You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden, and an outdoor entertainment area at Soy Local Islawa. With a private beach, snorkeling, and kayaking, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a restaurant.
Corales del Rosario National Park - 19 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 23.5 miles/37.9 km
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Playa Coral Cartagena
Kokomo
PAO PAO
Pa’ue Beach Lounge
IBBIZA BEACH CLUB
About this property
Soy Local Islawa
Soy Local Islawa offers a private beach and gives you access to onsite snorkeling and kayaking. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge.
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
On a private beach
Kayaking
Snorkeling
Jet skiing nearby
Water skiing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Romance packages
Facilities
Garden
An outdoor pool
Spa services
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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).
Children & extra beds
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 citizens) 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.
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number 167793
Also known as
Soy Local Islawa Hotel
Soy Local Islawa Cartagena
Soy Local Islawa Hotel Cartagena
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Soy Local Islawa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Soy Local Islawa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Soy Local Islawa?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Soy Local Islawa.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Soy Local Islawa?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Soy Local Islawa and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking and snorkeling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a private beach and spa services. Soy Local Islawa also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Soy Local Islawa?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
Soy Local Islawa Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
9.0
Eco-friendliness
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
The staff were amazing and the hotel was really quiet and relax.
Gianfranco
Gianfranco, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2025
El mejor lugar para descansar
Espectacular. No hay mucho que decir más que eso
Samuel
Samuel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2025
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!
Carolina
Carolina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
Beautiful property on the water with great service
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2025
Esta junto al mar, y en una parte en que el mar es su alberca, muy bonito el hotel y excelente comida y atención
adlay evelyn
adlay evelyn, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 21, 2025
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
Austin
Austin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
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
Lauren
Lauren, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
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.
Melissa
Melissa, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
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.
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2025
Ideal para el descanso
Andres
Andres, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2025
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
Grace
Grace, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2025
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.
Nico
Nico, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2025
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.
Marie
Marie, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 23, 2025
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.
JOHANNA
JOHANNA, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 29, 2025
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
Cintia
Cintia, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2025
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
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2025
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.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 31, 2024
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.
Andres
2/10 Poor
Jan 30, 2025
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