Decameron - Decameron Marazul
San Andres, ColombiaAll travelers
Our take
Cozy hideaway with private beach in a lush mangrove setting, just 15 minutes from the airport.
- 128 rooms
- ~15 min from ADZ
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Resort facts & overview
- Location
- San Andres, Colombia
- Audience
- All travelers
- Brand
- Independent
- Rooms
- 128
- Dining listed
- -
- Airport
- ADZ
- Transfer
- ~15 min
Why travelers love it
“Cozy hideaway with private beach in a lush mangrove setting, just 15 minutes from the airport.”
Guests praise the friendly and attentive staff, the opportunity to use nearby sister hotel facilities, and the well‑maintained gardens and green spaces.
Food & drink
StrongFood is the resort's strongest card: varied buffet spreads and standout à la carte at Caravel and Rodeo win consistent praise, though a vocal minority calls the buffet repetitive and unrefined.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Caravel and Rodeo à la carte standouts
- Varied, well-seasoned buffet
- Charismatic table service
- Memorable white rice and local dishes
Heads up
- Repetitive menu on longer stays
- Non-alcoholic drinks taste like soda
- Occasional presentation misses (unfilleted tilapia)
Dining overview
Offers one buffet‑style restaurant and one à la carte venue with international and local cuisine; shows and snack options included.
Beach
WeakThere is no real beach for swimming or strolling: expect a small walled cove with seagrass, sargassum, and murky water, and plan on taxiing to Rocky Cay or other beaches for actual sea time.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Rocky Cay nearby has clear water
- Peaceful waterfront for lounging
- Free rides to better beaches included
Heads up
- No swimmable beach on property
- Frequent sargassum and strong odor
- Seagrass and cloudy water
- No sand for walking or running
Small private white‑sand beach fronting a mangrove area; some guests find limited sand area and vegetation makes beach feel less tropical.
Pools
MixedThe single pool is the default swim option since the beach is unusable, but repeated maintenance closures and tarps around unusable sections leave many guests short-changed.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Central to daily resort life
- Pleasant when fully open
Heads up
- Frequently under repair with tarps
- Sections roped off during stays
- No swim-up bar
- Dated and due for a remodel
One pool serving both adults and children; modest size, no swim‑up bar, family‑oriented vibe.
Rooms & suites
128 roomsStandard rooms with tropical touches, functional decor, comfortable and simple design.
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
MixedPricing skews higher than the aging infrastructure and beach-free setting justify, and value hinges entirely on whether the food and calm atmosphere outweigh the maintenance issues you're likely to encounter.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Included island excursions add real value
- Strong food-to-price ratio
- Short 15-minute airport transfer
Heads up
- Not cheap for a dated all-inclusive
- Early check-in fee around 70,000 COP
- Recurring issues: no hot water, spotty Wi-Fi
- Rooms and AC feel tired
Package inclusions and upgrade access have not been collected yet. Confirm them for your room and dates when booking.
Amenities & activities
Couples
StretchA quiet, small-scale property that works for a low-key honeymoon or anniversary, but don't expect romance infrastructure like adults-only zones, swim-up bars, or beachfront dining.
medium confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Calm, boutique atmosphere
- Spacious rooms and pleasant sea views
- Warm, personal staff attention
Heads up
- No adults-only spaces
- No walkable swimming beach for sunset strolls
- Bar music too low and off-vibe for dancing
Families
StretchMarketed as family-friendly and generally peaceful, but the lack of a real swimming beach and frequent maintenance closures make it a compromise for kids who want water play.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Family-friendly, calm vibe
- Included island rides and aquarium tour
- Spacious rooms fit families
- Entertaining evening shows
Heads up
- No beach for kids to swim or play
- Pool often under repair
- Sargassum smell can be intense
- No dedicated kids club
Peace & Quiet
StrongPeace and quiet are the genuine draw here: a small, mangrove-set property with a calm sleeping area and a laid-back pace.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Consistently calm atmosphere
- Quiet sleeping wing
- Local wildlife without intrusion
- Small scale keeps crowds down
Heads up
- Housekeeping chatter in corridors
- Ongoing construction noise during renovations
Includes gym, tennis court, beach volleyball, excursions counter, non‑motorized water sports, live music, convention center capacity up to 150 guests.
What guests say
High confidence266 reviews · through Nov 2026
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Guests praise the service, food and dining, drinks and bar, and location, while citing complaints about the check-in experience, cleanliness, and value for money, and considering the resort best for foodies and quiet relaxation.
Consistently praised
Recurring complaints
Best suited for
What past guests say
“I would like to give positive feedback about the service provided by employee Santiago.<br>During my stay at DECAMERON MAR AZUL, from October 30th to November 4th, I was assisted by him, and he always demonstrated cheerfulness, a relaxed attitude, and provided excellent service.<br>May all employees have the same positive energy as Santiago. He deserves to be promoted.”
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
“Very good”
★★★★☆
“Excellent service, everything was delicious, well-organized, and very helpful.<br>Thank you so much! ✅️”
★★★★☆
“Everything was excellent.”
★★★★★
Latest reviews from Tripadvisor
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Know before you book
- damp or dated rooms
- small beach with vegetation issues
- maintenance problems like air‑conditioning or hot water
- occasional closure of à la carte restaurant
What you should know
What to Know
Come knowing this is a mangrove hideaway, not a beach resort, and that ongoing renovations, sargassum season, and early-arrival fees can shape your stay more than the brochure suggests.
high confidence
What you'll enjoy
- Two included island rides organized by the hotel
- 15 minutes from the airport
- Aquarium tour and massages available
Heads up
- Check-in strictly at 3 PM or pay an early fee
- Hot water and Wi-Fi issues reported repeatedly
- Sargassum season not disclosed at booking
- External tour agencies next door have scammed guests
Good to know
- The resort has a small private beach
All photos
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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
- Not yet collected
- 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 23, 2026
- Sources
- Google PlacesDirect resort media
- Completeness
- 50%
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
- 7 videos
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