8/10 Good
Michael
20 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Villa Bella Portobelo
2.0 star property
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Reviews
6.86.8 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Breakfast included
- 24/7 front desk
- On private beach
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Laundry
Explore the area
Buenaventura, Portobelo, Colón, 32000
- Fuerte Santiago2 min drive
- San Felipe Church3 min drive
- Blanca Beach41 min drive
Room options
Family Room, Balcony, Beach View
- Beach view
- 30 sq m
- 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
- Fuerte Santiago - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
- Mirador Perú - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
- Real Aduana de Portobelo - 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
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
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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
6/10 Okay
Grace
Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
12 Feb 2025
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.
Grace
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
4/10 Poor
Sylvie
5 Feb 2025
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
Sylvie
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
12 Jan 2025
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Familia, Panama
Travelled with family
30 Dec 2024
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.
Familia
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024