Located in Sardinal, Hotel Claudio & Gloria Beach Front is by the sea, a 1-minute drive from Coco Beach and 10 minutes from Ocotal Beach. .This beach hotel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Playa Hermosa and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Panamá Beach.
What's nearby
Coco Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Ocotal Beach - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Playa Hermosa - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
Playa Calzón de Pobre - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
Panamá Beach - 14 min drive - 9.8 km
Getting around
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Coconutz Brewhouse - 3 min walk
Numu Taproom and Bistro by Chef Nicolas - 9 min walk
Zi Lounge - 2 min walk
El Capricho Mexican Restaurant & Bar - 2 min walk
Guayoyo - 7 min walk
About this property
Hotel Claudio & Gloria Beach Front
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
Hotel Claudio & Gloria Beach Front offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Stop by the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Things to do
Boat tours
Fishing
Kayaking
Motor boating
Personal motorised watercraft
Rowing/canoeing
Snorkelling
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
On the beach
Rooftop 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 lift (single-level property)
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mobile key entry
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Hotel Claudio Gloria Beach Front Coco
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Hotel Claudio & Gloria Beach Front Reviews
Reviews
6.6
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We were not expecting the Ritz Carlton, but this hotel fell very short of expectations. At check-in, they said it was not pre-paid and tried to charge us again. Had to show the Expedia paperwork and the credit card transaction. There was only a sheet on the bed; no blanket or spread. There were two small bath towels - no washcloth, hand towel or bath mat. And the worst part was that we woke up with several bug bites. Horrible.
If staying in Playa del Coco, I highly recommend Hotel Claudio & Gloria. They are the only beachfront hotel. While they have a wonderful restaurant and bar area overlooking the beach that is fully accessible to hotel guests, the hotel itself has a very small number of rooms, leading to incredible personal service and a bit of a haven away from the busy beach areas. You will likely meet the owners during your stay. The hotel and restaurant staff are amazing.
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
2/10 Terrible
Jim
21 Feb 2024
I paid for a week and never used it once. You need to update your cancellation policy.
Jim
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Vannapha
Travelled with family
2 Jan 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Nice to be on the beach. The room and beds were clean and comfortable. The washroom needs update and ceiling had some water damage. We read about the mosquitoes so we brought some plug in insect repellent. Not too shabby for a last minute booking.
I felt that the place was somwhat unfrienly, limited wi-fi,very little water came out of the shower - no hot water - the room did not have a single table for you to sit and eat something or just sit.there was construcion and I felt they could hace done a bether job on keeping the noice down - specially in the mornings - the place simply did not do it for me.
The location, right next to the ocean, was delightful. Although the staff was friendly, we observed that the complimentary breakfast included slightly smaller glasses of juice and coffee for us, prompting us to request additional drinks each time. The hotel's surroundings were pleasant and easily walkable. We also took a boat tour of the area, which is highly recommended and well worth the time if you have the opportunity.
There was non-stop construction starting at approximately 5am every morning. The windows didn't close and the one curtain was not private at all. The door lock was not secure and last night we stayed we slept with a chair jammed in front of the door because of a scary situation we encountered earlier in the day. To top it all off the water quit working mid shower and when we asked the staff at the restaurant they said it would take at least 20 minutes to come back on (which turned out to be closer to 45 minutes). They said we could buy water so I could finish rinsing off in the shower. Later that evening my friend was electrocuted while in the shower. It was dangerous because of these issues and combined with a local business man who accosted us in the street and stalked us at a restaurant we left as early as we could the next morning. Unfortunately we had to pay for the following 5 days we had arranged to stay there. It was very unfortunate. We had read the reviews and decided to take a chance because neither my friend or I are really picky but when it comes to being unsafe in a different country, that topped it all off.
Tiffany
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
6/10 Okay
Lashell
18 Dec 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a hard review to write. There are many things I liked about the property, but some drawbacks as well. Drawbacks are all related to the room condition. This property is a composed of about 14 OLD 'cabin' style rooms. The door has a gap of about 1 inch from the bottom of the door to the floor. No door sweep means whatever is outside for bugs are coming in. I just rolled up a towel and put it across this area after being visited by a large beetle. The door security also looked weak. The bathroom is in poor repair. The shower had 1 working handle for water, there was no control for hot/cold and flow took a while to establish. The bathroom had a screened cement block window high on the wall.
I did not see any evidence that upgrades were in progress as per a responce in another review.
All that being said, the staff are friendly and welcoming.
The breakfast included with the room fee was wonderful. Can't get a better location as it is right on the beach. (That means you hear the ocean waves all night and the noise from the bars adjoining the property). I felt the fee of $120 Canadian for the night was high for the condition of the room.... but in hindsight I was paying for location.
I didn't and can't complain, it was a last minute booking and there wasn't much available in my price range. Just understand what you are getting for the money. Cheers
This is a very basic property. Very basic. Its old, no pictures on the walls, bathroom mirror was abot 8" x 8". Floor tiles are worn out, cracked, etc. Its a box - with 2 beds and ac. We had a lizard in our room. That said, the bed and ac worked and thats all i cared about. Its right on the beach too, and a 30 second walk to town. Sheets were clean, shower worked but no hot water, just tepid.
Location, location, location. Although this is definitely a rustic place, the location and staff more than make up for any lacking amenities. The room is basic but comfortable, the bathroom was clean and the shower pressure and temperature was better than expected from the looks of it. Laying in bed listening to the music and the sounds of the waves at night made for a very relaxing time. This is definitely a "Chill Out" place. The staff works the attached restaurant where the service and food was fantastic. Not I single bad item on the menu full of local fare that was incredible, but also included some traditional American dishes for the less adventurous.
We liked the fact that we could walk out our door, and walk right to the beach 🏖. Also we liked the restaurant/bar being next door.
Weekends appear to be noisy with loud music. Also our last nights stay there was a lot of noise outside our place for a long period of time.