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El Otro Lado

4.0 star property
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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
House, Kitchen | Balcony view
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

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

Explore the area

Map
Bahia de Portobelo, Portobelo, Colon
  • Fuerte Santiago
    7 min walk
  • Fuerte San Fernando
    8 min walk
  • Mirador Perú
    8 min walk
  • Colon (ONX-Enrique Adolfo Jimenez)
    48 min drive

Room options

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House

House

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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House, Kitchenette

House, Kitchenette

  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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House

House

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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House, Kitchen

House, Kitchen

  • 215 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite

Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Suite

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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

Suite

  • 49.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Portobelo

When you stay at El Otro Lado in Portobelo, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Fuerte Santiago and Fuerte San Fernando. .This lodge is 32.3 mi (52 km) from Colon Free Zone and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Mirador Perú.
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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

  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 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

Lodge in Portobelo with free breakfast and spa services
El Otro Lado offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Portobelo lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
El Otro Lado has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Local maps
  • 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 elevators

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

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

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

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