Decameron Baru - All inclusive

3.5 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 4 outdoor pools

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Front of property
Terrace/patio
4 restaurants, breakfast served
4 restaurants, breakfast served
Massages on the beach
Escape to the oceanfront Decameron Baru - All inclusive, where beach massages and sun loungers await. Unwind with a drink at the poolside bar or rejuvenate at the spa, then enjoy meals at one of 4 on-site restaurants and activities like windsurfing or kayaking.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
Terrace/patio

On the beach

This all-inclusive property is located on the beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers, beach umbrellas, and beach towels. Some on-site activities to enjoy during your trip include windsurfing, surfing/bodyboarding, and kayaking. Popular nearby activities worth checking out include windsurfing and ecotours.

Aerial view
Aerial view
What guests liked about the beach

The beach was clean, safe, and perfect for swimming with calm waters and abundant wildlife.

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Ocean Front Plus Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Room (Standard Plus Room)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Baru Kilometro 7 sector Portonaito, Pasacaballos Portonao, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130009

What's nearby

  • National Aviary of Colombia - 26 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Corales del Rosario National Park - 56 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Baru Church - 57 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parador Baru - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bahía - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Il formo Restaurante - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Playa Surf - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Banana Beach - ‬26 min drive

About this property

Decameron Baru - All inclusive

All-inclusive family-friendly property by the ocean
At Decameron Baru - All inclusive, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. This property is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beach massages and sunloungers. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy a meal at the 4 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities, such as surfing/body boarding, rowing/canoeing and kayaking. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a playground and an arcade/games room.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, tennis courts and an electric car charging station
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage and a gift shop
Room features
All 366 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping and phones

All-inclusive details

This property is all-inclusive. On-site 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-motorised water sports are included.

Water activities

Kayaking

Land activities

Tennis

Lessons/classes/games

Dancing

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities
Access to on-site nightclubs

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • 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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

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

  • No lift

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 organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • 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

Payment types at the property

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. Non-resident travellers 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised 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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Decameron Baru - All inclusive have a pool?

Yes, this property has 4 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Decameron Baru - All inclusive pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Decameron Baru - All inclusive?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Decameron Baru - All inclusive?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Decameron Baru - All inclusive?

Checkout is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Decameron Baru - All inclusive?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. All food and drinks are included, and activities include kayaking, tennis, dance classes and more.

Where is Decameron Baru - All inclusive located?

Nestled on the beach, this Cartagena property is within 9 mi (15 km) of Blanca Beach, beach and National Aviary of Colombia. Cotecmar and Corales del Rosario National Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Decameron Baru - All inclusive Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 383 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

10/10 Excellent

Ana E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel very friendly, clean , great food , beautiful, we had a problem with our transportation and the from desk was very helpful and she was available to find us transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
People is so kind and friendly, best experience for me and my family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge Luis

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

8/10 Good

Norma

Liked: Amenities
My family enjoyed the food, the service, recreation and the beach. Even though the road to get to the hotel wasn’t the best, the transportation service was comfortable. At the hotel the internet access was really poor and the resort’s buildings required some maintenance. Overall it was a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Oscar Arturo

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

JAIME

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

6/10 Okay

Rahul

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelvis

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

10/10 Excellent

Bertfred

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

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EVERITHING WAS SO PLEASNT
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beach hotel. Food in restaurants is not the best
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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

Mariemi

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

8/10 Good

fernando

Liked: Amenities
Very long ways to go anywhere you want
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cindy

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

JORGE ALBERTO PEREZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Staff very helpful, friendly and professional. Food is awesome, delicious. Entertainment options are great. Beaches are fantastic. Only issues is the humidity in some areas of the building, access to apartments have no ramps for people with walking problems, and staff should stop people in the restaurant to feed the native mapaches. Overall, we enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

marcelo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We liked it very much. For those who don’t speak Spanish May be challenging. Staff was cordial and friendly. Chairs was a little bit of an issue in the beach. Food was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jesus

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

8/10 Good

OMAR

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
the food it is no really good,salty no variety, no to much fruits, no too much meats,
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tony

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

6/10 Okay

Pamela

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

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

4/10 Poor

Lauren

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