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ScubaPortobello

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with pools and private beach

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7 outdoor pools
Basic Cabin, Ocean View | Individually furnished
Basic Room, Ocean View | Individually furnished
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
6.4

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Portobello, Portobelo, Colon
  • Popular LocationFuerte San Fernando3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Felipe Church4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlanca Beach45 min drive
  • AirportPanama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.)90 min drive

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Room options

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Basic Room, Ocean View | Individually furnished

Basic Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Cabin, Ocean View | Individually furnished

Basic Cabin, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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The price is $124
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includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
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About the neighborhood

Portobelo

Portobelo National Park is within 2 miles (3 km) of ScubaPortobello while other popular attractions such as Fuerte Santiago are within 3 miles (5 km). This 9-room, 3-star hotel has 7 outdoor pools along with private in-room pools and a private beach.

What's nearby

  • Fuerte Santiago - 3 min drive
  • Fuerte San Fernando - 3 min drive
  • Mirador Perú - 3 min drive
  • San Felipe Church - 4 min drive
  • Blanca Beach - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • The nearest major airports are:<br />Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY): 107-min drive, 67.4 mi/108.5 km<br /> Panama City (PAC-Marcos A. Gelabert Intl.): 91-min drive, 57.6 mi/92.6 km<br /> <p></p>

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Bar El Castillo - 19 min walk
  • Rico y Rico Cafe - 3 min drive
  • captain jack's - 4 min drive
  • El Castillo - 19 min walk
  • Restaurante Los Cañones - 2 min walk

About this property

ScubaPortobello

Comfortable hotel with pools and private beach
At ScubaPortobello, guests have access to a private beach, 7 outdoor pools, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking and a beach shuttle. Front-desk staff can help with tours or tickets, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a terrace, wedding services, and a picnic area.
Guests can expect to find 24-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Private pools and balconies or patios are also standard.
7 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 6 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 7 outdoor pools
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • 7 outdoor pools
  • Private in-room pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Room service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to ScubaPortobello?

This hotel is located in Portobelo, close to Blanca Beach, Playa La Angosta, and Fuerte San Fernando. You'll also find San Felipe Church and Portobelo National Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at ScubaPortobello?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does ScubaPortobello include a casino on the premises?

No, ScubaPortobello doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at ScubaPortobello?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 7 outdoor pools.

Is ScubaPortobello good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a private pool as well as a private beach and 7 outdoor pools.

Does ScubaPortobello have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does ScubaPortobello have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, ScubaPortobello serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does ScubaPortobello allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at ScubaPortobello though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at ScubaPortobello?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at ScubaPortobello?

Yes, every guestroom at ScubaPortobello comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Does ScubaPortobello have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at ScubaPortobello if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

ScubaPortobello Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 26 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice location, fairly basic but overall good
The views are great, and the location is good. The cabins are rather basic and could do with some improvements and updating, but comfortable enough and overall I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

DANIEL RICARDO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Mercedes

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The only good thing is the view (nice balcony facing the sea). All the rest was bad and definitely not worth the price. Terrible welcome (the staff was angry coz you are not supposed to arrive after four... how could we know? They wanted to charge us a 10 dollar fine), our room was never cleaned, the working wi-fi was turned off in the evening, the water was barely warm - sometimes -. For a lower price I wouldn't complain, but we paid 60 dollars per night. NOT recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I can't recommend this as a place to stay. I was the only person there in the off-season, and it took 15 minutes to find the person to check me in. They locked the main gate at around 10, and I had to check to make sure I didn't get locked out accidentally when I went out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Rbryn, YVR

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely overvalued
Considering the place was empty, and other hotels were adjusting prices to fit demand, it was disappointing to find how overpriced this venue was. We weren't scuba aficionados, and other hotels in the area probably offered the same quality for a similar price, but we were paying the same price for a Junior suite in a 3.5 star hotel in Panama City. So, get up early and drive to Portobelo, but don't stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to no beach
I give a 1 star water trckel zero pressure no hot water bed sucked

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Can't get any closer to the water.
Nothing fancy but a great location on the water if you are there for water activities or just to relax.

2/10 Terrible

James, Uberalles

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THIS HOTEL SUCKED AND HOTELS.COM HAS DONE NOTHING
THIS PLACE WAS ABANDONED WHEN I ARRIVED AND I LEFT. I CALLED THE HOTELS.COM HELP LINE AND TOLD THEM NO ONE WAS AROUND WHEN I CHECKED IN. SOMEBODY SAID THEY WOULD REFUND MY MONEY!!! THE HOTEL SERVICE SUCKED AND SO FAR, HOTELS.COM SERVICE HAS SUCKED!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service