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Manglar Lodge

3.0 star property
International cuisine awaits with garden views at this oceanside retreat, where travelers can enjoy cocktails at the bar or find peaceful moments on the beach

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Manglar Lodge, by the ocean, offers a peaceful escape with beautiful gardens. Enjoy international dishes at the restaurant and relax with drinks at the bar. Free WiFi in rooms, luggage storage, and dry cleaning services ensure a comfortable, hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in San Carlos, Manglar Lodge is in a rural area and on the beach. Coronado Mall and Sunday Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa Blanca and Playa El Palmar. APROVACA The Orchid Center and Serpentarium are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our San Carlos travel guide
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Calle 1 norte El palmar, San Carlos, Panama

What's nearby

  • Playa Blanca, Cartagena, Colombia
    Playa Blanca
    40 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • E2GKAT Panama Cocle province Farallon Playa Blanca lined with palm trees over Pacific Ocean
    Farallón Beach
    42 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Playa El Palmar
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Coronado Beach
    29 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Santa Clara Beach
    31 min drive - 17.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY)
    95 min drive

Restaurants

  • Don Lee
    12 min drive
  • Leonardo's Steak House
    15 min drive
  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Tradiciones de mi tierra
    4 min drive
  • Luna Rossa
    15 min drive

About this property

Manglar Lodge

Hotel by the ocean
Take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Manglar Lodge. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Manglar Lodge, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, a banquet hall, and wedding services
  • Luggage storage, meeting rooms, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Manglar Lodge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Manglar Lodge Hotel
Manglar Lodge
Manglar Lodge San Carlos
Manglar San Carlos
Manglar Lodge Panama/San Carlos
Manglar Lodge San Carlos
Manglar Lodge Hotel San Carlos

Frequently asked questions

Is Manglar Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Manglar Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Manglar Lodge?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Manglar Lodge located?

Situated on the beach, this hotel is steps from Playa El Palmar and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Playa La Ensenada. Coronado Mall and Teta Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Manglar Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 206 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonably priced. Breakfast was great. A bit of a hostel/lodge wrapped up in one!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

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

Great beach location

Stayed for a couple days and check in and out was a breeze. The restaurant is very good inside the hotel. Very close to the beach and river. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

George P Holcomb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. From check in to the restaurant they were great. Our group is older so the steps to the second floor were challenging but I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place and Wonderful people.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This part of San Carlos is a low-budget surf camp style area. It's rustic and bohemian. You should make your evaluations in that context. Manglar Lodge is old and a little dark but competent for a night or two. Breakfast was efficient and above average.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the first time my wife and I had been back since our marriage almost 2 years ago so we were very excited to see our friends (Mafi and Ivan) for the first time as husband and wife at their awesome 4 room boutique hotel. My wife and I have been coming here for almost 7 years and I must say it was one of the best berried treasures we ever found in San Carlos Panama. This place has become home and the Mafi and Ivan is like visiting family. We enjoy sassy Mafi and Mr. Laid Back Ivan. We only got to stay one night January 8th to January 9th but it seemed like we were there a month. My wife and I ended up brining our friend as a last minute guest to just swim the day on the beach and when she decided to stay the night with us, Mafi and Ivan charged a very small fee for her to use our extra bed in our room. Our new friend is now in love with Manglar Lodge just as much as my wife and I are. The food and cocktails like always are delicious and enjoyable. I also got to purchase a lot of new items from their little gift shop like t shirts and cups to take back to America to both my daughter and mom. April 2024 will be my wife and I second wedding anniversary and we have already booked our Manglar Lodge hotel stay for this special day. If you are looking for a unique experience that is literally across the street from the beach this is the place. Sending mush love to Mafi and Ivan and see you in April to celebrate the wedding anniversary with Magi and I Te Amo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

Nice place I’d go back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great little place. We only stayed there one night but when we come back we'll definitely make sure we stay a couple more. The staff was outstanding the rooms were nice and clean and the little restaurant downstairs and bar we're pretty good all in all highly recommend this place off the beaten path of well worth it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely lodge in a very safe area. The food was wonderful and it was so pleasant to sit outside, enjoying the evening with the company of so many cats (the symbol of Manglar).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Positives: Cleanliness of room and facilities, proximity to beach, peaceful porch and patio areas
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great food and drinks and the hosts were incredibly helpful! Ivan even helped us by bringing our ID's and passports when we got stopped at a checkpoint by police and had unfortunately forgotten them! He talked them into only giving us a ticket instead of towing our rental care away! Fun live music on Friday nights! Would stay here again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

howard

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

A Little Paradise

Ivan and his wife were gracious hosts. The property is well maintained and we loved the location. Breakfast is wonderful. The cheeseburger is the best I've ever had. Food is high quality. The beach is beautiful. Quiet, with few people. Make sure to ask Ivan where to go in the area. He will send you to some great places. Nicco's is a must. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here on our last two days of a 16-day trip to Panama. We wanted a quiet place to rest up a little before our return trip home. We did not go wrong by choosing the Manglar Lodge. The staff was very helpful even with the language barrier. The restaurant provided good meals quickly which was a change from some of the other places we visited where it took a while to get food after ordering. My wife enjoyed her conversations with the owners about the area. They have unique souvenirs for purchase which my wife took advantage of.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for a short stay, close to the Rio Hato airport. The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

YANISELYS

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

Excelente Opción para pasarla bien y tranquilo

Un hotel completamente limpio, tranquilo y rodeado de naturaleza. Excelente Servicio
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

AGUSTIN

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

La pasamos genial!.

El lugar es muy bonito. La comidá está hecha con amor. Tienen variedad de cervezas artesanales e internacionales y una carta de cocteles. Hacen Show's en Vivo algunos días. Definitivamente volvemos. La playa es genial y recomiendo preguntes donde está la entrada ya que hay varias entradas a la playa.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place. Reminds me of the Florida Keys.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Marie

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

Charmigt boende nära stranden

Charmigt boende. Enkelt men personligt inredda rum, bra sängar, rent och tyst. Frukost serverades först efter klockan 9 och det saknades möjlighet att själv ordna med en kopp kaffe. Inget kylskåp på rummet där man t ex kunde förvara vatten.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful boutique lodge. Clean facilities and welcoming staff. Fantastic setting and food on premise was very good. Great value
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

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

Oasis by the beach

This is our third stay at Manglar Lodge. The owners have become friends and I’m sure we’ll always stay here. Excellent food and coffee. Good WiFi. Very close to the beach in a very tranquil environment. Gorgeous gardens around the big patio. It’s an oasis.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodations were fantastic. Pedasi is a wonderful town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Both my fiancé and I love Manglar Lodge. It’s a very cute and intimate boutique hotel that just a 2 to 3 minute walk to the beach. The owners Mafi and Alvon are more like family. We enjoy the delicious food dishes that Mafi always surprise us with. We love that the hotel only has 4 rooms which makes it very intimate. If your looking If your looking for a special play to share with that special person, I would definitely put Manglar Lodge on the list.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

George Kamana

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

Friendly people right the beach

Ivan was very helpful with the surf reports and very friendly. I enjoyed my stay right by the ocean.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place clean and welcoming. It was like visiting a friends place. They didn’t ask for an Id or credit card. When eating at the restaurant you settle your bill end of stay. Truly like staying with friend and family. The owners were on site often.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Henry

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

Excelente experiencia, 100% recomendale

La estadía estuvo MUY BUENA. Fue un viaje de celebración de aniversario matrimonial con mi esposa y desde que llegamos la atención fue dedicada, el lugar muy bonito, cuidado y limpio; está muy bien integrado con la naturaleza de forma armónica, te hace sentir en un verdadero paraíso, relajado y con la playa al lado.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021