WAO Beach Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel near Venao Beach

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Dates

May 2026

June 2026

Suite, Balcony, Ocean View | Living area

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Bar

Explore the area

Playa Venao, Las Escobas del Venado, Los Santos Province

Place, Venao Beach
‪8 min walk‬
Place, Los Destiladeros Beach
‪43 min drive‬
Place, Playa El Toro
‪47 min drive‬
Airport, Pedasí Airport (PDM)
‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Exceptional

Partial ocean view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Double Room

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

Ocean view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Suite, Pool View

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Suite, Ocean View

Ocean view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Las Escobas del Venado

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Venao Beach and 25 miles (40 km) of Playa El Toro. Playa El Arenal and ShokoGi Panama are also within 25 miles (40 km).

What's nearby

Venao Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Los Destiladeros Beach - 43 min drive - 26.2 miles
Puerto Escondido Beach - 46 min drive - 27.3 miles
Playa El Toro - 47 min drive - 27.1 miles
Playa El Arenal - 48 min drive - 26.9 miles

Getting around

Pedasí Airport (PDM) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪Natural Venao - ‬5 min walk
‪Rico’s Coffee - ‬5 min walk
‪Ruben’s - ‬7 min walk
‪Micaela - ‬8 min walk
‪Los Sombreros - ‬2 min drive

About this property

WAO Beach Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel near Venao Beach

There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. WAO Beach Hotel also features an outdoor pool and a garden. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Las Escobas del Venado hotel is smoke free.

31 guestrooms or units

3 dining venues

3 bars or lounges

Poolside lounge chairs

Front desk (limited hours)

Garden

No smoking on site

Bar by the pool

WAO Beach Hotel offers 31 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Similar properties

Pool
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi

$71 nightly

Apr 19 - Apr 20

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Family friendly

Outdoor pool

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

3 bars/lounges
3 restaurants
A poolside bar

Things to do

Outdoor pool

Accessibility

No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

Frequently asked questions

How close is WAO Beach Hotel to the airport?

WAO Beach Hotel is 21.7 mi (42-min drive) away from the Pedasí Airport (PDM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at WAO Beach Hotel?

As of Apr 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WAO Beach Hotel on May 11, 2026 start from $91, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does WAO Beach Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at WAO Beach Hotel.

How close is WAO Beach Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does WAO Beach Hotel offer free breakfast?

WAO Beach Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at WAO Beach Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at WAO Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at WAO Beach Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does WAO Beach Hotel have a pool?

WAO Beach Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does WAO Beach Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does WAO Beach Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is WAO Beach Hotel to downtown Las Escobas del Venado?

WAO Beach Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Las Escobas del Venado.

WAO Beach Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

sacha

Traveled with family

Apr 11, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Dirty pool with very dirty green edge all around , basically a toilet … everything else was good . Music is all night soo be aware.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dorit

Traveled with group

Apr 11, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We loved it!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Feb 27, 2026

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Traveled with partner

Feb 20, 2026

The rooms are very close to the hotel beach bar/club and they play music very loud, until 4am on our first night (last night of carnival) and 1am on other nights. It starts again at 10am in the morning so if you’d like to join the club 18-30 experience drinking around the pool while listening to thudding bass all day then this might be the place for you. If you’d like it a little quieter and with a basic level of competence (we had to chase for room cleaning, including emptying the open top toilet bin, they seem to regard it as an extra) then don’t stay here. We would have left after the first night if it was refundable. Hotel looks stylish, though rooms are small, location is great (right on the beach) and staff friendly- no mean feat given the number of guests furiously complaining each day. but there are much better options nearby.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Feb 19, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Super cool spot at Playa Venao, the room was clean and we recieved good attention by the staff

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Traveled with partner

Jan 14, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Ana and the rest of the team were so amazing. You arrive to a big welcome and she even walked us to our room! It’s an incredible place with nothing but beach in front of you. They were doing work on the pool when we were there but cleaned it often, and the lower portion was repaired by the time we left. We surfed every day and took lessons with Jack. He was so helpful and again positive. Surfing is incredibly easy especially for kids and non big wave surfers. When I was surfing in the evening, a real surfer…who I later saw was an instructor at another surf camp, swam over and gave me some help and advice just being friendly. The food at La Playa and the Pizzeria was so good! We kept saying this was the best…burger, tuna, etc. we have ever had. This was an incredible find. It’s definitely a dusty little surf village, and not a 5 star resort as it is all made from sea-cans, but still super cool and clean and I don’t think another place is as good in Playa Venao. We saw all the resorts and walked all the beach to compare. Sitting in the pool, and on the chairs at night gave you experience you will never forget. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

SPIROS

Jan 6, 2026

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Mar 9, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Espectacular!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026