Portobelo Plaza de las Americas

This five-story hotel is modern and fresh throughout. The lobby offers a couple of wicker seating groups where guests can hang out, but there's minimal decoration. Red is used as an accent color throughout the hotel, creating a cheerful vibe. Features are fairly simple here, and there aren't a ton of common areas, so the hotel is best used to explore the northern reaches of San Andres Island. It draws tourists of all sorts, though most are tourists stopping here for only a night or two while exploring the island.

This hotel is situated at the northern end of San Andres Island, about a five-minute walk from the beach. It's surrounded by shops selling clothes, shoes, perfume, and electronics, and there are also several restaurants within an easy walk. San Andres Town can be reached in eight minutes by car, or 20 minutes on foot, and the town of San Luis is about 25 minutes away by car. Gustavo Rojas Pinilla International Airport is less than a 10-minute drive away.

Rooms and suites are simple and modern, with a fresh look that comes from light tile floors, clean-lined light-wood furniture, and eye-catching aqua accents. Flat-screen TVs are mounted on the wall, but decor is otherwise kept to a minimum. Other amenities include air-conditioning, mini-fridges, safes, and free Wi-Fi. Compact bathrooms have tiled walk-in showers, magnifying mirrors, hairdryers, and toiletries. Suites feature separate living areas with sofa beds plus dining space. Rooms with three twin beds are available for groups and families. Unfortunately, some rooms lack windows. 

This property offers features consistent with those found at many three-pearl options in the area, though the overall package is a bit more fresh and modern. The casual restaurant and bar has red booth seating and cafe chairs, and a free breakfast buffet with hot and cold items is served daily. The outdoor pool is small and surrounded by buildings, but it gets plenty of sun during the day. A few lounge chairs are provided, as well as a dining table and chairs. Plants and trees add a bit of ambience. The fitness room has cardio equipment, a resistance machine, and lighter free weights plus a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows to keep things bright. It's sufficient for a basic workout, though is small. Meeting spaces accommodate groups of various sizes, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.