Royal Decameron Punta Centinela - Ballenita

$$$$||View on mapBallenita, EcuadorKm 10,5 Via Salinas, Manglar Alto, Ballenita, Ecuador|
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Royal Decameron Punta Centinela - Ballenita
Km 10,5 Via Salinas, Manglar Alto, Ballenita, Ecuador·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Comfort8.9
Cleanliness8.7
Location8.7
Staff8.7
Facilities8.4
Who stays here
Families59%
Couples22%
Groups15%
Business2%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Comfort8.9
Cleanliness8.7
Location8.7
Staff8.7
Facilities8.4
Who stays here
Families59%
Couples22%
Groups15%
Business2%

3-star all-inclusive oceanfront resort with a yacht club and whale watching off Santa Elena's coast

Dining & Bars

Royal Decameron Punta Centinela offers on-site dining at two themed restaurants: El Coral specializes in Mediterranean dishes and Costa Brava serves buffet meals. The property's yacht club features El Muelle, an a la carte restaurant focusing on Ecuadorian-Peruvian seafood. Five bars are available across the resort, including a Beach Bar open Mondays and Tuesdays with a karaoke room.

Entertainment & Activities

The resort's nightclub operates Wednesday through Sunday from 10:30 PM to 2:00 AM, with live music and DJ performances. A movie theater and a dedicated karaoke room provide additional evening entertainment options. Daily activities include aerobics, bike tours, billiards, bingo, and themed dinner nights organized by the entertainment staff.

Family & Kids

Children can enjoy a dedicated kids' club with supervised activities and a playground with outdoor play equipment. The resort has two outdoor swimming pools plus a separate kids' pool with shallow ends. Board games, an indoor play area, and family-friendly room configurations like standard double or twin rooms are available.

Wellness & Fitness

Guests have access to a gym with fitness classes, a spa and wellness center offering massage sessions at an extra charge. The property features a hot tub/jacuzzi, spa facilities, and a spa lounge/relaxation area. Three outdoor pools provide sun loungers and sun umbrellas for year-round use.

Location & Nearby

Punta Centinela sits on a private beach area along Punta Centinela Beach, with Punta Blanca Beach and Ballenita Beach within walking distance. Whale watching opportunities are available from June to October off the Santa Elena coast. Ulpiano Páez Airport is a 20-minute drive away, and international José Joaquín de Olmedo Airport in Guayaquil is 100 miles from the property.

  • Dining: Two themed restaurants plus a yacht club seafood a la carte
  • Entertainment: Nightclub, movie theater, karaoke room
  • Activities: Billiards, bike tours, themed dinner nights
  • Family: Kids' club, playground, indoor play area
  • Wellness: Gym, spa, hot tub, three outdoor pools
  • Location: Private beach, whale watching season, 20 min to airport
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs USD 0.1 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:90
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Rooms and availability

Standard Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting
Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
All inclusive
Facilities for kids

Game room

Children's play area

Children's pool

Kids club

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Water sports
  • Hiking
  • Pool tables
  • Table tennis
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • All inclusive
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cribs
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Karaoke
  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Jacuzzi
  • Massage
  • Public Bath
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Royal Decameron Punta Centinela

💵 Lowest room price 342 US$
📏 Distance to center 5.3 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 17.2 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Aeropuerto Internacional de Salinas, SNC

Location

Km 10,5 Via Salinas, Manglar Alto, Ballenita, Ecuador
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Km 10,5 Via Salinas, Manglar Alto, Ballenita, Ecuador
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Km 10,5 Via Salinas, Manglar Alto, Ballenita, Ecuador
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