Villa Bella

Hotels
6.4 (17 reviews)
Vía Principal de Portobelo, 2 kilómetros antes de llegar a Portobelo Después del puente de buenaventura. , Portobelo , pa

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Paid WiFi
Front desk (limited hours)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location near the water
Cons:
Hidden fees
Poor service
Maintenance issues in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
4
Mixed reviews on cleanliness, with complaints about broken shower, low water pressure, and bad smell.
Service
4.5
Poor service with hidden fees and unresponsive staff to guest complaints.
Location
7.5
Guests appreciated the beautiful location near the water.
Room Quality
3.5
Rooms had maintenance issues including broken shower, low water pressure, and dysfunctional toilet.
Amenities
4
Lack of basic amenities and poorly maintained facilities.
Value for Money
3
Guests felt overcharged due to hidden fees and poor quality of rooms.
Food and Beverage
4
No specific mention of food and beverage in reviews, indicating a lackluster experience.
Overall Experience
4
Negative overall experience due to hidden fees, poor service, and maintenance issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-24 16:57

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Villa Bella, nestled in Portobelo near Huertas Beach, offers a luxurious stay with top-notch amenities. Each room boasts air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and a private terrace overlooking the mesmerizing sea.

Convenient Services
Enjoy the convenience of room service and a 24-hour front desk, ensuring all your needs are met promptly. The free private parking adds to the ease of your stay, allowing you to explore the area hassle-free.

Scenic Location
Situated just under 1 km from the picturesque Huertas Beach, Villa Bella provides a tranquil escape. Wake up to the sound of waves and soak in the stunning sea views from your terrace.

Ready to experience luxury by the sea? Book your stay at Villa Bella now!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 02:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 17 reviews
Cleanliness: 4
Service: 4.5
Location: 7.5
Room Quality: 3.5
Amenities: 4
Value for Money: 3
Food and Beverage: 4
Overall Experience: 4
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Yohelis Yiseth couple pa
1
2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Boris family_with_children cz
4
2025-07-06 via Nuitee
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Simon solo traveller ca
10
Exceptional
2025-02-21 via Nuitee
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Kalen solo traveller ca
1
Overcharged with a hidden fee, shower is broken
Pros:

Beautiful location near the water. There was a nice bed, but it had a plastic sheet on the mattress

Cons:

The owner hid a $15 USD "pet fee" in the taxes and fees section so the price looked cheaper than it was. I didn't notice because I was in a rush when I booked it. I told him I don't have a pet and asked why I needed to pay it, but he just made up an excuse trying to imply that it was because of taxes and said that's the way it was.

I would have left but it was dark and I didn't have anywhere else to go, so I just had to pay it.

The shower was loosely held together with electrical tape and started spurting water through the pipe in all directions, so I needed to use my towel to clean the water up. The sink had barely a trickle of water, making it difficult to wash my hands. The toilet didn't flush properly, leading to a bad smell in the room.

2025-02-19 via Nuitee
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Noor family with young children nl
10
Fantastic 2 days!
Pros:

The beautiful place at the beach, the staff they were all so kind and helpfull.
The boattrip to the beaches was so nice. Snorkling was beautifull. And Alonso (owner) promised us we would see monkeys and he kept his promiss! 😉

2024-08-13 via Nuitee
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Ceballos solo traveller us
10
You have to see it to beleive it
Pros:

Breakfast was awesome and the place was very nice, clean and the people that work at the Hotel were very friendly i was also able to go on the boat ride to Isla Hurta, what an amazing place.

2024-06-17 via Nuitee
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Nicolas family with young children pa
2
Never going back
Pros:

The view, the 1 staff lady was very nice

Cons:

Old musty rooms, awful uncomfortable beds,
Water went on and off.
Worst night sleep I’ve ever had. Dangerous drive way

2024-06-13 via Nuitee
K
Katrina solo traveller de
5
Normal price in season is overpriced
Pros:

The bar

Cons:

Room and Chef in Restaurant burnt food

2024-02-14 via Nuitee
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Sudhahar solo traveller pa
2
I wouldn't stay here
Pros:

The deck overlooking water.

Cons:

Distance from town of Portobelo is 3.1KM. (not 2KM as mentioned in the ad). Tarped roof an indication of structural failure. No soap anywhere in the bathroom. No bed sheet to cover. Air conditioner failed, had to use an extension cord to get it going until the issue was corrected. Street/vehicular noise. The breakfast was a joke - order anything but you get egg and totillas. Unable to uncover or open the window for fresh air. Bathroom was not clean. A table lamp without a bulb in it? Shower head is at a height of 5 feet, I am 5' 11"

2024-01-06 via Nuitee
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Apryl solo traveller us
10
Great Place, with awesome views, is a must to go if visiting Portobelo, with a very friendly staff
Pros:

Great breakfast i love it

2023-12-29 via Nuitee
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Joseph group us
5
One star hotel with attentive owner but it needs a lot of maintenance.
Pros:

The owner is new and he did try to right problems we had. The mattress on one bed was too soft and he had a new one brought in within 2 hours. The TV wasn't working and the staff was able to correct it. The complimentary breakfast was supposed to start at 8AM but the chef didn't show until 9:30AM after they tried every which way to contact him.

Cons:

The owner is new and really trying but the place needs alot of attention. There's a dock with a beautiful view but the dock is falling apart. The rooms are clean and have lots of fish on the walls but there's only a few places to put your things. A piece of the roof fell while I was sitting before the door of my room. I wouldn't avoid the place but understand it's no more than a one star hotel at this point...but the owner is trying to improve it.

2023-12-09 via Nuitee
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Ryan review category business travellers us
10
The new management is very good
Pros:

The place is amazing, room service took care of me every day, I wish I could of stay longer, the chef at the restaurant make sure to have all my meals on time.
Beside that the manager explained that they been in business for 8 month's, is hard to believe because everything was on point.

Cons:

I wish I could stay longer

2023-08-23 via Nuitee
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Mark young couple us
5
Passable
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent.

2023-05-20 via Nuitee
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Anonymous family with young children pa
9
wonderful experience
Cons:

no water for periods of time

2023-04-24 via Nuitee
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Carlos family with young children ca
10
Great experience. Excellent people.
Pros:

We traveleld with two 85+ seniors. The team was fantastic in accomodating them (at the restaurant they even went the extra mile by preparing an off menu salt free soup every night!!!). The room was comfortable and they enjoyed it by themselves. The breakfast selection and menus are great and in general the food is excellent. We booked for three nights and ended up staying six. We did not want to leave our parents alone so we did not take the boats to the beaches, but after asking Eddie at the restaurant about quiet beaches we could go with seniors, not only he gave us detailed instructions, but also all of them were top recommendations and a short drive (from 15' to 45') from the hotel. NOTE: They are not advertised... they are just the beaches local familes use. The hidden one at Cacique (just a 300m walk through the woods) has nothing to envy to any top beach. Simply fantastic. Thank you for sharing.
As a bonus, spending the evening with a cold one at the dock was a great way to end each day.

Cons:

In general, the beaches are muddy in the Portobello area so the swimming is not great. However, the boats to the top beaches will pick you up at the dock, or you can drive to other beaches and return to enjoy dinner and spend the night in a quiet and relaxing place.

2023-04-05 via Nuitee
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Ludmila young couple ca
7
Good
2023-03-31 via Nuitee
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Finola review category business travellers de
8
We had a lovely stay at Villa Bella. Overall, we would recommend the hostel.
Pros:

The views were stunning and the breakfast was delicious.
The staff was friendly and welcoming.

Cons:

Airconditioning was a bit noisy.

2023-02-28 via Nuitee