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El Marena
Duplex cottages with lookout towers and solar panels under a clear blue sky

What's free at El Marena, and what costs extra

No surprises at checkout. Here's everything that comes with your stay, and everything that doesn't.

We'd rather you knew the full price before you book. So here's a plain list of what's free at El Marena Eco Resort near Chera Dip, and what you pay for.

Free with every cottage

  • A complimentary drink
  • Bottled mineral water
  • 24-hour room service
  • The barbecue spot: you pay only for the food
  • The football ground and the children's playground
Children's playground with a yellow slide and a swing
Children's playground with a yellow slide and a swing

Also free with a duplex cottage

  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Your own attached bathroom
  • A balcony and a personal hammock
  • A lookout on top

See the duplex cottage, the single cottage and the tent pages for what each stay has.

  • Restaurant meals: prices are on our food menu
  • A candlelight dinner on the beach
  • Bike and auto rides around the island
  • The self-cooking facility
  • Ship ticket booking

How the price works

Our prices are for the whole cottage or tent, not per person. Sunday to Thursday is half our regular price, and Friday and Saturday are 25% off. Send us your dates on WhatsApp and we'll confirm the total before you pay.

Which stay gets what

  • Duplex cottage: breakfast, attached bathroom, balcony, hammock and lookout, for up to 4 guests.
  • Single cottage: a double bed, a wardrobe and a fan for 2, with a shared bathroom. Breakfast isn't included.
  • Tent: a dome tent for 2 close to the beach, with clean shared washrooms.

An example

Say a family of four stays one Sunday to Thursday night in a duplex. The cottage is ৳4,000, and that includes breakfast and mineral water, so there's nothing to add there. Lunch and dinner are whatever you order: a simple plate of rice, lentil and tuna fry is ৳380 each. Ship tickets and rides on the island are separate. Children can use the playground and the football ground for free.

Before you pay

Ask us for the total in writing, with your dates, and ask about cancellation and refunds before you pay. We'd rather explain it now than have you surprised later.

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FAQ

Questions and answers

Is drinking water free at El Marena?
Yes. Bottled mineral water is free with every cottage.
Do I pay to use the barbecue spot?
You pay only for the food.
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Planning your trip?

Send us your dates and group size on WhatsApp. We'll confirm your cottage and can book your ship tickets too.

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