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Villa Marina Lodge & Condos

3.5 star property
Beach inn with spa services and an outdoor pool

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On the beach, sun loungers, surfing
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Comfort Condo | Living area | Toys
Panoramic Condo, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Villa Marina Lodge & Condos near Venao Beach offers a peaceful retreat with beachfront views. Guests enjoy a poolside bar, spa treatments, and breakfast at the restaurant. The pool area has comfy sun loungers, and WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, Ocean View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Room, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Garden Area | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Garden Area

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Panoramic Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View | Living area | Toys

Panoramic Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Ocean View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Panoramic Condo, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront | Living area | Toys

Panoramic Condo, 4 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
  • 181 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Comfort Condo | Living area | Toys

Comfort Condo

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 110 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Condo, 3 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 179 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Double Bunk Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Condo, 4 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
  • 180 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Condo, 4 Bedrooms, Partial Ocean View, Garden Area

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
  • 179 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Playa Venao, Las Escobas del Venado, Los Santos, 413

What's nearby

  • Venao Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Playa El Toro - 47 min drive - 25.4 miles
  • Playa El Arenal - 47 min drive - 25.7 miles
  • Los Destiladeros Beach - 50 min drive - 25.1 miles
  • Puerto Escondido Beach - 57 min drive - 27.1 miles

Getting around

  • Pedasí Airport (PDM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gatto Blanco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hummuseria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Micaela - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Gavilan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sol - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Villa Marina Lodge & Condos

Inn near Venao Beach
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Villa Marina Lodge & Condos. This inn is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sun loungers, and surfing. Treat yourself to a body treatment or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a front-desk safe
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Villa Marina Lodge & Condos offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Spa services

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 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

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

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

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
  • 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 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Marina Lodge & Condos have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Villa Marina Lodge & Condos pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 44 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Villa Marina Lodge & Condos?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Marina Lodge & Condos?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Villa Marina Lodge & Condos?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Marina Lodge & Condos located?

This Las Escobas del Venado inn is on the beach, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Venao Beach, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Los Destiladeros Beach and Playa El Toro. Playa El Arenal and Puerto Escondido Beach are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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Villa Marina Lodge & Condos Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 133 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nayelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent secluded resort with beach location, friendly staff and delicious restaurant.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay at Playa Venao. Right at the beach. Good food and drinks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paradise in Panama

Villa Marina was a very pleasant surprise - even better than the pictures. The pool was a plus and the beach lovely.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room doesnt include a coffee maker or a microwave. the resort charges you $2 per cup of coffee. They have a jar of cookies that they also charge you $2 per cookie.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay!! Dennis at the front desk was very helpful & accommodating when we asked to extend our stay! We loved the location! It was so convenient to walk to Playa Venao but far enough away to have quiet evenings. We enjoyed the pool too!! The view with the island right across from the beach was amazing! The staff provided excellent service. We look forward to returning soon!

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service

Most beautiful spot at Playa Venao

I've stayed there several times. Beautiful spot, but rooms have become very rundown. Such a shame for what could be a first class resort.

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, room, location and beach were all amazing!! Only thing to stay away from: I would not recommend the evening turtle adventure. It was a terrible experience, no turtles, no expectations, no customer focus - painful and a bit scary from the taxi driver there to the whole experience trying to get back to the hotel. Horse back riding was amazing - great tour guide - I HIGHLY recommend this one!! Again, beach was amazing, staff was great:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Timothy

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

Not worth the money. Stay away.

If you’re looking for a place to get a quiet peaceful night of sleep, this is NOT it. The photos and description are drastically misleading. The place is in desperate need of cleaning and repair. The service was non-existent. And the the price, for what you get is insane. The prior 2 nights we stayed at a 5 star golf and beach resort an hour a way, for a lot less and the service was impeccable. This will be my last booking on hotel.com as I’m not confident in the accuracy of the property from seeing photos and descriptions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisset Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente propiedad, todo muy lindo y las personas super amables
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

FELIX GUILLERMO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena ubicación. En el lugar hay mucha paz y tranquilidad. El personal de muy alta calidad y atienden a la perfección. Un menú bastante completo. Un bar bastante completo. Piscina y acceso a la playa de forma directa.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that this property is at the other end of the beach from the late night partying. Walkable beach. Great restaurants nearby. The property was adding coffee makers and mini fridges the day we were leaving. Great staff, restaurant and drinks. We’ve been twice with our pooches. Will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jairo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We recommend it if you want to be away from the busy and noisy area of Playa Venao. Very safe, pleasant and quiet. You can have nice dining experience at walking distance at the other hotels and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Olivier-Laurent

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
🙁
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful property and quiet location

Gorgeous old school resort
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

samer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, the location was right on the beach and the view was amazing. The showers were warm and the rooms had good temperature control. The restaurant was also very good, the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar para descanso , buen servicio.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet hacienda style hotel, steps away from the beach. Highly recommended if you want an affodable get away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So so

Nougat agradable pero necesita mantenimiento por ejemplo la llave de la puerta estaba difícil de abrir ya sea x la humedad o por estar cerca del mar. El wifi a veces funcionaba y a veces no La TV solo unos cansled
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. The condo was clean and a perfect size for our family of 4. The kitchen had all of the pots/cutlery you would want, but it would be nice to have a simple salt/pepper. They have separate towels for the pool areas/beach, which was nice, but no wash cloths. They don’t seem to be a thing in Panama in general. The pool near the condos was really nice, but it would be better if they had more stones/paving/grass around it bc there was quite a bit of dirt and it was hard to keep from tracking it into the pool. The restaurant was good and the waitress was very sweet. All in all a great spot away from the noise of the other resorts that have music late, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As an Expedia VIP I was lucky enough to be upgraded to the panoramic oceanview apartment. Very modern and spacious 2 bed. 2 bath was missing dishwasher, toaster, kettle. Can opener, ice trays etc. Use of bbq was $40 so we passed. The lobby was tired and welcome drink was non-alcoholic very tasty lemonade. Friendly staff. Calm seas. 5 min walk Next door had the entertainment. Bars, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, lovely property, helpful staff. Will return and recommend to friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff Nina and Dennis were awesome. Location is great. Bring some bug spray as there were a few mosquitos and sand fleas in the area. Food was tasty!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Lu-Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is wonderful. It's at the end of the playa Venao so its quiet. Beautiful view at from the apartment we stay in. The apartment is a nice size for 4 adults. Staff are friendly. Two miner points: 1. apt 504 the master bedroom rolling screen for the window is broken. So there's no privacy at night and in the morning when the sunrise you will have no choice to wake up. 2. the breakfast is not worth it. (small omelette with a few pieces of small bread for $10 USD) and a coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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