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Villa Bella Portobelo

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel for sun and fun

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TV, heated floors
Exterior
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Free continental breakfast, a beach bar and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Villa Bella Portobelo. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities and a restaurant.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
Terrace/patio

On the beach

This hostel is located in a national park and has a private beach. Head outdoors and bask in the sun on the white sand beach. Unwind and sip on a chilled cocktail at the beach bar.

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 5 - Sept 6
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Tomorrow

Sept 6 - Sept 7
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Family Room, Balcony, Beach View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Wardrobe
  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

Family Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Wardrobe
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Located in Portobelo, Villa Bella Portobelo is in a national park and on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Portobelo National Park and Playa La Angosta, while Real Aduana de Portobelo and Colón Art and Culture Center are cultural highlights.
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Buenaventura, Portobelo, Colón, 32000

What's nearby

  • San Felipe Church - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Real Aduana de Portobelo - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Fuerte San Jerónimo - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Fuerte San Fernando - 16 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Blanca Beach - 35 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Castillo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fonda Arith - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Bar El Castillo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪captain jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casa Vela - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Villa Bella Portobelo

Hostel in a national park
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a beach bar and a coffee shop/cafe at Villa Bella Portobelo. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket information and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and heated floors

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • On a private beach

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)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 18 per pet, per stay, plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 10
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 18 per pet, per stay plus a one-off USD 10 cleaning fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Bella Portobelo Portobelo
Villa Bella Portobelo Portobelo
Villa Bella Portobelo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Villa Bella Portobelo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Portobelo

Frequently asked questions

Is Villa Bella Portobelo pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 18 per pet, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 10 also applies.

What time is check-in at Villa Bella Portobelo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Villa Bella Portobelo?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Villa Bella Portobelo located?

Located in Portobelo, this beachfront hostel is in a national park and within 2 mi (3 km) of Fuerte Santiago, Portobelo National Park and Mirador Perú. Real Aduana de Portobelo and Fuerte San Jerónimo are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Villa Bella Portobelo Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a lovely rustic place to stay. The staff is friendly and helpful. The sunset from the beach was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Familia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My experience at this hotel was very good. They have improved in many aspects. The facilities and rooms are very good, the beaches are beautiful and the staff is very attentive and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Grace

Disliked: Staff & service
The idea of "Panama time" was prevalent on property. After traveling all day room was 2 hours behind for being ready, no keys given until requested on 2nd day, dinner offer by owners personal chef not prepared on time (left after waiting too long). BUT the owner constantly tried to make up for many things and that was appreciated. The dock was nice to relax on. The crew took people out for boat rides daily. Biggest problem was the restaurant under new management. Arrogant and lacked cooking skills and most things unavailable on the menu. Until new restaurant management occurs we suggest El Bongo next door. Great food and super ambiance. I do want to thank the owner of the hostel for his efforts having his chef make breakfast for us on the final morning. Of course, the follow through or "Panama time" really messed with our enjoyment. He really tried to please us, just not organized with his time and no strong staff to cover for him. Very nice fella and we wish him the best of luck.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No recibí la habitación por la que pagué, no había personal en recepción, tuve que regresar y esperar dos veces. Pagué por una con balcón y vista a la playa y la respuesta por teléfono fue, salga de la habitación y mire al lado izquierdo. Expectativa vrs realidad muy dissante.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sylvie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A éviter

Hôtel médiocre à fuir le weekend car extrêmement bruyant les chambres sont défraîchies et la literie défoncée Point positif les patrons du restaurant sont charmants mais leur personnel pas très agréable Au vue des prestations le prix est bien trop élevé
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
La atención por parte del personal fue muy buena. Las habitaciones necesitan mas amor. El hotel tiene una linda playa ideal para los niños.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025