Secreto Hostel
ISLA GRANDE, ISLAS DEL ROSARIO-CARTAGENA BOLIVAR
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Why people book this hotel
“The food and cocktails were good and the staff was friendly”
“The host and waitresses were super friendly”
“Very good room, available activities and facilities”
“A big room with AC”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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
Maria
couple
September 28, 2025
“Very good price-quality and very nice people”
Very good room, available activities and facilities
Lisa
couple
September 15, 2025
“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.
Paul
couple
August 25, 2025
“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.
Lea
extended_group
August 11, 2025
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!!
Henrieke
extended_group
July 23, 2025
“Great and relaxing stay at the Isla Grande, with fun activities and a nice staff.”
The swimming pool + mosquito nets + staff + + breakfast + activities
Liam
solo_traveller
May 28, 2025
Staff were very friendly and helpful and food and activities were good and reasonably priced. Would recommend
Tanya
solo_traveller
May 28, 2025
“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.
Adrian
couple
May 22, 2025
“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.
EarthlingLeanne
solo_traveller
May 9, 2025
Good activities and my room was lovely. The staff was super friendly.
Sarah
couple
April 29, 2025
“Loved the place…”
Loved the whole place, great vibe, fantastic food, huge room..
Megan
extended_group
April 10, 2025
“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
Etiene
solo_traveller
April 7, 2025
“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.
Tom
extended_group
March 27, 2025
“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.
joe
extended_group
March 26, 2025
“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.
Jack
couple
March 21, 2025
“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.
Susana
solo_traveller
March 20, 2025
“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!
giulia
extended_group
March 18, 2025
Amazing staff with a lot of activities
Stijn
couple
March 12, 2025
“-”
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.
Daniel Camilo
family_with_children
February 28, 2025
“Very relaxed”
Beautiful property with lovely amenities and great food
Donna
couple
February 22, 2025
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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