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Soy Local Islawa

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Private beach, white sand, snorkeling, kayaking
Standard Room, Beachside | Balcony
Standard Room, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Suite, Beachside | Beach/ocean view
Standard Room, Balcony | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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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 | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, Balcony

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

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Standard Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, Sea View

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

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Standard Room, Beachside | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, Beachside

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

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Suite, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite, Sea View

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

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Suite, Beachside | Minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Suite, Beachside

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

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Soy Local Islawa places you next to Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park. This 3-star hotel has 14 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, a private beach, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Soy Local Islawa

Guests staying at Soy Local Islawa enjoy access to a private beach, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Transportation is made easy with a ferry terminal shuttle. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Other amenities at this beach hotel include wedding services and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Minibars, ceiling fans, and hair dryers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available 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.

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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 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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 travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

These are all of the 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, 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours.
Property Registration Number 167793

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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, 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of Soy Local Islawa?

This hotel is located in Cartagena, just steps from Rosario and San Bernando Corals Natural National Park. You'll also find Isla Grande Beach and Bendita Beach nearby.

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

As of Jun 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Soy Local Islawa on Jun 22, 2026 start from $203, 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 parking available at Soy Local Islawa?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Is there a spa available at Soy Local Islawa?

Spa services at the hotel include massages.

Does Soy Local Islawa include a casino on the premises?

No, Soy Local Islawa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Soy Local Islawa?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Soy Local Islawa?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a private beach, a restaurant, and an outdoor pool.

Does Soy Local Islawa have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Soy Local Islawa have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Soy Local Islawa serves free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does Soy Local Islawa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Soy Local Islawa.

Does Soy Local Islawa have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Soy Local Islawa?

The closest major airport to Soy Local Islawa is Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG), which is about 23.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Soy Local Islawa?

Yes, some guestrooms at Soy Local Islawa offer a balcony and may feature ocean views.

Does Soy Local Islawa host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Soy Local Islawa.

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
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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

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

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

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