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Soy Local Islawa

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, Balcony | Terrace/patio
Suite, Beachside | Living area
Standard Room, Beachside | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Front of property
Standard Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
$187
Nov 30 - Dec 1

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Calle 7, Baru Island, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130017
  • Place, Bendita Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Corales del Rosario National Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Baru Church
    ‪22 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)

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Standard Room, Balcony | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, Beachside | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Room, Beachside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Suite, Sea View

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Suite, Beachside | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Suite, Beachside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About this property

Soy Local Islawa

3-star Cartagena hotel with private beach
At Soy Local Islawa, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the private white sand beach where you can enjoy snorkeling. Housekeeping is available on request.
Soy Local Islawa offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. This Cartagena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Soy Local Islawa with activities like snorkeling and kayaking.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool and a garden.

Soy Local Islawa has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Soy Local Islawa has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 167793

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Soy Local Islawa Hotel
Soy Local Islawa Cartagena
Soy Local Islawa Hotel Cartagena

Soy Local Islawa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANDRES R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente Servicio Gerencia y Staff. Muy amables
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sidharth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The island itself is very beautiful and is a great escape. Lots of great food options at the restaurant. However, on our first day the property lost power for the whole day. I would’ve assumed there was a backup generator. Also, I had to keep reminding the staff for towels each day, and they would give me 1 towel every time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romantic getaway

Great place and highly recommend it. The staff are wonderful and it is a peaceful place for the most part. The rooms are hot however and there is an AC but it has a hard time to keep up with temperatures and the fact that the rooms are not sealed. This is a plus for breezes which is amazing but hot otherwise. A beautiful getaway with my wife. Some of the staff speak some English and I could also try to practice my Spanish a bit.
Our room on the water
Quiet morning
Beautiful subrise
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Toronto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 7 nights and had the most relaxing of stays. The staff paid attention to all details. Jesus, Dana, Beatrice, Alberto and all the other lovely staff were friendly and went above and beyond to accommodate our requests. If you are looking to disconnect and enjoy a relaxing time, this is the place to visit. As a bonus, all of the food we had was delicious.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

eloisa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Entire staff was excellent. Since it’s such a small boutique resort they really catered to us. Even remembering how we took our cafe con leche. Food was excellent as well. Loved our room and hearing the waves crash through the night
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gianfranco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing and the hotel was really quiet and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful, small island resort. Nice for a 1-2 day stay. Peaceful and relaxing. Staff was amazing. The rooms could be a little cooler from the heat, but overall a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on the water with great service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny T

Quiet and seclusion
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saneatha

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 stars

The Islawa site photos accurately reflect the spectacular setting and beautiful rooms. A tropical sanctuary. Impeccable service! Make sure you get in touch with the hotel before arrival, you will definitely require short boat transportation which adds to the exclusivity
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Andres

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Property with potential but with terrible service from food to amenities. No Kayaks or Paddle… you have water access but the sand is not clean from construction debris. Also you are going to need to hire services that are expensive to actually do something fun.

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at this hotel! The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome and taken care of. It’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy the sun and water. The food made on the property was absolutely incredible. The rooms are beautiful, new, and spacious. The entire property is beautiful and feels like a hidden paradise. I would highly recommend staying at Soy Local Islawa for your time in Baru!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

OMAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the honor of being the first guest to stay here!! It was absolutely beautiful! The staff was amazing! I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

El mejor lugar para descansar

Espectacular. No hay mucho que decir más que eso
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hospitalidad impecable en un lugar de ensueño

Tuvimos una experiencia maravillosa en el Hotel Islawa. El entorno es precioso, el hotel muy acogedor y la comida deliciosa. El servicio fue excepcional, especialmente Alberto, quien estuvo siempre atento y amable. Todo el equipo fue increíblemente considerado cuando nuestro hijo tuvo una reacción alérgica: se volcaron por completo para ayudarnos y todo salió muy bien gracias a ellos. Estamos muy agradecidos y con muchas ganas de volver. ¡Gracias por todo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Barranquilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Acuatic

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic time of 2 nights at SOY Local Islawa. Prior to our arrival, the hotel contacted us via app to see how we had arranged our trip to the location and we were given a number of options. Accommodation is only accessible by boat, which was offered free of charge. Our room was really fantastic. Cool by the Arco, clean, lovely bed and a very large nice shower. Kayak is free to use. Menu card was played out for us after 2 days. Lunch and dinner the same. Drinks are delicious! Warm welcome with a welcome drink. We missed it very quickly. A real dream location. Marlon and his Colleagues served us perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

adlay evelyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Esta junto al mar, y en una parte en que el mar es su alberca, muy bonito el hotel y excelente comida y atención
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely secluded hotel in great condition. We loved our stay here! We missed more vegetarian options on the menu, but the staff were kind to adapt the dishes. The food sometimes took quite long to arrive. Furthermore, it would have been nice to offer some complementary water or larger bottles at a cheaper price than 10,000 pesos for 0,50 liters.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

JOHANNA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El lugar es muy bonito, las habitaciones limpias, bonita la decoración y muy cómodas. En comida tiene mucho por mejorar. El tema del silencio no es tan así porq es el paso de las lanchas a Cholon entonces desde temprano se escucha el ruido y el olor a gasolina de las lanchas y jet sky.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025