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ScubaPortobelo

2.0 star property
Bayside hostel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Front of property
Exterior
Basic Twin Room, Bay View
Front of property
Restaurant

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec

Explore the area

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Vía Portobelo, Colón, Portobelo, Provincia de Colón
  • Place, Portobelo National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Blanca Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Colon 2000
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Bay View

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Bay View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Cable channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Chalet, Bay View

Basic Chalet, Bay View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Basic Twin Room, Bay View

Basic Twin Room, Bay View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Cable channels
Located on the top floor
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

About the area

Portobelo

At ScubaPortobelo you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Portobelo National Park and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Fuerte Santiago. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Plus you'll find coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of a beach shuttle. .Attractions in proximity to this Portobelo hostel include Colon 2000 and Colon Free Zone.
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What's nearby

  • Portobelo National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • San Felipe Church - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Blanca Beach - 36 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Colon Free Zone - 48 min drive - 51.0 km
  • Colon 2000 - 52 min drive - 53.1 km

Getting around

  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Bar El Castillo - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Rico y Rico Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fonda Arith - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Donde Arik - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Torre - ‬14 min walk

About this property

ScubaPortobelo

Bayside hostel with outdoor pool and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. ScubaPortobelo also features an outdoor pool, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Dining venue
ScubaPortobelo offers 8 accommodations with air conditioning. A pillow menu is available. 27-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a bath. This Portobelo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 9 to 100 for adults and USD 9 to 100 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On the bay

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Detached shared bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 10.00 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash Breakage deposit: USD 70.00 per stay
  • A damage deposit of USD 70.00 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9.00 to 100.00 for adults and USD 9.00 to 100.00 for children
  • Late check-in fee: USD 10.00 for check-in between 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards.

Property is also known as

ScubaPortobelo Portobelo
ScubaPortobelo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
ScubaPortobelo Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Portobelo

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at ScubaPortobelo?

Yep, ScubaPortobelo has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at ScubaPortobelo?

As of 26 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ScubaPortobelo on 30 Dec 2025 start from NZ$130.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to ScubaPortobelo?

The closest beach to ScubaPortobelo is Blanca Beach (6.2 km).

Does ScubaPortobelo have a pool?

ScubaPortobelo has an outdoor pool.

Does ScubaPortobelo serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at ScubaPortobelo?

No, ScubaPortobelo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at ScubaPortobelo?

Yep, you can grab a meal at ScubaPortobelo's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at ScubaPortobelo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:30 PM.

Are pets allowed at ScubaPortobelo?

No, pets are not allowed.

ScubaPortobelo Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Waterside option

Upon checkin, greet guests with amenities first, not rules or what they can't do. Just something I noticed. Nice clean grounds, pool, and peer. Room though small, was sufficient for the night. Slept well and loved the hammock. Again, clean grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025