Playa Venao Playa Venao, Playa Venao, Panama
#5 of 18 hotels in Playa Venao
Guests' ChoiceBased on 182 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 May 2024
Irene
CyprusHave no complaints
The receptionist was super friendly,helpful and warm.for the size of the room it was totally comfy,with small helpful gadgets like somewhere to hang your towel and a small bench.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Jennifer
PanamaThe property is very beautiful surrounded by nature. Great pool and they upgraded our room for free so cheers to that! We had a great time and we will definitely come back!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Abdiel
PanamaThe party night, so boring 🥲
Food, drinks, pool & bedroom. 🫶🏼
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 April 2024
Lauren
United KingdomIt’s not the most sociable hostel.
Beautiful property with a great pool and all the facilities you’d want in a hostel.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Ivette
PanamaThe cleaning of the room and bathroom
The location and vibe!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Godoy
PanamaAmazing
Es espectacular la gente y las instalaciones
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Fiorella
PanamaNothing
Everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Jfaison
United StatesStaff were incredible & friendly (accomodative of requests & changes to reservations). Very peaceful atmosphere (good for work and meeting cool people including locals). Fred, Mabe, Mike and team were too kind to us, cleaning staff including Dominga kept kitchen & facilities in great shape. Uvaldino very helpful as well
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Axel
GermanyGreat hostel close to the beach.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Irving
PanamaNothing
Friendly
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Kathelys
United StatesThe place is amazing. I found nothing wrong with it.
I loved the place! Clean and cozy. There are hammocks everywhere! If you are looking for a place to relax while enjoying the beach you should definitely stay there. The Restaurant has great cocktails and food. The staff is kind and friendly. Fred and Maibys made sure me and my friend had a great experience while in the hotel. The pool is always clean and so the bathrooms.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Stephanie
PanamaBathroom could be cleaner and needs some manteinance.
Venao is amazing! And Selina River is walking distance to the beach and right next to restaurants and shops. Great facilities, nice pool, delicious restaurante! Beautiful and relaxing place to stay overall!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Bethany
United StatesSocial events were sometimes not planned well. Some didn’t start on time (3+ hours late). Most were empty, some canceled. It’s more of a low key vibe.
Really liked the property - especially the pool and coworking space. Everything was clean. Would definitely recommend, even though it’s a bit expensive.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Gabriela
PanamaThe rooms are close to the road and is a bit noisy
Reslly nice concept and location near the beach
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Joelle
CanadaThe water shower was cold The first room we originally got was extremely small. But the upgrade we took was much better
It was very relaxing spot. I preferred chilling here over going to selina playa. The pool area was amazing
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Andrés
PanamaIt was amazing overall and the staff were great, I even got an upgrade at my check-in, s/o to the receptionist!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 January 2024
Robert
PanamaKitchen
Beach
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Kathelys
United StatesI would suggest placing a small rack to hang clothes inside. Other than that, the room is just perfect 👌.
The teepee is great. It had the essentials for a good night sleep. AC was good, and the beds were clean and comfy. Although, I suggest changing some mattress units asap as they sink in the middle.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Kathelys
United StatesSome cleaning staff didn't respect privacy and opened the window of our room while we were inside. They tried to open the room but opted to open the window instead. Also, they were talking too loud and shouting while working. We had a very exhausting night and wanted to rest during the day. It was impossible with all the shouting. We suggest the hotel to provide rooms with a sign of "do not disturb" to avoid these situations in the future.
Staff at the restaurant were friendly, and the location is amazing. It is easy to get to the beach and enjoy surfing.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Lizmarie
PanamaLa calma y comodidad
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Sonja
NetherlandsNothing really
Great facilities, friendly helpful staff, amazing food at Almendro's restaurant, cool pool and just a few minutes walk to the beach. I got a free upgrade to a bigger room, I feel very lucky to be here and I extended my stay
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Eric
United StatesChill
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Emily
AustriaThe little hut that we stayed in was not bearable to stay in without the AC. Lack of natural lighting in the hut. Toilets were okay but could be more clean.
Really nice and helpful staff. The on site café offers really delicious and not too expensive food. Hammocks in the garden. Close to the beach break.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Leticia
BrazilAll good, no problem.
This was the second time that i stayed at this hotel with my partner. The facilities are great, clean and new. The location was perfect to us, close enough to the action but far enough to allow us to rest in peace. The staff was super friendly, the pool is amazing, I will stay there again for sure.
Stayed in August 2023
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