About El Marena
Our story
A small eco resort near Chera Dip
El Marena Eco Resort sits near Chera Dip beach on Saint Martin's Island, Bangladesh's only coral island. We keep things simple: wooden cottages, a few tents, an open-air restaurant and plenty of time by the sea.
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Eco
Light on the island
Saint Martin's Island is small and fragile. We try to keep our footprint light.
Wooden cottages on stilts
Our cottages are built of wood and raised off the ground among the island's greenery.
Solar panels
Solar panels on site help power the resort.
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Please help us keep the island clean: take your rubbish with you and leave the coral and rocks as you found them.
How to get here
Getting to El Marena
Saint Martin's Island is reached by sea. Here's the usual way in.
1Get to Cox's Bazar or Teknaf
Travel by bus or air from Dhaka or Chattogram to Cox's Bazar, or by bus on to Teknaf.
2Take the ship to Saint Martin's
Tourist ships run to the island in the travel season. Book your ship tickets in advance. TODO(content): current ship routes and season.
3From the jetty to El Marena
From the island jetty, take a local van, rickshaw or bike towards Chera Dip at the southern end of the island. TODO(content): travel time and usual fare from the jetty.
The government sets rules on when and how many visitors can go to Saint Martin's Island. Check the latest rules before you plan, or ask us on WhatsApp. TODO(content): link to the current rules.