La Choza Playa Venao
Bed and Breakfast in Los Santos Province, Panama
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
About this bed and breakfast
Located in Playa Venao in the Los Santos region, La Choza Playa Venao features a garden. The air-conditioned accommodation is 25 km from El Cacao. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Los Santos Province, Panama
Available Rooms
1 Double • 193 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Double • 193 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Single • 161 ft²
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1 Single • 161 ft²
Sleeps 1
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1 Single
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Reviews
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8.0
A very affordable Hostel with a good vibe. The host Eli was very attentive and welcoming.
A great place to stay on a budget and enjoy all that Playa Venao has to offer.
9.0
A fantasticly budget friendly hostel, incredibly well situated in one of the best beaches of all of panama
The place definitely could use many improvements, but to their credit they are actively working on all issues and when they finish, it will be one of the best places to stay for sure! :)
10.0
הכל
הכל
8.0
הוסטל מקסים במיקום מעולה!! קרוב להכל, מסעדות, ים, סופר
בעל ההוסטל מקסים ועוזר בהכל
מטבח מאובזר, שירותים ומקלחת נקיים, חדרים ממוזגים
9.0
El ambiente, la ubicación y el precio, es para mi el mejor lugar para hospedarse relación precio - calidad, muy cerca de la playa, con cocina y al lado de un supermercado para comprar cosas, me volvería a hospedar allá si vuelvo
Limpieza en áreas comunes, particularmente las colillas de cigarrillo que sería bueno que los huéspedes no las tiren al suelo, las duchas podrían limpiarlas por lo menos dos veces al día y por último faltó jabón de manos (pero fue porque una huésped lo gastó todo lavando ropa)
7.0
La ubicación
Falta darle más mantenimiento al lugar alguna veces olía aguas negras supongo a falta de mantenimiento pero el lugar está diseñado para dormir solamente más nada muy bien
7.0
La ubicación
Hay cosas dañadas, inservibles por el área
1.0
The Beach is close by, just across the street. But no Beach view from the hostel.
Cleaning has a very Long way to go! Five nights, and not one of them our room was cleaned. Although we knew the bathrooms were shared, they were dirty and with awful smells. The kitchen is also shared and is also very dirty, with only 2 working burners for the whole place. Our food got stolen from the fridge (which by the way, did not work properly) and cupboatd.
Very poor lighting in the room and little parking space.
Overall, a very sad experience that was very expensive. Not worth it nor will be recommending it.
1.0
Location is oké and the girls who helpen us were kind.
Worst place we have ever been!!!
My girlfriend and I booked a private bedroom at this hostel for €240 for 3 nights (which was one of the most expensive on our Panama trip). We are used to the hostel like hotels and don’t mind to get the travellers experience.
However, when we arrived at La Choza hostel, our stomachs turned. The host showed us our room and we were surprised. The room looked more like a prison cell, it was that small.
Besides that it was not clean at all in the room. The mattress was very dirty and also the sheets. We told the host at the frostdesk and she was kind enough to help us right away with clean sheets.
Not only our room was a bit dirty the only 3 toilets in de whole hostel were as well. 3 toilets is definitely not enough for a crammed hostel like this one. The dirtyness can be applied for the 4 showers as well.
In the 2 kitchens you can store your groceries in the fridges but we decided not to do that since there is a lot of old food and fruits covered in molt.
We never leave our hotels/hostels early and are not very picky persons. But we had no choice to stay any longer than 1 of the 3 nights here. We would never recommend anyone stay at La Choza and are never ever returning here!!
9.0
De accomodaties was erg fijn. Een rustige plek waar je even lekker kon bijkomen. Het strand is om de hoek dus dat is erg fijn en ze boden surfboards aan die wij zeker hebben gebruikt.
De 2 keukens waren ook erg fijn dus we konden elke avond gemakkelijk koken. Het personeel was erg behulpzaam en we konden altijd terecht voor vragen.
4.0
Ubicación céntrica
Sucio y sin espacio en las cocinas. Sábanas de muy mala calidad.
6.0
La ubicación vs precio its ok
Limpieza general muy mala y calidad de sábanas súper mal. No tiene toallas las alquilan.
10.0
Super good location and nice stuff. The room are kept clean and there is an air conditioner. The WiFi works very well.
All was good, but maybe have more hammocks around.
9.0
It has a really relaxed and nice atmosphere. There is a common area in which everybody gathers during the day or at night to hang out together when you like.
You can rent surfboards at the hostel and the owner also provides surf lessons. I really recommend taking the classes is you like to surf, because he is a very good teacher.
Also, for the ones that are working while travelling, WiFi is good here.
I really enjoyed my stay and I think for the price you’re paying it’s the best option to stay in Playa Venao
10.0
We had a lot of fun staying in La Choza Hostel. The location is unbeatable. You only have to walk 2 minutes to get to the beach, the supermarket or a number of restaurants and bars. If you like to surf, you can rent your board for 10$ a day. The hostel has dorms and privates with shared bathrooms. You can shower with hot water. It has two outdoor kitchens with a lot of space. The garden is lovely and you can relax in one of the hammocks. The staff was super friendly and always there for you if you have questions. A big thank you!
7.0
Die Lage ist perfekt. Man Hat zwei große Küchenbereiche und genug Kühlschränke. Das Personal war nett und Hilfsbereit.
Ich hatte ein Einzelzimmer. Man könnte mit sehr wenig Aufwand die Zimmer etwas schöner und praktikabler gestalten. Ein paar mehr Haken an der Wand oder ein Regal wo man seine Sachen ablegen kann. Die Wände könnten einen neuen Anstrich vertragen. Mich hat das nicht sehr gestört, aber es gibt sicherlich Gäste die auf so etwas noch mehr wert legen.
10.0
Lo que más me gustó del hostal, es que conserva esa escencia de playa y selva caribeña brindando la comodidad para relajarte con gusto!
No puedo decir que no me gusto algo, sino que agregaria servicios dentro del hostal, como : alquilar una manta ( ya que dormir con aire en habitaciones compartidas es mas dificil bajarle la intendidad para no molestar a otros!) pero en general Todo excelente! La ubicacion, limpieza, precio y servicios!
9.0
La ubicación esta perfecta y las instalaciones muy buenas
Todo estuvo bien
6.0
Really nice location, the beach is just across the street. The staff is very friendly as well and you can rent surfboards for an okay price. Thanks to the A/C we slept very well in the heat.
The beach is super pretty and great for beginning and experienced surfers. It is really beautiful and there are not that many people so a lot of space. Also with a car you can go on a trip to Cambutal and that’s really great! The beaches are completely empty and undiscovered. It’s quite a bumpy adventurous ride to get there but definitely worth it.
It is not clean at all. The cleaning lady really tries her best, but she’s only there in the morning. We tried to use the kitchen after she came because people won’t clean after themselves and the kitchens were really messy and dirty. Also the toilets were dirty most of the time. There are 3 toilets for all the guests and 1 was locked most of the time. The showers on the outside we didn’t use because they were so dirty and there were so many bugs and even scorpios in there. There was 1 working shower in the inside but it was ice cold or boiling hot, no in between. On the floor before the shower and toilets was mostly a very dirty towel that turned brown quickly and was left there for a few days.
It would have been nice if there were more (not broken) chairs around the kitchen area and more lounge/chill spots in the garden, because the location is just great. There was also a lot of trash in the garden, just really small things that kept building up and made us disappointed in our stay, while it has so much potential.
Life is Playa Venao is really expensive also, the supermarket prices are crazy high.
5.0
La tranquilidad
La habitación muy húmeda.
8.0
La ubicación es genial y la energía del Staff es muy amable.
La limpieza de la habitación y las sábanas de la cama estaban en muy estado.
1.0
קשה להגיד
אין צוות, מלכולך, תשתיות ברמה נמוכה, מטבח לא סטירלי רועש ליקויי בטיחות נפוצים בהוסטל
מסוכן ומדיניות ביטולים לא הגיונית כאשר ההוסטל מותאם למטייל
5.0
Buena ubicación
Cocina muy oscura, aires acondicionados ruidosos, baños no tan limpios
1.0
nada
todo
1.0
nothing
Room didn't have a lock, not clean with insects
1.0
Nothing
Dirty
6.0
Clean kitchen and bathroom. I liked the balcony and the AC in the room. Good vibes and music. The other hostel/hotel around look much fancier but for the price I think la Choza is a good option
The rooms could be cleaner and in a better shape and it smelled humid. But it wasn't that bad. After reading all this terrible comments I thought it would be much worse.
1.0
Anything. It was all dirty, the room is really small, it only has space for the bed and the atention of the staff the worst.
It was a horrible hostel. All dirty, the atention of the staff awful and the room and bed really unconfortable. Please, don't stay here.
3.0
The hostel was pretty close to the beach and restaurants.
The manager was totally RUDE and UNWELCOMING. Why is he working in customer service if he hates to interact an be polite to people?? Just give that work to someone else!!
I couldn't sleep well because of some NOISY trucks unloading construction materials at 7 AM IN THE MORNING!!
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Los Santos Province, Panama?
The average price for a rental in Los Santos Province, Panama is R 2,769 per night. This rental is R 285 above the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at La Choza Playa Venao. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is La Choza Playa Venao pet friendly?
Yes! This bed and breakfast is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at La Choza Playa Venao?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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