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Villa Marina Retreat

Playa Venado | Peninsula of Azuero, Pedasi, Panama
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Villa Marina Retreat
Ranked #3 of 4 hotels in Pedasi
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Marathon, Florida
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

A great find - our first time. We joined my brother and his wife who have been there many times. A nicely kept secret. The pictures do not completely portray the great setting, all rooms face the water, and the pool does too. All meals are taken facing the ocean as well. The staff is incredibly nice and accommodating and... More

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Las Tablas, Panama
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52 reviews 52 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013 via mobile

Villa Marina is great for couples!! I went with my wife, sadly just one night. This is a peace and quiet perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. The swimming pool is great, very refreshing. It has full view of the beach. This beach is public but it seems as it's private. The tv room is big and spacious, big plasma... More

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Panama
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 July 2012

The setting is wonderful, the pool and the beach right in front of you. I found some of the staff, to be hmmm not unfriendly, but uninterested possible a better way to put it. The rooms are basic for the price, the food even worse than basic and expensive. I wouldn't stay there again. It should be wonderful, but they... More

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Boquete, Chiriqui, Panama
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17 reviews 17 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

We stayed one night at this hotel which is located very close to Playa Venao beach. The hotel needed a good cleaning both around the grounds and the pool. When we arrived we had confirmed a king size bed but were offered two single beds in a very tiny room. After much discussion a more appropriate room was found, however,... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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19 reviews 19 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012

This small hotel was quite lovely with well taken care of gardens and a very nice pool. We found our room to be more expensive than the other B&B's that we stayed at in Panama. Our room ran $195, when most of our other rooms were running about $90. The hotel is directly on the beach which could account for... More

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Calgary
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

This is a gem of a location with the retreat located right on a protected area of the beach. The view is beautiful, unspoiled and uncrowded. We were delighted to have parrots visit us while we were sitting in the shade relaxing and reading. The resort is rustic and our room and bed were in need of updating. The room... More

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Camano Island, Washington
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

This was a pleasant surprise at the end of the Peninsula. Only 9 room, pool, good food and service. Right on the beach. Comfortable. The beach and water are great. This is Playa Venao, home of the world surfing championships about a mile down the beach. Awesome waves. However right in front of the hotel it is protected by the... More

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Panama
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33 reviews 33 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011

Comfortable, clean rooms with good amenities. Coffee and juice in morning without having to ask. Good pool if you don't feel like the ocean. Protected ocean directly in front of hotel. Short walk to surfing. Hard sand for easy walking along ocean. Worth the drive.

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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62 reviews 62 reviews
11 hotel reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 October 2011

Located in playa Venao (Near Pedasi, which is about 5hour drive from Panama city). AMAZING food for dinner (be aware that the options available on the menu is VERY VERY limited). We landed in this place by accident while driving from Pedasi and looking for a waterfront hotel to stay. The pretty view of the beach from your room and... More

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San Diego, California
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011

Villa Marina was a truly wonderful find. Pedasi was somewhat of a disappointment, but 20 minutes outside of town, in the middle of nowhere, you'll find a little gem of a hotel with an isolated and beautiful location that makes you wonder why the place isn't packed every night. The hotel itself is rather small - almost boutique - and... More

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Additional Information about Villa Marina Retreat

Also Known As:
Villa Marina Retreat Hotel Pedasi
Villa Marina Retreat Hotel
Hotel Marina Retreat
Address: Playa Venado | Peninsula of Azuero, Pedasi, Panama
Region: Panama > Los Santos Province > Pedasi
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
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Ranked #3 of 4 hotels in Pedasi
Price range (per night): 143 AUD - 154 AUD

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