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Mar Y Oro

Distrito de Balboa, Corregimiento de Saboga, urbanizacion isla de Contadora,playa Cacique,calle playa Cacique, casa A24, 000-000-0 Contadora, Panama – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 343 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.3
Very Good
343 reviews

exceptional location, friendly and available staff, comfortable rooms

Andrea Panama

the location, the staff, the beach, everything was great

Melissa United States of America

Amazing location right on the most beautiful beach with own beach chairs. Food generally good but very expensive. Great barman.

Magdalena Jamaica

Best beach & water is wonderful. Also close to ferry & airstrip. Service was good and food good. Room comfortable & bathroom spacious. Housekeeping was very good.

Janice Canada

Hotel is right on the beach, the staff was amazing the rooms are clean and comfortable. The food was good.

Christine United States of America

staff is really nice and the view of the hotel are incredible

David Colombia

Everyone was very nice! Breakfast was good and the limonade was very good. The white sandy beach was very nice. The bed linens and the towels were top quality!! We enjoyed our stay. One night we had an awesome thunderstorm.....it felt like we were cozy and tucked away in the middle of a thunder and lightening storm....amazing!!

Marlene United States of America

The room was spacious and clean. The food was delicious and the staff was courteous and helpful.

Richard United States of America

The location is as good as they get, with access to a great beach and walking distance from the ferry warf. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Food is fine. Very comfy bed, big TV with access to streaming. Nice private terrace on the suite.

Emmanuelle Panama

Great location, great views and very nice beach. Facilities/room was very clean. No issues. Located close to ferry dock and the staff will pick you up/drop you off at ferry.

Patricia United States of America
8.3
Very Good
343 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “exceptional location, friendly and available staff, comfortable rooms”
    Andrea Andrea Panama Panama
  • “the location, the staff, the beach, everything was great”
    Melissa Melissa United States of America United States of America
  • “Amazing location right on the most beautiful beach with own beach chairs. Food generally good but very expensive. Great barman.”
    Magdalena Magdalena Jamaica Jamaica
  • “Best beach & water is wonderful. Also close to ferry & airstrip. Service was good and food good. Room comfortable & bathroom spacious. Housekeeping was very good.”
    Janice Janice Canada Canada
  • “Hotel is right on the beach, the staff was amazing the rooms are clean and comfortable. The food was good.”
    Christine Christine United States of America United States of America
  • “staff is really nice and the view of the hotel are incredible”
    David David Colombia Colombia
  • “Everyone was very nice! Breakfast was good and the limonade was very good. The white sandy beach was very nice. The bed linens and the towels were top quality!! We enjoyed our stay.”
    Marlene Marlene United States of America United States of America
  • “The room was spacious and clean. The food was delicious and the staff was courteous and helpful.”
    Richard Richard United States of America United States of America
  • “The location is as good as they get, with access to a great beach and walking distance from the ferry warf. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Food is fine.”
    Emmanuelle Emmanuelle Panama Panama
  • “Great location, great views and very nice beach. Facilities/room was very clean. No issues. Located close to ferry dock and the staff will pick you up/drop you off at ferry.”
    Patricia Patricia United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.7
  • Value for money7.6
  • Location 9.5
  • Free WiFi 6.8
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8.3
Very Good
343 reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
6.8
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Mar Y Oro is located in Contadora Island, Panamá. The property offers luggage storage services, a restaurant on site and all is placed in the middle of extensive tropical gardens.

The rooms and suites all have WiFi access available, are air conditioned and feature views of either the garden or the sea front. The bathrooms have showers and provide free toiletries.

Mar Y Oro’s restaurant is specialized on local cuisine from Panamá and international dishes from France, Italy and Mexico. Within 0.6 mi guests will be able to find more restaurant options.

Mar y Oro can help the guests to contact local tour agencies to arrange outings or activities such as snorkeling and sports fishing. Catamaran tours are also a popular activity.

Panamá City is 25 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Mar Y Oro has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 24, 2013

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Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Free parking
Family rooms
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Gluten-free, American

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
6.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Andrea
    PanamaPanama
    “exceptional location, friendly and available staff, comfortable rooms”
  • M
    Melissa
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “the location, the staff, the beach, everything was great”
  • Magdalena
    JamaicaJamaica
    “Amazing location right on the most beautiful beach with own beach chairs. Food generally good but very expensive. Great barman.”
  • Janice
    CanadaCanada
    “Best beach & water is wonderful. Also close to ferry & airstrip. Service was good and food good. Room comfortable & bathroom spacious. Housekeeping was very good.”
  • Christine
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Hotel is right on the beach, the staff was amazing the rooms are clean and comfortable. The food was good.”
  • David
    ColombiaColombia
    “staff is really nice and the view of the hotel are incredible”
  • Marlene
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Everyone was very nice! Breakfast was good and the limonade was very good. The white sandy beach was very nice. The bed linens and the towels were top quality!! We enjoyed our stay. One night we had an awesome thunderstorm.....it felt like...”
  • Richard
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The room was spacious and clean. The food was delicious and the staff was courteous and helpful.”
  • Emmanuelle
    PanamaPanama
    “The location is as good as they get, with access to a great beach and walking distance from the ferry warf. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Food is fine. Very comfy bed, big TV with access to streaming. Nice private terrace on the suite.”
  • Patricia
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location, great views and very nice beach. Facilities/room was very clean. No issues. Located close to ferry dock and the staff will pick you up/drop you off at ferry.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Estaran abiertos este mes? A fin de mes?
    Buenos días, si estamos abiertos y nos mantendremos abierto, el caso ahora es que por las restricciones el ferry solo viajar los días lunes y viernes...
    Answered on 13 January 2021
  • Do you offer beach towels?
    if we offer
    Answered on 19 April 2021
  • Hello, is there a place where I can do the laundry nearby? Thanks
    Yes. Ask at the Front Desk. Thanks
    Answered on 8 February 2023
  • Hola, Can you please confirm Internet availability in the rooms? What is the typical download/ upload speed? Thank you so much, Regards,
    Yes, we have high speed internet in the rooms.
    Answered on 17 March 2022
  • holaa!! no estaran abiertos para fin de año?
    si estaremos abiertos.
    Answered on 23 November 2020
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Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
  • Mira Olas
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free
Amenities of Mar Y Oro
Great facilities! Review score, 8
Most popular amenities
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Free parking
Family rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
  • Baggage storage
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

Mar Y Oro takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
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

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
$40 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
$40 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Mar Y Oro accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

FAQs about Mar Y Oro

  • Mar Y Oro has 1 restaurant:

    • Mira Olas

  • The prices at Mar Y Oro may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Mar Y Oro offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Public Bath

  • Room options at Mar Y Oro include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Quad

  • Check-in at Mar Y Oro is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Mar Y Oro can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Gluten-free
    • American

  • Mar Y Oro is 2,150 feet from the center of Contadora.

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Mar Y Oro.