caribbean, Peruvian and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Isla Grande, like hiking. Playa Libre is 2.2 km from Secreto Hostel.

Traveller reviews

M

Maria

couple

September 28, 2025

8

Very good price-quality and very nice people

Very good room, available activities and facilities

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Lisa

couple

September 15, 2025

6

Relatively pleasant, but also disappointing

The food and cocktails were good and the staff was friendly. The evening events were really fun (dancing lessons, cocktails and happy hours, good atmosphere). Communication about arranging a boat from and to the island were clear. Although too pricy for the quality offered, a nice range of activities were available at the location, such as snorkeling and plankton swimming.

P

Paul

couple

August 25, 2025

9

A beautiful setting for a wonderful 24 hours stay and topped off by a fantastic beach party on the night we stayed.

It felt very natural for an island stop over and had everything that we needed.

L

Lea

extended_group

August 11, 2025

10

The host and waitresses were super friendly. The food and drinks were delicious and the evening Programme very entertaining. The Hotel complex was super nice and felt like home. We had a really good time!!

H

Henrieke

extended_group

July 23, 2025

9

Great and relaxing stay at the Isla Grande, with fun activities and a nice staff.

The swimming pool + mosquito nets + staff + + breakfast + activities

L

Liam

solo_traveller

May 28, 2025

9

Staff were very friendly and helpful and food and activities were good and reasonably priced. Would recommend

T

Tanya

solo_traveller

May 28, 2025

4

Hamaquero is better. Stay there.

Breakfast was great! Fruit juice, unlimited coffee/ chocolate/ hot water, and toast+eggs+fruits. they had a welcome drink as well.

A

Adrian

couple

May 22, 2025

8

Nice easy stay on Isla Grande

A big room with AC. It was a nice stay for a few nights. The pools were great and got plenty of use. A special mention for the chef here who produced some of the best meals I've had in South America.

E

EarthlingLeanne

solo_traveller

May 9, 2025

8

Good activities and my room was lovely. The staff was super friendly.

S

Sarah

couple

April 29, 2025

8

Loved the place…

Loved the whole place, great vibe, fantastic food, huge room..

M

Megan

extended_group

April 10, 2025

9

Loved our stay. Very friendly staff and fun activities

Johfran is an amazing host! He welcomed you, runs the yoga and evening activities and brightens up the place! The pool area is good fun and it’s only a 20 min walk to Playa Libre (sandy beach). Such a haven to relax and reset

E

Etiene

solo_traveller

April 7, 2025

10

Slice of paradise ✨️

Secreto has all you need two.pool, a beach, bar and resturany with great food and drinks, lots of room and lounging. Day and night activities were so much fun. The staff are all amazing and will go out of their way to make you feel at home.

T

Tom

extended_group

March 27, 2025

4

Disappointing Decline – A Wasted Opportunity

I stayed at Secreto in the Rosario Islands last year and had a great time, despite it being a bit of a budget option. Back then, I even met a European guy working for the hotel chain who was there to improve things, so I returned with five friends, hoping for an even better experience. Unfortunately, it was a huge letdown. The service at the bar was shocking—some of the staff seemed more interested in chatting with their friends than serving customers. Ordering drinks felt like an inconvenience to them, and my friend was even told, "I don’t have any" when asking for a cocktail recommendation. We often had to remind them of our orders after waiting 20 minutes. The food was another disappointment. Portions were tiny, and the menu hadn’t changed at all since the previous year. To make matters worse, there was no free drinking water available, meaning we had to buy overpriced bottles. The state of the place was just sad. Broken chairs and sun loungers scattered around, the pool was dirty, and overall, it felt like the owners or management just didn’t care. This place could be amazing with the right attention, but it’s clearly being neglected. The only saving grace was the excursions. The subwing experience was incredible, and the snorkelling trip was also a highlight. Brian, the tour guide, was fantastic—super friendly and really made the trips enjoyable. Overall, Secreto is a missed opportunity. It has so much potential, but unless major improvements are made, I wouldn’t recommend it.

J

joe

extended_group

March 26, 2025

3

Underwhelming, as the hostel requires updating and improving.

Location is nice. The excursions were well organised and good fun. They arranged a private transfer from the island to the mainland, which went very smoothly. Food was good but the portion sizes were small.

J

Jack

couple

March 21, 2025

9

Great value for money and chilled vibes

Great facilities. Staff were friendly and spoke good English. Nice private beach and activities organised every evening. Worth the upgrade for the balcony room.

S

Susana

solo_traveller

March 20, 2025

8

Beautiful hostal, a true gem to stay at in Islas del Rosario

This was a beautiful place to stay! some minor small improvements on the food would be appreciated but the house, the ambiance, the owner, the beds, the activities were all absolutely amazing. I will definitely be coming back and recommending this place to friends and family. Specially if they keep the same affordable prices. That was very important in my decision when booking. Thank you for the lovely stay!

G

giulia

extended_group

March 18, 2025

9

Amazing staff with a lot of activities

S

Stijn

couple

March 12, 2025

7

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Nice place with private beach. Far away from playa libre. Expensive breakfast, nice meals for lunch/dinner but also expensive. 37k for pasta pesto, 40k for curry rice.

D

Daniel Camilo

family_with_children

February 28, 2025

10

Very relaxed

Beautiful property with lovely amenities and great food

D

Donna

couple

February 22, 2025

8

Good but could be much better

The staff is wonderful. Friendly service. So we felt very welcome. The surroundings are truly beautiful. Lots of birds. Nice pool and we liked the yoga class.

Facilities

Activities

Massage, Canoeing, Hiking, Diving, Snorkelling, Evening entertainment, Beach, Happy hour

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Non-smoking rooms

Internet

Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Outdoor pool, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Pool bar, Water slide

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Thermometers for guests provided by property, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Services

Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shuttle service, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle, Luggage storage

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with pool views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 65 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with an inner courtyard view as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 32 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Quadruple Room

The spacious quadruple room offers air conditioning and a private entrance, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The quadruple room features a dining area, a wardrobe and an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 130 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Quadruple Room

The spacious quadruple room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with an inner courtyard view as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 130 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 17:30
Check-outFrom 07:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printGuests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 3:44 AM

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Secreto Hostel - 0 Star Hotel in Isla Grande