On the island, Samawi offers a tranquil retreat near North End and Island House Museum. Start your day with a breakfast buffet at Restaurante Cardamomo, then unwind by the poolside bar or explore bike rentals.
21 Cra. 1, San Andrés, San Andrés y Providencia, 880001
What's nearby
Cultural Center Dock - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Marina Toninos - Dock - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Spratt Bight Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Paintball San Andres - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Letrero I love San Andrés - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
San Andrés (ADZ-Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Intl.) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Juan Valdez - 5 min walk
Cafecafé - 5 min walk
Restaurante Casa Bonita - 6 min walk
La Regatta - 3 min walk
Bárbaro - 1 min walk
About this property
Samawi
Samawi puts you just a 5-minute drive from Spratt Bight Beach and North End. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Hoyo Soplador and Island House Museum are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
80 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 1:00 PM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (1 year old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to LGBTQ guests
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
The property will be renovating from May 4 2026 to May 14 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Swimming pool
Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:
Health club
Recreational facilities
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
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.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of COP 100000 per accommodation, per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Policies
This property caters to LGBTQ+ guests.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Samawi does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Samawi?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Samawi?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of COP 100000 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Samawi?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Samawi.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Samawi?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 1:00 PM.
What is there to do at Samawi and nearby?
Samawi has an outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Samawi?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Restaurante Cardamomo.
What's the area around Samawi like?
Samawi is a short 7-minute drive from San Andrés (ADZ-Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Intl.) and 10 minutes' walk from Spratt Bight Beach.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
8.4
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and wonderful with varied choices every day. (18 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 16, 2026
The hotel was super good an it is in an excellent location, also Zulma was always really helpful
Jairo
Jairo, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2025
Excellent place and quiet place to relax and enjoy in families
Johnny
Johnny, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2025
Great place to stay.
Breakfast is great .
Clean room and super helpful and friendly staff
Yovani
Yovani, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2026
Good breakfast. Front desk is helpful. Service is good, meets our expectations.
Ruyin
Ruyin, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2025
We had a very good stay here, it was close to everything within a few minutes walking. The staff was so helpful and friendly. The breakfast was great and the staff that did breakfast were very polite and friendly. I would stay here again.
Sandy Anahi
Sandy Anahi, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2025
As expected!, everything very nice, the breakfast outstanding!
David
David, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 18, 2025
BREAKFAST BUFFET WAS EXCELLENT, GREAT STAFF OVERALL. GYM NEEDED.
Angel F
Angel F, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 14, 2025
All expectations were met. Great customer service people relations. The food was excellent all the amenities walking distance to all attractions. Walking distance to the beach highly recommend recommended.
Robinson
Robinson, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2025
Staff is very kind, very good breakfast with plenty of good food
Fernando Rodrigues
Fernando Rodrigues, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2025
The hotel is very close to the Main Street. It has two restaurants with amazing food
Sabrina
Sabrina, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 20, 2023
The hotel is good and the breakfast was very good
Daniel
Daniel, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2024
Excellent service. Nice stay. Beautiful and clean hotel near everything
Heidi E
Heidi E, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2024
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
Estefanía Rodriguez
Estefanía Rodriguez, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2023
Luce located an great food
Matthew John
Matthew John, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
Everting was okey, the breakfast was very delicious, this is buffet type, the customer service was great, people is very kind. Good recommendation.
SINDY
SINDY, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2023
Safe hotel and easy to get.
Fernando
Fernando, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2024
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.
lina m
lina m, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2024
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!
Andres
Andres, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 22, 2024
Staff was very friendly and the location was very convenient. Comfortable beds and large rooms. Breakfast was decent.
juan
juan, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 17, 2025
I liked being close to the ocean. Nice view.
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 1, 2024
Professional staff. Food was excellent
Pool was very nice
DAVID
DAVID, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 29, 2024
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!
Berenice
Berenice, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2024
Very friendly staff. Property was found as described.
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2024
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!
Scott
Scott, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2023
The property located on the good location far from streets noise…