Mar Y Oro

Hotels
8.8 (593 reviews)
Distrito de Balboa, Corregimiento de Saboga, urbanizacion isla de Contadora,playa Cacique,calle playa Cacique, casa A24 , Contadora , pa

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Maintenance issues
High prices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.51
Some reviews mention a lack of maintenance and cleanliness issues, particularly in the bathrooms.
Service
9.48
Multiple reviews highlight the friendly and helpful nature of the staff.
Location
10
Several reviews emphasize the hotel's excellent location by the beach.
Room Quality
7.97
Reviews suggest that the rooms and facilities need maintenance and some updates.
Amenities
8.5
While there are great reviews about the beach, some mention the lack of a swimming pool and other amenities.
Value for Money
7.96
Critiques on pricing in relation to the provided services suggest it may not be justified.
Food and Beverage
9.01
Reviews indicate that the food is good quality and the breakfast is complete.
Overall Experience
8.99
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay despite some mentioned issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 08:31

Property Description

Tropical Oasis in Contadora Island

Luxurious Accommodations: Enjoy WiFi, air conditioning, and picturesque views of either the lush gardens or the sparkling sea from our well-appointed rooms and suites. Pamper yourself in the modern bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a gastronomic journey at our restaurant offering a fusion of local Panamanian flavors and international cuisine from France, Italy, and Mexico. For more dining options, explore nearby restaurants within walking distance.

Exciting Excursions: Let us arrange thrilling outings for you, from snorkeling to sports fishing, through local tour agencies. Don't miss the chance to experience the beauty of Contadora Island with popular catamaran tours.

Book your tropical getaway at Mar Y Oro now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$40 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 593 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.51
Service: 9.48
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.97
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 7.96
Food and Beverage: 9.01
Overall Experience: 8.99
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Sara couple co
10
Un hotel cómodo y tranquilo
Pros:

La playa del hotel es hermosa! El servicio de Abel en la zona de playa fue estupendo. Asoleadoras cómodas y sombrillas.
Habitaciones espaciosas y cómodas, aire acondicionado funcionando perfecto. Cama muy cómoda. Tienen restaurante y el desayuno es delicioso. A menos de 200 metros tienen un mercado para comprar elementos que te hagan falta. Y cuentan con excelente servicio para alquilar carritos de golf. La liempieza de la habitación excelente.

Cons:

Podrían mejorar la ducha sin cortina.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Brenda Leticia couple gt
10
Pros:

Las instalaciones

Cons:

El desayuno, falta variedad

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Christina couple us
7
Lovely staff and prettiest beach on Contadora.
Pros:

The beach was beautiful, snorkeling great. Beds were comfortable. The staff is wonderful.

Cons:

Just a few small changes could make the property so much better. For some reason there was only a couple of true palapa style shade structures on the beach. And the rest were the pop-up canopy style with tarp-like material tents. One was broken. Not like the booking.com photo, so a bit misleading. The shower to rinse off after swimming in the ocean is a trek up the stairs and around the back of the main hotel building. Why not closer to the beach? Free breakfast was great, but you couldn’t order off the menu. Not even to order additional fruit because it’s all rationed out for the free breakfast. It would have been nice to have a bit more flexibility during breakfast. Isla Contadora is very small and limited restaurant wise, so more options at the hotel would have been very welcome.

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Katherine couple pa
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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SAN JOSE RODRIGUEZ couple es
9
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Adriana family_with_children uy
7
2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Carla couple pe
8
Mejor ubicación, imposible
Pros:

La playa espectacular, la vista que tiene el hotel es muy bonita. Recorrimos toda la isla y en nuestra opinión era la mejor playa. El personal es muy atento.

Cons:

Le falta mantenimiento. Por ejemplo las poltronas en la playa estaban muy sucias.

2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Maria solo_traveller es
9
Fantàstica
Pros:

La playa que tienes enfrente del hotel u lo super amables que es el personal que trabaja en el hotel .

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller ca
9
Pros:

Beautiful location and beach.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike!

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Andrés couple pa
10
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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KEVIN couple us
10
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Carol solo_traveller ca
8
Very good option on Contadora Island
Pros:

If you are going to Contadora Island this a the perfect place to stay. They pick you up at the ferry dock in a golf cart. We had booked a king room with ocean view and it was great - large and we loved the mirrored window that allowed us to see out but no one to see in during the day. If coming by ferry you arrive well before check in but they have a washroom where you can change, and you can use the facilities and restaurant. They’ll keep your luggage in the office area for you. When your room is ready (ours was well before check in time) they’ll let you know so you can move in.
The food at the restaurant was very good- we had planned to eat off site but we couldn’t find any where else with a better setting or food (based on reviews and what we saw walking around) so we continued to eat at the hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

There is no pool on site- so the ocean is your only option and while we were there, there were some stinging creatures at low tide (possibly jellyfish?), so you had to be careful.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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christophe couple fr
9
Il manque pas grand chose pour que ce soit le paradis
Pros:

La chambre très spacieuse avec vue sur mer, un très bon petit déjeuné inclus

Cons:

La plage privée est très bien équipée en chaises longues et parasols mais dommage que toute la journée des quads passent devant pour se rendre sur la plage du coup le charme est rompu.
Le restaurant très bon mais très cher

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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YB couple py
9
Pros:

La amabilidad y buena predisposición del personal de hotel… es necesario destacar

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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YB couple py
9
Pros:

El personal muy amable y siempre dispuesto a ayudar!!

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Samantha family_with_children ca
9
Paradise on Contadora
Pros:

Absolutely prefect location on a beautiful beach. The hotel is charming with lovely rooms and really nice staff. Delicious breakfast each morning looking out at the ocean.

Cons:

A note to parents: kids under 6 only stay for free if they sleep in your bed. We arrived thinking a cot was free (had contacted the hotel in advance), but found out only when we arrived that it's an additional $40. Just something to be aware of when you select a room. Overall a really great place for families.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Nancy couple us
9
We really enjoyed our stay. This is not the Ritz, but it's a beautiful location and wonderful staff
Pros:

The location is fantastic! The staff were warm, friendly, and helpful.

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Tracy couple us
10
2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Eric couple pa
9
2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Dominik couple de
10
2026-01-23 via Nuitee