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Villa Bella Portobelo

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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TV, heated floors
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Restaurant
A beach bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Villa Bella Portobelo. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant and a snack bar/deli.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Family Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Laptop workspace
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Exclusive Room, Balcony, Courtyard View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Laptop workspace
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Buenaventura, Portobelo, Colón, 32000

What's nearby

  • San Felipe Church - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Real Aduana de Portobelo - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Fuerte San Jerónimo - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Fuerte San Fernando - 16 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Blanca Beach - 35 min drive - 19.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Castillo - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fonda Arith - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Cañones - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Combo Express - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪La Casa Del Pescado - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Villa Bella Portobelo

Hostel in a national park
You can look forward to a beach bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities at Villa Bella Portobelo. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a restaurant and a snack bar/deli.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and soap
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and heated floors

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a national park
  • On a private beach

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 (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 18 per pet, per stay, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 10
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per night

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 for adults and USD 4 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 18 per pet, per stay plus USD 10 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 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
This property accepts cash
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

Property is also known as

Bella Portobelo Portobelo
Villa Bella Portobelo Portobelo
Villa Bella Portobelo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Villa Bella Portobelo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Portobelo

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Bella Portobelo have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Bella Portobelo pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 18 per pet, per stay. A cleaning fee of USD 10 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Villa Bella Portobelo?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Villa Bella Portobelo?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Villa Bella Portobelo located?

Located in Portobelo, this beachfront hostel is in a national park and within 2 mi (3 km) of Fuerte Santiago, Portobelo National Park, and Mirador Perú. Real Aduana de Portobelo and Fuerte San Jerónimo are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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