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ScubaPortobelo

2.0 star property
Bayside hostel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Basic Twin Room, Bay View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
Front of property
ScubaPortobelo provides amenities like a garden and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Bay View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Bay View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Chalet, Bay View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Chalet, Bay View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Twin Room, Bay View | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Basic Twin Room, Bay View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Located on the top floor
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

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Vía Portobelo, Colón, Portobelo, Provincia de Colón

What's nearby

  • San Felipe Church - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Real Aduana de Portobelo - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Fuerte San Jerónimo - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Fuerte San Fernando - 17 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Blanca Beach - 36 min drive - 19.8 miles

Getting around

  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Castillo - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fonda Arith - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Cañones - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Combo Express - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Casa Del Pescado - ‬7 min walk

About this property

ScubaPortobelo

Hostel by the ocean
ScubaPortobelo provides amenities like a garden and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at ScubaPortobelo offer perks such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and soap
  • 27-inch LCD TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 to 100 for adults and USD 9 to 100 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Detached shared bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 10.00 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 70.00 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 70.00 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9.00 to 100.00 for adults, and USD 9.00 to 100.00 for children
  • Late check-in fee: USD 10.00 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

ScubaPortobelo Portobelo
ScubaPortobelo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
ScubaPortobelo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Portobelo

Frequently asked questions

Does ScubaPortobelo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is ScubaPortobelo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at ScubaPortobelo?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at ScubaPortobelo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 6:00 PM– 8:30 PM for a fee of USD 10.00.

What time is check-out at ScubaPortobelo?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Where is ScubaPortobelo located?

Situated on the waterfront, this hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Portobelo National Park, Fuerte Santiago, and Mirador Perú. Real Aduana de Portobelo and Fuerte San Jerónimo are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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