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WAO Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Venao Beach

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Suite, Balcony, Ocean View | Living area
A modern building with a pool and beach view.
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Playa Venao, Las Escobas del Venado, Los Santos Province
  • Place, Venao Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa El Arenal
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa El Toro
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pedasí Airport (PDM)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Double Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Basic Double Room

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

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Suite, Balcony, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Suite, Balcony, Ocean View

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

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A bedroom with a large window overlooking a beach, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a neatly made bed.

Suite, Pool View

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

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Superior Suite, Ocean View | Free WiFi

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
  • Playa El Arenal - 38 min drive - 27.1 miles
  • Playa El Toro - 38 min drive - 27.1 miles
  • Los Destiladeros Beach - 43 min drive - 27.3 miles
  • Puerto Escondido Beach - 47 min drive - 28.7 miles

Getting around

  • Pedasí Airport (PDM) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gatto Blanco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hummuseria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coleos - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Casa Quincha De Venao - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Natural Venao - ‬5 min walk

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.

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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 May 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at WAO Beach Hotel on May 31, 2026 start from $71, 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

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Vincent

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was gross!! The free water was filled up from the bar water faucet and the food wasn’t so good.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

6/10 Okay

sacha

Traveled with family
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
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Traveled with partner
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

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
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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Espectacular!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacklyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rent, fantastisk personal, trevligt poolområde, perfekt location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

RICARDO

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
El servicio de bar esta muy desordenado, principalmente con las cuentas. Él hotel se quedo sin agua el lunes al momento de salir y no había nadie encargado hasta las 7 am que llego el personal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026