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Rancho Juancho

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel near Portobelo National Park

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Reception
Exterior detail
Property amenity
Breakfast served, sea views
Beach
Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Room service
    Room serviceRoom service
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Explore the area

Map
Sabanitas, la propiedad queda a 26 KM, 7 KM antes de Portobelo, Mechi, Colon, 00507
  • Popular LocationFuerte San Fernando8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Felipe Church8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlanca Beach50 min drive
  • AirportPanama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)101 min drive

Room options

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Balcony

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dishwasher
LED TV
Sofa bed - twin
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Single Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Balcony

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dishwasher
LED TV
Sofa bed - twin
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Mechi

At Rancho Juancho, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Portobelo National Park and 7.6 km (4.7 mi) from Fuerte Santiago. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, and in-room kitchenettes and balconies. .Enjoy access to horse riding/hire, hiking/biking trails and yoga classes. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Breakfast is available daily. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Mechi hotel include Fuerte San Fernando and Mirador Perú.

What's nearby

  • Fuerte Santiago - 8 min drive
  • Fuerte San Fernando - 8 min drive
  • Mirador Perú - 8 min drive
  • San Felipe Church - 8 min drive
  • Blanca Beach - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Colon Atlantic Passenger Station - 43 min drive
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Bar El Castillo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rico y Rico Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪captain jack's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Castillo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Cañones - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Rancho Juancho

Comfortable hotel near Portobelo National Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. A round-trip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Rancho Juancho. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Mechi hotel.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Rancho Juancho offers 6 accommodations with air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with twin sofa beds. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchenettes with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include a shower. LED televisions come with cable channels.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • 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
  • 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Twin sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 10.00 per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Rancho Juancho?

Rancho Juancho offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Rancho Juancho?

Yep, Rancho Juancho has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Rancho Juancho?

The closest beach to Rancho Juancho is Playa La Angosta (6.2 km).

What makes Rancho Juancho a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Rancho Juancho.

Does Rancho Juancho serve breakfast?

Sure does, breakfast is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rancho Juancho?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Rancho Juancho?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Rancho Juancho's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rancho Juancho?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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.