Mangata Beach

Mangata Beach, rated 7.6 on Booking.com, operates as a beach club on Isla Grande, with a small beach and a handful of rooms. The accommodation is in family rooms styled as bungalows, each featuring a private bathroom, air conditioning, and free toiletries; some offer sea or garden views. On-site dining includes a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine and a bar, with breakfast options like American and buffet with juice, cheese, and fruits. For leisure, the hotel provides a spa and wellness centre, an open-air bath, sun terrace, and water sport facilities such as snorkeling and canoeing. Live music performances are held daily, and the property partners with local guides for boat tours around the island. Mangata Beach is a 14-minute drive from Pasadía Bora Bora Cartagena Beach and near Cartagena de Indias and Isla Grande Islas del Rosario. The hotel offers meeting and banquet facilities, a business center, and high-speed Wi-Fi in public areas. Family services include family rooms, kids' meals, and a concierge desk, alongside practical amenities like luggage storage, currency exchange, and a safety deposit box. A notable feature at Mangata Beach is that daytime hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm feature a DJ playing loud reggaeton music, while the atmosphere quiets significantly after 3:00 pm when day visitors leave.

Staff are friendly and accommodating, with specific mentions of Urelio, Kevin, Miguel, and César.

The bungalow-style rooms are spacious, clean, and have good AC and plenty of space.

The on-site Italian restaurant offers à la carte lunch and dinner options.

The location on a corner of Isla Grande provides direct beach access and a small beach area.

The hotel arranges snorkeling trips and bike rides around the island for guests.

The rooms have poor soundproofing, so music from the beach club can be heard during the day.

There is no Wi-Fi in the rooms; guests need to use their mobile data.

The beach area is small, rocky, and may be inaccessible during high tides.