Lodge El Otro Lado - Private Retreat
Bahia de Portobelo, Portobelo, Panama – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 18 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Service was amazing, location, style of the property. Attention to details in the room, and in every aspect of the stay was great. very flexible in the restaurant in adapting to all dietary restrictions of the guests and change menus

The Service was Excelent. Great food. Great ambiance. Perfect for a Romantic Get Away

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.

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.

The staff and attention was great. The room was as good as advertised and better. The food was delicious.

This is an absolutely stunning retreat - relaxed luxury and I would definitely go again. However two complaints that aren't serious but hotel should look at:- -I got bitten by bed bugs -We took the river cruise without checking the price (which is partly our fault) but they charged us $150 for an hour trip which felt like a bit of a rip off. This is an expensive hotel but feels really worth it apart from this which felt a bit off.

it delivers everything that it intends and the food is amazing. staff is friendly and helpful. it has luxury without being snobbish. worth trying for a little while.



El Otro Lado - Private Retreat This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.6 for two-person stays.
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Restaurants & Markets *
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Mambo Bar Cafe/Bar0.7 miles
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Casa Congo Restaurant0.5 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Rio Sucio River0.6 miles
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Rio Cascaja River0.6 miles
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Caribe Ocean/Sea6.2 miles
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Fuerte de San Fernando Mountain0.3 miles
Closest Airports *
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Tocumen International Airport39.2 miles
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Panama Pacifico International Airport45.3 miles
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Gazebo
Food: Caribbean, Spanish, European
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Facilities of El Otro Lado - Private Retreat Great facilities! Review score, 9.6
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Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live music/Performance Additional charge
- Cooking class Additional charge
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Movie nights
- Temporary art galleries Off-site
- Beach
- Water sports facilities (on site) Additional charge
- Snorkeling
- Diving Additional charge
- Hiking Additional charge
- Canoeing Off-site
- Library
- Ping-pong
- Game room
- Fishing Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Parking garage
- Secure parking
Pool and Spa
- Swimming pool
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool with view
- Infinity pool
- Swimming pool toys
- Outdoor pool (year-round)
- Outdoor pool
- Massage Additional charge
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Indoor play area
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Gift shop
- Safe
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
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prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
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0 - 12 years |
Can use an extra bed
when requested
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$25 per child, per night |
Adult
(18+ years) |
Can use an extra bed
when requested
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$50 per person, per night |
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
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 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 in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.