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Soy Local Islawa

3.0 star property

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Private beach, white sand, snorkelling, kayaking
Standard Room, Sea View
Suite, Beachside | Living area
Standard Room, Sea View
Standard Room, Balcony

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$397
1 Aug - 2 Aug

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Calle 7, Baru Island, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130017
  • Place, Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬

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Standard Room, Balcony

Standard Room, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, Sea View

Standard Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, Beachside | Beach/ocean view

Standard Room, Beachside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, Sea View

Suite, Sea View

  • Ocean view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, Beachside

Suite, Beachside

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

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About the area

Cartagena

At Soy Local Islawa, you'll be within steps of Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a private beach, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy access to kayaking and snorkelling. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and spa services. Each morning free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of a ferry terminal shuttle. .In the area of this 3-property class Cartagena hotel, you'll find Isla Grande Beach.

What's nearby

  • Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Restaurants

  • PAO PAO
  • IBBIZA BEACH CLUB
  • Pa’ue Beach Lounge
  • Dharma Beach Club
  • Playa Coral Cartagena

About this property

Soy Local Islawa

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.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Important information

Fees

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

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia value-added tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption only applies to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We've listed 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 167793

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Soy Local Islawa?

The closest beach to Soy Local Islawa is Isla Grande Beach (5.8 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Soy Local Islawa?

As of 4 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Soy Local Islawa on 1 Aug 2026 start from NZ$397, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Soy Local Islawa?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Soy Local Islawa have a pool?

Soy Local Islawa has an outdoor pool.

Does Soy Local Islawa serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Soy Local Islawa?

No, Soy Local Islawa does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Soy Local Islawa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Soy Local Islawa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Soy Local Islawa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Soy Local Islawa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the peaceful, quiet vibe of the hotel - and the balcony overlooking the sea was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything about Soy Local Islawa and can’t wait to return!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny T

Quiet and seclusion
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’d like to start by saying this was an amazing experience. - Expect Baru Island prices - you are also welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks there’s a fridge in every room! Staff is incredible and welcoming - front desk both the lady and the man are incredible! Bartenders… amazing. Overall - everyone is nice and polite- definitely coming back! As for the hotel itself I’ll say this: paradise. Baru itself is far away from the city so expect open roads (if you can afford to pay oxen transportation take that - much cooler) The hotel will handle your transportation!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Santiago

When we got there the staff was attentive and courteous, but we had to wait like 20 minutes at the dock because the boat wasn’t there and people harrassed us for tips to take the bags out of the car. Then when we got to the hotel the check in was quick and easy, but the hotel didn’t put any clean towels to shower. And the bed sheets were dirty as well as the pillows, because the AC dripped dirty water on them. We asked for towels that same day but they didn’t have any clean, so we had to wait to the next day when the cleaning lady came by.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is beautiful and staff was very nice and organized within their capacity. Bungalows over the water are truly amazing! Administration, though, is another story. Our two night trip was shortened to one by them on the day of our reservation. They sent me a message an hour before we were supposed to be picked up from our hotel in Cartagena to be taken to islawa. They arranged a home for us to stay in that night in Cartagena. Our group was large (10 people plus 10 suitcases which we were very clear about beforehand) and the provided transportation was for half that many people and no suitcases, which we were actually charged for! The boat they provided to the island was also for half that many people, but at least this one was not charged to us. I think they are very understaffed and cannot provide the service they promise. They mean well and try to correct but just aren't capable of delivery.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mariana

Disliked: Amenities
This is a beautiful, somehow new property surrounded by peace and quiet. I traveled with my family (5 adults) and we rented 2 rooms. My room initially had some odor issues with the sewer and hot water, but staff resolved it quickly once reported. Be aware that the property is very isolated—there’s nothing nearby—so you’ll need to adjust expectations. Management support and additional staff would be helpful, especially during peak season. The kitchen operates on a limited schedule, with dinner service closing by 8:30 pm, and some drinks or items were unavailable. While the staff are kind, the lack of management and resources was noticeable. We even shortened our stay by a day as options ran out. Although no credit was given (per policy), I understand. Future travelers should know: the views are amazing, but there are limitations. Thkyconsfeedbintacte?
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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.
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Habitación grande y super cómoda; personal super amable, buen menú de comida, todo muy bien!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nelson A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Habitación en perfectas condiciones
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cintia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Falta mucho por mejorar ,el valor de la habitación

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
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025