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Decameron Los Delfines

San Andres, Colombia
4.2(1,601 reviews)
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Decameron Los Delfines is a family-friendly all-inclusive resort in San Andres, Colombia with 36 rooms. Amenities include Beach, Diving, Nightclub, Nightly Entertainment and Snorkeling. Travelers rate it 4.2/5 across 1,601 Google reviews.

Price Range
$$$$ est.
Rooms
36

Amenities

Beach
Diving
Nightclub
Nightly Entertainment
Snorkeling
Water Sports Rentals
Windsurfing

Quick answers

Is Decameron Los Delfines adults only?
No — Decameron Los Delfines is a family-friendly resort that accepts children of all ages.
Where is Decameron Los Delfines?
Decameron Los Delfines is in San Andres, Colombia. Its address is Isla de, Av. Colombia #1B-86, San Andrés, San Andrés y Providencia, Colombia.
How many rooms does Decameron Los Delfines have?
Decameron Los Delfines has 36 rooms.
Is Decameron Los Delfines all-inclusive?
Yes — Decameron Los Delfines is an all-inclusive resort, so meals, drinks and most on-site activities are covered by the rate.

Traveler Insights(156 discussions)

Decameron Los Delfines is a compact, three-star all-inclusive that makes the most of its prime location in the heart of San Andrés Island's most accessible and vibrant zone. The resort is small and honestly aged in the room department, but it exists in a destination that makes up for a lot. San Andrés is genuinely special: an island that sits off the coast of Nicaragua geographically but belongs to Colombia politically, where English Creole and Spanish coexist, duty-free shopping lines the main boulevard, and the shallow sea off Spratt Bight turns colours that photographers come from across South America to capture. Staying at Los Delfines puts you in the middle of all of that without a taxi.

The resort experience itself is best framed as a comfortable base rather than a destination. The El Muelle dock restaurant over the sea is a genuine highlight and the saltwater pool is an unusual amenity that adds real character. But the food quality in the buffet is a genuine weakness, rooms need renovation work that is long overdue, and the noise from the surrounding nightlife district is not going away. One caveat has emerged: the connection to the larger Royal Decameron Aquarium property - historically the perk that expanded water sports and nightlife access into the run of a bigger resort - is suspended while the Aquarium sits closed for structural repairs (shut since September 2025, no reopening date), so verify current cross-property inclusions with Decameron before booking around them.


Decameron Los Delfines works best for travellers who treat the island as the attraction and the resort as a convenient place to sleep and eat between adventures - snorkelling at Johnny Cay, exploring the Old Providence diving sites on a day trip, walking the seafront market, and eating at local seafood spots. Budget-conscious Colombian travellers and visitors who already know San Andrés account for most of the guest mix. International travellers expecting a polished all-inclusive experience are frequently disappointed; those who arrive understanding what they are getting tend to enjoy it.

Pros

  • +The à la carte El Muelle restaurant sits on a dock extending over the San Andrés sea, making dinner one of the most visually dramatic dining experiences in Colombian all-inclusive travel
  • +Both a natural saltwater pool and a freshwater pool are on the property - the saltwater pool fed by the San Andrés sea is a genuinely attractive feature for a small resort
  • +Spratt Bight Beach, one of the Caribbean's most praised urban beaches, is a short walk away and ranked among the most beautiful beaches in South America for its multicoloured shallow water
  • +Central location on Avenida Colombia puts the entire San Andrés commercial zone - shops, local restaurants, nightlife, and the seafront - within easy walking distance
  • +Cross-property privileges at Decameron's other open San Andrés hotels (Isleño, Maryland, Marazul, San Luis) extend dining and entertainment options beyond what the small property alone provides - though note the Royal Decameron Aquarium, historically the main nightlife and water-sports hub of the arrangement, has been closed since September 2025
  • +One of the cheapest ways into San Andrés's all-inclusive scene - boutique rates run well below comparable Caribbean beach destinations, and the island's duty-free shopping stretches the budget even further
  • +San Andrés Island itself is one of Colombia's most underrated travel destinations, with exceptional duty-free shopping, multilingual culture (Spanish and English Creole), and Caribbean reef systems that rival more expensive destinations
  • +Personalized service from a small staff team creates a warmth that travellers compare favourably to the impersonal scale of larger all-inclusive complexes

Cons

  • Rooms are old and maintenance issues are widespread: broken door handles, doors that don't latch, no hot water, and AC units that drip condensation into the room are recurring complaints across multiple review periods
  • Food quality at the buffet is described as genuinely poor by a consistent proportion of guests - 'terrible' appears in reviews frequently enough to be taken seriously rather than as individual outliers
  • The location in the nightlife pink zone means street noise from surrounding clubs penetrates the property and can make sleep difficult, particularly Thursday through Saturday nights
  • Wi-Fi is unreliable throughout and frequently requires re-login, making it functionally useless for anyone working remotely or streaming
  • The El Muelle restaurant - the best dining option - sits on a dock that is subject to weather, and in rough conditions it may be unusable or uncomfortable
  • Room sizes are small even by boutique hotel standards, becoming genuinely claustrophobic when storing luggage for two adults for more than a few nights
  • Some guest reviews report flooding in rooms during heavy rain due to poor waterproofing and drainage around the ground-level units
  • Limited resort amenities compared to what most all-inclusive travellers expect - no spa, no waterpark, no extensive pool complex - making the property better suited as a base for island exploration than as a resort destination in itself

Common Questions

Is San Andrés Island worth visiting if I've never been?
Yes, strongly. San Andrés is genuinely underappreciated internationally. The Sea of Seven Colors off the coast is one of the most visually striking stretches of Caribbean water anywhere - shallow gradients create bands of turquoise, green, and deep blue that are hard to believe from the shoreline. The island has its own English Creole culture distinct from mainland Colombia, excellent duty-free shopping, and reef diving that competes with better-known Caribbean destinations. It is well connected from Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena, making it a practical add-on to a Colombia trip.
How bad is the noise from the nearby nightclubs?
Bad enough that it is worth planning around. The resort sits in the middle of San Andrés's pink zone, which is the nightlife and commercial district. Thursday through Saturday nights especially, music from surrounding venues carries into the resort clearly. If you are a light sleeper or arriving early to leave for an excursion, this is a genuine problem. Earplugs are a practical solution. Rooms further from the street side of the property are somewhat quieter. If reliable sleep is essential to your trip, a property away from the pink zone is a better choice.
What does the all-inclusive rate actually cover?
The rate covers all meals at the buffet restaurant, unlimited beverages throughout the day, and access to the El Muelle à la carte restaurant for dinner, plus evening entertainment like the resident trio. Historically the package also included the discotheque and non-motorized water sports (kayaks, windsurfing, small sailboats, snorkelling gear) at the Royal Decameron Aquarium sister property - but the Aquarium has been closed since September 2025 for structural repairs with no reopening date, so confirm with Decameron which cross-property perks currently apply and where. Motorized water sports, excursions to Johnny Cay or the diving sites, and independent operators in town are extra.
How does this compare to the other Decameron properties on San Andrés?
Decameron's open properties on San Andrés as of 2026 are Los Delfines, Isleño, Marazul, Maryland, and San Luis - the Aquarium, previously the chain's largest and flashiest hotel on the island, has been closed since September 2025 for structural repairs with no reopening date. Los Delfines is the smallest and most basic of the lineup. Isleño sits directly on Spratt Bight, the island's premier beach, and Maryland is a small property known for its food. If budget is the primary constraint, Los Delfines makes sense; with even a modest upgrade budget, Isleño or Maryland are worth the difference.
What are the best excursions to book from San Andrés?
Johnny Cay is the most popular day trip - a small reef island a short boat ride from Spratt Bight with excellent snorkelling and calm water. The Sea of Seven Colors tour visits the shallow gradient zones that give San Andrés its photographed reputation. Diving day trips to Providencia, the sister island about 90km north, are available for serious divers and involve a longer boat journey to reef systems ranked among the Caribbean's best. The resort desk can arrange most of these, but independent operators at the pier often charge less for the same excursions.

Google Rating

4.2(1,601 Google reviews)

Google Reviews

Didi G.
10 months ago

We only dined here. It is a nice, chic boutique hotel. Nice little pool, the sea pool needs up keeping when the sargasus comes, but not as great as the Aquarium natural pool.