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Decameron Baru

Isla Baru, Cartagena, Colombia, 130001
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About us

Located in the Rosario Islands, the hotel Royal Decameron Baru is characterized by its beautiful white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters surrounded by lagoons, exotic mangroves and the most spectacular multicolored coral reef. All these factors make the Royal Decameron Barú an exquisite location to rest, enjoy yourself, sunbathe, practice water sports and much more. This resort is located on Baru Island and only 90 minutes from Cartagena City International Airport. The hotel offers 330 rooms and a State-of-the-art Convention Center with capacity for 700 people.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space753 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms366
Venue typeHotel

Awards

Industry awards
CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE - TRIP ADVISOR SGS HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)

Facilities

  • All inclusive
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • VIP services

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
753 sq. ft.
Largest room
700 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
2
Standing capacity
780
Seating capacity
80
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Classroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
GRAN SALON ISLA GRANDE BARÚ
700 sq. ft.
91.9 x 82.0 sq. ft.
19.7 ft.
700
120
120
700
350
700
BARÚ
|
183 sq. ft.
41.0 x 47.9 sq. ft.
19.7 ft.
150
35
40
125
60
150
SANTANA
|
183 sq. ft.
41.0 x 47.9 sq. ft.
19.7 ft.
150
35
40
125
60
150
ARARCA
|
167 sq. ft.
41.0 x 43.6 sq. ft.
19.7 ft.
150
35
40
125
60
150
CHOLON
|
167 sq. ft.
41.0 x 43.6 sq. ft.
19.7 ft.
150
35
40
125
60
150
PORTONAITO
|
990.3 sq. ft.
38.7 x 25.3 sq. ft.
11.8 ft.
80
25
40
40
72
80

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
366
Double (2 beds)
336

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 26.35 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking

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Amazing Plankton Tour in Baru Island, Quiet Beach Sector.

Amazing Plankton Tour in Baru Island, Quiet Beach Sector.

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1 hr
We offer you a wonderful and unique experience.This activity can immerse you in the sea with the Plankton, small luminescent microorganisms, that shine when they are disturbed by the waves, the currents, or with the movement.Plankton bioluminescent particles, which can be seen only in 7 places in the worldFull day an excellent sector of the Baru Island to know, enjoy and rest, a great ecological and natural adventure, great opportunity to snorkel through coral reefs.
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Facility Restrictions

NO PETS ALLOWED NO SMOKING ROOMS NO SMOKIN POLICY

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Decameron Baru Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Decameron Baru's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Decameron Baru have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Decameron Baru and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Decameron Baru's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Decameron Baru developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Decameron Baru clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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