Santiago Otelleri

We were on the way back from Pedasi to Panama City when we got stuck for a day in la Villa de los Santos due to nationwide protests. Luckily we came through the blockade to end up 10 minutes later in the next protest in Chitre. As it was late in the afternoon we looked for a place to stay and found Hotel Cubita. booked a room without having a reservation, and got our room on the first floor with pool view. The room was clean, had 2 double beds and a small balcony. We had a good night of rest and went to have breakfast. There were 2 choices, American or Panamanian breakfast; we had both and it was OK, breakfast served at the table and coffee/juice was self-service. After breakfast we wanted to continue to Panama City, but the protest in Chitre was still there, so we stayed in the hotel for the day. We heard from a couple arriving in the morning they drove from Panama City at night so we decided to do the same. As we shouldn't stay the whole night we asked at the reception if we could do a 'very late check-out' and they needed to ask the manager (who was in a meeting). During lunch time we had the menu of the day, which was a soup, stewed beef with rice and bananas and flan as dessert for a very reasonable price. In the afternoon they told us we could stay until 02.00 without the need to book an additional night due to the situation with the protests. Next to the hotel is a small shopping mall with a Riba Smith supermarket where we stocked for our road trip back. We slept a half night and checked out to start our drive back. So we didn't want to be in Hotel Cubita but due to the situation we ended up there and had a really good stay.

When you stay at Hotel Santa Catalina Panama in Santa Catalina, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Estero Beach and Santa Catalina Island. This inn is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Arrimadero Beach and 21 mi (33.8 km) from El Banco Beach.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. This Colonial inn also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.Enjoy Regional cuisine at Pescao, a poolside restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

When you stay at Villa Coco in Santa Catalina, you'll be near the beach and within a 5-minute drive of Santa Catalina Island. This family-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Estero Beach and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Arrimadero Beach.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Villa Coco, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 2 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

The hotel is completely unstable. It seems to be a lot of maintenance. I don't know if they are in that process, but the doors of some rooms are old. The towels must change them all. The rooms' laundry must improve. The staff's attention is excellent they try to do the best possible with what they have. I don't blame them as they are swallowing but if the administrators, the place is very nice but they must give you better maintenance soon. The hotel is very good and it is very good for us to love. The lake must clean it not. The pool gives you, daily maintenance. The hotel seems to be abandoned. If you get good maintenance I think many will come back.