Blue Emerald Inn

Hotels
Avenida Costa Rica, segundo piso de almacen Yassa , San Andrés , co

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Car hire
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Attentive service
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited breakfast options
Noisy rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.2
Several mentions of dirty bathrooms and stained towels.
Service
9.2
Receptionists were praised for being attentive and friendly.
Location
9.2
Perfect location, one block from the main beach and away from the noise.
Room Quality
7.7
Various reviews mentioned room comfort but also noted issues like mold and lack of windows.
Amenities
7.7
Breakfast delivery praised, but limited options and issues with TV channels were noted.
Value for Money
8.2
Overall good value, though some complaints about added costs not disclosed during booking.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Breakfast served in-room was satisfactory but mentioned to be repetitive.
Overall Experience
8.2
Generally positive experiences with good service and location, but some cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 23:24

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Blue Emerald Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and modern amenities. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay with flat-screen TVs, safety deposit boxes, and some rooms featuring terraces and city views.

Convenient Location
Situated just 200 meters from Spratt Bight Beach, guests can easily access popular attractions like The Hill, Morgan's Cave, and Los Almendros Beach. The hotel's proximity to the airport makes traveling hassle-free for visitors.

Exceptional Service
With a 24-hour front desk staff fluent in English and Spanish, guests can expect top-notch service and assistance throughout their stay.

Book your stay at Blue Emerald Inn for a memorable and relaxing experience in San Andrés!

Important information:

Please note that breakfast is served in the room.

Please note that the 'Studio' has fixed windows only.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 7.2
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 8.2
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Rebeca family_with_children ve
5
Not worth the money
Pros:

The location is great, although the entrance is hard to find. Breakfast tasted good but it was very little (and I don't eat a lot). Great A/C. Clean enough.

Cons:

I sort of expected more for the money. There are no windows whatsoever in the whole "hotel", it looks more like a warehouse that got used for rooms. It's very hard to make the staff understand you for some reason (and I am a native Spanish speaker). Basically every request was either a "no" because they don't accomodate, or misunderstood. I was leaving the island in a morning flight (07:00) and I asked if I could have breakfast maybe stored from the day before or at least some bread or fruit or coffee. The staff said (after around 2 hours waiting for confirmation from their boss) that it was impossible because the cook arrived exactly at 07:00 and they couldn't take anything from the kitchen without the cook. They said coffee would be available, but when I did the check-out the staff misunderstood me and thought I was leaving the hotel at 07:00, although I was very specific my FLIGHT was at 07:00; so no coffee was made.

The beds are stone hard, but could be comfortable. Strong A/C if you like it but can be cold at nights since the bed basically only has a blanket to cover you with. Felt like a prison since all walls are white, no windows and barely any decoration, plus humidity. Breakfast for the first day tasted good, but it was soooo little: like 1.5 scrambled eggs, 2 small pieces of bread, and around 4 pieces of papaya. I had to spend more money because I was hungry 30 minutes later and I don't eat much (and I chose a hotel over an Airbnb precisely because breakfast was included).

When I arrived literally no one was at the reception. We had to go knock at doors to see if anyone would do the check-in. I requested an early check-in, which I understand is not possible sometimes, but when the lady finally arrived and was finding our room, she literally entered an occupied room to see if it was available. I was scared to leave my things in the room after that. Felt sketchy and disappointing although it was clean enough.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
P
Padilha solo_traveller br
7
2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Rosemary Cassia couple br
9
Funcionários excelentes
Pros:

Recomendo

Cons:

Simples mas bem confortável

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
J
Juan Camilo solo_traveller co
7
buena estancia
Pros:

Buena estancia, cerca a todo

Cons:

nada en particular

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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DIANA MARIA Ospina couple co
8
excelente ubicación
Pros:

ubicación

Cons:

La atención de uno de los funcionarios, pues se solicitó un taxi y NO fue amable ni diligente

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Isabela couple br
7
Houve despreparo em solucionar os problemas que considero ser frequentes, infelizmente nós hóspedes estamos à mercê e o
Pros:

Confortável , simples e aconchegante!

Cons:

Fique por 6 dias, desses 3 dias faltou energia e em 1 faltou água, mesmo sendo uma ilha, o hotel não tem preparo e nem um plano b, tivemos que esperar o retorno e o hotel não se responsabilizou por isso!

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Juan Sebastian solo_traveller co
10
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
C
Carlos couple es
6
Cerca de la playa con servicios en la puerta
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

El que hubiera fallos con la energía eléctrica y no dispongan de alternativa , el desayuno podrían quitarlo

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
J
Jose del Carmen solo_traveller co
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Paula couple br
7
Temerário
Pros:

O hotel fica próximo à praia, fizemos tudo a pé. As pessoas do hotel são gentis, atenciosas e pontuais. O café da manhã é servido no quarto. É um café simples (café puro ou com leite, suco tipo Tang, ovos mexidos com torrada ou arepa ou um lanchinho de presunto e queijo e fruta). Eles disponibilizam toalhas para levar à praia. O quarto tem um bom tamanho, o banheiro também. A ducha é como se fosse um cano com queda de água, mas não achei ruim. Não dá pra dizer que a água é quente, mas também não é um gelo. A cidade é muito quente então você geralmente chega no hotel querendo um banho mais refrescante mesmo. O ar funciona bem e gela rápido. Não havia me atentado para isso, mas há dois tipos de quarto, um com janela que dá para o corredor do hotel (logo, vc vai deixar o tempo todo fechada e com a cortina fechada para manter sua privacidade, o que impede circulação de ar natural); o outro quarto possui sacada para a rua. Se puder, aconselho o segundo pelo fato que descreverei abaixo, no que "não gostei".

Cons:

Chegamos no hotel a noite, o quarteirão do hotel estava sem luz. Questionamos se era normal faltar energia, ao que disseram que não. A cidade é abafadissima e, como disse, o quarto que fiquei não tinha janela que pudesse deixar aberta (pois ela dava para o corredor do hotel - que também não tinha circulação de ar). A luz voltou somente umas 3 da madrugada. Já no último dia (ficamos 5 dias no total) faltou luz das 20h até o dia seguinte. A luz nao voltou até o horário que fomos embora. Tivemos que "dormir" de porta e janelas abertas de tão insuportável que estava, com os demais hóspedes circulando pelo corredor e tendo amplo acesso ao nosso quarto. Eu estava grávida, solicitei que me permitissem dormir em um quarto com sacada que estava desocupado (as portas dos quartos desocupados ficam abertas) e em frente ao meu, mas recusaram meu pedido dizendo que chegaria hóspedes. A única coisa que o rapaz se propôs, a pedido do meu marido, foi abrir a sacada, para ver se entrava um pouco mais de vento no hotel e refrescasse nosso quarto (por óbvio, insuficiente). Passei mal a noite toda. A sorte é que tinha guardado um leque de papel de um dos passeios. Meu marido ficou me abanando quase que a noite inteira. Fui embora do hotel já era 10 da manhã, a luz não tinha voltado, nem os mencionados hóspedes que ocupariam o quarto com sacada. Achei pouco caso e falta de respeito e consideração. Não custava ter amenizado a situação daquela noite. Principalmente porque de 5 dias que ficamos, em dois deles faltou luz.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Katherine couple cl
10
Pros:

Muy cerca de todo, está súper céntrico

Cons:

Las camas son un poquito duras, del resto todo excelente

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Quijano Garzon solo_traveller co
9
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
P
Paulo solo_traveller br
8
Hotel perto de tudo
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Alguns quartos sem janela

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Laura couple es
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Ortiz gonzalez couple co
9
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
B
Bruno solo_traveller br
10
Pros:

Pertinho do centro e da principal praia

Cons:

Nada

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
P
Patricio andres solo_traveller cl
10
Pros:

Lugar muy bien ubicado, cercano a todo y el personal que atiende muy amable.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Walter solo_traveller br
10
Pros:

Atendimento excepcional, localização, limpeza, tudo de bom.

Cons:

Na verdade não é não ter gostado, mas o café da manhã deixa um pouco a desejar.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
J
Javier solo_traveller co
9
Excelente ubicación con personal muy atento.
Pros:

Excelente ubicación, el personal muy atento, la limpieza era impecable, el desayuno no era lo maximo, pero estaba bien, diria que cumple las expectativas.

Cons:

No hubo nada que no me gustara. Todo estuvo perfecto.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
H
Henry couple co
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee