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El Otro Lado

4.0 star property
Lodge in Portobelo with free breakfast and spa services

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Outdoor pool
Manicures and pedicures
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

House

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

House, Kitchenette

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 95 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

House

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

House, Kitchen

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 215 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Bahia de Portobelo, Portobelo, Colon

What's nearby

  • Fuerte San Fernando - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Real Aduana de Portobelo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Fuerte San Jerónimo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • San Felipe Church - 13 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Blanca Beach - 44 min drive - 28.7 km

Restaurants

  • Bar Restaurante Casa X
  • Restaurante Bar El Castillo
  • Restaurante Don Quijote
  • Restaurante Los Cañones
  • Restaurante La Torre

About this property

El Otro Lado

Upscale lodge
At El Otro Lado, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a manicure/pedicure. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and concierge services
  • Meeting rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at El Otro Lado offer perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

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)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

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, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

El Otro Lado
El Otro Lado Hotel
El Otro Lado Hotel Portobelo
El Otro Lado Portobelo
El Otro Lado Panama/Portobelo
El Otro Lado Lodge Portobelo
El Otro Lado Lodge
El Otro Lado Lodge
El Otro Lado Portobelo
El Otro Lado Lodge Portobelo

Frequently asked questions

Does El Otro Lado have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is El Otro Lado pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at El Otro Lado?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at El Otro Lado?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at El Otro Lado?

Checkout is at 1 PM.

Does El Otro Lado provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is El Otro Lado located?

Situated near the beach, this lodge is steps from Fuerte San Fernando.

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El Otro Lado Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

We loved it!

Amazing.. Amazing. You need extra words, We loved it. We loved it.Amazing.. Amazing. You need extra words, We loved it. We loved it. Amazing.. Amazing. You need extra words, We loved it. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy privado, silencio, ambiente de paz, lugar al q volveremos e invitaremos a otros a visitar. Las instalaciones son apropiadas para visita familiar o solo de parejas, ya q el entorno provoca la relajacion.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

taher

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

Portobelo weekend

Nice place, great service, personalized. Nothing much to do outside the property . Great for a weekend gateway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pablo, Santiago, Chile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel boutique in front of the beach (ocean view only). Nice pool. Great staff and service. If you are looking for a secluded spot, this is the right place to stay at.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dana

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

Beautiful spot!

Beautiful remote location. The hike with Jason was awesome! The good and drink were amazing. Definitely a unique and worthwhile trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018