Where to stay on Islas del Rosario?

Gator says on Oct 10, 2007, 08:53:

Mrs Gator and always wanted to go-then went-it was not what we expected-would not do anything but a day trip again.

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morphus says on Oct 10, 2007, 08:58:

Yes, a day trip is good enough. The natives/vendors are annoying.

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dwmte7 says on Oct 10, 2007, 09:11:

don't really have a clue...however, i have a friend who's family owns one of the islands. if you're in cartagena, go to a restaurant, el mar del juan and ask for juan eglesias, the owner and ask him. tell him and old friend from way back said hello.

dw

dwmte

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svdo2006 says on Oct 10, 2007, 09:40:

Thanks for the feedback. Are there nice beaches, apart from the vendors? Is there anywhere nice to stay, anyway?

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poco says on Oct 10, 2007, 09:48:

Humm, after reading the comments. I'd say one night would be a waste. I doubt there are vendors or natives on the smaller islands to bother you but they are everywhere in Cartagena.

Anyway, this is a link. Probably others. http://www.hotelislapirata.com/

I did see a few interesting hotels on the islands when I took the tour and the scenery was OK. The sharks at the aquarium were trained. The crowd blocked my view.

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morphus says on Oct 10, 2007, 09:56:

The travel agent at the Hilton told us there were no vendors on Islas del Rosario. Bullshit!They swarmed the shit out of as soon as we got off the boat. I bought some fruit and beer with my friends. The bead guys got angry because we did'nt buy their crap. The local dipshit guys followed us around and mocking us....pointing, laughing and saying shit in Spanish. I almost had to beat the crap out of one guy. Maybe there are nicer parts but never again!

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Mr. Hollywood says on Oct 10, 2007, 10:05:

The beaches there are barely beaches. Majagua, which is the resort owned by the Sofitel Santa Clara in Cartagena, is nice and laid back, but don't expect sugar sand beaches. Crushed coral and seaweed is more like it. The day trip there is fun for a change of pace from Cartagena, though. On a good day the boat ride can be really neat. I hear it can be really rough, too, though.

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EMAN says on Oct 10, 2007, 10:30:

Try COCOLISO, it a very pretty resort. Website is below:

http://cocolisoresort.com/

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Cerealkiller says on Oct 10, 2007, 12:10:

Ive stayed in San Pedro Majagua before...it was ok. You can go diving, kayaking, snorkeling...vendors are annoying and chances are everyone will try and rip you off. There is a Town in Isla Grande called Orica, 15 minute walk from Majagua hotel. Its a TINY town, or caserio, a security guard at the hotel said it was safe to visit so we went...they were having a party and people were buying us beers and being really nice to us...That was my favorite bit of the trip. I was told the Majagua hotel was the most comfortable in the area, but there is no A/C or TVs... if you're not an outdoorsy type, and youre basically looking for a sandy beach and a tan, then islas del Rosario aren't the best option.
This is the hotel's site:
http://hotelmajagua.com/en/index.htm

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Mr. Hollywood says on Oct 10, 2007, 12:10:

Is that some kind of swingers resort? The ad has that feel.

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poco says on Oct 10, 2007, 13:03:

Quote: Is that some kind of swingers resort? The ad has that feel.

That made me look, not that I'm interested. Nothing to make me think it was for swingers?

The COCOLISO resort was what I saw as I crused by on the tour boat. Ah, ha,, maybe the isle is worth a few days stay, but not by myself. Knowing Colombia I'd bet a ""lonely"" guest could be accomodated with a days notice.

The other isle hotel had a couple of links other hotels in their ""chain"". These might be a good choice but it's Cartagena, I think you can stay at this hotel for at least 3 days (depending) and never need to go in and out (leave the hotel) if you have a companion.

Nice web page, virtual tours, maps, contacts, professionally arranged.

http://www.hotelsantaclara.com/

"When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy." Quote - General Tommy Franks

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Mr. Hollywood says on Oct 10, 2007, 13:22:

Most ads for resorts in Colombia feature pictures of families, kids, AND hot chicks. Por ejemplo http://www.hotelislapirata.com/

The ad for Cocoliso was ONLY pictures of young attractive couples gazing at other young attractive couples.

Nothing wrong with that, I was just curious if that's what the resort is.

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svdo2006 says on Oct 20, 2007, 17:35:

Just got back - We went to Cocoliso, but just for a day. It was a tiny beach, but pretty and served its purpose. To swim, relax and enjoy the beach for a few hours. We didn't get hassled at all. I wouldn't stay the night. The place is pretty run down, but for $20 each, including 2 hours boat ride and a fish lunch, it wasn't a bad deal. Thanks for the info.

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svdo2006 says on Oct 20, 2007, 17:35:

Just got back - We went to Cocoliso, but just for a day. It was a tiny beach, but pretty and served its purpose. To swim, relax and enjoy the beach for a few hours. We didn't get hassled at all. I wouldn't stay the night. The place is pretty run down, but for $20 each, including 2 hours boat ride and a fish lunch, it wasn't a bad deal. Thanks for the info.

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