Title: El Otro Lado - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # El Otro Lado Lodge in Portobelo with free breakfast and spa services ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4313000/4312945/a37c3663.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4313000/4312945/a31596fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Manicures and pedicures](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4313000/4312945/58db5c1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4313000/4312945/1caaad3f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4313000/4312945/849612f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At El Otro Lado, upscale charm meets natural beauty. Enjoy continental breakfast, unwind with a massage or manicure/pedicure at the spa, and connect to WiFi in the comfort of your room. Take a dip in the outdoor pool or stroll through the garden and terrace. 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Spa - Breakfast included - Bar - Room service - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 1 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=4312945&PinnedHotelID=4312945&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=4312945&PinnedHotelID=4312945&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 2 - Nov. 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=4312945&PinnedHotelID=4312945&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=4312945&PinnedHotelID=4312945&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=4312945&PinnedHotelID=4312945&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=4312945&PinnedHotelID=4312945&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 14 - Nov. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=4312945&PinnedHotelID=4312945&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=4312945&PinnedHotelID=4312945&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 7 of 7 rooms ![In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4313000/4312945/5343098c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite 2 ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds LED TV Ceiling fan Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 527 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds ![In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4313000/4312945/5343098c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite 3 ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds LED TV Ceiling fan Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 516 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds ![Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4313000/4312945/2ccb53b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite 4 ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds LED TV Ceiling fan Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 322 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Double Beds ![House, Kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4313000/4312945/b9b3badf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Spirit Villa (with Kitchen) ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Kitchen LED TV Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 2314 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 King Beds ![House, Kitchenette](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4313000/4312945/ab831841.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Sun Villa (with Kitchenette) ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Kitchenette LED TV Ceiling fan Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom - 1022 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4313000/4312945/24c7349b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Forrest Villa ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds LED TV Ceiling fan Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 699 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4313000/4312945/33062be9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Sea Villa ### Highlights Balcony or patio Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds LED TV Ceiling fan Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Coffee/tea maker - 699 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPortobelo-Hotels-El-Otro-Lado.h4312945.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPortobelo-Hotels-El-Otro-Lado.h4312945.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C9.56069%2C-79.66682&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vdz25GlpFESr49dCy1AdMTCupEg=) Bahia de Portobelo, Portobelo, Colon #### What's nearby - Fuerte San Fernando - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Real Aduana de Portobelo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Fuerte San Jerónimo - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - San Felipe Church - 13 min drive - 1.4 km - Blanca Beach - 44 min drive - 28.7 km #### Restaurants - El Castillo - Fonda Arith - Restaurante Los Cañones - Pizza Combo Express - La Casa Del Pescado ## About this property ### El Otro Lado Upscale lodge At El Otro Lado, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a manicure/pedicure. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - An outdoor pool - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance - Concierge services, meeting rooms, and smoke-free premises - A front-desk safe Room features All guestrooms at El Otro Lado boast perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels - Balconies or patios, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans ## Similar properties ![Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View (Casa Rayo) | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15370000/15362800/15362713/8f40c1a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Congo - Rayo Verde - Restaurante Portobelo - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 103 reviews CA $88 CA $98 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=15362713&PinnedHotelID=15362713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, heated floors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94910000/94906500/94906459/ec8a33bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa Bella Portobelo Portobelo - On private beach - Pool - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 6.0 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=94906459&PinnedHotelID=94906459&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105450000/105444000/105443903/5fee50e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ranchos de Chalia Puerto Lindo - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - No onsite parking available - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Babysitting (surcharge) - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace ### Spa - Manicures/pedicures - Massage ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Limited room service ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 1 PM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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, debit cards, and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as El Otro Lado El Otro Lado Hotel El Otro Lado Hotel Portobelo El Otro Lado Portobelo El Otro Lado Panama/Portobelo El Otro Lado Lodge Portobelo El Otro Lado Lodge El Otro Lado Lodge El Otro Lado Portobelo El Otro Lado Lodge Portobelo ## Frequently asked questions ### Does El Otro Lado have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is El Otro Lado pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much is parking at El Otro Lado? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at El Otro Lado? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at El Otro Lado? > Check-out is at 1 PM. ### Does El Otro Lado provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is El Otro Lado located? > Situated near the beach, this lodge is steps from Fuerte San Fernando. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## El Otro Lado Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 9.8/10 Staff & service ### 8.8/10 Amenities ### 9.4/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Amazing ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 14, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Muy privado, silencio, ambiente de paz, lugar al q volveremos e invitaremos a otros a visitar. Las instalaciones son apropiadas para visita familiar o solo de parejas, ya q el entorno provoca la relajacion. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### taher Oct 30, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Portobelo weekend Nice place, great service, personalized. Nothing much to do outside the property . Great for a weekend gateway. ##### taher Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pablo, Santiago, Chile Sep 24, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely hotel boutique in front of the beach (ocean view only). Nice pool. Great staff and service. If you are looking for a secluded spot, this is the right place to stay at. ##### Pablo Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana Aug 12, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful spot! Beautiful remote location. The hike with Jason was awesome! The good and drink were amazing. Definitely a unique and worthwhile trip. ##### Dana Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacob Dec 1, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### We loved it! Amazing.. Amazing. You need extra words, We loved it. We loved it.Amazing.. Amazing. You need extra words, We loved it. We loved it. Amazing.. Amazing. You need extra words, We loved it. 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