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
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
- Water sports
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
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
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
Total guest rooms
366
Double (2 beds)
336
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
26.35 mi
Distance from airport 26.35 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Local Attractions
Amazing Plankton Tour in Baru Island, Quiet Beach Sector.
Recreation
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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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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Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
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