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El Otro Lado

4.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Portobelo lodge

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Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Sea Villa | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bahia de Portobelo, Portobelo, Colon
  • Place, Portobelo National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fuerte San Fernando
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Felipe Church
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Suite 2

  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Suite 3

  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite 4 | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Suite 4

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Spirit Villa (with Kitchen) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Spirit Villa (with Kitchen)

  • 2314 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Sun Villa (with Kitchenette) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Sun Villa (with Kitchenette)

  • 1022 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Forrest Villa | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Forrest Villa

  • 699 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Sea Villa | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Sea Villa

  • 699 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Portobelo

Close to the beach.You'll be steps from Fuerte San Fernando with a stay at this Portobelo lodge.
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What's nearby

  • Portobelo National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fuerte San Fernando - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fuerte Santiago - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Real Aduana de Portobelo - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • San Felipe Church - 13 min drive - 0.9 miles

Restaurants

  • Bar Restaurante Casa X
  • Restaurante Donde Arik
  • Restaurante Don Quijote
  • El Castillo
  • Rico y Rico Cafe

About this property

El Otro Lado

Enjoy free breakfast at this 4-star Portobelo lodge
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly El Otro Lado.

This 4-star Portobelo lodge is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
El Otro Lado offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Portobelo lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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, debit cards, and cash
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

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El Otro Lado Hotel
El Otro Lado Hotel Portobelo
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El Otro Lado Panama/Portobelo
El Otro Lado Lodge Portobelo
El Otro Lado Lodge
El Otro Lado Lodge
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El Otro Lado Lodge Portobelo

Frequently asked questions

Does El Otro Lado have an airport shuttle?

El Otro Lado offers an airport shuttle.

How close is El Otro Lado to the beach?

This lodge is 2.2 mi from Blanca Beach.

Does El Otro Lado offer free breakfast?

El Otro Lado offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at El Otro Lado?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at El Otro Lado?

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

Is there free parking at El Otro Lado?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does El Otro Lado have a pool?

El Otro Lado features an outdoor pool.

Does El Otro Lado have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does El Otro Lado have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages and mani/pedis.

How close is El Otro Lado to downtown Portobelo?

El Otro Lado is 1.2 mi away from Portobelo.

El Otro Lado Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We loved it!

Amazing.. Amazing. You need extra words, We loved it. We loved it.Amazing.. Amazing. You need extra words, We loved it. We loved it. Amazing.. Amazing. You need extra words, We loved it. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy privado, silencio, ambiente de paz, lugar al q volveremos e invitaremos a otros a visitar. Las instalaciones son apropiadas para visita familiar o solo de parejas, ya q el entorno provoca la relajacion.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

taher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Portobelo weekend

Nice place, great service, personalized. Nothing much to do outside the property . Great for a weekend gateway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel boutique in front of the beach (ocean view only). Nice pool. Great staff and service. If you are looking for a secluded spot, this is the right place to stay at.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful spot!

Beautiful remote location. The hike with Jason was awesome! The good and drink were amazing. Definitely a unique and worthwhile trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019