Decameron Galeon ALL INCLUSIVE

Good value, very nice hotel

The worst thing about the DeCameron Santa Marta is the location and beach view. It’s 5 miles from town and the beach view is barges and derricks. However, the resort is first rate, the rooms, food, entertainment, and service are very good, and the price is attractive. I recommend it.

It’s Okey

Okey

Traveler's tip on recreational activities

Okey

Not impressed

well, i don’t know... is not a place for me, is not bad. the food is good and the people really nice but i prefer best beaches and licquors.

A good value

A little dated but a nice place. The people are nice.

Traveler's tip

Its worth it to upgrade to a "villa" room.

Not impressed

The hotel is a very touristic one. It is a bit expensive for the quality and the staff was not helpful at all in particular the staff managing the activities and excursion trips. The food was ok but not exceptional even in the restaurant. It is mostly buffet for families. Hotel is very far from the city and the interesting spots around.

Overall a good choice

I went with my girlfriend and on our arrival they gave us an ugly room with two single beds (I specifically asked for a king size bed), so our first impression was very bad. But the day after they changed us to a new updated room, and made everything to make us feel good, so afterall we spend a good time there. Plus: the infrastructure and environment with all the beautiful plants all over the hotel is a plus. Also that has its own beach, something that you cannot get in El Rodadero. The meals are great also. Minus: they are still renewing some rooms so if you are not lucky to get a new one you’ll have a bad experience. And the water in the hotel beach is not as clear as in northern places.

Great Value!

I really enjoyed this place. The food was plentiful and pretty good. The place was big and nice and the location was great. I would recommend it as a great value. Bring a bilingual dictionary.

Traveler's tip on local attractions

Take a taxi to Rodadero($5-$7)for a great time and great shopping. For a great restaurant with a great view try "Burukuka".

Repeat customer - a Great vacation getaway

Our second visit to the Decameron in 3 months and while it was only for only one night, it is like a mini vacation. We never left the hotel as everything is there. The service is very attentive, personal and professional. The setting is very beautiful and very well maintained. Rooms are very clean but a little dated. Wide variety of activities for everyone. Food is very nicely presented and, while not 5 star, is very good. The shows were excellent and professional. It is very tranquil and not a lot of partying or drinking. A great value for the price and we’ll be back!

Traveler's tip on getting the most out of your stay

The staff was very courteous in letting us use the facilities and eat when we arrived at noon before checkout time and we were also able to continue enjoying the facilities after we checked out.

Great Staff

Hotel needs some updating. Staff were friendly and helpful but could use more english speaking employee’s. The price was low so we could not complain to much.

Great for familys. But bring your sunblock, get’s hot.

Rooms have great views

We decided to take a 4 day vacation in the month of December and enjoyed our stay very much. The staff was extremely polite and helpful. We booked our rooms through Expedia and received a beautiful Villa with a great view of the ocean. Keep in mind that December is a vacation month and the hotel can become extremely crouded. The only negative was the 500 teenagers that were staying in the same hotel that week. They were noisy and annoying. If you plan on booking a room in this hotel my recommendation is to look for a room during off peak season.