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Rancho Juancho

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Portobelo National Park

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Reception
Hiking
32-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV
Beach
Superior Twin Room | Balcony

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Sabanitas, la propiedad queda a 26 KM, 7 KM antes de Portobelo, Mechi, Colon, 00507
  • Place, Portobelo National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa La Angosta
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, San Felipe Church
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Balcony

Family Room

  • 452 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Balcony

Superior Twin Room

  • 388 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Mechi

Located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Portobelo National Park, Rancho Juancho is within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Fuerte Santiago. This 6-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Portobelo National Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Fuerte Santiago - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Playa La Angosta - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • San Felipe Church - 11 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Fuerte San Jerónimo - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Colon Atlantic Passenger Station - 43 min drive
  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Bar El Castillo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rico y Rico Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fonda Arith - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Donde Arik - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Torre - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Rancho Juancho

Hotel with free parking, near Portobelo National Park
Rancho Juancho features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a library. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a picnic area.
Guests can expect to find 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels. Kitchenettes, balconies, and sofa beds are also standard. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available for a fee
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Twin sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 20 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 10.00 per night
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet deposit: USD 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night

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 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 and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and 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 and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Rancho Juancho Hotel Mechi
Rancho Juancho Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Rancho Juancho?

Rancho Juancho offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Rancho Juancho?

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

Is there parking available at Rancho Juancho?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Rancho Juancho include a casino on the premises?

No, Rancho Juancho doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Rancho Juancho?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Rancho Juancho?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including in-room massages and a kitchenette in each guestroom with some featuring ocean views.

Does Rancho Juancho have a hot tub?

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

Does Rancho Juancho feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Rancho Juancho serves breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Rancho Juancho allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Rancho Juancho for a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. A deposit of USD 10.00 per night is collected.

Does Rancho Juancho have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Rancho Juancho?

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

Rancho Juancho Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 27 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
First, when you get to the place you get a huge hill which isnt really easy to get up, they would send someone to help you getting your car up. The place is really nice and quiet. A lot of mosquitoes since its basically a mountain, there is a -jungle- next to the area. Moving around isnt that easy but the staff is willing to help. Had a really long waiting time for the Caribbean Restaurante they work with deliver the food (took around 1 hour and 20 minutes to get a octopus fillet and a pizza) which was not so pleasing. The bad part is that we are in a mountain and they are going to be bugs around cearly, we got a cockroach in our room, we asked for some spray to kill it, but the guy never showed up with it, my husband dont like them at all, so we didnt get a good sleep at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lincoln

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got there only to be told they had canceled my reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice with aerial view at the entrance to Portobelo bay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Michael

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

Filthy

No hot water, filthy rooms, awful smell in the room,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

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

Ahh

The hammocks are comfy, the view is serene and the hosts are lovely. There’s no hot water in the little cabins, but we to tolerated this because everything else was so peaceful and inexpensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Best view in Panama, extremely friendly hosts.

Very good price - value stay, this place has one of the best views and the hosts are extremely friendly. The only thing to take into account is their is no hot water (at least in the cabin I stayed). Nonetheless all the rest is great value for your money, and for that reason this is the 5th tiem I stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Hilda, SCL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The cabin smells bad. Facilities are old and poor

Nice view. Kind persons, but the rooms are worse than expected. Broken Windows sills. Insects enter: ants, spiders and mosquitoes. Smell badly. Stuffiness. The AV and TV works. Breakfast is delicious.

8/10 Good

Douglas

Adequate place to stay near Portobelo

The best of very few choices in the Portobelo area. It is up a steep driveway on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean. Very few staff who were always helpful. Roof leaked copiously in heavy rain but not a huge problem due to tile floors. We just swept the water out. Power outages once in a while. You must have business in Portobelo if you are going there. We did and this was the best we could find.

6/10 Okay

martin

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

Great spot for a cabin based stay

We stayed 3 nights. The hotel is just outside Portobelo up a very very steep bank. The views and the farm behind are quite beautiful. Cabins are clean and equipped with air con, tv and hammocks outside. There was no hot water or wifi during our stay. The owners are very pleasant and helpful and obviously gradually upgrading their facilities; the kitchenette needed attention. We breakfasted at the little Panaderia on the way into Portobelo ate dinner at Captain Jack's (both very good) so we can't comment on the hotel breakfast, which is on request. Their is plenty to do in the area, particularly if you hire the local nature guide, Jason. Just remember this is not really a hotel with hotel facilities and you will enjoy the different experience.

8/10 Good

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

8/10 Good

btrivas, Grand Rapids, Mi

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

If you like over looking the ocean this is for you

You must get to the top of the driveway and this alone can be an experience by it self. I myself thought the driveway was a thrill. The place was clean, they provide hammocks, refrigerator, dishes, cable (I changed the tv language to English to watch CSI). It is quiet and in the middle of no where. Bring our own dish soap. I loved it and I will be returning.

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Palo Alto

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

Great Eco-tourism escape

This is a great eco tourism escape. It's simple and mellow with great views of the Caribbean. The morning breakfasts were outstanding. If you need the Hilton amenities, this is not your place.

2/10 Terrible

Rikin, Chicago

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

Terrible Service!

Expedia said specifically that there is no need to confirm the reservation on the receipt, however when we get there they were like we sold your room because we did not reply to an email that was sent few days ago. We were out of country for a week already as a result did not see an email come in. Why would they put on receipt that there is no need to confirm the reservation then? They told us to go to different place down the street (4 km away) claimed to be same company. However the owner at different hotel said it is not a same company and we had to pay more fees for the crappier room. They never seemed apologetic about this whole incident. I would say STAY AWAY from this

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice room near beaches.

Nice place with nice view from the top of a hill. Place is quiet and relaxing. The staff is a nice couple who is very kind.

8/10 Good

HECTOR

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and excellent service.

6/10 Okay

NGUYEN KIM, Montreal, Canada

Liked: Staff & service
Very nice couple that give us good information about any travelling tips

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Check this place out!

Nice, inexpensive, simple stay with awesome views! Quiet and relaxing place. The owners were really kind and very helpful! Would definitely stay here again.

4/10 Poor

Gracia

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

Horrible

Los administradores no sabian que teniamos una reserva por no fijarse, tambien la habitación estaba sucia y tenia cucarachas... La vista linda pero no lo recimiendo. No vale la pena.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
traumhafter Ausblick, prächtige Umgebung, sehr freundliche Gastgeber
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Oscar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Diversificar el menú! Poco para escoger! Atención amable! Gracias!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Jean Michel

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

Très décevant

Nous avions une nuit à passer à portobelo et n'ayant pas eu trop de choix nous avons opté pour cet hotel qui sans être luxueux, nous paraissait sur le site correct A peine arrivé nous avons compris notre erreur : propreté limite, pas d'eau chaude, serviette trouée, literie médiocre, patère et porte savon qui vous reste dans les mains lorsque vous les touchez en un mot comme en cent une catastrophe. Peut être que nous en demandions trop pour ce type d'hébergement mais vu le prix nous avons trouvé ce établissement plus que décevant

8/10 Good

Didier

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

Contacto directo con la naturaleza

Muy bien, está ubicado en una finca por lo que tiene amplia zona verde.

10/10 Excellent

Natalia Mariel, Buenos Aires

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

Inolvidable

El trato del personal es excelente. Las cabañas tienen una vista maravillosa.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Hay que mejorar las instalaciones del lugar.

Estuve hospedada el fin de semana, las camas muy incomodas, a parte con ruido cada vez que uno hacia un movimiento, el baño no contaba contaba con agua caliente como reglamento de hoteles.adicional el agua de la regadera salia sucia, la piscina esta verde de moho por lo que no se podia usar el rio de la cual hablan y el paseo a caballo nunca lo ofrecieron,la verdad no regreso.