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El Otro Lado

4.0 star property
Lodge in Portobelo with free breakfast and spa services
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
House, Kitchen | Balcony view
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Room options

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House

House

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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House, Kitchenette

House, Kitchenette

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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House

House

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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House, Kitchen

House, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 215 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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

Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 49.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Bahia de Portobelo, Portobelo, Colon

What's nearby

  • Fuerte San Fernando - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mirador Perú - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fuerte San Jerónimo - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • San Felipe Church - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Blanca Beach - 41 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Restaurante Casa X - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Bar El Castillo - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Don Quijote - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Cañones - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Torre - ‬15 min walk

About this property

El Otro Lado

Upscale lodge
At El Otro Lado, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a manicure/pedicure. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Concierge services, meeting rooms and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at El Otro Lado offer perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does El Otro Lado have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is El Otro Lado pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at El Otro Lado?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at El Otro Lado?

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

What time is check-out at El Otro Lado?

Checkout is at 1 PM.

Does El Otro Lado provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is El Otro Lado located?

Situated near the beach, this lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Fuerte Santiago, Fuerte San Fernando and Mirador Perú. Real Aduana de Portobelo and Fuerte San Jerónimo are also within 15 minutes.

El Otro Lado Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Pablo, Santiago, Chile

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob, Tal

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