Soy Local Islawa

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

Luxury Suite, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Standard Room

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

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Studio Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Soy Local Islawa

Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
At Soy Local Islawa, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the private white sand beach where you can enjoy snorkelling. Housekeeping is available on request.
Soy Local Islawa offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. 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 a shower and hairdryers. 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 on-site spa services. Services include massages.
During your stay at Soy Local Islawa, you'll be close to Isla Grande Beach. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach and kayaking
  • Ferry terminal shuttle service available for a fee
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 such as snorkelling and kayaking.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool and a garden.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cartagena hotel.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Soy Local Islawa has a restaurant on site.

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
  • 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Soy Local Islawa offers transfers from the ferry terminal (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 167793
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Visitors travelling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: at check-in, parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Soy Local Islawa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Jacqueline

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

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

Andres

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

10/10 Excellent

Grace

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

Excelente

El hotel es tal cual se muestra en las fotos, limpio, comodo y el staff es muy amable. No se puede llegar en carro pero en el Hotel ayudan a coordinar el transporte por bote
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

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

Fantastic

Fantastic little hotel, brand new. Lovely personalized service. Everyone makes you feel welcomed and are warm hearted. I travel alone and I felt very at home. The room and the view is amazing! I highly recommend Islawa.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024