When you stay at Villa Marina Hotel in Las Escobas del Venado, you'll be on the waterfront and 7 minutes by car from Venao Beach. .This family-friendly hotel is 21.4 mi (34.4 km) from Playa El Toro and 21.7 mi (34.9 km) from Playa El Arenal.
What's nearby
Venao Beach - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
Refugio de Vida Silvestre Isla de Canas - 15 min drive - 8.9 miles
Playa El Arenal - 39 min drive - 26.9 miles
Playa El Toro - 39 min drive - 26.9 miles
Los Destiladeros Beach - 44 min drive - 27.1 miles
Getting around
Pedasà Airport (PDM) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
‪Coleos - ‬3 min drive
‪Gatto Blanco - ‬3 min drive
‪La Casa Quincha De Venao - ‬3 min drive
‪Natural Venao - ‬3 min drive
‪Ruben’s - ‬4 min drive
About this property
Villa Marina Hotel
Villa Marina Hotel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. This Las Escobas del Venado hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2019.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and separate sitting areas.
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and karaoke. Additional features at this Colonial hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Villa Marina Bistro, a beachfront restaurant where you can take in the garden view and dine alfresco. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Las Escobas del Venado? This hotel has 4891 square feet (454 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Villa Marina Bistro - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Lobby Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this lobby lounge serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Gabriel's - This beach bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
Onsite parking available only on request
Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 10 for adults and USD 5 to 10 for children
2 bars/lounges
A beach bar
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Gabriel's
Lobby Bar
Villa Marina Bistro
Things to do
Beach yoga
Boat tours
Books
Canoeing
Concerts/live shows
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Karaoke
Kayaking
Outdoor pool
Paddleboard
Snorkeling
Stereo
Surf lessons
Surfing/bodyboarding
TV in common areas
Water sports equipment
Family friendly
Baby toys
Beach toys
Children's games
Children's toys
In-room babysitting (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Separate in-room dining area
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
4,891 square feet of conference space
Coworking space
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Firepit
Free beach cabanas
Garden
In a nature reserve
In the mountains
On the bay
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Vegetable garden
Spa
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Thai massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
2 floors
4 buildings
Built in 1940
Colonial architecture
Comprehensive food waste policy
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
Non-plastic drinking straws available
Reception hall
Renovated guestrooms - May 2019
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Champagne service
Separate dining area
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Phone
Safe
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 44 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 10 for adults, and USD 5 to 10 for children
Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Pet fee: USD 44 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Villa Marina Lodge Las Escobas del Venado
Villa Marina Lodge
Villa Marina Las Escobas del Venado
Villa Marina Lodge & Condos Inn
Villa Marina Lodge & Condos Las Escobas del Venado
Villa Marina Lodge & Condos Inn Las Escobas del Venado
Villa Marina Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We stayed at the Condos, very clean, spacious, well mantained, comfortable. A little too far from the main hotel and restaurant, i recommend to have a car if staying there.
Staff VERY nice and helpful.
Beautiful pool, comfortable room, easy to stay with our 3 dogs, delightful staff, and excellent location -far enough from town to enjoy a quiet stay and close enough to walk to the many restaurants. We live in Panama and plan to return.
Panamanian-owned hotel area which is unfortunately rare in this area. With a lovely view on the rocky island in front, this place is a true gem in playa Venao. The staff goes out of it way to accommodate and make your stay great, the apartment is truly luxurious and we enjoyed to the max! Two swimming pools, yoga shala, restaurant…it has it all. Thank you for great stay!
Barbara
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
charla
May 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff, decent food, beautiful location, big room with good bathroom and fridge, ample space to hang thinks to dry.
Excellent location right on the beach. It was very beautiful. The room was a little small and outdated but it was clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The beach chairs were not cleaned off every day so they did tend to gather sand and dust but they were modern and in good condition. The pool was maintained very well. I would go back.
Very well kept hotel, the condo was exceptional and the place and beach a paradise. The staff very friendly, thanks to all of them for making our stay a great one. We Will be back, playa venao is the best location of the Panamanian Pacific coast.
The beach was clean and the staff was very helpful. It's a nice small hotel that makes you feel at home. Walkable to Venao where there is something for everyone.
Definitely a nice hotel with beautiful gardens and comfortable rooms.
Here’s an elegant, balanced review:
We had a wonderful stay overall. The hotel is beautiful, the rooms are comfortable, and the staff throughout the property were warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Every detail contributed to a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
The only area that could be improved is the restaurant. Service was noticeably slow, with longer waiting times than expected for the food. While the meals were enjoyable, the quality and execution could be elevated to match the exceptional standard of the rest of the hotel.
With a stronger dining experience, this hotel would truly be top tier. We would gladly return and look forward to seeing this aspect continue to improve.
Great staff. Super great location, especially at sun down looking out to the chain of mountains. Hot-water pool, calm environment both in the morning and at night along with a corresponding smooth music. Nice room. Good A/C to sleep well.
Great stay! The two bedroom ocean view condo was excellent. Clean, roomy, modern, with an amazing view.
The pool by the condos could be improved. There is no pool deck or path to the pool so you have to walk on rocks and grass barefoot. Also not enough chairs.
Excellent food at the restaurant and reasonably priced.
It was a great stay and we’ll be back!
Clean room, although our first room had an issue with the air conditioner and we were moved to another room. The pool area and beach are great. The restaurant is very average and service was slow, but it was wonderful to have a private terrace facing the beach and the rooms contain a mini refrigerator and comfprtable beds.
Had a wonderful experience staying at Villa Marina Lodge. The Condo was in very good conditions and was very comfortable. The staff was always helpful and check-in was easy and smooth. The location is perfect with sights to the beach and just a few minutes walking from Playa Venao but still far enough to keep a quiet and relaxing environment in the area. Everything was good, I'd love to comeback!