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Hotel Punta Franca

3.0 star property
Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this 3-star Punta Mala hotel

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A covered porch with a hammock, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A view through an archway with pink flowers, overlooking a beach with palm trees and a thatched-roof structure.
A coastal resort with villas, a swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.
A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and ocean views.
A tropical resort with palm trees, red buildings, and a cobblestone path.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Camino a Puerto Escondido, Los Destiladeros, Punta Mala, Los Santos
  • Place, Los Destiladeros Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, ShokoGi Panama
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa El Toro
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, PedasĂ­ Airport (PDM)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, Oceanfront

A coastal property with a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and a view of the sea.

Suite, Oceanfront

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Pool View

A clear pool with reflections of umbrellas and palm trees.

Deluxe Room, Pool View

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Suite

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, an air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A two-story building with a staircase, a balcony, and a small garden area with plants and a table.

Standard Twin Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Punta Mala

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Los Destiladeros Beach and Puerto Escondido Beach. ShokoGi Panama is within 2 miles (3 km) and Playa El Toro is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Los Destiladeros Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • ShokoGi Panama - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Playa El Arenal - 30 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Playa El Toro - 30 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Venao Beach - 46 min drive - 28.4 miles

Getting around

  • PedasĂ­ Airport (PDM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cantina Hermanos CedeĂąo - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Smiley's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Chichemito - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Bohemia - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Terry Desdi Beach - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Punta Franca

Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this 3-star Punta Mala hotel
Hotel Punta Franca offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Punta Franca. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Punta Mala hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2009
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Punta Franca offers 21 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Punta Mala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in after 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per stay

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per stay
  • Late check-in fee: USD 25 for check-in after 11 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Villa Romana Pedasi
Hotel Punta Franca Pedasi
Villa Romana Pedasi
Hotel Villa Romana Panama/Pedasi
Punta Franca Pedasi
Hotel Punta Franca Punta Mala
Punta Franca Punta Mala
Hotel Hotel Punta Franca Punta Mala
Punta Mala Hotel Punta Franca Hotel
Punta Franca
Hotel Hotel Punta Franca
Hotel Villa Romana
Hotel Punta Franca Hotel
Hotel Punta Franca Punta Mala
Hotel Punta Franca Hotel Punta Mala

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Punta Franca to the airport?

Hotel Punta Franca is 8.7 mi (31-min drive) away from the PedasĂ­ Airport (PDM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Punta Franca?

As of Aug 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Punta Franca on Aug 13, 2026 start from $84, 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 Hotel Punta Franca have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Punta Franca.

How close is Hotel Punta Franca to the beach?

This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Los Destiladeros Beach and 13-minute walk from Puerto Escondido Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Punta Franca offer free breakfast?

Hotel Punta Franca does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Punta Franca?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Punta Franca?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Punta Franca?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Punta Franca have a pool?

Hotel Punta Franca features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Hotel Punta Franca have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Punta Franca have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Punta Franca to downtown Punta Mala?

Hotel Punta Franca is 4.5 mi away from Punta Mala.

Hotel Punta Franca Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 179 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Great place, wonderful hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great parking. The pools were so nice and perfect temperatures. The staff was the best, each and everyone of them were so kind and helpful. Great views !!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yovanka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice views, great food!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sea view, it has two good and relaxing pools, the ceviche was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DARIUS

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

Beautiful property.

Nice hotel, family and couple oriented. Restaurant has great views, and the room was clean. Hammock on the porch which was really awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The ocean view on this property is breath taking. The staff was nice and quick to make your stay great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jody

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

Beautiful place

When visiting Panama, make the detour to visit this piece of paradise. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property located above the cliffs. Spectacular views
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oren

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

Favorite

Hotel Punta Franca is a real paradise! A great place to stay and relax on the pacific cost of Panama. Not my first time here and o always return to this little resort with the super comfortable rooms and suits viewing the ocean from a cliff, private beach, pool and open jacuzzi , fine restaurant and good breakfast, great positive and welcoming team. If you are looking for a place to stay and relax, this is certainly the place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

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

Peacefull Sunrises and Sunsets

Exceptional destination, peaceful and beautiful, we enjoy plenty of breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. The staff were very kind and demonstrate special attention to out kids which is very much appreciated. The place is pet frindly which is a plus for us traveling with out per. Also the meals were excellent. Very happy with our stay, deffinitively we will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good scene
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view from the restaurant is spectacular. In my opinion one of the best scenic spot in Panama. The property is old and difficult to get to. But did I mention the view 😁
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nohemy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely, quiet and relaxing stay. The staff was super accommodating and helpful, going out of their way to please our needs. Rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. Very relaxing and tropical scenery. Restaurant menu was varied and delicious. Only downside is the main road to get to the hotel — you need at least an SUV to get there, specially when it’s rainy. Will definitely come back during the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Warren

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Provide hot water in the shower would be nice. Also it was a hassle that the toilet tank did not fill up with water. Luckily only booked for one night. Beautiful location very poor maintenance of the property in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The place is very well located with an incredible ocean view, however, it’s not well maintained. I staid there 2 nights and I could not use any of the pools as they were dirty. You could see the filth resting at the bottom. Also, the mattress was old and it had a very noticeable indentation that made it uncomfortable. It is a beautiful place, but it lacks major maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located at the end of the road on a cliff with an amazing view and crashing waves. Not a swimming beach but you can walk just 5 minutes to get to the beach or 1.5 miles hike to get to another beach. Both lovely and clean and swimmable. There is a restaurant on site and the food and drink were very good and prices fair. The staff was friendly and attentive. We stayed in a lovely ocean front cottage. It was simple and comfortable. It had both ceiling fan and air conditioning. The electric went out several times in the night but the generator turned on so quickly it was never so noticeable. The water pressure is non existent but also not an issue. The view made it all well worth it. We loved it!
From the patio
Also from the patio
Beach that is walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MarĂ­a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ITS AMAZING! I feel like I am in a 5 star hotel. The view is breathtaking. I wish I could stay more! ❤️ the only feedback I have is the cleaning products, they have a very strong smell, but aside from that, everything was absolutely perfect
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view & the staff! Room lacks amenities- no coffee, no drinking glasses, only 2 towels - not a big deal for us, but others may just want the heads up. Fantastic view and super friendly staff! Recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ileana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view is amazing. Food is good. Need to bring water with you, if not you will end buy a 1.50 bottle everytime you need water. Overall is a nice and quiet place. One of the pool the botton look dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is on top of a hill which gives you an spectacular ocean view. In the morning you can hear birds and the amazing sound of the ocean waves below. It is a place to enjoy nature, views, tranquility, the beach, sand, just to breathe fresh air. It’s a quiet atmosphere, not a party place. I love this quietness and I will come back soon. The staff is super friendly and welcoming. There is no refrigerator in the room, so i guess we better bring a cooler with ice next time. It’s really an amazing experience in Playa Destiladeros, Pedasi
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn

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

The chef made our stay!!!

It was a last second choice and only for one night. The room was perfectly adequate, nothing special but clean. Parking and checking, simple and accessible. The view from our room was absolutely spectacular! But, as foodies, the chef at this property was over the top fantastic. We commend him for his friendliness and generously, sharing his time and his talents with us. And we regret that we were unable to stay for lunch.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is fine for a few days. The beaches are local and the sea warm. Whilst they claim to have internet in every room, my room (5) did not have internet in it. The food is average and the drinks seems overly pricey - $7.42 for 2 cokes… That aside the views are amazing and the constant roar of the pacific is amazing. I would go back, but only for a few days, its not a place to stay longer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022