Villa Bella Portobelo

2.0 star property

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TV, heated floors
TV, heated floors
TV, heated floors
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • On private beach
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Buenaventura, Portobelo, Colón, 32000
  • Fuerte San Fernando
  • San Felipe Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Blanca Beach
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, Balcony, Beach View

  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

Family Single Room

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Portobelo

When you stay at Villa Bella Portobelo in Portobelo, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Fuerte Santiago and Mirador Perú. .This beach hostel is 26.9 mi (43.3 km) from Colon Free Zone and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Portobelo National Park.

What's nearby

  • Mirador Perú - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Real Aduana de Portobelo - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Fuerte San Jerónimo - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • San Felipe Church - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Blanca Beach - 41 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Bar El Castillo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Don Quijote - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Cañones - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Torre - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fonda Arith - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Villa Bella Portobelo

Beachfront hostel for sun and fun
Villa Bella Portobelo offers 11 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring heated floors. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a private beach, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the beach bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Villa Bella Portobelo has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • On a private beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 18 per pet, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 10
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 18 per pet, per stay plus USD 10 one-time cleaning fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per night

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 cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bella Portobelo Portobelo
Villa Bella Portobelo Portobelo
Villa Bella Portobelo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Villa Bella Portobelo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Portobelo

Villa Bella Portobelo Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a lovely rustic place to stay. The staff is friendly and helpful. The sunset from the beach was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Grace

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Staff & service
The idea of "Panama time" was prevalent on property. After traveling all day room was 2 hours behind for being ready, no keys given until requested on 2nd day, dinner offer by owners personal chef not prepared on time (left after waiting too long). BUT the owner constantly tried to make up for many things and that was appreciated. The dock was nice to relax on. The crew took people out for boat rides daily. Biggest problem was the restaurant under new management. Arrogant and lacked cooking skills and most things unavailable on the menu. Until new restaurant management occurs we suggest El Bongo next door. Great food and super ambiance. I do want to thank the owner of the hostel for his efforts having his chef make breakfast for us on the final morning. Of course, the follow through or "Panama time" really messed with our enjoyment. He really tried to please us, just not organized with his time and no strong staff to cover for him. Very nice fella and we wish him the best of luck.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sylvie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A éviter
Hôtel médiocre à fuir le weekend car extrêmement bruyant les chambres sont défraîchies et la literie défoncée Point positif les patrons du restaurant sont charmants mais leur personnel pas très agréable Au vue des prestations le prix est bien trop élevé
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
La atención por parte del personal fue muy buena. Las habitaciones necesitan mas amor. El hotel tiene una linda playa ideal para los niños.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Familia, Panama

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My experience at this hotel was very good. They have improved in many aspects. The facilities and rooms are very good, the beaches are beautiful and the staff is very attentive and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024