El Otro Lado is an amazing place. The attention to detail and beautiful design in the rooms and across the property are truly unique. When you arrive in Portobelo (small fishing village and port that the Spanish used to use to transport their gold), you are taken on a 5 minute boat ride across the bay to El Otro Lado... More

Given the pricey nature of this place our expectations were high, though cautious. This little boutique retreat is in Panama, after all, our own country which is attracting way too much tourism for its woefully inadequate infrastructure. To say the facilities are just plain beautiful is an understatement. It is hard to find such artfully appointed luxury caribbean style cabanas... More

...of life, ...of positive experiences, ...of endulgance during may stay ! Second to none comparable memory of Panama : absorbed by nature and surounded by history, offering tasteful creative and most carefully served meals with a choice of good wines to enjoy it ultimately. Every day you wait to visit is a day too late ! Here local people really... More

Beautiful place! After arriving in Panama we got picked up by a chauffeur and were brought to this hidden place. We had a wonderful romantic weekend in Otro Lado. Surrounded by a lush and beautiful nature on a private bay with a great service, exquisite food and a breathtaking room!!! Thank you very much, we had a great time! More

This property is probably the best kept secret in Panama. A truly 5 star experience next to the old ruins of Portobelo, where a magnificent bay divides civilization from total relaxation. The food is excellent, done with local ingredients and cooked by locals. The service is world class, and it has more merit considering, everyone but one is local. Service... More

This resort is incredible! We went to celebrate a special ocassion with the whole family and had a great time, eventhough they do not advertise as kid friendly they did a great job with the kids. The congo show is must! More

We stayed for a weekend and loved this newer hotel in Panama. Their description of the place is far more appropriate though -- It is a private retreat. A place where one, two, or four people can go to: Relax. Read. Decompress. Write. Spend time talking and actually feel like your batteries are being recharged. It is not a place... More

There are not enough words to describe this place. The quality, service and design is unbelievable...it's a destination like no other. We would do it all over again...its worth every penny. They make you feel at home(a very pretty one) and they will treat you like a king/queen. Can't miss it Paradise! More