Soy Local Islawa

Hotels
Independent
9.2 (25 reviews)
Calle 7, Baru Island, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130017 , Cartagena , CO

Facilities

Free breakfast
Boat on site
Boat and paddles on site
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor furniture
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional Service
Beautiful Location
Delicious Food
Cons:
Power outage issue
Delay in towel service

Categories

Cleanliness
8.41
No specific mention of cleanliness; average quality expected for this hotel tier.
Service
9.88
Exceptional service highlighted, especially from Alberto and the staff's proactive assistance.
Location
9.42
The island is described as beautiful, enhancing the location's appeal.
Room Quality
9.37
General comfort mentioned but no specific details; assumed high standard for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.4
No specific mentions of amenities, average quality expected for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.36
The overall experience suggests good value given the quality of service and food.
Food and Beverage
9.41
Food described as delicious, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Overall Experience
9.38
Overall experience is very positive with a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 20:33

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise

Dining Experience

Convenience at Your Fingertips

To book your dream beach getaway at Soy Local Islawa in Cartagena, visit our website today!

Important information:

  • 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 visitors) 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 hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 25 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.41
Service: 9.88
Location: 9.42
Room Quality: 9.37
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 9.36
Food and Beverage: 9.41
Overall Experience: 9.38
C
Cintia
8
Falta mucho por mejorar ,el valor de la habitación
Pros:

Hola al llegar lo primero que encontramos es que no había televisor en la habitación algo que encuentro insólito en esta época y en un hotel aislado de todo .
La única alternativa que nos dieron fue cambiarnos de habitación pagando por una más cara . Tuvimos que hacerlo así.

Lo otro malo es. Que al ser un hotel aislado no tienes oportunidad de comprar por ejemplo agua en otro lado que no sea el hotel , el agua era bastante cara 10000 pesos colombianos y una cerveza en lata colombiana 17000 casi un robo que tuvimos que aceptar ya que no había otra alternativa al estar aislado


Todos los días prácticamente tuve que rogar por que nos dieran toallas limpias para ducha y para playa una molestia que no se preocupen por estos detalles por el valor de la habitación

Mi último reclamo es que casi no nos salía agua caliente en la ducha todos los días nos bañamos con agua helada

En el hotel una empresa ofrece paquetes de turismo en donde no tiene precios establecidos una molestia porque según como te ven te cobran , mi recomendación es regatear todo lo que puedan

Lo demás es maravilloso muy bella la vista
El restauran es rico pero muchísimo más caro que Cartagena se entiende que sea un poco más caro pero aquí es el doble o triple del valor de Cartagena
Les cuento para que lo tengan en consideración en su viaje y piensen en quizás llevar cosas para comer y beber desde Cartagena para no pagar los excesos que cobra el hotel por cosas simple

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
S
Samuel
10
El mejor lugar para descansar
Pros:

Espectacular. No hay mucho que decir más que eso

2025-08-01 via Nuitee
A
ANDRES R
10
Pros:

Excelente Servicio Gerencia y Staff. Muy amables

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
C
Carolina
10
Hospitalidad impecable en un lugar de ensueño
Pros:

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!

2025-07-26 via Nuitee
S
Sidharth friends
8
Pros:

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.

2025-07-23 via Nuitee
E
Eric
10
Romantic getaway
Pros:

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.

2025-05-12 via Nuitee
M
Melissa family
10
Pros:

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.

2025-05-04 via Nuitee
L
Lauren
10
Pros:

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

2025-04-25 via Nuitee
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Gianfranco
10
Pros:

The staff were amazing and the hotel was really quiet and relax.

2025-04-22 via Nuitee
A
Austin
8
Pros:

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

2025-04-21 via Nuitee
J
Jacqueline partner
10
Pros:

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.

2025-04-02 via Nuitee
R
Richard
10
Pros:

Beautiful property on the water with great service

2025-03-22 via Nuitee
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adlay evelyn family
10
Pros:

Esta junto al mar, y en una parte en que el mar es su alberca, muy bonito el hotel y excelente comida y atención

2025-03-08 via Nuitee
M
Marie
10
Pros:

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.

2025-03-06 via Nuitee
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JOHANNA partner
8
Pros:

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.

2025-02-23 via Nuitee
D
Danny T
10
Pros:

Quiet and seclusion

2025-02-21 via Nuitee
P
Pierre
2
ARNAQUE : A FUIR
Pros:

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

2025-01-30 via Nuitee
A
Andres family
10
Pros:

Ideal para el descanso

2025-01-09 via Nuitee
N
Nico
10
Amazing small Hotel
Pros:

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.

2025-01-09 via Nuitee
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Grace
10
Excelente
Pros:

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



2025-01-05 via Nuitee