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Samawi

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 10-minute walk to Spratt Bight Beach

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Superior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Samawi creates a peaceful escape on the island, conveniently located near North End and Island House Museum. Guests start their mornings with a breakfast buffet at Restaurante Cardamomo before relaxing by the pool with drinks or heading out to explore the area on rental bikes.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Family Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Multiple Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Multiple Standard Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
21 Cra. 1, San Andrés, San Andrés y Providencia, 880001

What's nearby

  • Spratt Bight Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • North End - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Island House Museum - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • San Luis Beach - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Morgans Cave - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Andrés (ADZ-Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafecafé - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Juan Valdez - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Regatta - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Niko's Seafood - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Casa Bonita - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Samawi

Hotel near Spratt Bight Beach
Located close to North End and Island House Museum, Samawi provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and laundry facilities. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Restaurante Cardamomo, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a bar and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a lifeguard on site
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 80 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 49-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurante Cardamomo

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (31 inches high)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of COP 80000 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: COP 80000 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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.
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Samawi Hotel San Andres
Samawi Hotel
Samawi San Andres
Hotel Samawi San Andres
San Andres Samawi Hotel
Hotel Samawi
Samawi Hotel
Samawi San Andrés
Samawi Hotel San Andrés

Frequently asked questions

Does Samawi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Samawi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of COP 80000 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Samawi?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Samawi?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Samawi?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Samawi located?

Located in the heart of San Andrés, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Spratt Bight Beach and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from North End. Hoyo Soplador and Morgans Cave are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Samawi Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 230 out of 462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 462 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel and friendly personnel
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property a block away from the sea and walkable distance to many restaurant. Very polite and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in the island
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property look very different than in the pictures. It is old and run down. Badly need updating. Inconsistent water, water stops mid shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estefanía Rodriguez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing stay, all the staff were very nice and welcoming, the property is perfectly located, nice views, everything looked brand new, no hesitation to stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel and the service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Luce located an great food
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location is very close to the beach, the room was clean and a beautiful view to the ocean, the staff weee friendly , the breakfast buffet was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Steven wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated but clean. Food average
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good option! Highly recommended, the food options were great, the staff was very friendly and the hotel is just a quick 5 mins walk from both the beach and the shopping district!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to piers and beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel close to beach , marina and many places where you can go out to eat. Elevators took a little long to arrive , other than that hotel was clean, room was clean ac worked great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente place to stay

I went for my wedding anniversary me and my wife love this place warm friendly and professional staff I will come back with my all family Thank you guys
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great with a nice view and free Wi-Fi. The staff was extremely nice and accommodating. We were able to walk anywhere we wanted to eat. We had a very wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and dinner is excellent. The staff is friendly. Overall, this hotel is a 9.5 on a scale of 10
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern I liked the junior suite had a nice balcolny . Great pool area . Staff tries . Close to the airport . A few minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got a Junior Suite and the view is just beautiful; we enjoy our time there.Excellent service

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall, the hotel was decent. The best aspects were the location, the buffet, and the swimming pool. Unfortunately, the hotel—especially the room—was not very clean. I took a few photos showing how mouldy some parts of the toilet were. They really need to fix the ventilation system. All the staff were lovely, except for the lady at the reception. Her cocky attitude definitely takes some points off the hotel review.

6/10 Okay

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sawami was okay. Our Suite included a balcony with an amazing water view and a large window overlooking a marina. The free buffet breakfast was delicious and offered many food options. After visiting the restaurant at the beautiful Aquamare, I considered changing hotels, as Aquamare is located in a better area, and the restaurant was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Luis Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Problems at check-in, they intend to charge more money. The hotel is good. but very expensive for what they offer. very elementary.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

FRANK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ii
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Giselle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel is very nice and modern. It seems its new and they are still figuring out some things, like power electricity for the whole building and hot water. Both failed some days during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Luggage hold, late check out, free breakfast buffet, eco-friendly, comfortable beds, proximity to beach, shops, and main port Cons: Lengthy check in/check out process, employees are not as friendly, staff can be disorganized. Overall 8/10
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As a VIP access i expected a little more attention. My room was ready at 4:05pm , because previous people didn’t leave on time and I didn’t receive not even an apple for received room late. At least they apologized. Hotel is on a great location. Food at the hotel was good.

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