Name: El Otro Lado - Private Retreat
Address: Bahia de Portobelo, Portobelo, Panama, Bahia de Portobelo, Colon, Panama
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $525 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.5

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El Otro Lado - Private Retreat

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The staff was on top of all details…. room was fixed and curtains set for the night while we were having dinner. Room was fitted to accommodate our 2-year-old son despite the short notice. Boat transportation was safe and exclusive. Dinner was served quickly and it was delicious. Breakfast was also good just keep in mind that quality is above quantity. The room is all you can expect plus a very good decoration and comfort. Room was spacious and crystal clean upon arrival. I must mention the staff again…. They made the difference during our stay.

Carlos, Panama

The artwork is what really enhances the rooms. The casitas are very private, quiet and comfortable. The nano with nice sound system is a great touch. Lounge and restaurant are welcoming and the sofas comfortable and again the artwork is what creates a great atmosphere.

Margaret, United States of America

The guest services were excellent. Everyone was cheerful, helpful and professional. Luis did an incredible job to make us feel welcome and cared for. The chef cooked our meals exactly as we asked, including the fish that we caught on two evenings. The living room area included a guitar and musical instruments, for that family feeling. We extended our stay by one night, because all four of us were enchanted by El Otro Lado.

Stephanie, Panama

La verdad que el lugar es increíble. No es barato PERO la calidad y el nivel de servicio lo vale. Lo recomiendo 100%, una experiencia única.

Eric, Panama

Es un lugar secreto en Panamá. No teníamos idea que existía y quedamos súper satisfechos con el lugar y su atención. Es un lugar pequeño que invita a relajarse completamente. A pesar de que fuimos con nuestros niños pequeños la pasamos muy bien,

Yolanda, Panama

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El Otro Lado is a private retreat located in the Portobelo Bay, mixing design, culture, nature and luxury in order to offer its guests authentic experiences, offering five unique bay view villas of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms.

El Otro Lado offers complementary WiFi throughout the property and each room is equipped with King-size beds, LCD TV's and Bose iPod sound dock's as well as a mini-bar and an electronic safe.

The restaurant offers a Fusion Cuisine, a mix of local food culture with European, American and Oriental traditions.

El Otro Lado is located an hour drive away from Panama City and within Portobelo National Park, nearby Fort San Lorenzo, recognized World Heritage by UNESCO.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Portobelo! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

This property is also rated for the best value in Portobelo! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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	Suite 3 2 full beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 517 ft² Decorated in bright colours with indigenous Guna Yala artwork, this air-conditioned suite offers 2 queen-size beds and an upper level with 2 single beds, all with pure Egyptian cotton sheets. It includes a 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels and a DVD player, free Wi-Fi and a Bose iPod dock. The bathroom comes with Penhaligon's toiletries. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • CD Player • Toilet • Private bathroom • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Alarm clock • iPod dock • Mosquito net Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 323 ft² Decorated in a colonial style with African influences, this air-conditioned suite offers 2 queen-size beds with pure Egyptian cotton sheets. It includes a 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels and a DVD player, free Wi-Fi and a Bose iPod dock. The private terrace features a hammock and stunning views of Portobelo Bay, while the bathroom comes with Penhaligon's toiletries. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • CD Player • Toilet • Private bathroom • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Alarm clock • iPod dock • Mosquito net Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Sea Villa 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Villa Size: 700 ft² This stylish, air-conditioned villa has a private porch overlooking the sea and the rainforest. It features a king bedroom, and the lounge includes a sofa, flat-screen satellite TV, a DVD player and iPod docking station. It is decorated with a unique collection of African masks. Villa Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • CD Player • Toilet • Patio • Private bathroom • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • View • Alarm clock • iPod dock • Mosquito net Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Suite 2 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Room Size 517 ft² Decorated in a colonial style with local artwork, this air-conditioned suite offers a king-size bed and an upper level with 2 single beds, all with pure Egyptian cotton sheets. It includes a 42-inch LCD TV with satellite channels and a DVD player, free Wi-Fi and a Bose iPod dock. The private terrace offers views of the bay and the jungle, while the bathroom comes with Penhaligon's toiletries. Room Facilities: • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • CD Player • Toilet • Private bathroom • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Alarm clock • iPod dock • Mosquito net • Ocean view • Terrace Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Sun Villa (with Kitchenette) 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Villa Size: 1023 ft² This stylish, air-conditioned villa has 2 terraces with outstanding views of the sea and the rainforest. It features a king bedroom, and the lounge includes a sofa, flat-screen satellite TV, a DVD player and iPod docking station. The kitchenette includes a stove, microwave and coffee maker. It is decorated with a unique collection of African caps and paintings and photographs by local artists. Villa Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Kitchenette • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • CD Player • Toilet • Microwave • Patio • Private bathroom • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • View • Alarm clock • Dining area • iPod dock • Mosquito net Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Forest Villa 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Villa Size: 700 ft² Situated next to a waterfall in the rainforest, this stylish, air-conditioned villa has a private porch overlooking Portobelo Bay. It features a king bedroom, and the lounge includes a sofa, flat-screen satellite TV, a DVD player and iPod docking station. It is decorated with paintings and colorful fabrics produced by local artists. Villa Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • CD Player • Toilet • Patio • Private bathroom • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • View • Alarm clock • iPod dock • Mosquito net Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Spirit Villa (with Kitchen) Bedroom 1: 1 king bed Bedroom 2: 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Villa Size: 2314 ft² On the seafront, this stylish, air-conditioned villa is divided into a living area and 2 king bedrooms, each with a bathroom and a terrace with sea views. The lounge includes a sofa, flat-screen satellite TV, a DVD player and iPod docking station, while the modern kitchenette includes a stove, microwave and coffee maker. It is decorated with local artwork and contemporary photography. Villa Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • DVD Player • CD Player • Toilet • Microwave • Patio • Private bathroom • Walk-in closet • Satellite channels • Kitchen • Cable channels • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Tile/Marble floor • View • Alarm clock • Dining area • iPod dock • Mosquito net Free WiFi! Can you tell us what you'd like to see here? (We'll use your feedback to improve the information in this section) Enter your feedback Submit No thanks Thank you for your time Your feedback will help us improve this feature for all of our customers. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your comment. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Brilliant! Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

Area Info –

Restaurants & Markets

Mambo Bar Cafe/Bar
0.7 miles
Casa Congo Restaurant
0.5 miles

Natural Beauty

Rio Sucio River
0.6 miles
Rio Cascaja River
0.6 miles
Caribe Ocean/Sea
6.2 miles
Fuerte de San Fernando Mountain
0.3 miles

Closest Airports

Tocumen International Airport
39.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The staff was on top of all details…. room was fixed and curtains set for the night while we were having dinner. Room was fitted to accommodate our 2-year-old son despite the short notice. Boat transportation was safe and exclusive. Dinner was served quickly and it was delicious. Breakfast was also good just keep in mind that quality is above quantity. The room is all you can expect plus a very good decoration and comfort. Room was spacious and crystal clean upon arrival. I must mention the staff again…. They made the difference during our stay.”

Carlos

Panama

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1 Restaurant On Site

Gazebo

Food: Caribbean, Spanish, European

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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6:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Extra beds are not available.

One child under 12 years is charged USD 50 per person per night when using existing beds.

One older child or adult is charged USD 100 per person per night when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for cribs in the room.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

El Otro Lado - Private Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that special menus are available on prior request. We can gladly accommodate special meal requests and private dinners; we also offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten free menus.

Please inform El Otro Lado - Private Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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Reviewed: May 14, 2018

Carlos
Panama
10

“Exclusive getaway”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Suite 2
- • Stayed 1 night
눉I want to say the price but for the exclusive experience it goes hand in hand. The only improvement I can think of is the ease to find the boat pickup. They do mention where you should arrive but it can be a bit tricky to get there. It could be that due to our short notice reserve they didn’t have time to send all details.
눇The staff was on top of all details…. room was fixed and curtains set for the night while we were having dinner. Room was fitted to accommodate our 2-year-old son despite the short notice. Boat transportation was safe and exclusive. Dinner was served quickly and it was delicious. Breakfast was also good just keep in mind that quality is above quantity. The room is all you can expect plus a very good decoration and comfort. Room was spacious and crystal clean upon arrival. I must mention the staff again…. They made the difference during our stay.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: December 9, 2017

Margaret
United States of America

1 helpful vote
7.5

“A nice stay in a great gallery”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Sea Villa
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The place is difficult to get to - and although we did want to visit "the other side" it was disheartening to see the town in such bad disrepair, as if it has been forgotten. The meals and activities are overpriced and for the cost of the stay, some should be included- breakfast perhaps or increase the cost of the stay and include all meals. It would be better, if meals are not included in the price, to provide at least 2 options for the lunch and dinner entrees.
눇The artwork is what really enhances the rooms. The casitas are very private, quiet and comfortable. The nano with nice sound system is a great touch. Lounge and restaurant are welcoming and the sofas comfortable and again the artwork is what creates a great atmosphere.

Stayed in December 2017
Reviewed: August 12, 2017

Stephanie
Panama

2 helpful votes
10

“This is a paradise resort in Portobelo.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
눉no suggestions
눇The guest services were excellent. Everyone was cheerful, helpful and professional. Luis did an incredible job to make us feel welcome and cared for. The chef cooked our meals exactly as we asked, including the fish that we caught on two evenings. The living room area included a guitar and musical instruments, for that family feeling. We extended our stay by one night, because all four of us were enchanted by El Otro Lado.

Stayed in July 2017

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