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
Spratt Bight Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
North End - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Island House Museum - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
San Luis Beach - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
Morgans Cave - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
Getting around
San Andrés (ADZ-Gustavo Rojas Pinilla Intl.) - 7 min drive
Restaurants
La Regatta - 3 min walk
Niko's Seafood - 3 min walk
Cafecafé - 4 min walk
Beer Station - San Andres - 4 min walk
Trattoria Gourmet Mister Panino
About this property
Samawi
Samawi offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Spratt Bight Beach. 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. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
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
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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
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 80000 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 80000 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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Samawi Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Breakfast
Service staff
Location
Beach
Food
Water
Islands
View
Lobby
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and superb with many food options. (12 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Aug 10, 2025
Breakfast was good with different options daily
Lina
Lina, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 12, 2025
Very clean property a block away from the sea and walkable distance to many restaurant.
Very polite and helpful staff.
Marcos
Marcos, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 6, 2025
Walking distance to restaurants and beach
saul
saul, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 5, 2025
Great place to stay
Yovani
Yovani, 3-night trip
4/10 Poor
Aug 17, 2025
The property look very different than in the pictures. It is old and run down. Badly need updating. Inconsistent water, water stops mid shower.
John
John, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 6, 2025
Incredible
Ana
Ana, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 5, 2025
Staff is very kind, very good breakfast with plenty of good food
Fernando Rodrigues
Fernando Rodrigues, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
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
10/10 Excellent
Feb 1, 2025
Really great place Thanks
Hector
Hector, 3-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jun 30, 2025
Bad service
Luis
Luis, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 25, 2025
Cleanliness.
Joel
Joel, 3-night trip
6/10 Okay
Apr 21, 2025
Outdated but clean. Food average
Steven wayne
Steven wayne, 7-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 20, 2025
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!
Claudia Lorena
Claudia Lorena, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 12, 2025
Excellent
Diana
Diana, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 27, 2024
Excellent service. Nice stay. Beautiful and clean hotel near everything
Heidi E
Heidi E, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
Jan 17, 2025
I liked being close to the ocean. Nice view.
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 23, 2024
Very good hotel
Omaira P
Omaira P, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 1, 2025
Very nice
Rene R
Rene R, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 23, 2024
I love this hotel and the service
Andres
Andres, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 2, 2023
Best hotel in the island
Salvador
Salvador, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Oct 20, 2023
The hotel is good and the breakfast was very good
Daniel
Daniel, 5-night trip
10/10 Excellent
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
10/10 Excellent
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
10/10 Excellent
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!