No breakfast, location was amazing.

Stayed in April 2024

I would change nothing. We came with very little expectations and it was perfect.

Loved the location and the vibe. The food was good and the staff was awesome. Very helpful and kind. It's like camping but with a rood and a bed!

Stayed in March 2024

A fan in the dorm room.

I really enjoyed the chill atmosphere ! Quiet place ! No obnoxious reagae-tone music ! Good value for food ! Well prepared with love and care. Owners Vivianna and Carlos areexceptionally good human beings ! Felt a genuineness with them. I stayed there 10 nights... And plan to return for a longer period. A great quiet place to think, to read, to write and to meet other good people - travelers Gracias Eco-Arte ! Ciao, Guz'zo 🫂😁

Stayed in February 2024

The hosts Carlos and Viviana are super nice and very friendly. They also speak very good English which is so helpful since I still struggle with Spanish. We could easily upgrade to a lovely cabana which had no shower but the big bucket gets refilled every day. The eco hotel relies on solar which makes it quiet: no noisy generator!

Stayed in February 2024

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Ideal location in the island, next to a beautiful beach and a 20 minute walk from the town, very friendly staff, lots of animals, calm

Stayed in February 2024

Maybe could use more than one toilet that everyone shares And install composting toilets so water is not needed, just sawdust or wood chips.

Close to boat stops And best beach on island. Simple accomodations. Dorm just 3 beds but no light. Bring headlamp. Also bring drinking water and snacks. Meals about $30milCOP for basics. Enjoy exploring the trails all over. Has hammocks And couches in lit area at night. Host helps arrange boats and can recharge your phone.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing!

Loved the location, so close to the sea with a private jetty- from walking around the island we think this is the best spot! Carlos and Viviana were incredibly inviting, hospitable and helpful. They even cooked us a Christmas dinner! Really back to basics but so relaxing, we loved our stay here

Stayed in December 2023

It was confusing that the shower was actually a bucket - it didn’t say that anywhere on the booking page. There was no running water. It was super loud there was construction literally right next to my room and they started around 6am. The room had no glass windows and no outlets. Just one little light. Overall I enjoyed my stay but the place needs some love and care.

The owner Viviana was sooo nice! The facility itself is nice and quaint.

Stayed in October 2023

Carlos the host. Is very relaxed, the place is very peaceful away from all the hustle and bustle. The cat Francois is the best and super chill aswell.

Stayed in November 2023

Be prepared to use up a lot of mosquito and bug repellent. Hostel could be a bit more helpful with organising and communicating. Relied on hostel to organise snorkelling and help book boat on the way back but was told at the last minute they weren't able to and I needed to organise it myself. It all worked out, but was improvised rather than planned ahead of time, adding a bit of unnecessary stress.

Beautiful quiet location near the water and rustic, artsy facilities. Great food, kind hosts and peaceful place for splendid isolation and relaxing. They nicely upgraded my room so I'd have more space and privacy, and rooms are spacious and comfortable, with a light and fan at night. Water facilities are very simple but thoughtfully arranged, and made me appreciate the simple basics all the more.

Stayed in April 2023

Carlos’ place is in a great location and is well run. Carlos and his crew are very friendly. The property is rustic, but clean. be prepared for heat and bugs. The dock and beach right by the property are outstanding!

Stayed in April 2023

For a location with no access to running water the place was wonderful

Exceptional nice hosts very clean facility. Great access to wonderful water/ beach . Food very tasty , no running facility is using Solar for energy

Stayed in April 2023

High price for what you get

location was nice, in the middle of the nature

Stayed in April 2023

There were a lot of mosquitoes and other biting insects, mostly in the bathroom. The owner said it gets worse around the full moon, so that might not always be a problem, but I got a ton of bites. I didn't really notice any bugs out in the communal areas, which was nice.

Great food. Nice location with a little beach and dock good for swimming right around the corner. They cleaned the rooms and filled up the bathroom water barrels everyday. It's a nice calm place to base yourself at while exploring Isla Grande.

Stayed in March 2023

bathroom didn’t have any toiletries at all

it was laid back and offered both good food and fun excursions.

Stayed in February 2023

mosquitos sometimes smelt like sewer

quiet peaceful friendly

Stayed in January 2023

A very natural environment with no stress.

Stayed in December 2022

This is a great hostel on Isla Grande, really relaxed and the family who run it are very lovely. The location is excellent and it was very good value for money. The mosquitos make it a little uncomfortable but nothing they can do about that!

Stayed in August 2022

Eco friendly, peaceful , close to a small beach

Stayed in May 2022

Nothing!

Arte y Aventura is a great way to get a true feel of Island life! Rooms are rustic, but comfortable and with everything you need. Carlos is so welcoming and helpful and makes a delicious breakfast! It has a great location close to the water on both sides of the Island, close to the lagoons and the town. Thank you for a memorable stay!

Stayed in May 2022

Many mosquitoes and very hot during the night (rainy season)

Awesome island. Real adventure. Great staff.

Stayed in May 2022

we had an unpleasant incident with the boat operator and because we cannot speak Spanish we are not sure whose fault it was. I think it might help to coordinate the boat transfer with the host beforehand. the hostels works together with an operator and can then coordinate the transfer.

Hard to evaluate the eco hostel because you can not compare it to normal accommodation. the facilities is very simple and basic, which is the concept not only of this but some more eco hostels on the island. since we spend most time at the beach and outdoors anyway we felt fine with the basic accommodation. it is a nice way to go back to the roots.

Stayed in February 2022

It's not directly on the beach, but you cannot have everything... ;-)

Beautiful, natural, simple and secluded place. It felt very relaxing to stay on the island with no connection but close to the nature. The owners are super nice and they care about the environment taking part in many activities on the island (like planting the mangroves). Room and bathroom were very spacious with comfortable beds and hammocks. 5-10 mins walking to the beach.

Stayed in November 2021

There were a lot of mosquitos and the mosquito nets had some holes, that we patched ourselves for the night - so it was fine.

Overall we had a nice stay for one night at the Ecohotel Arte y Aventure. We spend our days at Islas del Rosarios diving so only stayed there for a short night. Breakfast was good, beds were ok, the host was really welcoming. Facilities are very basic, but that was clear from the description and what we expected.

Stayed in August 2021