Cartagena, ColombiaBaru
Hotel las Islas
Treetop stilt lodge
Treetop stilt lodge
Reachable only by boat from Cartagena, the lodge runs on coastal rhythms, with thatched treehouses linked by forest trails.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
You’ll sleep under a distinctive conical thatched roof, in a bungalow that spans at least 70 square meters, some with decks that open directly onto the sea, others built in trees with vertiginous views of the canopy.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Mangrove channels and the protected reefs of Corales del Rosario National Park lie just beyond the private dock.
The rooms
Thatched octagonal bungalows feature handwoven rope floors, bamboo bathrooms, and breezy private decks looking out through the branches.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A freshwater pool sits on a broad timber deck facing the Caribbean, and several bungalows have their own plunge pools.
The spa
Spa Niña Daniela has five treatment rooms and an outdoor thalassotherapy seawater pool under the forest canopy.
Yoga on the deck
The open-air timber deck sits within the forest canopy, set with meditation cushions beneath woven lanterns.
At the table
Tía Coco sits over the water for breakfast, and Las Guacas serves dinner tucked into the forest greenery.
How it began
Grupo Aviatur spent three decades planning the lodge, positioning each bungalow so that not a single tree was cut down.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.