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Soy Local Islawa

2.5 star property
Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Suite, Balcony | Terrace/patio
Standard Room, Beachside | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace
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Standard Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace
Suite, Beachside | Living area
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden and an outdoor entertainment area at Soy Local Islawa. With a private beach, snorkelling and kayaking, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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

Suite, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Minibar
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Sea View

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

Standard Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Minibar
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
Calle 7, Baru Island, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130017

What's nearby

  • Bendita Beach - 10 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Corales del Rosario National Park - 19 min walk - 1.5 km

Restaurants

  • Playa Coral Cartagena
  • Kokomo
  • PAO PAO
  • Pa’ue Beach Lounge
  • Rooftop Bar Las Islas

About this property

Soy Local Islawa

Hotel by the ocean
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden and an outdoor entertainment area at Soy Local Islawa. With a private beach, snorkelling and kayaking, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A ferry terminal shuttle, wedding services and luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Soy Local Islawa boast comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Ceiling fans and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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 transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Snorkelling

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 lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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. Non-resident travellers 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 167793

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised 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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Soy Local Islawa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Soy Local Islawa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Soy Local Islawa?

Soy Local Islawa doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Soy Local Islawa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Soy Local Islawa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Soy Local Islawa located?

This Cartagena hotel is by the ocean, nestled on a private white sand beach and within easy reach of area attractions, such as Corales del Rosario National Park, Baru Church and Bendita Beach. Area attractions also include Isla Grande Beach and Rosario Islands Oceanarium.

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Soy Local Islawa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Sidharth

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

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

Nico

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

Amazing small Hotel

The Stay in this new Hotel was amazing. In the Hotel, there is not much to do but there are a lot of boats and Jetskis that pass the Hotel where you just can book something. The Staff was amazing, they also organised me a pick up at the Cartagena Airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

Dana

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

4/10 Poor

Andres

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

ANDRES R

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Acuatic

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

adlay evelyn

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

8/10 Good

JOHANNA

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

10/10 Excellent

Saneatha

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pierre

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

ARNAQUE : A FUIR

L’hotel n’a pas envoyé le transfert que nous avions commandé. Quand nous avons eu le gérant au téléphone pour essayer de prendre un Uber jusqu’au bateau, il était très agressif et n’a pas confirmé le bateau. Nous n’avons pas pu accéder à l’hôtel et avons dû booker en urgence un autre hôtel à 20h30. Évidemment ils refusent de nous rembourser. PIRE EXPÉRIENCE
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal para el descanso
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025