Tax Information
The rate does not include the 19% VAT tax on accommodation, hotel insurance or other additional charges that the Hotel may charge; They must be paid directly at the Hotel. Foreigners not resident in the country who acquire a tourist package, checking their immigration status with the current PIP5 Entry and Permanence Permit seal, with the current PTP-5 Temporary Permit Permit seal, or the current TP-11 visa; they will be exempt from the 19% VAT tax.
Positive: Centro Ubuntu is a warm and friendly little patch of paradise on Isla Grande. Margarita and her team have created such a welcoming and relaxing environment here, the food is delicious and cooked to ...
Negative: There was nothing we didn't like.
Positive: Great location on the island, quiet with a private beach and possibility of snorkeling, good quality food, kind staff, ideal to relax for a few days
Negative: Very basic accommodation with open roof with another one next to each other without allowing much privacy, over used mosquito nets, a bit pricey as it doesn't include breakfast
Positive: It’s a very comfortable eco hotel with a private small beach. Our 2-day stay was great thanks to amazing staff - Carolina and Margarita, who helped us with all our needs and questions.
Positive: Great spot on the island with the most beautiful sunsets and nice little still water beach for snorkelling. The beach huts were comfortable, food simple but good, and the manager Carolina was really ...
Negative: We had some problems with the recommended transport to get to and from the resort, although this may have been a one-off. It’s important to know this is a fairly rustic, authentic experience, it is ...
Positive: The staff was wonderful. The food was amazing!!
Negative: Mosquitos!
Positive: Rustic charm!
Positive: My partner and I had such a fantastic stay at Ubuntu. 🌞The location was idyllic and beautiful - we swam and sunbathed at the lovely private beach, everyday during our three night stay there. 🏊🏝️The ...
Positive: Great location on the island, super clean and amazing cabin beach front. The staff is lovely too!
Negative: Nothing
Positive: Centro UBUNTU is without question one of the top places I have ever stayed. While the north side of Isla Grande is very busy and full of a million day trippers and boats, the Southside where UBUNTU is...
Positive: Stunning place - proper slice of paradise and a real treat. The bluest seas and your own private beach. Beautifully curated by Margarita the owner.
Positive: We had an absolutely lovely time at Ubuntu! It’s the perfect place to relax and unwind. The food is amazing, I think some of the best we had in Colombia. The location is perfect, our cabin was steps ...
Negative: The only thing is it is very hot at night however the rooms have fans which is definitely helpful.
Positive: Incredible location and incredible facilities. We loved it. It exceeded our expectations. Karolina was amazing with us. The front beach and our balcony with sea view were amazing. Bed and bathroom ...
Negative: The only thing I was sad about was that there were no canoe available to use. You can rent them though on other hotel next to Ubuntun :)
Positive: Great location close to the beach, dock and nature with a rustic, relaxed vibe. It is easy to walk to local shops and a couple of cafes and to go snorkelling, exploring by bike or boat or just switch ...
Negative: We understand this is an ecohostal but vital things for basic safety and comfort were missing. The safe was not working, there was no way to lock our cabin door from inside and the tap on our shower ...
Positive: Nice quiet place on Isla Grande, for people who wish to enjoy nature and the peace of the island. Super friendly staff. Loved my cabin, nothing beats a sea view from your own hammock ;-) Nice ...
Positive: The location is just amazing and the staff was really nice and attentive to us
Negative: Probably not their fault but the small beach they had was full of small pieces of splittered glass. We had to clean quite a lot while our little one was playing on the sand
Positive: The cabaña we stayed in was very private with nice porch to relax in a hammock. Eco-lodge with a lot of thought put into the processes and the preservation of nature. Beautiful set up with friendly ...
Negative: N/A
Positive: We loved the Eco-Hotel! The location was stunning! The staff were topnotch. We loved the mission of Centro Ubunto and really felt welcomed and engaged with the community there. The EcoTours were great...
Negative: We liked everything!
Positive: The breakfast was solid with several choices.
Negative: We had a perfect stay.
Positive: Centro Ubuntu is an absolute gem on Isla Grande, perched on the leeward side of the island with a small, secluded beach and great seating areas to relax and view the ocean. It’s the ideal place to ...
Positive: Very nice cottage with sea view. The food was good for the remoteness and the simple surroundings.
Positive: The seafront setting, the calmness of the place, the homely feeling, the wonderful staff, the cabins close to the water, the snorkelling, the sunbathing platforms
Negative: Nothing
Positive: The location with a small private beach
Negative: Nothing
Positive: Amazing place! The staff, the food, the tours, everything was amazing.
Positive: My stay at Centro Ubuntu was so, so incredible! It it truly an island paradise..tranquil, beautiful and a few steps from the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. The staff were all attentive and kind...
Positive: The cabins for our rooms were lovely - those exceeded expectations - the view was beautiful.
Negative: The amenities were a bit more rustic than we had expected - we had a lovely stay - we just had to quickly adjust our expectations!
Positive: Good things about this hotel, -great food, quality, portion size & value. -the beach area is lovely and nice area to relax by the seaside -lots of animals and can snorkel along the front of ...
Negative: Things I felt were difficult or needed improvement, -not having wifi (other eco Hostels have it) -not explaining the activities properly or only allowing activities to go ahead if there’s groups (...
Positive: We loved Ubuntu: the quietness, the tiny house and especially the helpfulness of the staff
Negative: We missed sockets in the room
Positive: Friendly helpful staff, simple but comfortable cabin, beautiful location right on beach and pretty garden. Good meals.
Negative: All good
Positive: The owner, Margerita, was very friendly and helpful. She and her staff really made our stay great. The food and outings organised were fantastic, There are very few cabins so it is a very quiet ...
Negative: The weather was too hot - pretty sure this is out of their control!
Positive: This property is one of a kind. The peaceful tranquility is something I’ve never experienced before. The hosts were the most kind and genuine people with a true love for the environment and the local ...
Positive: Carolina and the crew were very friendly and helpful during our stay. It’s a great place for relaxing and you can go snorkeling in front of your cabin to spot all kind of fish (parrotfish, squid, ...
Positive: This place was great. The staff was so kind and helpful, especially Caroline. The food was amazing and the location was beautiful. The accommodations are basic and very comfortable. We had such a ...
Negative: Nothing
Positive: Location was great. Beautiful view and very safe Breakfast, lunch and dinner was excellent The service was exceptional.
Positive: amazing staff, great location and fun activities. nice deck with comfortable beds facing the water. Food was excellent. Lovely cocktails also.
Negative: beds were too short for us, for anyone almost 6ft plus. still under construction in some parts and the fans in rooms were very weak so it was a bit too hot for sleeping.
Positive: Everything was perfect! From the staff to the food, the bungalows are super cute and it’s extremely quiet so you can relax and really enjoy your time. Carolina was the best as she helped with ...
Negative: nothing, it was literally perfect
Positive: Centro Ubuntu exceeded our expectations in every way. The restaurant was great (I wasnt even aware there would be a restaurant!) the staff were so so helpful and helped us organize our transportation...
Positive: Beautiful, eco friendly property that contributes back to the community. Margarita ensures you have everything you need, and is readily available to assist you with booking any activities. I highly ...
Positive: The owner Margarita and the manager Carolina were both very friendly and helpful. We loved the steps they are taking to be sustainable. It’s really relaxed and a beautiful spot.
Positive: Beautiful setting very welcoming hosts
Negative: No internet fine for some people but may be essential for others no warning of this
Positive: the staff was INCREDIBLE. they really made us feel so special and took care of us to make sure we were having a great time! it’s rare to find a place that so deeply and genuinely cares about their ...
Positive: The property was beautiful, right by the beach. The staff were very attentive and kind. Carolina the host was incredibly helpful and taught us about the history of the island and it’s ecosystem. The ...
Positive: The best thing about Ubuntu (apart from it’s eco-friendly nature, it’s small private beach and all the peace you can find during your stay) was absolutely Carolina! She made us feel home starting from...
Positive: beautiful, private, very friendly staff
Positive: Beautiful place, i’ve stayed in places all over the world & this ranks right up there in the top. 3/4 nights i’d suggest, enough time for the chill island life to soak in.
Positive: The staff and attention to detail was incredible. The view from the sea view hut was magical and very worth it, with only a 20m walk to a private beach! My boyfriends birthday was one to never forget...
Positive: amazing location in beautiful nature - very good food and drinks - lots of possibilities for excursions - very friendly and attentive staff - cute animal staff (dogs, chickens) - not cheap, but ...
Positive: We had a good stay and the staff was super friendly. You need to either move around by foot or, preferably, by boat. The views are nice and you're just next to the water.
Positive: Beautiful location and very relaxing..
Positive: Really friendly staff, good option for tours. They met us and dropped us off at the correct docks which took the worry out of getting to the right place. Tasty food, good accommodation near a little ...
Negative: We were given the option to ask for our room to be cleaned, but it would have been good to at least have our bins emptied each day and floor swept due to the nature of the beach hut. It would have ...
Positive: The staff was incredibly nice. Food was amazing. The place quiet and perfect for a retreat
Negative: Mosquitos :/
Positive: the food here was absolutely fantastic!!
Negative: nothing really but someone rented the kayaks before us for the whole day and we would have liked to go kayaking!
Positive: Ocean front location is excellent. Snorkeling and bioluminesence tours are excellent. Restaurant food is delicious.
Negative: The room is more rustic than I expected. Just basic. This could be due to stated goals of being eco-friendly.
Positive: - The food was amazing - Margarita and Karolina, and all the other staff, were so incredibly friendly and helpful - They were able to organize a bunch of activities for us, including a trip to the ...
Positive: I loved it, it’s so peaceful over there and very beautiful !! The rooms are very pretty, the shower outside is so cool ! Big thanks to Carolina that make the stay even better by her cheerfulness and ...
Positive: Great atmosphire if you want peace as We did. The staff is Great. The food is brilliant.
Positive: Very nice and helpful staff. Community orientated place. Very good if you went to be away from the craziness.
Negative: A bit run down. There is a very nice potential so go for it.
Positive: Although a short stay, I had a lovely time at Centro Ubuntu and was very inspired by the vision and sustainability and community-driven initiatives led by the founders Ever and Margarita. They are ...
Positive: Great location, food and staff. Very eco friendly and cosy stay on Isla grande.
Negative: Unclear about costs for food/drinks
Positive: Ubuntu is a magical place, it’s truly paradise like not other, Margarita make you feel so welcomed and the staff make you feel like family. I truly believe this is the best place I have stayed in ...
Positive: Very authentic and clean! Nice staff & good food at the beach :) Stay in the expensive room.
Positive: Great location, friendly staff, quiet and clean. Nice deck to chill at the sea.