San Andrés All-Inclusive, 4 Picks

Tier 1

Mid-range

Under 2,000,000 COP per night for the full group of 6.

Hotel On Vacation Blue Cove

West View / Cove area, south-west coast

Beach access Direct sea via pier (rocky, deep entry)

Pools 3 (adult bar, kids slides, social)

Kids club Playground, games, slides, trampolines

Dining Buffet, all meals + snacks + local spirits

View on On Vacation

Pros

Highest fun factor for kids: slides, trampolines
Most affordable for large groups
Lots of pool variety

Cons

Not a sandy beach (rocky cove, deep entry)
Basic food quality
No-frills service

Pricing (group of 6, 2 rooms required)

Nightly estimate (2 rooms, group total) 1,400,000 - 1,650,000 COP

5-night total 7,000,000 - 8,250,000 COP

Blue Cove requires 2 rooms for 4 adults + 2 kids. Estimate not from confirmed quote, re-quote on On Vacation site.

Decameron San Luis

San Luis, quiet traditional eastern coast

Beach access Direct, long sandy beach

Pools 3 (social, kids, adult-leaning)

Kids club Daily activities program

Dining 1 buffet + 3 a-la-carte (international, Japanese, seafood)

View on Decameron

Pros

True sandy beach steps from the room
Classic Caribbean architecture
Less crowded than the North End

Cons

20 min taxi from main shopping district
Older room infrastructure

Pricing (group of 6, 2 rooms required)

Nightly estimate (2 rooms, group total) 1,700,000 - 1,950,000 COP

5-night total 8,500,000 - 9,750,000 COP

Decameron San Luis requires 2 rooms (4 adults + 2 kids exceeds single-room cap). San Luis is cheaper than Marazul (the upper-tier Decameron). Estimate not from a confirmed quote, re-quote on Decameron site for actual numbers.

Tier 2

Upper mid-range

2,000,000 to 3,500,000 COP per night for the full group of 6.

Decameron Marazul

San Luis / Orange Hill, south-east coast near the keys

Beach access Direct mangrove beach; free boat to Cayo Sucre

Pools 2 (adult/social, kids area)

Kids club Organized activities + nightly shows

Dining 1 buffet + 2 a-la-carte (steakhouse, seafood)

View on Decameron

Pros

Resort feel with lots of green space
Free boat to Johnny Cay / Haynes Cay area
Calm sea ideal for kids
Strong nightly entertainment

Cons

Beach is narrower than San Luis main
Less open-ocean feel

Pricing (real quote, 2 rooms required)

Confirmed quote (4 nights, Jul 1-5) $1,826.32 USD per room

2 rooms × 4 nights $3,652.64 USD = ~15,340,000 COP

Per night per room $456.58 USD = ~1,920,000 COP

5-night × 2 rooms (scaled) ~19,180,000 COP

Real quote from Decameron booking system July 1-5. Marazul requires 2 rooms (4 adults + 2 kids exceeds single-room cap). All-inclusive food + drinks included.

Grand Sirenis San Andrés

North End, Punta Hansa, close to shopping and airport

Beach access Direct, private-feel cove

Pools 2 (infinity social, shallow kids)

Kids club Sirenios structured kids club

Dining Premium buffet + 2 themed (Brazilian Rodizio, Italian)

View on Sirenis Hotels

Pros

Newest and most modern resort on the island
Highest food quality
Professional kids club
Best pool design

Cons

Premium price for the island
Books out 6-12 months ahead for July
North End area is busier

Pricing (group of 6, 2 rooms required)

Nightly estimate (2 rooms, group total) 3,000,000 - 3,400,000 COP

5-night total 15,000,000 - 17,000,000 COP

Sirenis requires 2 rooms for 4 adults + 2 kids. Books out 6-12 months ahead for July. Re-quote on Sirenis site for actual numbers.

Alternative

Airbnb option

Four candidate listings. Estimates assume $1 USD = 4,200 COP. Eating out adds ~3.15M COP for 5 nights (5 dinners + groceries + drinks/taxis).

Exclusive private beach + balcony Available

Entire rental, Sunrise Beach towers. 6 guests, 2 BR, 3 beds, 2 baths.

Beach access Private beach, ocean balcony

Pool 2 pools (ocean + apt) + tennis court

Sleeps 6 guests, 3 beds

Quality Top 10% of homes, perfect family ratings

View on Airbnb

Pros

Confirmed Jul 4-9, $1,800 USD
Cheapest Airbnb in the set
Same Sunrise Beach towers complex as listing 4
3 beds for 6 guests (listing 4 has 5 beds, but is blocked for July)
2 pools (ocean + apartment) + tennis court
Private beach
Authorized access to GHL Sunrise Beach hotel restaurants next door (pay per meal)

Cons

Food/drink not included in lodging price
No on-site kids club or organized activities

Pricing (group of 6, 5 nights, Jul 4-9 confirmed)

Lodging total (USD) $1,800 USD

Lodging in COP ~7,560,000 COP

+ Food / drinks / taxis ~3,150,000 COP

All-in trip estimate ~10,710,000 COP

Confirmed Jul 4-9 quote, all fees included per Airbnb. COP at 4,200 COP/USD.

Spectacular Penthouse 4BR + Pool Available Jul 7-12

Entire rental, San Andrés. 8 guests, 4 BR, 3 baths. Pool.

Beach access Beach + ocean nearby

Pool Yes, on-site

Sleeps 8 guests, 3 beds, AC

Quality Top 5% of homes, perfect family ratings

View on Airbnb

Pros

Most space (4 BR, 8 guest capacity)
Has on-site pool (rare for SA Airbnb)
Top 5% of homes globally

Cons

Window is fixed: July 7 to 12 only (Jul 5-10 blocked)
Higher Airbnb price than listings 1 and 3

Pricing (group of 6, 5 nights, Jul 7-12 confirmed)

Lodging total (USD) $1,979 USD

Lodging in COP ~8,310,000 COP

+ Food / drinks / taxis ~3,150,000 COP

All-in trip estimate ~11,460,000 COP

Confirmed Airbnb rate for July 7 to 12. Earlier July dates are blocked.

Luxury Apartment Oceanfront Available

Entire rental, San Andrés. 8 guests, 3 BR, 2 baths. Pool + oceanfront.

Beach access Oceanfront

Pool Yes, on-site

Sleeps 8 guests, 3 beds

Quality Top 10% of homes, perfect family ratings

View on Airbnb

Pros

Confirmed available July 5-10
Pool + oceanfront combination
Sleeps 8 (room for guests if plans grow)

Cons

Most expensive available Airbnb
Food/drink not included

Pricing (group of 6, 5 nights)

Lodging total (USD) $1,989 USD

Lodging in COP ~8,355,000 COP

+ Food / drinks / taxis ~3,150,000 COP

All-in trip estimate ~11,505,000 COP

Charming apartment, private beach Favorite No 5-night July window

Entire rental, Sunrise Beach towers (same complex as listing 1). 6 guests, 2 BR, 5 beds, 2 baths. 5.0 from 21 reviews.

Beach access Private beach, ocean view

Pool 2 pools (ocean + apt)

Sleeps 6 guests, 5 beds (most beds of all 4 listings)

Quality 5.0 / 21 reviews, top 10%, "rare find"

View on Airbnb

Pros

Highest review quality (5.0 / 21 reviews)
Same Sunrise Beach towers complex as listing 1
5 beds in 2 bedrooms (most sleeping space of all 4 Airbnbs)
2 pools (ocean + apartment) + private beach + bar
"Rare find, usually booked" tag
10 min walk to main town, restaurants downstairs, 24h reception

Cons

July calendar has only 3-night gaps (Jul 2-5 and Jul 20-23). No 5-night July window exists.
Earliest 5-night fit is Aug 10-15
Hot water not included per a guest review

Pricing (group of 6, 5 nights)

Off-peak Sept reference $1,541 USD

Est. July high-season ~$1,925 USD

Est. lodging in COP ~8,085,000 COP

+ Food / drinks / taxis ~3,150,000 COP

All-in trip estimate ~11,235,000 COP

No 5-night July window available on the calendar. Earliest 5-night fit is Aug 10-15. Re-quote required for actual booked dates.

The "Airbnb is cheaper" check (revised)

Resorts require 2 rooms for 4 adults + 2 kids (single-room cap is usually 3-4). The real Marazul quote came in at $1,826.32 USD per room for 4 nights (July 1-5), confirming the math.

Result: resort prices split. Mid-tier (Blue Cove, San Luis) still beats Airbnb on raw cost. Upper-tier (Marazul, Sirenis) is much pricier than any Airbnb + eating out.

Hotel On Vacation Blue Cove (2 rooms, est): ~7M - 8.25M COP all-inclusive
Decameron San Luis (2 rooms, est): ~8.5M - 9.75M COP all-inclusive
Airbnb 1 (Sunrise Beach towers, Jul 4-9, $1,800 confirmed): ~10.71M COP with 5 dinners out
Airbnb 2 (Penthouse 4BR + pool, Jul 7-12): ~11.46M COP with 5 dinners out
Airbnb 4 (your favorite): ~11.24M COP est. — no 5-night July window
Airbnb 3 (Luxury Oceanfront, Jul 5-10): ~11.51M COP with 5 dinners out
Grand Sirenis (2 rooms, est): ~15M - 17M COP all-inclusive
Decameron Marazul (2 rooms, real quote): ~19.18M COP all-inclusive

Cheapest path = Decameron San Luis or Blue Cove (sandy beach, all food and drinks included, kids club). Best space + privacy at similar cost = Airbnb 1 at Sunrise Beach towers (3 beds, 2 pools, private beach, tennis, plus access to GHL hotel restaurants if you want a buffet day). Airbnb 1 vs San Luis is roughly +1M to +2M COP for substantially more square footage, no buffet fatigue, and a kitchen.

Airbnb wins decisively over Marazul and Sirenis by 4M to 8M COP for the same 5 nights.

At a glance

Side-by-side summary for quick reference.

Resort	Tier	Neighborhood	Beach	Pools	Nightly (COP)	5-night (COP)	Best for
Hotel On Vacation Blue Cove	Mid-range (2 rooms)	West View / Cove	Rocky cove, pier entry	3	1.4M - 1.65M est.	7M - 8.25M est.	Cheapest all-inclusive, kid fun
Decameron San Luis	Mid-range (2 rooms)	San Luis, east coast	Long sandy beach	3	1.7M - 1.95M est.	8.5M - 9.75M est.	Cheapest with sandy beach
Decameron Marazul	Upper mid (2 rooms, REAL)	Orange Hill, near keys	Mangrove beach + boat shuttle	2	~3.84M (real, 2 rooms)	~19.18M (real quote scaled)	Real Jul 1-5 quote: $1,826.32/room/4 nights
Grand Sirenis San Andrés	Upper mid (2 rooms)	North End, Punta Hansa	Private-feel cove	2	3M - 3.4M est.	15M - 17M est.	Premium quality, priciest option
Airbnb 1: Private beach + balcony	Airbnb	Sunrise Beach towers	Private beach + 2 pools + tennis	2 (ocean + apt)	~1.51M lodging	~10.72M with food	Cheapest Airbnb, 3 beds, Jul 4-9 confirmed $1,800
Airbnb 2: Penthouse 4BR + Pool	Airbnb (Jul 7-12)	San Andrés	Beach + pool	1	~1.66M lodging	~11.46M with food	Most space (8 guests), Jul 7-12 confirmed
Airbnb 3: Luxury Oceanfront	Airbnb	San Andrés	Oceanfront + pool	1	~1.67M lodging	~11.51M with food	Pool + ocean, available Jul 5-10
Airbnb 4: Charming + private beach (favorite)	Airbnb (no Jul fit)	Sunrise Beach towers (same as #1)	Private beach + 2 pools	2 (ocean + apt)	~1.62M lodging est.	~11.24M with food	Highest reviews + most beds (5), Aug 10-15 earliest 5-night fit