There was a problem with bathroom sink faucet but this may have been due to a problem with the island's desalinization system. Likely due to the heat, the shower did not have hot water. I've been told this is common in rural areas of Panama and my Panamanian travel companion said she never takes hot showers. It's rather refreshing once you're used to it!

The Hotel Gerald is a lovely local B&B with comfortable beds, clean rooms and incredibly helpful staff. The attached restaurant makes it really convenient for lunch and dinner, in addition to the included breakfast. Rooms have electronic key locks. Hotel Gerald is located within easy walking distance of two lovely beaches. Staff was waiting to pick us up at the ferry and also dropped us off when we departed. There is a collection of snorkeling equipment to borrow! We really enjoyed our stay and will book again with Hotel Gerald on our next visit to Contadora.

Stayed in March 2024

The Jacuzzi didn't work when we are there (seems that the problem was not recent). Very unfortunate when we consider that it's one the main facilities which a shown in publicity pictures of Booking Besides that specific point, nothing

Great place Very well-localized in isla Contadora Two of the main beaches are just five-minutes away by walking. Dîner were tremendous Staff always helpful Rooms are confortable and clean Highly recommended

Stayed in March 2024

Clean Nice atmosphere Close to beach Great food

Stayed in February 2024

Everything!

Stayed in January 2024

Beautiful🌞🌞

Stayed in January 2024

Expensive for what it is. Facilities need maintainance. Some lights were not working, walls with humidity, swimming pool not able to swim (hasn't been cleaned for a long time). Rooms lacking natural light.

Location and breakfast were very good. They drop you and pick you from the dock.

Stayed in December 2023

Really liked the location, just a 5 minute walk from two beautiful beaches. Very friendly helpful staff

Stayed in October 2023

The staff was so nice. They even let me use the room after checkout (11am) since the only ferry out didn’t arrive until 2:00pm. This made my trip because I got to shower and take a nap.

Stayed in July 2023

Perhaps shower could be a bit hotter.

Breakfast was great—nice selection of fruit!

Stayed in September 2023

The photos online showed a hottub, but there was none. This was not a problem, but should be corrected.

The hotel was clean, economical and well located. The owners and staff were friendly and helpful.

Stayed in July 2023

Airconditions in both rooms we stayed need a clean up. Hotel is managed well, but whole tourim on island seems to be very low. Whole Island seems to be paralysed by the dirty and poluted sea water on some beaches. Lots of abandoned resorts next to some new spectacular developments and luxurious private villas.

Good location. Next to airport and close to beach on side of island with less garbage. Above expected quality of food. Convenient ferry to hotel transfer.

Stayed in July 2023

Bed was uncomfortable

Excellent breakfast very large portions. Situated between the best beaches on the island I loved it

Stayed in April 2023

Bring mosquito repellent. It's normal this time of the year

Great staff. Room was perfect. Food was excellent.

Stayed in April 2023

The breakfast was varied, really tasty with nice service staff. Beautiful and empty beaches a few steps from the accommodation. A beautiful place to relax. Helpful owner and his wife, tasty food at an affordable price.

Stayed in March 2023

A few chairs outside our room would have been nice.

We were met at the ferry dock and shuttled to the hotel for check-in. The ferry schedules run a bit opposite of normal hotel check-in and out hours, but our room was ready for as at 10:00 AM. The restaurant/bar is open air and we found the food and drinks to be excellent. It is a bit more expensive than on the mainland but consider that everything has to be transported to this island. The room was comfortable. A/C worked well. Hot water was more warmish than hot but acceptable for showering. Daily maid service was included as was breakfast consisting of coffee, fresh fruit, juices, and eggs prepared to order. The place is walking distance to many eateries, a mini-market, and the best beach on the island is just short walk down the hill and around the corner. If you rent a golf cart or UTV, 3-4 hours will be plenty as the island is very small and we only found 5 beaches to be accessible, 3 of which are walkable from the hotel.

Stayed in January 2023

We experienced water supply issues in the room from time to time. The pool could be cleaner

Good breakfast every day, great room

Stayed in January 2023

great hosts and staff

close to beaches and restaurants

Stayed in January 2023

everything was good.

Very nice, great location. two of the best beaches are walking distance.

Stayed in January 2023

We thought Gerald initially a little grumpy but he warmed up and was very helpful to all each one of us

Isla contadora is a great place, so small we tour it in an hour, in the little buggy we rented. All beaches are beautiful, and we discovered some untouched by men when cruising with David around the islands. Avoid Gianluca’s restaurant, overrated and much too expensive. Sit on the patio, look at the animals grazing, enjoy the small planes landing, have a good drink and relax. Gerald’s staff is so warm and welcoming, we laughed and had a wonderful start of the holidays thanks to them.

Stayed in December 2022

The building is older and maintenance is a challenge in such a remote location.

Gerald picked us up and dropped us off at the Ferry dock. Very friendly staff with decent restaurant.

Stayed in December 2022

Breakfast is only an egg bread option

Nice he was very attentive to my arrival and to me disembarking I from the boat and then at my departure time too Very attentive and took me to the port where I had to take the boat very good location in case I wanted to go to a boat or a plane and a very good service very good attention

Stayed in December 2022

The water pressure was not the best but it might be a general issue in the island

The room was clean and very comfortable, the breakfast delicious. The restaurant lady (Karla) is very friendly and made us feel welcome. Playa Galeon is very close to the hotel, probably a 4 minute walk ;)

Stayed in November 2022

Other than the owner, no one spoke English.

Staff

Stayed in November 2022

Breakfast was amazing - eggs whichever way you like freshly made every morning, juice, toasts and fresh fruits. I have stayed 5 times at this place before and Gerald himself has always picked up guests arriving by ferry. The restaurant/bar run by the same owner is also very good, totally recommend staying here. On a separate note, some of the nicest beaches on the island are less than 5-10 minutes walking from the hotel.

Stayed in August 2022