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Decameron Baru - All inclusive

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Beach massages
4 restaurants, breakfast served
Terrace/patio
4 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Spa

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Baru Kilometro 7 sector Portonaito, Pasacaballos Portonao, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130009
  • Place, Blanca Beach
  • Place, San Fernando Fort
  • Place, National Aviary of Colombia
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standar Plus Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Ocean Front Plus Room | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Ocean Front Plus Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About this property

Decameron Baru - All inclusive

3.5-star Cartagena property with bar/lounge
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Decameron Baru - All inclusive's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the property's 4 restaurants. Change of bedsheets is available on request.
Decameron Baru - All inclusive offers 366 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Accommodations are furnished with single sofa beds and dining tables. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
A health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the property. 4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the property's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Decameron Baru - All inclusive is an all-inclusive property. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. At Decameron Baru - All inclusive you can cool off in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Dining is available at one of the property's 4 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the property's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This all-inclusive property also offers a children's pool, a health club, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Decameron Baru - All inclusive is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Buffet Portonao - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Pesca del día - This seafood restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Il Forno - This restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Asia Asia - This theme restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

All inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and beverages included

Activities and facilities/equipment

All non-motorized water sports are included.

Water activities

Kayaking

Land activities

Tennis

Lessons/classes/games

Dancing

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Access to onsite nightclubs

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Asia Asia
  • Buffet Portonao
  • Il Forno
  • Pesca del día

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Kayaking
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Tennis
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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.
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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Decameron Baru - All inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 385 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jorge Luis

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

marta

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Oscar Arturo

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was awful and there are raccoons in the buffet area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
too many stairs
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rahul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Mediocre food, mediocre bars. Pools stay open til 8pm but bars around the pools close 2 hours before pool closes. No champagne and cheap liquor served.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I would never recommend this hotel to anyone.

The front desk was the most terrible service I have seen, the personal wasn’t trained well.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jose G

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tony

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The service is horrendous. We requested side by side rooms and rooms were not available for two days. Offered no credit or refund for the inconvenience. Staff are not friendly and customer service is poor. Pool was shut down twice during our stay and no help at the bars. Long line ups for drinks and at times didn’t have beer or ingredients for mojitos.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bertfred, Miami

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. All staff are welcoming and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAIME

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It is very big, the environment is very natural the beach is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ismael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Martha

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cindy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NO WIFI!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Wilson, Jackson Heights

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The property is a maravilla but they have to improves a.lot is my first time in my own Country but in tourism they are so far ... Chek in too much time compare with others resorts people recommend Decameron resorts the property is wonderfull the rooms excellent the food very good no complain about it but the procedure with the staff has to change is not the workers cause they always try to help we think is the administration. Any way we pass and excellent time cause the place is beatifull nothing is perfect over all when you compare Colombia with resorts in Mexico Aruba even Dominic Republic those places you get there chek in take a least 15 to 30 min maximum Decameron 1 hour that means something is wrong.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mariemi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort. The road to get to it is a long dirt road and uncomfortable to navigate. Food options could be better. Resort itself is beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The road should be fixed, they are and reallly bad conditions but biside that, the resort is pretty good, nice service, excellent food, many entertainment
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

María del Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Lauren

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our main issue was that our room had bedbugs. They moved us after some insistence, but that was it. No apologies or follow up. The front desk staff doesn't seem to care ar all. We even had the "plus" upgrade which made no difference. The pools and beach are lovely. Restaurant staff so friendly and great. Food is very average. Lifeguards are on a massive power trip and make things pretty unpleasant as they are constantly blowing the whistle for one reason or another. They will not let you even put your feet in the ocean after 6 pm, which seems completely crazy. Lots of iguanas and racoons, racoons come into the restaurant which seems really gross and dirty.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No hot water. Access road was almost impassable
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elida, Smithtown

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is 90’s timeshare! I wasn’t thrilled with the food, drinks, and overall the entire hotel. Food is horrible, the two “special places” the Asian and Italian you need to be up by 7am to make a reservation. We opted for the Asian. Sushi horrible, pre wrapped, the fish ok and the rice too. This is not a 3 star hotel. I will never book another vacation there. Check in a nightmare, transportation to airport was another nightmare. This is only for nationals that are used to crowded places and it wasn’t cheap! It was truly a huge disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
El check in es terriblemente largo (2 horas esperando) solo tienen 2 personas en eso y muchos viajeros. Querían cobrarme a mí nena de dos años, cuando la política en expedía dice que se cobran a partir de 3 años, sin embargo la persona de check in no lo sabía y tardo mucho averiguando. El lugar es un paraíso, lástima que el servicio al cliente no es el mejor, desde meseros, recepción, hasta el mismo doctor que no apoya en emergencias. Sin embargo la belleza del lugar estando ya dentro puede llegar a cubrir estos temas, porque la playa es hermosa, las instalaciones, la fauna y estar ahí es bello.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sha

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Esta muy lejos de la ciudad, algun personal es muy bieno pero otro es muy malo super malo con ina cara de no querer trabajar los meseros algunos pero no me gustaron. El manager del restautant 6/20/2024 fue muy corriente y tuve muy corriente y tuve un problema que no me pudo resolver y muy mal trato. Muy mal de verfad
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelvis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El personal muy amable el lugar muy tranquilo es muy bueno para relajarse y descansar
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is not worth the money! Plenty of Better places
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was good but starting to get a bit run down. Everything isn't on perfect working order and is starting to show its age. Lots of little things, very hard to say exactly what. Staff were friendly, food was good (very Colombian) and services were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023