El Otro Lado - Private Retreat

"Set amid the mangrove swamps, coastal lagoons, and stretches of coral reef in Portobelo National Park, this Design Hotels property features just five colorful villas. The “houses” range from a small, one-bedroom retreat nestled near a waterfall, to an over 8,000-square-foot residence spread over two floors. The whole property is awash in a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues, from the bright interiors with their boldly patterned tiles, decorative fabrics, and local artwork, to the multi-colored lounge chairs surrounding the infinity pool, which seems to merge seamlessly with the turquoise Portobelo Bay. Those seeking adventure can take a deep-sea dive to explore the wreck of a C-45 airplane, while guests looking to relax can book an outdoor massage on the hotel’s century-old barge."

El Otro Lado - Private Retreat, a Design Boutique Hotel Portobelo, Panama

"This beautiful property is located in Panamá’s Portobelo National Park, 40 minutes’ from Colón. It offers an infinity pool and very stylish villas flanked by forest and the Caribbean Sea.The air-conditioned villas at El Otro Lado – Private Retreat combine traditional handicraft with modern design. Each one comes with a private porch overlooking Portobelo Bay, and some include a kitchen.The lounges in the villas feature sofas, flat-screen satellite TV, a DVD player and iPod docking station. The modern bathrooms include a hairdryer.The property features a central gazebo where you can enjoy regional delicacies, international dishes and cocktails. There is also a massage room. Various workshops are available, and El Otro Lado has its own radio station.There are many untouched beaches which are accessible using one of the El Otro Lado’s boats. Panamá City is just over an hour’s drive away." - My Boutique Hotel

El Otro Lado - Private Retreat (Portobelo, Panama) Hotel Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"Thinking of El Otro Lado, on the edge of Panama’s Portobelo National Park, as simply a four-room hotel risks leaving you with the wrong impression. They’re houses, really, rather than just rooms, each one named for one of El Otro Lado’s four elements: Forest, Sea, Sun and Spirit. And rather than divide them up for individual use, they’re a package deal: the only way to book El Otro Lado is to reserve the whole retreat for your family, friend group, or traveling event." - Tablet Hotels