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ScubaPortobello

3.0 star property
On private beach with 7 outdoor pools, near Fuerte Santiago

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7 outdoor pools
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Private beach, beach shuttle, scuba diving, snorkelling
Private beach, beach shuttle, scuba diving, snorkelling

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Portobello, Portobelo, Colon
  • Portobelo National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Fuerte Santiago
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mirador Perú
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Colon (ONX-Enrique Adolfo Jimenez)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room, Ocean View

Basic Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Located on the top floor
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Cabin, Ocean View

Basic Cabin, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Located on the ground floor
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Portobelo

At ScubaPortobello you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Portobelo National Park and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Fuerte Santiago. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 7 outdoor swimming pools, a private beach and a restaurant. .Enjoy access to boat tours, kayaking and scuba-diving. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8 AM and 11 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a beach shuttle. .Sights near this 3-property class Portobelo hotel include Mirador Perú and Fuerte San Fernando.

What's nearby

  • Fuerte Santiago - 3 min drive
  • Mirador Perú - 3 min drive
  • Fuerte San Jerónimo - 4 min drive
  • San Felipe Church - 4 min drive
  • Blanca Beach - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Bar El Castillo - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Don Quijote - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Cañones - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante La Torre - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Fonda Arith - ‬4 min drive

About this property

ScubaPortobello

On private beach with 7 outdoor pools, near Fuerte Santiago
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sandy beach. You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a ride on the hotel's beach shuttle (surcharge). Cool off in one of the 7 outdoor swimming pools at ScubaPortobello, and enjoy summer activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving.

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Portobelo hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
ScubaPortobello offers 9 accommodations with private pools. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 24-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 6 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 7 outdoor pools
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • 7 outdoor pools
  • Private pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 6 per person

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 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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 and Mastercard. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at ScubaPortobello?

Yep, ScubaPortobello has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to ScubaPortobello?

The closest beach to ScubaPortobello is Blanca Beach (6.2 km).

Does ScubaPortobello have a pool?

ScubaPortobello has 7 outdoor swimming pools.

What makes ScubaPortobello a romantic place to stay?

A private beach, plus private pools in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at ScubaPortobello.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at ScubaPortobello?

No, but there are private pools in the guestrooms.

Does ScubaPortobello serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily between 8 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ScubaPortobello?

No, ScubaPortobello does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at ScubaPortobello?

Yep, you can grab a meal at ScubaPortobello's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at ScubaPortobello?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at ScubaPortobello?

No, only service animals are allowed.

ScubaPortobello Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 26 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice location, fairly basic but overall good
The views are great, and the location is good. The cabins are rather basic and could do with some improvements and updating, but comfortable enough and overall I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

DANIEL RICARDO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Mercedes

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The only good thing is the view (nice balcony facing the sea). All the rest was bad and definitely not worth the price. Terrible welcome (the staff was angry coz you are not supposed to arrive after four... how could we know? They wanted to charge us a 10 dollar fine), our room was never cleaned, the working wi-fi was turned off in the evening, the water was barely warm - sometimes -. For a lower price I wouldn't complain, but we paid 60 dollars per night. NOT recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I can't recommend this as a place to stay. I was the only person there in the off-season, and it took 15 minutes to find the person to check me in. They locked the main gate at around 10, and I had to check to make sure I didn't get locked out accidentally when I went out.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

2/10 Terrible

Rbryn, YVR

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely overvalued
Considering the place was empty, and other hotels were adjusting prices to fit demand, it was disappointing to find how overpriced this venue was. We weren't scuba aficionados, and other hotels in the area probably offered the same quality for a similar price, but we were paying the same price for a Junior suite in a 3.5 star hotel in Panama City. So, get up early and drive to Portobelo, but don't stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to no beach
I give a 1 star water trckel zero pressure no hot water bed sucked

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Can't get any closer to the water.
Nothing fancy but a great location on the water if you are there for water activities or just to relax.

2/10 Terrible

James, Uberalles

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
THIS HOTEL SUCKED AND HOTELS.COM HAS DONE NOTHING
THIS PLACE WAS ABANDONED WHEN I ARRIVED AND I LEFT. I CALLED THE HOTELS.COM HELP LINE AND TOLD THEM NO ONE WAS AROUND WHEN I CHECKED IN. SOMEBODY SAID THEY WOULD REFUND MY MONEY!!! THE HOTEL SERVICE SUCKED AND SO FAR, HOTELS.COM SERVICE HAS SUCKED!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise looks better in photos
Porto Belo is an scenic but rather poor place on the Caribbean. It is known for 2 ruined forts. We had hoped to see birds. The place was hard to find in the dark. It was out of town like the other resorts. I am sure divers like this place when the restaurant is open. Photos are a bit deceptive.

6/10 Okay

Scott, Maine

right on the water
quirky little place right on the water. Staff was nice but mostly absent. No office. No check in. No check out. Just the boat driver available and most of the time he can't be found.. He's a nice guy, but don't look to get any questions answered.. even in Spanish. Watch out for the showers... the electric hot water heating system attached to the shower head can electrocute you.

4/10 Poor

Terence, Portland,OR

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not really worth the effort!!
This hotel says it is in the town of Portobello, but is really about 3 miles or so out of town. Without a car, it was difficult to get around.....one time a taxi driver scammed us and when I told him where to go; he got a police officer involved to complete the scam. The Spanish Colonial ruins are interesting, but other than that, avoid Portobello. There is nothing going on there, but poverty......and most restuarants closed during the week.

6/10 Okay

Pierre, San Francisco

Liked: Room comfort
Huge potential
I booked this hotel based an erroneous map location as in Portobelo vs. 4 kilometers outside town. However, the location is gorgeous and a taxi costs $2 or a 30 minute walk. Rooms are adequate but not secure. Service is spotty.

10/10 Excellent

Heyde Edith

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super tranquilo, buena comida y cómodo...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Alban

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Alonso

Disliked: Staff & service
Mal servicio, nada de calidad al trato y cero empatía al ser uno extranjero que no conoce el lugar
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Lizeth

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
En las habitaciones falta un poco de mantenimiento especialmente en el baño. El techo presenta varias grietas, la ducha no funcionaba. Buen servicio al cliente
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

YOENIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Das Scuba liegt schön direkt am Meer. Nach Portobelo selbst muss man jedoch ca eine 3/4 Stunde laufen oder ein Taxi/Bus nehmen. Das Hotel hat keinen Strand, aber man kann mit den Booten für 10 Dollar gefahren werden. Leider fehlte uns komplett die Gastfreundlichkeit.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

YESSICA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ubicación del hotel es buena
La ubicación del hotel es buena, la atención buena... Algunos detallitos que se minimizan con la belleza del mar y la tranquilidad...

4/10 Poor

Petra, Luzern

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Überteuert !
Karte von Hotels.com stimmt nicht. Die Unterkunft befindet sich ca.3km vor Portobelo. Wenn du nicht tauchst, geh nicht dahin.

8/10 Good

Manuel Edgardo, Caracas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paraíso tropical
Ideal para el submarinismo y snorker. Cuenta con una isla paradisiaca con aguas cálidas y sin oleaje. El personal es atento. La playa es una enorme piscina cálida.