On Contadora Island we can find two main hotels. These are the Punta Galeon Hotel and the Contadora Hotel.
Punta Galeon Hotel is located near the airstrip. It is surrounded by two spectacular white sand and crystal clear water beaches. Shallow waters near the resort make this area a very attractive place to go snorkeling or practice scuba diving. It is also a very safe area for children and people who cannot swim. There is a magnificent view from the hotel terraces. Punta Galeon facilities include two swimming pools, one of them is for children, and the other is for adults. There are two restaurants, one indoors and the other one outdoors.
The hotel also offers wide green areas where you can enjoy nature and tropical vegetation. The hotel has 48 rooms which feature a balcony with a hammock. From there you can appreciate the beauty and greatness of the sea. The facilities are very comfortable with air conditioning, mini bar, hot water and room service.
Contadora Hotel has 354 rooms. It has everything you need for a pleasant stay. There are different size and style rooms to meet everyone’s needs. All of them have their own private bathroom, mini bar and satellite TV. They all overlook the sea, swimming pools or the entertainment areas of the hotel. Contadora hotel offers additional services guests, like security boxes. There are restaurants, bars, tennis courts and an activities center.
The activity center provides towels if you need them, and equipment for non-motor sports (kayak, snorkeling). They will also provide you with the necessary equipment to play golf or tennis. There is an entertainment staff that offers shows and outdoor activities during the day near the swimming pool and beach areas.
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If there were a secluded sea-side inn you could truly relax in, and it came with an exclusive restaurant serving delectable meals and an innkeeper who thinks it’s his mission to make your every dream come true; would you want to go there?
“Villa Romantica is a mix of high class service and food, yet secluded and romantic,” shared one Villa guest. Originally, Villa Romantica was a private home on Isla Contadora, now it has been converted into a six room hotel and restaurant with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the lovely Cacique Beach.
The traveler’s review compliments are significant: “Villa Romantica is an excellent choice for lodging if you are staying on Isla Contadora. The entire staff is extremely friendly, and the owner, Charlie, will do everything to make you feel welcome.” Villa Romantica offers six optimal rooms with an incredible ocean front view for a price per night varying from $80 -$160, depending on the season and number of guests in your party.
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Posted by Mike | Under Contadora Hotels
The Hotel Punta Galeon is very compact. Its 48 rooms were built almost at treetop level on a rocky point of land, with a series of wraparound terraces that provide dazzling sea views. Yet, be aware, the Punta Galeon’s beach is very public. Not only do the planes fly overhead to land at the island airport, but this is also where the island’s ferry docks, picking up passengers right off the shore.
“The rooms at the Punta Galeon are small, simple and whitewashed, with built-in beds and bedside tables and cozy balconies attached. The bathrooms showers are attractive and clean, and the water takes only minutes (rather than days) to warm up. This is a hotel best suited to adults; since there are good places to read, and not many places to run around,” travelers have recorded. Read the rest of this entry »
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Hotel Contadora is the largest of the inns on the island with 354 rooms, perched on the seashore near the airport end of the island. The property offers: two outdoor pools; three tennis courts; and a casino, in addition to beach activities. But I encourage you to consider other lodging on Isla Contadora, as this property is remodeled and upgraded.
There are a number of tough reviews on the hotel from previous guests. Some compliment the spacious accommodations. Other guests aren’t so complimentary; “We were directed to a building that was like a SLUM, and that is being kind. Air-conditioning was not working. Bathroom was dirty, and had no hot water. Sliding glass doors did not have locks and were kept closed by wooden sticks. Linens were ancient, with only two small, grungy bath towels.” Most of those things are maintenance issues, but it doesn’t sound like my idea of paradise holiday lodging. Is it yours? Read the rest of this entry »
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The Pearl Islands are over 200 islands sprinkled throughout the Gulf of Panama. Of these, only a few are inhabited and only a few have the amenities of Contadora. It boasts several hotels and restaurants, a few shops, a primary school, a police station, and an airport. The island is about 750 acres, is crossed by several roads, and can be walked around in an hour. The 300 local residents include a number of transplanted travelers who were passing through and got stuck – and it is easy to see how that could happen. The Pearl Islands are incredibly welcoming. Developments and tourists are few and the islands are idyllically diverse and incredibly lush. Looking around there is a sense that the jungle will reclaim the buildings before the buildings could possibly claim the jungle. Orchids and vines grow as easily on rooftops as on trees. And with some luck, the move for bigger, taller, grander development will be limited to the mainland.
Yachts heading to the South Pacific often stop at Contadora Island as it’s just 50km south of the Panama Canal. The easiest way to get there, however, is to take a $50us (return) flight from Panama City. The flight from the mainland will allow you to get a glimpse of the ships converging on the canal as well as some aerial views of many of the Pearl Islands.
Contadora is a practical hub to explore from, or simply, to explore itself. There are a few choices in lodging on the island. Hotels include the larger Hotel Contadora and the newly renovated and expanded Punta Galeon. Both are a few steps from the airport — literally. Villa Charlito is another option with its 7 rooms, as is checking at the Duty Free shop window for flyers advertising private rooms that might be available.
For more information about Contadora or to book hotel or tour reservations contact us today.
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Posted by Mike | Under Contadora Hotels, Contadora Island, Contadora Travel Guide
