Mar Y Oro

About this hotel

Located in Panama, this attractive hotel for $213 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Mar Y Oro is situated in Contadora Island, Panamá. The property offers luggage storage services, a restaurant on site and all is placed in the middle of extensive tropical gardens.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Beachfront / Waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Panama

Nearby attractions

Chorros de Olá, Coclé

107.03 miles

Chorro Las Yayas

106.09 miles

Splash Kingdom Parque Acuático Familiar

89.47 miles

Cascadas Las Mesitas

115.38 miles

Mar Y Oro

4.2

Excellent(472 Reviews)

Hotel in Panama

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Beachfront / Waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Panama

Nearby attractions

Chorros de Olá, Coclé

107.03 miles

Chorro Las Yayas

106.09 miles

Splash Kingdom Parque Acuático Familiar

89.47 miles

Cascadas Las Mesitas

115.38 miles

Reviews

4.2/5.0

Excellent(472 Reviews)

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10.0

Apr 2024

Wonderful, relaxing place to stay

Helpful and super friendly staff. They greet you at the door and explain how everything works. Breakfast was wonderful everyday. Our room was kept cleaned and our towels changed daily. Plenty of toiletries. The beach was amazing as well. They have a bar and food service downstairs by the beach. They close at 5 pm. They also provide beach towels, chairs and umbrellas for guests. Golf carts are available to rent by the hour or daily so you can tour the island on your own. The island is very walkable as well. Contadora is a beautiful place to visit. We had the opportunity to go to three of their beaches and they were all gorgeous. We enjoyed our stay very much!

The only suggestion I would make is that they inform their guests that there’s really nothing much to do after sunset. There’s no light by the beach or in the terraces at night. Most of the activities there happen during the day and it is really just a place to relax and enjoy their beautiful beaches, snorkel or take day trips to their many smaller islands. In Panama pretty much everywhere sunrise is around 6:30 am and sunset around 6:30-7 pm. Also, beware that prices on the island for food, drinks and anything else are twice as much as on the mainland, so be prepared to spend a lot more for meals, etc. Overall the beauty of Contadora and the stay at Mar y Oro is well worth the price.

8.0

Apr 2024

Beautiful spot on a quiet beach, but the rooms can be updated. Nice place to stay overnight.

The view and location was beautiful! Definitely worth visiting. If you want a quiet place just to sit on the beach, this is the place.

The bed was comfortable, but the bathroom was very small and dated. The restaurant charges for every little thing and the staff functions in multiple roles. Ex. Front desk check in will also substitute for wait staff, which can take awhile.

9.0

Jul 2023

Superb

On the beach!

Waiting for the completion of renovations

1.0

Jul 2023

Bad

Manager's customer service. There were duplicate charges to my hotel reservation thus when requesting to cancel a reservation I was told I would not get a refund due to the cancellation policy.

10.0

May 2023

perfect in all respects. a special thanks to the very gracious and helpful staff.

beautiful! top notch! cannot say enough.

it was all wonderful!

8.0

Apr 2023

would definitely go back

exceptional location, friendly and available staff, comfortable rooms

hotel needs some maintenance in shared areas

7.0

Apr 2023

Good

Location right on the beach.

Hotel and facilities are dated, poorly maintained and in a state of disrepair.

6.0

Feb 2023

Pleasant

The lunch was not included - what was included was the breakfast, which was very simple but good (eggs, toast, fruits, juice and coffee/tea). Breakfast is "a la carte".

8.0

Feb 2023

Would be happy to book another stay

Good breakfast!

The ceviche was not good.

8.0

Dec 2022

Very good

the beautiful setting

the accommodation is being renovated and not yet ready.

8.0

Dec 2022

very enjoyable

location

constant noise of repair and building in need of repair menu limited

7.0

Dec 2022

Good but not exceptional

The hotel is good but not exceptional. I leave more information here so other travelers can decide. We had room number 5 with ocean view and extra large bed. The little detail not mentioned on the site is that the room is on the ground floor and people will be passing in front of your window on the way to their rooms. Also, you can here people at the reception desk and the offices are located nearby. So every time personnel is in and out you can hear the doors slamming. It has little privacy. We were offered to change the room for an extra charge of 30-40usd but when we saw the other room it was much smaller. So paying extra for a smaller room felt unfair and we refused this “upgrade”. Staff in the restaurant is very polite. Staff at the reception was all the time stressed and a bit rushing you. The check in and check out felt a bit chaotic. The inside garden and beach bar are under construction. At times it can be a bit noisy. The beds and quality of towels is very good. The bathroom we had needs a bit of renovation or better maintenance of the shower area. Location is excellent and overall facilities are good. The restaurant with delicious view is a plus. I think the hotel is overpriced for what it is but anyway the island does not have many options with an ocean view and services. Other places offer half the price but dont have the same location in front of the sea. We enjoyed our stay and rested well. Sharing this information so people can decide better for their holidays.

I wish the rooms had a better and fair description on the website.

9.0

Dec 2022

Fantastic hotel, wish we stayed longer

The room was very clean and nice. Pretty spacious and the bathroom design was great. The staff was super friendly and being on the beach was perfect.

Nothing to dislike! Beautiful hotel

8.0

Sep 2022

Very good

The room was spacious and clean. The food was delicious and the staff was courteous and helpful.

The common areas were in various states of disrepair. We expected better from a water front resort.

7.0

Sep 2022

It is good, fair but the property needs more care.

The view, the bar at the beach and a restaurant at the property.

The room wasn't neat, old bathrooms

5.0

Aug 2022

Average stay

Beach access at the front, breakfast was decent

Not a good value for money, the facilities need a but of refurbishment they are still old. The price for the buggy is 75$ vs 50$ few months ago. Breakfast can be improved, based on the price for a night I expect higher level of service & quality. If you want a snack at the beach after 11am it's not possible you need to wait for lunch, even for some basics like chips, nuts. The beach is not very clean, lot of plastics, cans. Will definitely find another option for next stay at this beautiful island.

8.0

Jul 2022

All in all, a recommended stay, the suite with terrace offers a view that makes up for other flaws of this aging propert

The location is as good as they get, with access to a great beach and walking distance from the ferry warf. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Food is fine. Very comfy bed, big TV with access to streaming. Nice private terrace on the suite.

Though it is clear the owner is trying to maintain/ improve the facilities, they show significant sign of wear and tear. No outdoor shower by the beach, no bathroom close to the beach, only uphill, behind reception.

9.0

Jul 2022

Very nice hotel, friendly staff, great location and beach access.

Great location, great views and very nice beach. Facilities/room was very clean. No issues. Located close to ferry dock and the staff will pick you up/drop you off at ferry.

Food options were limited and the same everyday, however, there are other restaurants/options around the island.

9.0

Jul 2022

Beautiful holiday spot to enjoy the beaches of Contadora.

The hotel is great. Really nice beach, very friendly staff and the food at the restaurant is delicious. Look for boat tours with Marino, he is an expert fisherman and knows exactly where to find the whales.

8.0

Jul 2022

A nice hotel in a wonderful island.

The room was very nice. The food was delicious. The location was ok.

The beach wasn´t clean.

10.0

Jun 2022

Exceptional

Rooms and staff are great

9.0

Jun 2022

A stunning location, exceptional staff, and huge rooms. What more does one need?

The location was superb and the staff were beyond friendly and helpful. They truly went out of their way to make our stay exceptional.

Since I am required to fill in this box, I'd say that there are a few minor details that could make this hotel even better. The door to our bathroom would get stuck on the ground and I think that since it's near the beach having welcome mats at the door to your room to wipe your feet might be beneficial. These are very minor though and do not detract at all from this lovely hotel.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Panama?

The average price for a rental in Panama is $93 per night. This rental is $120 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mar Y Oro. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Mar Y Oro pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Mar Y Oro?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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Mar Y Oro

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Panama

Nearby attractions

Mar Y Oro

Hotel in Panama

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Panama

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Panama?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Mar Y Oro pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Mar Y Oro?

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