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Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante

3.0 star property
Beach bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (Casa Rayo) | Terrace/patio
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (Casa Rayo) | Private kitchen | Fridge, electric kettle
Exterior
Basic Double Room, Bay View (Casa Rayo) | Bed sheets
Beach nearby, kayaking
Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante combines tropical charm with adventure opportunities. Guests enjoy continental breakfast on the scenic terrace, relax in the lush garden, or head out for kayaking and boat tours that showcase the surrounding natural beauty.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Bay View (Casa Congo)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 35 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Bay View (Casa Congo)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 35 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Quadruple Room (Casa Congo) | Bed sheets

Comfort Quadruple Room (Casa Congo)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room (Casa Rayo) | Bed sheets

Basic Double Room (Casa Rayo)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room, Bay View (Casa Rayo)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room (Casa Rayo). | Bed sheets

Basic Double Room (Casa Rayo).

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double Room, Sea View (Casa Rayo) | Bed sheets

Basic Double Room, Sea View (Casa Rayo)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (Casa Rayo)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed - double
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Portobelo, Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante is near the beach. San Felipe Church and Fuerte San Jerónimo are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Portobelo National Park and Playa La Angosta. With scuba diving and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Calle Genea, Portobelo

What's nearby

  • Real Aduana de Portobelo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fuerte San Jerónimo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • San Felipe Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mirador Perú - 11 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Blanca Beach - 32 min drive - 17.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Castillo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fonda Arith - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Los Cañones - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Combo Express - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪La Casa Del Pescado - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante

Property highlights
At Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Enjoy onsite activities like kayaking and boat tours. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a nature reserve, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Refrigerators, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Kayaking

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Casa Congo Hotel Portobelo
Casa Congo Hotel
Casa Congo Portobelo
Casa Congo
La Casa Congo Panama/Portobelo
Casa Congo B&B Portobelo
Casa Congo B&B
La Casa Congo
Casa Congo
Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante Portobelo
Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante Bed & breakfast
Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante Bed & breakfast Portobelo

Frequently asked questions

Is Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Does Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante located?

Situated in Portobelo, this beach bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of San Felipe Church, Fuerte San Jerónimo, and Real Aduana de Portobelo. Fuerte Santiago and Mirador Perú are also within 15 minutes.

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Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 103 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Oleg

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great location and staff very attentive

Staff very polite and attentive, mainly Jorge he gave us very good suggestion about the city. Location nearby the city and beautiful hotel view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the water! View was great! Friendly staff, good hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karthiga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property, staff & its restaurant are excellent. Portebello is too far from main locations.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Portobelo! Lovely terrace to sit out in overlooking the sea. Room very comfortable..Above all, the staff are first class! Manager George was super helpful! All the staff wete great! Also ..the food was wonderful...best breakfast we had in Panama. Definitely would recommend this place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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

Lovely chilled place

Really lovely view from our room. We just had the basic room but it was perfect for us. Aircon! A basic but well prepared breakfast was included. Had a stingray cruising in front of our outside space for a few hours which was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice. Good boat access for pick up
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanira

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

Great view

Great service. Everyone was very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The person who checked us in was very cordial and professional. We loved the art gallery, lunch, dinner and the karaoke. A very relaxing place by the sea. The only issue is some other guests that stayed up late talking and listening to music a bit louder than it should have been The manager was very quick to explain to them that there were other guests so they turned down the music. The room was quite nice, spacious and very clean. We will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is right on the water with easy access to downtown area and the old forts. Amie checked us in and was excellent in helping us thru our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible staff who were so helpful. A very cute apartment with great art. Beautiful location with a view.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed Casa Ongo. Liked hearing water from my bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were super helpful. They even set up a TV to watch World Cup Soccer - just for me

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

Pick the right room

I should have asked for a room facing the sea when I booked as myview of a wall was disappointing. Room was also too small for a chair or desk, but fine to sleep in, and stunning art on the walls and even in shower room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oren

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

A Day in Paradise

I travel to Panama often and every time a stay in Portobelo is a must on my trip! This beautiful historical village, located on the Caribbean seashore is just a couple of hours away from Panama City, is a perfect getaway to nature and peace! I stay in Casa Congo every time when I go there! Great comfortable rooms, beautifully decorated with the works of the local artists, and an amazing view of the bay when you wake up! A picture 1000 words cannot describe! Friendly and efficient team with great hospitality and a great seafood restaurant with the best Puplpo I ate. A beautiful gallery on the ground floor presents local artists work. This time we were 3 people to celebrate our birthday so we booked the apartment in the other building - Casa Rayo Verde! Fully equipped and simply great! Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
My experience The receptionist needs training The room was small on 2 floors upper floor accessible by SMALL Spiral Staircase . Sleeping on the lower floor was impossible because of heat rising from the kitchen . Poor WiFi Tele and AC not working Needs checking Prior to Guest arrival. No Possibilty of me promoting this Smelly hotel Sewage smell from the Sea . Portobello should be raised to the ground
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Nothing unique, the options in Portobelo are limited, so you have to pay a bit more for a standard accommodation. The power went out during the night, so we did not have AC until early morning. The breakfast service was good but when I asked if I could top off my small cooler with a bucket of ice, they said no it costs $2. Really? it's not the $ it's the principle. The power went off! Did I get a refund? No. The parking is tight here and it took 30 minutes from arrival to finish check-in process. Oh, we heard the closest beach costs $50 for a group, so we drove to another public location and parked for $5. The beach was crowded and dirty so we stayed for 2 hours and left before the traffic became a problem (Sunday). The Panama Canal museum in Colon was a side trip worth taking!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo maravilloso, gratamente sorprendida
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recomiendo Casa Congo. Nos quedamos una familia de 4, y nos gustó el amplio espacio ofrecido por dos habitaciones y una sala de estar. La ubicación fue muy buena, con balcón frente al mar. También valoramos que pudimos abrir las ventanas durante la noche debido a que hubo un corte general de luz y no funcionaba el A/C. La atención por parte de Jorge fue muy buena.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel esta lindo, y el servicio es de su personal es bueno y son muy amables, el encargado se pone en contacto contigo, te manda la ubicacion, y te de indicaciones, para asegurar tu llegada. El menú de restaurante es pequeño, pero la comida esta muy rica.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness
Tienes que caminar con tu equipaje en la calle, no puedes acercar tu vehículo y además dejarlo en la calle retirado o pagar una cuota, no te dan agua para beber todo te cuesta a precio de Hotel de lujo y es una casa improvisada muy regular. Desagradable experiencia en Rayo Verde. Desayuno pobre. Se anuncia con un precio bajo y ese corresponde a una habitación básica, tuvimos que pagar más del doble pagado a Expedia para obtener una habitación decente, lo único que vale la pena ahí es el lugar del mar que tiene vistas preciosas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

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

Beautiful spot in Portobelo!

Clean beautiful room overlooking the bay. Towels and sheets were clean and comfortable. A small kitchen provided everything we needed. We loved the hammock! Staff was excellent and answered all of my questions ahead of time and made sure we could find parking from the main road. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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