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San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

Property class: 2

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A beach scene with palm trees and thatched huts, a sunset in the background, and a concrete structure to the right.
A staircase leading to a terrace with a view of the sunset over the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and thatched structures.
A beach scene with a fire pit, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of greenery outside.
An outdoor restaurant with a bar area, white plastic chairs, and tables.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
$106 nightly
The current price is $116 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3

Explore the area

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Boca del rio calle playa, San Carlos, San Carlos, panama oeste
  • Place, La Ensenada Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa El Palmar
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Playa Blanca
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Courtyard View

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Standard Single Room, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room

A room with two beds, a bench, a heater, and a door marked with the number 2.

Classic Double or Twin Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Triple Room, Beach View

A bedroom with two wooden beds, a large window, and a painting on the wall.

Family Triple Room, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

View all photos for Superior Single Room

A rustic bedroom with a single bed, a small table, two chairs, a lamp, and a hanging light fixture.

Superior Single Room

  • Beach view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Single Room, Ocean View

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a window with a view of greenery.

Superior Single Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Partial Ocean View

A room with two beds, a hanging light fixture, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family House, Patio, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

San Carlos

With a stay at San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge in San Carlos (Costa Esmeralda), you'll be a 1-minute drive from La Ensenada Beach and 8 minutes from Playa El Palmar. .This beach bed & breakfast is 19.8 mi (31.9 km) from Playa Blanca and 18.2 mi (29.4 km) from Farallón Beach.
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What's nearby

  • La Ensenada Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Playa El Palmar - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Coronado Beach - 25 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Farallón Beach - 43 min drive - 21.3 miles
  • Playa Blanca - 45 min drive - 23.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Don Lee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Boga Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gold Coast Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar GastroPub - ‬12 min drive

About this property

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge offers 6 accommodations. This San Carlos bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Shared bathrooms are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the beach bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A beach bar

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20.00 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 10 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: USD 20.00 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 percent

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Carlos Surf & Eco Carlos
San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge san carlos
San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge Bed & breakfast
San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge Bed & breakfast san carlos

San Carlos Surf Resort & Eco Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great! And the Staff was excellent. A perfect little hideaway on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing stay, we went there for our anniversary and we had such a great time! The room was squeaky clean, the staff was very helpful always able to help with suggestions and making our stay as comfortable as possible, the beach is a few steps away and the beach chairs were so comfy. I will definitely come back with the family! Thank you!
Breakfast included with our reservation
The view at the beach
The view from out room
The view of the Hotel from the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just pending a TV, but all was OK
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Laid-back hotel with friendly staff, buildings and outdoor common areas are well-maintained. We stayed with our kids (all teenagers) and spent time at the beach, the evenings hanging out in the central courtyard and walking the town. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone looking for an out of the way hotel, but you still want to visit local restaurants and stores. The only recommendation we would make is maybe a mini-fridge in the room and our bathroom would benefit from a fan or ventilation. Other than that, our room was so cool and worked well for us! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful place to find out what life on the Pacific coast of Panama is like and what it can be for you. Brooke and her staff are everything you would want in them. Friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating and supportive. Breakfast is included and is the only meal served daily. Definitely try El Parque restaurant in San Carlos. Delicious and inexpensive. Being a small lodge on the ocean makes it special. FYI: No TV, no fridge, no microwave in my room but an awesome ocean view, a comfortable bed and a large walk-in shower. Totally recommend this resort unless you are seeking the amenities of a corporate resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Be warned: The pictures you're seeing of this property on Expedia tell only a fraction of the story. Upon arrival, our Uber driver had a hard time finding the entrance. Why? Because the weathered sign doesn't make it clear as to where or if there's a lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Wij komen niet meer terug.

Nauwelijks te vinden. Soort van weggestopt. Wordt totaal geen Engels gesproken. Ziet er op de foto’s een stuk mooier en moderner uit dan in het echt. In de ochtend kan er nauwelijks een goedemorgen af. Geen idee hoe het werkt met het ontbijt. De medewerkster staat achter de balie soort van administratie te doen. Wordt niet gevraagd of je een kop koffie wilt of hoe het ontbijt in zijn werk gaat. Ook niet als je al 20 minuten aan tafel zit. Als er vervolgens een Duits gezin de kamer uit komt die vrolijk begroet wordt met een kop koffie is dat voor mij een teken om uit te checken en elders te ontbijten. Bij uitchecken kwam in het Spaans pas de vraag voor het ontbijt. Dat was 20 minuten te laat. Bedden zijn redelijk hoog maar wel comfortabel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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