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Manglar Lodge

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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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
Clothes dryer
Tempur-Pedic bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Individually decorated, desk, free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 1 norte El palmar, San Carlos, Panama

What's nearby

  • Playa El Palmar - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Coronado Mall - 14 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Teta Beach - 19 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Coronado Beach - 20 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Farallón Beach - 34 min drive - 20.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boga Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Don Lee - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Malibu - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Las Bovedas Restaurante - ‬10 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
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), beach towels, and wedding services
  • Meeting rooms, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
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

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: PAB 8 to 10 per person
  • 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

  • Beach towels
  • 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
  • Dryer
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 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

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately PAB 8 to 10.00 per person

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
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 at Manglar Lodge?

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: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Manglar Lodge?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Manglar Lodge located?

Located in San Carlos, this beachfront hotel is on the riverwalk, steps from Playa El Palmar, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Teta Beach and Coronado Mall. Coronado Beach is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) away.

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Manglar Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 202 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

john

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

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

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

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

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

Guenther

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sonja

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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

Juliette

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

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

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

8/10 Good

Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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