Decameron - Decameron Cartagena
Cartagena, ColombiaAll travelers
Our take
A family‑friendly all‑inclusive tower on Bocagrande beach in Cartagena with multiple dining venues, pool with waterslides, spa and activities.
- 3 dining venues listed
Resort facts & overview
- Location
- Cartagena, Colombia
- Audience
- All travelers
- Brand
- Independent
- Dining listed
- 3 venues
Why travelers love it
“A family‑friendly all‑inclusive tower on Bocagrande beach in Cartagena with multiple dining venues, pool with waterslides, spa and activities.”
Guests frequently praise the hotel’s location on Bocagrande beach, helpful and friendly staff, and wide range of entertainment and dining options.
Food & drink
MixedBuffet and the San Pedro seafood restaurant get consistent praise, but the à la carte scene requires a 7am reception line-up to secure a dinner slot, and quality has slipped for repeat visitors.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- San Pedro seafood restaurant a standout
- Varied buffet with generous portions
- Cocktails and liquor bar solid
- Warm service from buffet staff
Heads up
- Dinner reservations require 7am queue at reception
- À la carte venues small and often full
- Buffet quality declining per repeat guests
3 documented dining venues
Café San Pedro
colonial‑style à la carte in Walled City (reservations included)
Multiple on‑site à la carte restaurants
Buffet‑style restaurant
Counts and access can vary by source and room tier.
Beach
MixedBocagrande beachfront location is the property's real estate win, but palapas and loungers require a 7am reception race and vendor harassment on the sand is a repeated complaint.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Directly on Bocagrande beach
- Beautiful beach views from the tower
- Often uncrowded stretches
Heads up
- Palapas must be reserved at 7am
- Aggressive beach vendors and sellers
- Limited tents and chairs for guest volume
Detailed beach reporting coming soon.
Pools
MixedPool is undersized for a tower this large, with limited shade, though the animation team keeps activities lively for those who snag a spot.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Fun pool activities and animation
- Waterslides for kids
- Clean pool water
Heads up
- Pool too small for hotel occupancy
- Not enough shade
- Gets crowded fast
Detailed pool reporting coming soon.
Rooms & suites
Standard rooms with two double beds, air conditioning, cable TV, private bathroom, hair dryer, safe and Wi‑Fi. Accessible rooms available.
Room details here are AI-assisted, compiled from the resort's own website and public sources. Categories and names change often — confirm the exact room when you book.
What’s included
MixedYou pay for the Bocagrande address, not the resort itself: cheaper hotels nearby offer newer rooms, and the all-inclusive package draws mixed reviews.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Prime Bocagrande beachfront location
- All-inclusive covers food, drinks and entertainment
Heads up
- Expensive for the dated condition
- Barú day trip overpriced for time on island
- Cheaper, better-maintained options nearby
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
StretchCouples celebrating birthdays and anniversaries here love the entertainment and karaoke, but dated rooms and a lively family atmosphere mean this is not a romance-first pick.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Karaoke and evening shows a hit
- Animators Daniela and Dino called out by name
- Fun for milestone celebrations
Heads up
- Rooms feel dated and worn
- Not a quiet romantic escape
- No adults-only zones
Families
Good fitThe strongest lens at this property: Legomania, kids animation and a warm home-away-from-home vibe make it a genuine family pick on Bocagrande beach.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Legomania and dedicated kids animation
- Attentive animators for children
- Waterslide pool for kids
- Family-friendly all-ages atmosphere
Heads up
- Stroller access around property is awkward
- Warm-not-hot water an issue for babies
- Common areas cramped when full
Peace & Quiet
WeakNot a retreat: club night runs until 2am and can be heard from the rooms, and the tower fills up with families and animation shows all day.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Some guests found the atmosphere relaxing
- Beach area can be uncrowded at times
Heads up
- Club night audible from rooms until 2am
- Busy lobby and pool deck
- Animation programming runs constantly
Includes spa, gym, family‑friendly pool, children’s water park, 2 bars, excursions counter, convention hall, souvenir shop, daily live entertainment and access to Decameron Barú day pass.
What guests say
High confidence662 reviews · through Oct 2026
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Guests praise the service and food and dining while raising complaints about the check-in experience, rooms, and value for money, and the resort is best suited for families.
Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
Best suited for
What past guests say
“Mr. Jesús José Ortega Navarrete. A vulgar and unpleasant person at reception, completely lacking in tact with families, he treats them in a disrespectful and rude manner. This ruins the entire experience one expects from a Decameron Hotel.”
★★☆☆☆
“A really cool experience, I loved everything, I'll be back again, so elegant!”
★★★★★
“Excellent animation”
★★★★★
“Everything was great, the human quality was excellent, all the staff were very friendly and attentive”
★★★★★
“Elegant entertainment, delicious food”
★★★★★
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Know before you book
- Rooms and facilities are dated and report maintenance issues (e.g. AC not cooling, decor outdated)
- Check‑in delays and chaotic lobby
- Dinner requires reservation each day and queues form early
- Palapas must be reserved at 7am
What you should know
What to Know
Come prepared to wake up early: dinner reservations and beach palapas both require lining up at reception at 7am, and check-in can stretch to two hours.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Warm, kind front-line staff
- Safe, secure property
- Great Bocagrande location for exploring Cartagena
Heads up
- 7am queue for dinner and palapa bookings
- Check-in delays of 1 to 2 hours common
- AC issues and worn rooms frequently reported
- Elevator waits during peak times
Good to know
- Dinner reservations must be made daily (via app or QR code) or you may be left without dinner
- Tap water is not drinkable—bring bottled water
- Arrive early or avoid peak times at reception to minimize wait
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What we know
Everything below comes from data we collected: here's the inventory for this resort.Updated June 2026- Photos
- 5
- Review excerpts
- 20
- Dining venues
- 3
- Menus
- Not yet collected
- Room categories
- Not yet collected
- Videos
- 3
- Editorial lenses
- 8
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Where this data comes from
We tell you what we know, and what we don't.
- Last updated
- June 16, 2026
- Sources
- Google PlacesDirect resort media
- Completeness
- 67%
Source collection snapshot
These collection totals can differ from the items available on this page. Video totals include screened results; the inventory above counts published tours.
- 5 photos
- 26 videos
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