San Andres Island, Colombia Hotels

The archipelago of San Andres is known for its hot, sunny days, expansive white-sand beaches and abundant snorkeling, scuba-diving and hiking opportunities. A popular holiday getaway for Colombian city-dwellers, the archipelago has recently become popular with foreign travelers looking for unique island adventures. The Christmas season and Easter week are packed on San Andres, so you'll want to reserve your hotel far in advance if you plan to visit San Andres during this time. Most visitors choose to visit San Andres as part of an a Decameron all-inclusive package (there are six Decameron resorts on the island), but there are also several excellent non-inclusive lodging options available.

The Decameron San Luis

The Decameron San Luis fronts a beautiful beach and offers breakfast and lunch buffets, a la carte dinners, unlimited alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, three restaurants, four bars, three pools, night shows, activities and sports center, on-site disco, snorkeling, kayaking and three a la carte or buffet meals a day. Guest rooms have air conditioning, cable TV and a mini fridge. It's not a luxury resort, but is a good choice for families.

Road to San Luis Km 4
San Andres Island, Colombia
(011) +57 (8) 513-0300 +57 (8) 513-0300
decameron.com/eng/san_andres/san_luis/overview.html

The Decameron Aquarium

The slightly more upscale Decameron Aquarium consists of several architecturally impressive units built on the water. The resort is located within walking distance to San Andres' commercial district, as well as the island's best restaurants and bars, in case you decide to take a break from resort food. The all-inclusive options offers amenities such as six restaurants, three bars, child and adult pool, discotheque and conference room. The resort has 297 rooms, each equipped with an ocean-view balcony, hairdryer, cable TV, air-conditioning and mini-fridge.

Av Colombia # 1-19
San Andres, Colombia
(011) + 57 (8) 512-9030, +57 (8) 512-9010
decameron.com/esp/san_andres/aquarium/accommodations.html

Sol Caribe Sea Flower Hotel

Part of the Solar Hoteles and Resorts chain, the Sol Caribe Sea Flower is a modern-looking beach hotel that has 45 rooms, air-conditioning, security box, minibar, cable TV and laundry service, conference room, restaurant, bar, travel agency, marina, bar and restaurant. Like the Decameron, the Sol Caribe Sea Flower Hotel offers all-inclusive packages and is well-equipped to handle families and couples.

Parque de la Barracuda
San Andres, Colombia
(011) +57 4 448 08 40, +57 4 448 08 40
solarhoteles.com/scripts/amigo.php?cat=hoteles&idproy=2008728-82111

San Andres Noble House Hotel

The San Andres Noblehouse is an intimate, well-run hotel that offers personalized service and horseback riding, snorkeling and sailing excursions. Each of the 15 well-appointed rooms offer air-conditioning, satellite TV, safety box, 24-hour room service and airport pickup upon request. There is also an on-site restaurant. The Noblehouse is a quiet, romantic hotel and is best suited for couples or older groups.

Avenida Colon 3-80
(011) + 57 (8) 512-8264
sanandresnoblehouse.com

Hotel Lord Pierre

Located with walking distance to the commercial zone, Hotel Lord Pierre offers 48 standard rooms, 10 junior suites and two suites. All rooms are pleasant and comfortable and come equipped with central air conditioning, TV, minibar, phone, hairdryer and hot water. Hotel amenities include a restaurant, coffee shop, water sports, pool and private beach.

Avenida Colombia No. 1B-106
San Andres, Colombia
(011) +57 (8) 512-7541
lordpierre.com

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Article Written By Jisel Perilla

Jisel Perilla has been writing for Frommer´s Travel Guides since 2009 and is currently working on her fourth publication. She majored in English and minored in Spanish at the University of Mary Washington in Frederickburg, Virginia. Perilla has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa and currently lives between Washington, D.C. and Bogota, Colombia.

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