Located in Portobelo, ScubaPortobello is on a private beach. Fuerte Santiago and Mirador Perú are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Portobelo National Park. Fuerte San Fernando is another place to visit that comes recommended.
Located close to Fuerte Santiago and Mirador Perú, ScubaPortobello provides a terrace, a garden, and a restaurant. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, a beach shuttle, and scuba diving. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing, kayaking, and boat tours. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
7 outdoor pools
Free self parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), wedding services, and concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as private pools and air conditioning, in addition to perks like room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers
24-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily: USD 6 per person
1 restaurant
Room service available
Things to do
7 outdoor pools
Boat tours
Fishing
Kayaking
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Family friendly
7 outdoor pools
Guest services
Concierge services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Private beachfront location
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
24-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Outdoor space
Balcony or patio
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Individually furnished
Private pool
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
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 USD 6 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
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does ScubaPortobello have a pool?
Yes, this property has 7 outdoor pools.
Is ScubaPortobello pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at ScubaPortobello?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at ScubaPortobello?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at ScubaPortobello?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is ScubaPortobello located?
Nestled on the beach, this Portobelo hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Portobelo National Park, Fuerte Santiago, and Fuerte San Fernando. Mirador Perú is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.
ScubaPortobello Reviews
Reviews
6.4
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6.0/10
Cleanliness
5.8/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
James
Traveled with family
28 Feb, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice location, fairly basic but overall good
The views are great, and the location is good. The cabins are rather basic and could do with some improvements and updating, but comfortable enough and overall I would recommend staying here.
The only good thing is the view (nice balcony facing the sea). All the rest was bad and definitely not worth the price. Terrible welcome (the staff was angry coz you are not supposed to arrive after four... how could we know? They wanted to charge us a 10 dollar fine), our room was never cleaned, the working wi-fi was turned off in the evening, the water was barely warm - sometimes -. For a lower price I wouldn't complain, but we paid 60 dollars per night. NOT recommended.
Mercedes
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
6/10 Okay
Michael
13 Dec, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
I can't recommend this as a place to stay. I was the only person there in the off-season, and it took 15 minutes to find the person to check me in. They locked the main gate at around 10, and I had to check to make sure I didn't get locked out accidentally when I went out.
Considering the place was empty, and other hotels were adjusting prices to fit demand, it was disappointing to find how overpriced this venue was. We weren't scuba aficionados, and other hotels in the area probably offered the same quality for a similar price, but we were paying the same price for a Junior suite in a 3.5 star hotel in Panama City. So, get up early and drive to Portobelo, but don't stay there.
THIS PLACE WAS ABANDONED WHEN I ARRIVED AND I LEFT. I CALLED THE HOTELS.COM HELP LINE AND TOLD THEM NO ONE WAS AROUND WHEN I CHECKED IN. SOMEBODY SAID THEY WOULD REFUND MY MONEY!!! THE HOTEL SERVICE SUCKED AND SO FAR, HOTELS.COM SERVICE HAS SUCKED!!