Soy Local Islawa
Location: Calle 7, Baru Island, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130017, Cartagena, CO
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
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.
Policies
Check-in: N/A - Anytime
Check-out: N/A
Amenities & 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
- Free breakfast
- On private beach
- Water skiing on site
- Free airport transportation - pickup
- Free cooked-to-order breakfast
- Housekeeping on request
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Boat on site
- Boat and paddles on site
- Accessible airport shuttle
- No accessible airport shuttle
Rooms Available
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Standard Room, Beachside
1 Double Bed
Overlooking the ocean
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
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Suite, Sea View
1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
301-sq-foot room with ocean views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - Smart television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
-
Standard Room, Sea View
1 Queen Bed
Overlooking the ocean
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
-
Suite, Beachside
1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
Overlooking the ocean
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - Smart television with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Satellite channels
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
-
Standard Room, Balcony
1 Queen Bed
301-sq-foot room, balcony with sea views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Food & Drink - Minibar (fees may apply)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Laptop-friendly workspace
Guest Reviews
- Cintia (8/5): 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
- Samuel (10/5): El mejor lugar para descansar - Espectacular. No hay mucho que decir más que eso
- ANDRES R (10/5): - Excelente Servicio Gerencia y Staff. Muy amables
- Carolina (10/5): Hospitalidad impecable en un lugar de ensueño - 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!
- Sidharth (8/5): - 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.
- Eric (10/5): 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.
- Melissa (10/5): - 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.
- Lauren (10/5): - 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
- Gianfranco (10/5): - The staff were amazing and the hotel was really quiet and relax.
- Austin (8/5): - 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
- Jacqueline (10/5): - 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.
- Richard (10/5): - Beautiful property on the water with great service
- adlay evelyn (10/5): - Esta junto al mar, y en una parte en que el mar es su alberca, muy bonito el hotel y excelente comida y atención
- Marie (10/5): - 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.
- JOHANNA (8/5): - 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.
- Danny T (10/5): - Quiet and seclusion
- Pierre (2/5): 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
- Andres (10/5): - Ideal para el descanso
- Nico (10/5): 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.
- Grace (10/5): 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
- Jason (10/5): 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
- Andres (4/5): - 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.
- Dana (10/5): - 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!
- Tamara (10/5): 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.
- OMAR (10/5): - 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!
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