Hotel Gerald
Contadora Island, 007 Contadora, Panama – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 178 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
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.

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Offering a beautiful setting on Galeón Beach, on Contadora’s north coast, Hotel Gerald features an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant. There is a roof terrace with a small plunge pool. Each air-conditioned room at Hotel Gerald has simple décor. There is free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a fridge. Hotel Gerald’s restaurant serves a range of popular seafood dishes, as well as some German cuisine. There is also a cocktail bar. The island of Contadora is ideal for fishing and snorkelling. Staff can provide information on other local activities. The centre of Playa Larga is just 5 minutes’ walk from the hotel. Playa Canoa Beach is less than 500 metres away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Hotel Gerald has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 28 Mar 2012.- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Free parking
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Exceptional breakfast

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- Martin
Czech Republic
“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.” - EEdward
United States
“Excellent breakfast very large portions. Situated between the best beaches on the island I loved it” - Stanislav
Slovakia
“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.” - Kim
Spain
“Gerald’s Hotel was excellent!! Everything we needed for a short break away ,the breakfast was continental style ,fresh fruit followed by eggs (done as you wanted)toast ,butter and jam ,we loved the homemade bread , also juice coffee and tea ,...” - Sylvie
Switzerland
“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...” - Juan
Panama
“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...” - Nick
United States
“Great place to stay for a relatively affordable rate, at least by local standards. Owner was nice and the location was great.” - Laura
Netherlands
“- Gerald was very nice! He also cooks in his own restaurant and the dishes were delicious. He could even accommodate my need for lactose free food - Location: close to the 2 beaches in Isla Contadora and the centre of the town (other restaurants,...” - Maria
Spain
“Super nice location, and even nicer staff. Big room, with good amenities. The beds are large, and the room is well equipped. Generous breakfast, and delicious. Dalia is amazing, really helpful and friendly.” - Anna
Denmark
“Great location 2 min walk to two lovely beaches. The room was nice and big. Everything is clean and the atmosphere is chill. There are deers and hummingbirds just outside. The restaurant is good and the staff are very nice!”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
can we walk from the room directly onto the beach? Where can we snorkel?
the beach is a 100 yards away, the same Beach is excellent for snorkelingAnswered on 21 November 2021Do you offer laundry service?
yes laundry is availableAnswered on 13 December 2022Is there a shuttle available to get to the closest beach nearby? What are the other transportation options?
E are right next to the beachAnswered on 13 September 2019Hello, how do we get from the ferry to the hotel? Can you arrange transportation?
we pick you up free of chargeAnswered on 13 December 2022¿Hay un servicio de transporte disponible para llegar a la playa más cercana? ¿Cuáles son las otras opciones de transporte? des del aeropuerto
hay 2 playas a 100 metros, ze puede alquilar carritos de golf el aeropuerto Contadora es a 50 metros del hotelAnswered on 14 November 2020How can I get to the closest beach from the property?
There 2 beaches 100 yards awayAnswered on 13 September 2019- Still looking?
Hotel surroundings *
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurante Geralds
- CuisineItalian • Pizza • Seafood • German • Local • International • Latin American • European • Grill/BBQ
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Hotel GeraldGreat facilities! Review score, 8.1
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Free parking
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Exceptional breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Children's high chair
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Live music/performance
- Beach
- Water sport facilities on siteAdditional charge
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Dining area
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- TV
- FruitsAdditional charge
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Parking garage
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Tile/marble floor
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Open all year
- Pool with view
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/beach towels
- Fence around pool
- Yoga classes
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- MassageAdditional charge
- German
- English
- Spanish
Sustainable initiatives
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Hotel Gerald accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
Please inform Hotel Gerald in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
FAQs about Hotel Gerald
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Guests staying at Hotel Gerald can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Italian
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
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Hotel Gerald offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Foot massage
- Live music/performance
- Back massage
- Water sport facilities on site
- Yoga classes
- Beach
- Neck massage
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Full body massage
- Swimming Pool
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Hotel Gerald has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurante Geralds
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Hotel Gerald is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The nearest beach is just 100 yards from Hotel Gerald. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Hotel Gerald include:
- Double
- Twin
- Studio
- Triple
- Quadruple
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Hotel Gerald is 250 yards from the centre of Contadora. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Hotel Gerald may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.