On the beach.You'll find Corales del Rosario National Park and Baru Church close to this Cartagena hotel. Bendita Beach is also nearby.
Restaurants
Pa’ue Beach Lounge
Fragata Island House
Restaurante Matamba
Sol Y Papaya
Restaurante Sabor
About this property
Soy Local Islawa
3-star beachfront hotel with free breakfast
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.
Soy Local Islawa also features an outdoor pool, a garden, and laundry facilities.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cartagena hotel.
14 guestrooms or units
Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Garden
Smoking in designated areas
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
Soy Local Islawa offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 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 showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
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
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Accessibility
No elevator
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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
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. Nonresident travelers 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
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
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.
Property Registration Number 167793
We should mention
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.
Property is also known as
Soy Local Islawa Hotel
Soy Local Islawa Cartagena
Soy Local Islawa Hotel Cartagena
Soy Local Islawa Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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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
Jason
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
Andres
Travelled with family
Dec 31, 2024
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.
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!
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.
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
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.