Guests can enjoy poolside relaxation or admire ocean vistas from a private beach at this coastal retreat designed for creating lasting vacation memories
Royal Decameron Punta Centinela is a waterfront getaway with a free breakfast buffet and three Mediterranean restaurants. Enjoy the spa, private beach with loungers and volleyball, two outdoor pools, concierge services, and elevator access.
Located in Santa Elena, Royal Decameron Punta Centinela is on a private beach. La Lobería and Punta Barandua reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Valdivia Aquarium and Islote Pelado. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Punta Blanca travel guide
Km 10 1/2 via Salinas, Manglar Alto, Santa Elena, Santa Elena
What's nearby
Chipipe Beach
38 min drive - 28.7 km
Punta Barandua
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Punta Blanca Beach
5 min drive - 2.7 km
Ballenita Park
7 min drive - 7.6 km
Salinas Beach
34 min drive - 26.8 km
Restaurants
Galeon restaurante
7 min drive
Costa Brava
3 min walk
Comedor Y Cevicheria La Sirenita
5 min drive
Cevicheria El Chef
10 min drive
Santo Pescado
11 min drive
About this property
Royal Decameron Punta Centinela
All-inclusive family-friendly hotel on the waterfront
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar, and a poolside bar at Royal Decameron Punta Centinela. With a private beach, sun loungers, and beach volleyball, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like kayaking. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
Evening entertainment, beach towels, and an elevator
Room features
All 197 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like safes and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
All inclusive details
This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Food and beverages
All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Ecostars, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
3 bars/lounges
3 restaurants
A beach bar
A poolside bar
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Costa Brava
El Coral
El Faro
Lobby bar
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Beach volleyball
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Evening entertainment
Gym
Kayaking
Outdoor pool (guest access)
Playground
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
1,055 square feet of conference space
Business center
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Garden
On a private beach
On the waterfront
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Spa
Spa services
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
Banquet hall
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Food and drink
24-hour room service
Free bottled water
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Air conditioning
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 22
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Ecuador Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Ecuador.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per person (roundtrip)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 30 (roundtrip), (from 2 to 11 years old)
Late check-out fee: USD 22
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Decameron Punta Centinela have a pool?
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–7:00 PM.
Is Royal Decameron Punta Centinela pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Royal Decameron Punta Centinela?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Royal Decameron Punta Centinela?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for USD 22.
Does Royal Decameron Punta Centinela provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of USD 30 per person applies.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Royal Decameron Punta Centinela?
Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Food and beverages are included (with some restrictions).
Where is Royal Decameron Punta Centinela located?
Nestled on the beach, this Santa Elena hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Punta Barandua and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Punta Blanca Chapel. Punta Blanca Beach and Ballenita Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Royal Decameron Punta Centinela Reviews
7.6
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One of the best places I’ve stayed at and had the most amazing vacation with my fiancé. The staff was amazing, the programs super fun, so many activities to do daily, the club was on point every day, the food delicious, the ocean clear and clean, the drinks absolutely amazing also. I would go here again, planning out next trip already! Deff 1000/100
It's always a pleasure to stay at Royal DeCameron. Security, a variety of dining options, family friendly, etc.
However, if you have a light sleep, it'd be a little hard since there's music until about 2 am (at the disco) and people start working very early. Thus, if they'd invest in room isolation, that would be great.
Moreover, I don't recommend leaving your valuables without security. Use the safe or carry your lock if you don't want to have a bitter experience.
Jhonny
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
4/10 Poor
Jonathan
Jan 25, 2026
The price is too much for what they offer.... they should serve better food i had to out of the place to eat the food wasn't good other then that the service people
Overrated place, no wifi at all, bad all inclusive service, all rooms with broken AC , for the price is a very bad choice.
Will never recommend or come back again
Pictures look different
There is no good options in food
Maria Eufemia
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
4/10 Poor
America
Jun 8, 2023
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The beach was nice. The bathroom was old an unsafe. Also in the dining area there 3 big cats running around loose as they pleased. That was disgusting for me. I did not know they would let cats run aorund looking for food in the dining area. This was very unconfortable for me.
America
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Dec 12, 2014
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice place,but bad service and bad planning.
We stay 2 nights with the program all included, 4 pax. From the check-in the things was not going well, our reservation requirements wasn't took in care, they provide queen beds instead twin beds. At time to dinner 8:30 pm, the menu was not served, because the staff saids that was not enough and many dishes are not available, only chicken. Activities programmed with specific timing do not follow the schedule, in example the bar close half hour earlier and open one hour late, other activities as use of wind boats are only to experts, they do not allow learn our use without experience,.etc etc. in summary, the service is not good ,despite of the efforts of some staff that try to solve problems. From my point of view, the problem is in the administration area.
The entertainment is good but in some instance the animator abuse with bulling to the participants.
The hotel and facilities are good, but the service do not allow enjoy the place.
Pésimo servicio al cliente nunca tuve repuesta del supervisor sobre mi reclamo de que no ponen que es solo comida bufet no pudimos comer en los restaurantes de diner
Demasiado caro para lo que recibes
Comida mala fría tragos solo nacionales de muy mala calidad instalaciones viejas sucias no me volvería a hospedar en un lugar como este
la comida en cuanto a calidad, Pesima, poca variedad, casi siempre muy fria y todo como tirado sin cuidado y sin limpieza!
David
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Sylvia
Feb 14, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pésimo hotel, no gastes tu dinero ahí
El hotel está descuidado, muchas cosas ya deben renovarse, la comida es mala, algunos platos de sienten incluso guardados, el servicio regular, limpieza deja mucho que desear (vajilla sucia, cuartos con mal olor) y nuestra estadía fue fatal, estaban unos estudiantes del Liceo de Loja, que hacían tremendo escándalo hasta altas horas de la madrugada, tomaban, fumaban en pasillos y piscina (algo supuestamente prohibido), nos quejamos en recepción porque a los chicos les parecía “súper divertido” gritar en los pasillos y tocar la puerta cuando veían el rótulo de no molestar y despertaron en 4 ocasiones a mi hija de 1 año!! Sin mencionar que intentaron abrir la habitación.
La persona de seguridad supuestamente me iba a llamar, algo que hasta ahora no sucede.
Para no volver y de plano no recomendar a nadie que vaya.
No vale la pena el hotel
Es un hotel extremadamente caro, para los beneficios que “dan”. Ofertan buffets con la más baja calidad de productos, panes, embutidos, carnes, y ni hablar de la pésima calidad de los licores, solo para ejemplificar cuando se pide vino, ofrecen el vino más barato de cartón.
El hot dog de los snacks es con el pan más común.
Con la excusa de la pandemia cierran temprano la piscina y el 50-60% de las actividades están suspendidas.
El servicio al cliente es MALO, llenos de trabas tontas, que hacen que sea una experiencia horrible. Gastan el tiempo poniendo como problema no cambiar a toallas limpias, o no hacen reservas en restaurantes a la carta si no te quedas más que una noche.
La comida es horrible, parecería que hacen todo con lo más barato posible y lo más rápido, cómo por salir de la obligación del all inclusive.
Me olvidaba, te multan por todo, y viven amenazando a los huéspedes!