Villa Marina Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers relax under shaded umbrellas by the ocean view pool or catch waves at nearby surf spots, while friendly staff help guests discover local attractions

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Villa Marina Lodge & Condos near Venao Beach offers a peaceful retreat with beachfront views. Guests enjoy a poolside bar, spa treatments, and breakfast at the restaurant. The pool area has comfy sun loungers, and WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is 4.271.530 ₫
4.698.683 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May

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Room options

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Deluxe Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Panoramic Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Panoramic Condo, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 181 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Condo

  • Ocean view
  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Condo, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

  • Partial ocean view
  • 179 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Double Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Condo, 4 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

  • Partial ocean view
  • 180 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Condo, 4 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

  • Partial ocean view
  • 179 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Las Escobas del Venado, Villa Marina Hotel is in the entertainment district and on the beach. ShokoGi Panama is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Venao Beach and Puerto Escondido Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours. Visit our Las Escobas del Venado travel guide
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Map
Playa Venao, Las Escobas del Venado, Los Santos, 413

What's nearby

  • The birds at Playa El Arenal's rustic sandy beach, where boat rides to Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge are commencing.
    Playa El Arenal
    39 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Los Destiladeros Beach
    Los Destiladeros Beach
    44 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Venao Beach
    5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Playa El Toro
    39 min drive - 43.3 km
  • Puerto Escondido Beach
    48 min drive - 45.7 km

Getting around

  • Pedasí Airport (PDM)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gatto Blanco
    3 min drive
  • Hummuseria
    3 min drive
  • Coleos
    3 min drive
  • La Casa Quincha De Venao
    3 min drive
  • Natural Venao
    3 min drive

About this property

Villa Marina Hotel

Family-friendly inn located near Venao Beach with rooms renovated in 2019
You can look forward to a beach bar, a poolside bar and concerts and live shows at Villa Marina Hotel. This inn is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining and free beach cabanas. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, a manicure/pedicure or a body treatment. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Villa Marina Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and ocean views. Enjoy on-site activities, such as fishing, beach yoga and kayaking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a terrace and a firepit.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Barbecues, wedding services and books
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Villa Marina Hotel have comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 10 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Gabriel's
  • Lobby Bar
  • Villa Marina Bistro

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Snorkelling
  • Stereo
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Beach toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,891 square feet of conference space
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1940
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated guestrooms - May 2019
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 44 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 10 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: USD 44 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Marina Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Marina Hotel?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Marina Hotel on 27 May 2026 start from 4.271.530 ₫, excluding 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.

Is Villa Marina Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 44 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Villa Marina Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Marina Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Villa Marina Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Villa Marina Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Villa Marina Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Las Escobas del Venado inn is in the entertainment district, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Venao Beach, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Playa El Toro and Playa El Arenal. Los Destiladeros Beach and Puerto Escondido Beach are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Villa Marina Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 159 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well kept hotel, the condo was exceptional and the place and beach a paradise. The staff very friendly, thanks to all of them for making our stay a great one. We Will be back, playa venao is the best location of the Panamanian Pacific coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne Gesine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach was clean and the staff was very helpful. It's a nice small hotel that makes you feel at home. Walkable to Venao where there is something for everyone. Definitely a nice hotel with beautiful gardens and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! The two bedroom ocean view condo was excellent. Clean, roomy, modern, with an amazing view. The pool by the condos could be improved. There is no pool deck or path to the pool so you have to walk on rocks and grass barefoot. Also not enough chairs. Excellent food at the restaurant and reasonably priced. It was a great stay and we’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our three-night stay at Villa Marina was thoroughly satisfying from start to finish. Reception was handled swiftly by Jasmine, whose warmth and friendliness immediately set a welcoming tone. We enjoyed three dinners and one lunch at the property’s restaurant, all of which were well prepared, fairly priced, and served by an engaging and patient team—especially appreciated given our very limited Spanish. The room itself was exceptionally comfortable, with a pristine bed, high-quality bedding, and excellent pillows that made for restful nights. The location was also ideal—peacefully situated as the furthest point from an unexpected late-night music event, which proved to be a real advantage. Finally, the beachfront setting was outstanding and truly elevated the entire experience. We would happily return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful experience staying at Villa Marina Lodge. The Condo was in very good conditions and was very comfortable. The staff was always helpful and check-in was easy and smooth. The location is perfect with sights to the beach and just a few minutes walking from Playa Venao but still far enough to keep a quiet and relaxing environment in the area. Everything was good, I'd love to comeback!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent secluded resort with beach location, friendly staff and delicious restaurant.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

jairo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We recommend it if you want to be away from the busy and noisy area of Playa Venao. Very safe, pleasant and quiet. You can have nice dining experience at walking distance at the other hotels and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

samer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, the location was right on the beach and the view was amazing. The showers were warm and the rooms had good temperature control. The restaurant was also very good, the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, lovely property, helpful staff. Will return and recommend to friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay at Playa Venao. Right at the beach. Good food and drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff Nina and Dennis were awesome. Location is great. Bring some bug spray as there were a few mosquitos and sand fleas in the area. Food was tasty!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay!! Dennis at the front desk was very helpful & accommodating when we asked to extend our stay! We loved the location! It was so convenient to walk to Playa Venao but far enough away to have quiet evenings. We enjoyed the pool too!! The view with the island right across from the beach was amazing! The staff provided excellent service. We look forward to returning soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, room, location and beach were all amazing!! Only thing to stay away from: I would not recommend the evening turtle adventure. It was a terrible experience, no turtles, no expectations, no customer focus - painful and a bit scary from the taxi driver there to the whole experience trying to get back to the hotel. Horse back riding was amazing - great tour guide - I HIGHLY recommend this one!! Again, beach was amazing, staff was great:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

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

Not worth the money. Stay away.

If you’re looking for a place to get a quiet peaceful night of sleep, this is NOT it. The photos and description are drastically misleading. The place is in desperate need of cleaning and repair. The service was non-existent. And the the price, for what you get is insane. The prior 2 nights we stayed at a 5 star golf and beach resort an hour a way, for a lot less and the service was impeccable. This will be my last booking on hotel.com as I’m not confident in the accuracy of the property from seeing photos and descriptions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As an Expedia VIP I was lucky enough to be upgraded to the panoramic oceanview apartment. Very modern and spacious 2 bed. 2 bath was missing dishwasher, toaster, kettle. Can opener, ice trays etc. Use of bbq was $40 so we passed. The lobby was tired and welcome drink was non-alcoholic very tasty lemonade. Friendly staff. Calm seas. 5 min walk Next door had the entertainment. Bars, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lu-Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is wonderful. It's at the end of the playa Venao so its quiet. Beautiful view at from the apartment we stay in. The apartment is a nice size for 4 adults. Staff are friendly. Two miner points: 1. apt 504 the master bedroom rolling screen for the window is broken. So there's no privacy at night and in the morning when the sunrise you will have no choice to wake up. 2. the breakfast is not worth it. (small omelette with a few pieces of small bread for $10 USD) and a coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. The condo was clean and a perfect size for our family of 4. The kitchen had all of the pots/cutlery you would want, but it would be nice to have a simple salt/pepper. They have separate towels for the pool areas/beach, which was nice, but no wash cloths. They don’t seem to be a thing in Panama in general. The pool near the condos was really nice, but it would be better if they had more stones/paving/grass around it bc there was quite a bit of dirt and it was hard to keep from tracking it into the pool. The restaurant was good and the waitress was very sweet. All in all a great spot away from the noise of the other resorts that have music late, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great news place, 2 min from all the loud places but it has charm and very nice. Great family room for people traveling with teens
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Estela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villa Marina is my #1 spot at Playa Venao. Every time I have gone I’ve stayed there and has always been a success. Highyly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Super great location, especially at sun down looking out to the chain of mountains. Hot-water pool, calm environment both in the morning and at night along with a corresponding smooth music. Nice room. Good A/C to sleep well.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, although our first room had an issue with the air conditioner and we were moved to another room. The pool area and beach are great. The restaurant is very average and service was slow, but it was wonderful to have a private terrace facing the beach and the rooms contain a mini refrigerator and comfprtable beds.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very short stay, so take this with a grain of salt. We checked in late and left early, so didn’t use many of the facilities. What we did see: the hotel is beautiful, great setting, nice pool, and the staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming. Room was very clean. Downsides: the AC worked but was quite loud, which made sleeping less ideal. The TV also wasn’t connected to Wi-Fi and we couldn’t get it working—but to be fair, it was late and we didn’t bother asking for help. Overall, good impression, just a couple of minor annoyances. With more time, we probably would have enjoyed it more.
Pool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nayelli

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