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Villa Marina Hotel

3.5 star property

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On the beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach towels
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2 bars/lounges, poolside bar, beach bar
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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Playa Venao, Las Escobas del Venado, Los Santos, 413
  • Place, Venao Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa El Arenal
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa El Toro
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pedasí Airport (PDM)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Garden Area

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Panoramic Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View | Living area

Panoramic Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Panoramic Condo, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 181 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Condo

  • Ocean view
  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Condo, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

Deluxe Condo, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

  • Partial ocean view
  • 179 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Double Bunk Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Condo, 4 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

Deluxe Condo, 4 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

  • Partial ocean view
  • 180 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Condo, 4 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

Premium Condo, 4 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

  • Partial ocean view
  • 179 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 87 reviews
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Las Escobas del Venado

When you stay at Villa Marina Hotel in Las Escobas del Venado, you'll be on the beach and 7 minutes by car from Venao Beach. .This beach inn is 21.4 mi (34.4 km) from Playa El Toro and 21.7 mi (34.9 km) from Playa El Arenal.
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What's nearby

  • Venao Beach - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Playa El Arenal - 39 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Playa El Toro - 39 min drive - 43.3 km
  • Los Destiladeros Beach - 44 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Puerto Escondido Beach - 48 min drive - 45.7 km

Getting around

  • Pedasí Airport (PDM) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gatto Blanco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hummuseria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coleos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Casa Quincha De Venao - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Natural Venao - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Villa Marina Hotel

Villa Marina Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. This Las Escobas del Venado inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2019.
Recreational amenities at the inn 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 deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and separate sitting areas.
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and karaoke. Additional features at this Colonial inn include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Villa Marina Bistro, a beachfront restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Las Escobas del Venado? This inn has 4891 square feet (454 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Villa Marina Bistro - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.
Lobby Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this lobby lounge serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Gabriel's - This beach bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 10 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Gabriel's
  • Lobby Bar
  • Villa Marina Bistro

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Snorkelling
  • Stereo
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Beach toys
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,891 square feet of conference space
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1940
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated guestrooms - May 2019
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 44 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 10 for adults, and USD 5 to 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: USD 44 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Villa Marina Lodge Las Escobas del Venado
Villa Marina Lodge
Villa Marina Las Escobas del Venado
Villa Marina Lodge & Condos Inn
Villa Marina Lodge & Condos Las Escobas del Venado
Villa Marina Lodge & Condos Inn Las Escobas del Venado

Villa Marina Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 159 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a wonderful experience staying at Villa Marina Lodge. The Condo was in very good conditions and was very comfortable. The staff was always helpful and check-in was easy and smooth. The location is perfect with sights to the beach and just a few minutes walking from Playa Venao but still far enough to keep a quiet and relaxing environment in the area. Everything was good, I'd love to comeback!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great news place, 2 min from all the loud places but it has charm and very nice. Great family room for people traveling with teens
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, SAN JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Phoebe

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that this property is at the other end of the beach from the late night partying. Walkable beach. Great restaurants nearby. The property was adding coffee makers and mini fridges the day we were leaving. Great staff, restaurant and drinks. We’ve been twice with our pooches. Will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jairo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We recommend it if you want to be away from the busy and noisy area of Playa Venao. Very safe, pleasant and quiet. You can have nice dining experience at walking distance at the other hotels and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room doesnt include a coffee maker or a microwave. the resort charges you $2 per cup of coffee. They have a jar of cookies that they also charge you $2 per cookie.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

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

Not worth the money. Stay away.

If you’re looking for a place to get a quiet peaceful night of sleep, this is NOT it. The photos and description are drastically misleading. The place is in desperate need of cleaning and repair. The service was non-existent. And the the price, for what you get is insane. The prior 2 nights we stayed at a 5 star golf and beach resort an hour a way, for a lot less and the service was impeccable. This will be my last booking on hotel.com as I’m not confident in the accuracy of the property from seeing photos and descriptions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Olivier-Laurent

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
🙁
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful property and quiet location

Gorgeous old school resort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Charlottetown

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

samer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, the location was right on the beach and the view was amazing. The showers were warm and the rooms had good temperature control. The restaurant was also very good, the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dania

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige, Richmond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, room, location and beach were all amazing!! Only thing to stay away from: I would not recommend the evening turtle adventure. It was a terrible experience, no turtles, no expectations, no customer focus - painful and a bit scary from the taxi driver there to the whole experience trying to get back to the hotel. Horse back riding was amazing - great tour guide - I HIGHLY recommend this one!! Again, beach was amazing, staff was great:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orlando, Clarksville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet hacienda style hotel, steps away from the beach. Highly recommended if you want an affodable get away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merri

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay!! Dennis at the front desk was very helpful & accommodating when we asked to extend our stay! We loved the location! It was so convenient to walk to Playa Venao but far enough away to have quiet evenings. We enjoyed the pool too!! The view with the island right across from the beach was amazing! The staff provided excellent service. We look forward to returning soon!

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. The condo was clean and a perfect size for our family of 4. The kitchen had all of the pots/cutlery you would want, but it would be nice to have a simple salt/pepper. They have separate towels for the pool areas/beach, which was nice, but no wash cloths. They don’t seem to be a thing in Panama in general. The pool near the condos was really nice, but it would be better if they had more stones/paving/grass around it bc there was quite a bit of dirt and it was hard to keep from tracking it into the pool. The restaurant was good and the waitress was very sweet. All in all a great spot away from the noise of the other resorts that have music late, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent secluded resort with beach location, friendly staff and delicious restaurant.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As an Expedia VIP I was lucky enough to be upgraded to the panoramic oceanview apartment. Very modern and spacious 2 bed. 2 bath was missing dishwasher, toaster, kettle. Can opener, ice trays etc. Use of bbq was $40 so we passed. The lobby was tired and welcome drink was non-alcoholic very tasty lemonade. Friendly staff. Calm seas. 5 min walk Next door had the entertainment. Bars, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024