Manglar Lodge

Good location for a short stay, close to the Rio Hato airport. The room was clean.

Very reasonably priced. Breakfast was great. A bit of a hostel/lodge wrapped up in one!

This part of San Carlos is a low-budget surf camp style area. It's rustic and bohemian. You should make your evaluations in that context. Manglar Lodge is old and a little dark but competent for a night or two. Breakfast was efficient and above average.

The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. From check in to the restaurant they were great. Our group is older so the steps to the second floor were challenging but I would stay here again.

Great beach location Stayed for a couple days and check in and out was a breeze. The restaurant is very good inside the hotel. Very close to the beach and river. Would stay again!

We stayed here for 1 night so we could catch our flight the next day from Panama. Our room was on the first floor meaning that it was warm and humid. So, the airconditioning needed to cool it down to be able to sleep comfortably. There comes the point why I call this nearly perfect; The airco unit is placed in such a way that it blows the cold air on your head, not very comfortable. We had to change the bed so to sleep with our feet at the heads-end. The second reason to call it nearly, is that there was a mistake on the bill. We were charged with 3 times a breakfast, while we were with 2. I'm not saying it was done deliberate. It was removed from the bill without discussion anyway. Still 4 stars, which would have been 5 without these 2 minor issues, because the staff and owners were very friendly and gave us some good tips for the remainder of our trip. Sleep quality was good and the bathroom big enough with a good shower.

Two steep stairs to apt like dark hall to rooms, only 3 or 4. Open door and smelled a foul odor. Beds hard and bumpy And pillows the same. Sheets with holes. Air conditioner is loud above your head. Was given a menu for food but no staff until 9am. So no early coffee Only craft beer, Coors and Stella. No panama beer that would be reasonably priced and delicious. The yard looks nothing like the the pictures. The ocean is around the corner, All rocks and black sand some trash. You are advised not to bring your own beer outside in yard to Drink, they would rather you buy their craft beer. No friendly atmosphere of beach feeling. Cats are everywhere wining at night. One cat drank the shower water after I washed my feet it was so thirsty. When I asked for manager, the one girl there said he was off. Booked 5 days stayed one night, no refund or response from manager. But was very friendly when telling you how to book room on there web-sight and pre charging total payment. Lesson Learned. Most places in Panama are not like this.

Nice place I’d go back

A Little Paradise Ivan and his wife were gracious hosts. The property is well maintained and we loved the location. Breakfast is wonderful. The cheeseburger is the best I've ever had. Food is high quality. The beach is beautiful. Quiet, with few people. Make sure to ask Ivan where to go in the area. He will send you to some great places. Nicco's is a must. Thanks for a great stay!