Soy Local Islawa

Property class: 2.5
Beachfront hotel in Cartagena with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Situated by the ocean, Soy Local Islawa is a great choice for a stay in Cartagena. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
$153 nightly
The current price is $153 total
Nov 28 - Nov 29

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A bedroom with a bed, wooden furniture, a view of palm trees, and a thatched ceiling.

Standard Room, Balcony, Sea View

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

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand with a picture frame, and a window with wooden shutters.

Standard Room, Sea View

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, wall-mounted air conditioning, and a wooden wardrobe.

Standard Room, Beachside

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

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A bedroom with a bed, wooden furniture, a minibar, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Suite, Sea View

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a view of greenery outside.

Suite, Beachside

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

View all photos for Deluxe Cabin, Sea View

A modern living room with a sofa, TV, wooden table, and a view of a tropical garden.

Deluxe Cabin, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A room with a bed, wooden headboard, a small table, a built-in coffee maker, and a window with wooden shutters.

Luxury Cabin, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 7, Baru Island, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130017

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 23.5 miles/37.9 km
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • PAO PAO
  • Pa’ue Beach Lounge
  • Dharma Beach Club
  • Bayside Island
  • Sol Y Papaya

About this property

Soy Local Islawa

  • Situated by the ocean, Soy Local Islawa is a great choice for a stay in Cartagena. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 14 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Transfers

    • Ferry terminal shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Soy Local Islawa Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The restaurant served delicious food and drinks at reasonable prices. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Magical place to have a nice weekend. The view is amazing and the staff were outstanding. Paula and
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the peaceful, quiet vibe of the hotel - and the balcony overlooking the sea was wonderful
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were amazing and the hotel was really quiet and relax.
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10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful stay with great views and friendly staff I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel in Isla Soy. The location is excellent, with nice views and a peaceful atmosphere that made it easy to relax. The hotel itself is great, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout my visit — the service was one of the highlights. A couple of suggestions for improvement: it would be nice to have a few extra amenities or activities so the stay doesn’t feel limited if you’re there for several days. Breakfast was good, but a bit restricted in options. Also, they charge for almost any extra, including basic items like mayonnaise and ketchup, which felt a little excessive. Overall, I had a very pleasant experience and would definitely come back. The combination of the peaceful setting, nice views, and welcoming staff made the stay enjoyable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property on the water with great service
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8/10 Very good

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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4/10 Fair

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.
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6/10 Good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved everything about Soy Local Islawa and can’t wait to return!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and seclusion
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10/10 Exceptional

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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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.
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4/10 Fair

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.
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6/10 Good

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?
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10/10 Exceptional

Excelente estadía, personal muy amable