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Samawi

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Spratt Bight Beach

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Superior Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby sitting area
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

8.2 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in San Andrés, Samawi is in the city center and near the beach. North End and Hoyo Soplador are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Spratt Bight Beach and Morgans Cave. Island House Museum and San Luis Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
  • 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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Samawi Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 460 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 460 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 460 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 460 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 460 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good with different options daily
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, food was ok, breakfast was average. Better options in restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

saul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to restaurants and beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

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

10/10 Excellent

Yovani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

Fernando Rodrigues

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very kind, very good breakfast with plenty of good food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SINDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everting was okey, the breakfast was very delicious, this is buffet type, the customer service was great, people is very kind. Good recommendation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

Claudia Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything; it’s a bit outdated but to us isn’t a big deal. We recommend it and will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Nice stay. Beautiful and clean hotel near everything
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Luis

Bad service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omaira P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked being close to the ocean. Nice view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is good and the breakfast was very good
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

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

Rene R

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

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

lina m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent very accommodating very helpful from the Bellman Robert to the morning front staff in assisting you and everything that you needed. Will stay there again very clean. The food was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

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