Villa Marina Lodge & Condos

Villa Marina is a hidden gem—for now. The peaceful beach and the restaurant’s stunning bay views create a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for unwinding. The drinks were excellent, though service was a bit slow but relaxing . Unfortunately, ongoing deforestation and signs of large-scale development suggest that this serene spot may soon transform into a bustling community, potentially losing its current charm. If you have the chance to visit, enjoy the tranquility while it lasts!

My family of four (two adults, two little kids) had a two bedroom condo for three nights in January. We were happy we stayed at Villa Marina as it was a bit removed from the party vibe in town. For holidays, be warned that EMD pumps and echos throughout the beach until 3 AM. The condo itself was very spacious and had a nice view of the bay. We found it to be fairly quiet though we weren't in at all that much! You can rent surf boards for 15-20 dollars a day a short ten minute walk down the beach. You can also take surf lessons with little to no advanced booking on the beach as well. Great for beginners. ||On the cons side, the condos are on the lower level and sandwiched between other condos on the sides. Luckily we only had one day where the upstairs neighbor shifted around their furniture. Note that condo 502 does not come with a dishwasher. It would have been nice to have a couple extra beach towels (only were two for the four of us provided) but luckily we brought our own. I think the place is slightly overpriced for what you get, but overall we enjoyed our stay!

A special place if you’re willing to embrace it. First off, anyone looking for a polished high-class resort will be disappointed. However, we still loved the hotel and would book it again. Why? The location, the friendliness of the staff, and the unique atmosphere are outstanding. The view from the room is simply stunning. The place reminds me of Bali 20 years ago—basic yet with a special charm. Yes, the rooms are a bit worn, and the bathroom, well, could be better. But the bed is fantastic, and who wants to spend the day in the room anyway?! A small tip: place a bowl of water in front of the terrace. That way, you’ll avoid bringing sand and dirt into the room (since nothing dries properly due to the humidity).

Nice, pretty clean, local feel. We liked the hotel. It’s simple and run by Panamanians, unlike the rest of venao. Rooms are very simple, pool is small and clean. Drinks and food so-so. We liked our experience and will stay here again. Just far enough from venao to be quiet but close enough to walk in 10 minutes on the beach.

The only thing we can praise about this hotel is its excellent location, facing the sea, away from the rest of the hotels and restaurants. Quiet and with excellent view. However, it lacks customer service, and its facilities are quite deteriorated. Being a beachfront hotel, the wear and tear is evident, and you can tell that they do not maintain it. Overall, this hotel needs attention, beach chairs, huts, rooms, public areas, etc. The beach front is dirty and full of debris. The rooms are very small with obsolete and damaged furniture, the showers with the paint lifted. The rooms do not even have the amenities they should have for the price they charge. Their staff lacks customer service. You literally check in and they forget you exist unless you sit down to eat at their restaurant. The photos on their website are beautiful but when you are there the reality is different. We will not be returning, which is a shame as the hotel has the potential to make stays memorable.

Good location but we received a old room that is very different from the photos. The staff was very friendly. One the dinner we eat in the restaurant is simple with low taste

Please do not deal with these people. They are impossible to communicate with, customer service is non-existent and so disorganized that I was told I did not have a reservation after I had booked. I was traveling within two weeks, so I quickly booked another place and now they will not refund my money. There are many options on at this location.. choose wisely and save yourself the hassle of dealing with these people.

Amazing service, friendly staff, and the view was amazing! I loved the room as well, it was air conditioned and had hot water.