Hotel El Sitio Playa Venao

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Family Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Design Loft, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Condo, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(75 Ratings)

Hotel in Los Santos Province, Panama

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

On beach with outdoor pool, near Venao Beach
At Hotel El Sitio Playa Venao, hit the beach, dine onsite at El Sitio Restaurant, or enjoy a drink at one of the hotel's 20 beach bars.
Hotel El Sitio Playa Venao offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. This Las Escobas del Venado hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Map of Los Santos Province, Panama

Available Rooms

Family Room

1 King • 1 Bunk • 323 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite

1 King • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Junior Suite

1 King • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Triple Room

1 King • 248 ft²

Sleeps 3

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Room

1 Queen • 1 Bunk • 377 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Hotel El Sitio Playa Venao

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4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(75 Ratings)

Hotel in Los Santos Province, Panama

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Garden

Map of Los Santos Province, Panama

Available Rooms

Family Room

1 King • 1 Bunk • 323 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite

1 King • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Junior Suite

1 King • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Triple Room

1 King • 248 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room

1 Queen • 1 Bunk • 377 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(75 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Great place at Venao

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Excellent location

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Playa Venao is an incredible beach that does not insist you surf! Great location. (be aware that google maps will take you to the wrong hotel, if that happens, ask around for directions) Room was comfortable, outdoor pool was great. Close to many great restaurants.

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Other than thumping Rave-Music at absurd decibels one night, this place was great. There was no need to have the music that loud as there was literally nobody in the bar and this is a hotel, not a nightclub. Otherwise, this place is really nice.

1.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Very loud music in the bar kept us awake until 2AM. At check out we were told there were 2 chocolate bars missing from the mini-fridge. We did not eat them, and told the lady at the desk we did not. She accused us of LYING and charged my CC $5 for 2 candy bars. Two nights cost $300 , which I paid. Why would we "steal" 2 candy bars valued at a paltry $5! We won't be going back.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

El sitio was amazing! Staff was exceptional! There was an issue with the TV in our room and they upgraded us immediately to a new and better room! Restaurant and bar were great with smiling staff! The beach was awesome! Centrally located to other restaurants on either side of the beach and just a short walk to the walking trail/waterfall! Booked a fishing trip with Carl with Playa Venao Fishing who picked us up right at the reception desk and brought us back!! Loved our time at this resort! We will be back!

2.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

This is a great location right on the beach so you can watch the surf and surfers, or hop in the ocean. The rooms are nice and clean, and the grounds are well kept. The buildings are showing some wear and tear from being right on the beach, but overall very nice place.

2.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Over rated room , Walls not painted , Toilet was clogged, restaurant area is under construction, Hotel looks nothing like in the pictures. Should paint the walls from time to time . The only plus was the patio .

1.0 / 5.0

May 2022

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

El sitio made the stay feel like home, always great service and good atmosphere

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Its always welcoming to go to El sitio, the people makes one feel important and they are really friendly. Good work everybody!

3.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

2.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

Right off the beach, could see the surf conditions right from outside the door. Very convenient.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

Right off the beach, could see the surf conditions right from outside the door. Very convenient.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

Love the room, the staff and the food at el sitio, this is surely a must go to when going to Venao

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2021

The rooms are well looked after, the property is clean, the pool is clean. El sitio is a must when one visits Venao

1.0 / 5.0

Mar 2020

Nous sommes resté 4 nuit et avons adoré notre séjour. Les installations extérieures (transat, lits extérieur, terasses, hamac, etc) sont définitivement les hightlight car nous pouvons trouver un petit coin de paradis pour lire, relaxer, bronzer. Le restaurant est également intéressant, ils proposent un bon menu original, des délicieuses salades, de bons desserts et le bar également de bon drink. Le seul truc serait peut etre la taille des chambres, un peu minuscules et pas mériteraient une rénovation, les douches sont vieilles. Mais à part cela, nous avons adoré le séjour dans cet hotel clairement paradisiaque! À faire quand on recherche du calme, tout en ayant l'option de faore la fête dans le bar d'à côté.

1.0 / 5.0

Mar 2020

Nous sommes resté 4 nuit et avons adoré notre séjour. Les installations extérieures (transat, lits extérieur, terasses, hamac, etc) sont définitivement les hightlight car nous pouvons trouver un petit coin de paradis pour lire, relaxer, bronzer.Le restaurant est également intéressant, ils proposent un bon menu original, des délicieuses salades, de bons desserts et le bar également de bon drink. Le seul truc serait peut etre la taille des chambres, un peu minuscules et pas mériteraient une rénovation, les douches sont vieilles. Mais à part cela, nous avons adoré le séjour dans cet hotel clairement paradisiaque! À faire quand on recherche du calme, tout en ayant l'option de faore la fête dans le bar d'à côté.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2019

Cleanliness and rustic flair. Excellent and very professional service provided by the hostess, (Mariana). The only drawback (not the hotel’s fault) is that a long portion of the main highway used to reach the destination needs vast. This added travel time as dodging became a nuisance.

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2019

0.5 / 5.0

Sep 2019

Very bad hotel and the staff stole money from our bag

2.5 / 5.0

May 2019

The staff and facilities were excellent. Also a fine restaurant.

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2019

Nice place with the family! Only minus the cigarette butts around the pool area.

2.0 / 5.0

Oct 2018

The spot was really cool and the hotel was clean.

2.0 / 5.0

Apr 2018

Playa Vanao is a Surfer's dream with good surf but not too rough for the average swimmer. Hotel offers surf lessons, has nearby market and a few shops. It's quiet except for the electronic music they play all day into the night, grounds are clean and manicured beautifully with island like flowers, room and linens were clean and nice, hospitality and service is great with staff being very accommodating. Menu is simple with choices but something for everyone. My only complaint is the pool was not very clear. I mentioned it and staff got right on it, but just adding chlorine and sweeping it was not enough to make the water clear. Having owned a pool, it needs to be shocked with chemicals to clear the water which takes 2-3 hrs. of no one using the pool. I made the choice to not use the pool. Disappointing because a Hostel which charges $9/night down the beach offered a clear, clean pool. I would have rated it a 5 star had the pool been usable. The area is remote but that is what makes it a real get a way.

2.0 / 5.0

Apr 2018

Playa Vanao is a Surfers dream with good surf but not too rough for the average swimmer. Hotel offers surf lessons, has nearby market and a few shops. Its quiet except for the electronic music they play all day into the night, grounds are clean and manicured beautifully with island like flowers, room and linens were clean and nice, hospitality and service is great with staff being very accommodating. Menu is simple with choices but something for everyone. My only complaint is the pool was not very clear. I mentioned it and staff got right on it, but just adding chlorine and sweeping it was not enough to make the water clear. Having owned a pool, it needs to be shocked with chemicals to clear the water which takes 2-3 hrs. of no one using the pool. I made the choice to not use the pool. Disappointing because a Hostel which charges $9/night down the beach offered a clear, clean pool. I would have rated it a 5 star had the pool been usable. The area is remote but that is what makes it a real get a way.

2.0 / 5.0

Feb 2018

The property and staff are great. It is clean and well kept. The beach is beautiful. HOWEVER - The trek there is a challenge. The road there is VERY rough!

2.0 / 5.0

Feb 2018

It was a beautiful resort, but the staff was kinda rude. We were total 8 people, 4 of us were staying in the hotel next door and 4 staying in this hotel. And when all 8 of us got together at the hotel, the staff freaked out on us and be like, youll need to pay if this many people are going to be here. We told them were not sleeping here just spending time together. But still staff was kinda rude and giving us ugly looks. So 8 of us went to the hotel (El sitio) next to this one where 4 of us were staying to get together and party. hotel staff there was friendly and welcoming and they had no issue of us partying there. Plus we use the Restaurant to eat and drink and spend money at the hotel, so overall its their loss for not letting us get together there.

2.0 / 5.0

Feb 2018

2.0 / 5.0

Sep 2017

Right on the beach this lovely hotel is perfect for a trip to Venao. Facilities are good, staff very friendly (and many speak English (if you need that ), rooms comfortable and clean and restaurant has excellent food.

1.5 / 5.0

Jan 2017

El Sitiios location is fantastic right in the middle of the beach. The rooms are very large but can be pricey for what you get. The details are overlooked ( light bulbs out, very very worn towels). We booked in during the week as it can become a party town. The restaurant at the hotel has great food ( breakfast is overpriced) but also check out the pizza place next door is delicious as well as Coleals. Overall we would be back loved the atmosphere, the surfing and the beach, all of the staff were very very nice and helpful.

2.0 / 5.0

Aug 2016

Nice hotel on a beautiful beach! My teenage son and I stayed for three nights. The front desk and restaurant staff was helpful and friendly. The employee working in the surf shop was not. He was dismissive to me and my son when we went in to rent a board. He was rude to my son when my son asked him questions in fluent Spanish and then in English. (he was not Panamanian). The room was very nice, large and clean. The only negative was that the bathroom offered no privacy, as the top of one wall was open to the room and the door was a dressing room type door. Finally, while I really liked this hotel overall, on Friday and Saturday night the bar had a DJ that played music until about 2:00 am. I could hear the base thumping from my room, with the doors and windows closed and the AC on. Not sure why they would make this choice when I expect that most guests would rather hear the sound of the surf and have peaceful sleep.

1.5 / 5.0

Jul 2016

The hotel is operated by a staff that all appear under 25. They weren't sure if they charged me for the remaining balance of my rooms when I checked in and they attempted to stick me with over $250 in food and beverage charges even though a different room was on the receipts and a different signature. They need to tighten up on procedures. Additionally, I didn't enjoy my meals as there were dogs frockling and fighting and licking everyone as I attempted to eat. The neighborhood is very secluded so unless you want to surf and surf exclusively, there isn't much else to do. Lastly, the rooms have a "private" bathroom but there isn't a full door so you can hear everything if you are in the room.

0.8 / 5.0

Jul 2016

The hotel is operated by a staff that all appear under 25. They werent sure if they charged me for the remaining balance of my rooms when I checked in and they attempted to stick me with over $250 in food and beverage charges even though a different room was on the receipts and a different signature. They need to tighten up on procedures. Additionally, I didnt enjoy my meals as there were dogs frockling and fighting and licking everyone as I attempted to eat. The neighborhood is very secluded so unless you want to surf and surf exclusively, there isnt much else to do. Lastly, the rooms have a private bathroom but there isnt a full door so you can hear everything if you are in the room.

2.5 / 5.0

Apr 2016

A little bit isolated ( nearest town 30 mins drive ) but area is becoming very popular .Beautiful beach and setting .Hotel staff friendly and helpful .Food is very good especially the breakfast . Worth a visit .

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2016

Great time on very clean quiet beach. Hotel on the beach can hear the waves breaking while you eat.... just great!

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2016

Had a great time and extended our stay as we enjoyed it so much.

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2015

Very small but boutique hotel right on the beach. Very quiet area. Great for a little romantic get a way.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Los Santos Province, Panama?

The average price for a rental in Los Santos Province, Panama is $221 per night. This rental is $35 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hotel El Sitio Playa Venao. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hotel El Sitio Playa Venao. Enjoy the water!

Is Hotel El Sitio Playa Venao pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Hotel El Sitio Playa Venao?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Hotel El Sitio Playa Venao

Hotel in Los Santos Province, Panama

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Los Santos Province, Panama

Available Rooms

Family Room

Suite

Junior Suite

Triple Room

Room

Hotel El Sitio Playa Venao

Hotel in Los Santos Province, Panama

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Los Santos Province, Panama

Available Rooms

Family Room

Suite

Junior Suite

Triple Room

Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Los Santos Province, Panama?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Hotel El Sitio Playa Venao pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hotel El Sitio Playa Venao?

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