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

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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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Vanessa • solo_traveller • pa
9
Espectacular
Pros:

Que tenía acceso directo a la playa, el personal muy amable, la comida muy rica, súper recomendado ir a la Playa Ejecutiva queda a 12 minutos caminando (vale la pena, es una playa súper hermosa)

Cons:

Quizás darle un poco más de mantenimiento a las áreas comunes

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • ca
7
Enjoyable. Would go back some day.
Pros:

Clean beach. Hard to access if you have issues walking, as you need to go up and down a steep hill to get to and from the hotel to the beach.

Location was amazing. The views were to die for.

The room and hotel, in general, were a little dated but very functional.

Cons:

Not much to do in the evenings. The island is really small, and they do not allow any kind of loud entertainment. That means that after dinner, you are pretty much confined to your room.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Noely Alexandra • solo_traveller • pa
8
Pros:

Su ubicación y playa

Cons:

Falta de mantenimiento en las instalaciones

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Josue • couple • pa
10
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Rogelio • couple • pa
10
Las fotos no le hacen justicia, la realidad del hotel es que es más bonito en persona. La atencion, ubicación y atención
Pros:

Si!

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Rinat • family_with_children • ru
9
Pros:

Персонал

Cons:

Нет воды в номере.

2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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rafael • solo_traveller • pe
8
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • us
9
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Michel • couple • lu
8
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Karl-Heinz • family_with_children • de
8
Es ist ein schönes Hotel in dem man sich gut erholen kann.
Pros:

Die Lage des Hotels ist sehr schön, die Zimmer waren sehr sauber, der Strand ist sehr schön. Das Frühstück war lecker, Auch die Speisen im Restaurant waren sehr lecker. Die Klimaanlage war angenehm leise. Das Personal war sehr freundlich.

Cons:

Die Zimmer sind ein bisschen spartanisch eingerichtet. Die Essensportionen sind recht klein und teuer. Für uns als Rentner waren sie allerdings groß genug. Leider gab es kein kostenloses Trinkwasser in den Zimmern.

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • sk
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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JPrieto • couple • cl
7
Lugar muy bonito y unico cerca de PTY
Pros:

Desayuno basico pero bien preparado, almuerzo y cena simples pero estaba rico, atencion del personla execelente, ubicaion muy buena.

Cons:

La infraestructura está en muy malas condiciones, vieja y mal cuidada. No cuenta con los servicios basicos, por ejemplo baños adecuados en la zona del restaurant y recepción, es fea la decoracion y la relacion precio calidada es bastate mala. El problema es que hay muy pocas altertivas si uno quire conocer Las Perlas y el lugar vale la pena.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Hanna • family_with_children • pa
10
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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CAMILO • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Ubicación, Primera linea de playa

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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RICARDO • extended_group • cr
9
Hotel boutique bonito muy bien ubicado frente a la playa blanca y aguas color turquesa
Pros:

La ubicación. La arquitectura del hotel. Servico del personal. Sillas y sombrilla de playa. Comida del restaurante estaba buena.

Cons:

Falta de duchas externas entre la playa y el hotel. Los baños externos mal ubicados, insuficientes y feos. Falta mantenimiento en general del hotel. Recomendamos una piscina o jacuzzi pequeña para refrescarse.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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ANTHONY • couple • us
8
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David • couple • pa
6
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • es
5
Pros:

La ubicación del hotel

2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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mary • couple • us
8
Nice stay at Contadora island
Pros:

There’s a magic to Contadora Island that makes you overlook some of the things that need to be improved. Both the rooms and the grounds definitely need updating and there are lots of steps some without railings down to the beach .However, the bed was comfy The air conditioning worked. The water was hot and for one night everything was just fine . The food was excellent. everything we had was very good and I highly recommend the restaurant. The hotel picked us up at the ferry and because our room was ready, they allowed us to check in early. after checkout we hung out waiting for the ferry at 3:30
communication prior to the visit was excellent and all my questions were answered promptly. We did rent a golf cart for an hour, and there are some absolutely beautiful beaches on the island some without the steps

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Kristina • solo_traveller • no
10
Charming place on the beach
Pros:

This was a really cute place, much er nicer than the pictures. The people who worked there was really nice, specially the guy at the beach bar 😊 he was always running an around, asking if I wanted something to drink, and he also played nice music.

A very nice location, on the beach.

The also help with the transport back/forward to the boat. It takes a snot 3-5 min in a gold car 😉

I think the place is nicer irl than the pictures.

Cons:

I didn’t like the pillows in the bed 😅 but that’s a minor thing. The where hard and plat

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee