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Our top choices for Playa El Arenal hotels

1. Casa Lajagua

Casa Lajagua
2.4 km from Playa El Arenal
Germany
Nadine
P5,335
P5,869 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Casa Lajagua

2. Pedasi Sport Club

Pedasi Sport Club
2.4 km from Playa El Arenal
United States
Robin
P4,519
P4,971 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Pedasi Sport Club

3. Casa Loma

Casa Loma
2.5 km from Playa El Arenal
United States
Emili
P3,452
P3,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Casa Loma

4. Pedasí 2-Bedroom Oasis with Pool

Pedasí 2-Bedroom Oasis with Pool
3.1 km from Playa El Arenal
P4,563
P6,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Pedasí 2-Bedroom Oasis with Pool

5. Pocri Country Resort

Pocri Country Resort
16.6 km from Playa El Arenal
United States
jeanetta
P8,474
P9,321 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Pocri Country Resort

6. Hotel Punta Franca

Hotel Punta Franca
12.6 km from Playa El Arenal
United States
Gina
P5,084
P5,593 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Hotel Punta Franca

7. Baruch Tropical Ranch

Baruch Tropical Ranch
15.4 km from Playa El Arenal
United States
Rogue
P2,998
P3,297 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Baruch Tropical Ranch

8. Inn at Punta Mala

Inn at Punta Mala
8.5 km from Playa El Arenal
United States
Angelica
P4,093
P4,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Inn at Punta Mala
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Top Playa El Arenal Hotel Reviews

WAO Beach Hotel

WAO Beach Hotel

8/10 Good
"I stayed 4 night and the swimming pool pump never was working and the water was black and dirty."
Pedro 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
WAO Beach Hotel
Villa Marina Hotel

Villa Marina Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"​Revisión de la lámpara de la recámara principal (hace corto circuito). ​Reparación de elementos flojos en los baños. ​Suministro adicional de toallas en los baños."
jessica A 2-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Villa Marina Hotel
Hotel El Sitio Playa Venao

Hotel El Sitio Playa Venao

10/10 Excellent
"El Sitio hotel is a great option to stay at playa venao. I went with my family (kids 10&12). It is clean, has a good pool on the beach that they keep very clean (not too much chlorine) and the rooms are very spacious. The hotel’s restaurant has delicious food and good staff. We will be back."
Brooke 4-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Hotel El Sitio Playa Venao
Casa Lajagua

Casa Lajagua

10/10 Excellent
"Room was very clean and spacious. Lots of room in the showers, though controlling the temp was a little challenging. Beto (owner) was very nice, hospitable, and helpful. Lots of fruit trees on property along with 3 friendly pups. Breakfast was fantastic. Best we had in Panama. When arriving, you may need to open and close the gate. Doesn't mean its closed."
Aaron 2-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Casa Lajagua
Selina Playa Venao - Hostel

Selina Playa Venao - Hostel

8/10 Good
"Buen hotel , con buen ambiente."
ALEJANDRO 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Selina Playa Venao - Hostel
Playa Venao Hotel Resort

Playa Venao Hotel Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Other than we happened to be there when the septic system needed to be drained... it was a wonderful place to be."
CESAR L 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Playa Venao Hotel Resort
Baruch Tropical Ranch

Baruch Tropical Ranch

10/10 Excellent
"Great spot. Just a short 2 min drive to the beach. Property was clean and modern. Great jumping off point to explore. The host was great and an excellent breakfast in the morning. I would definitely stay here again!"
Rogue 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Baruch Tropical Ranch
Hotel Posada Destiladeros

Hotel Posada Destiladeros

8/10 Good
"Hotel is a little rundown but they were making repairs. Our room was comfortable AC worked great, breakfast was nice and the pool was wonderful. The staff was kind and helpful but services were only available if you asked. For example; website says daily housekeeping. When we asked why our room wasn’t cleaned they said we didn’t ask for it. We had the only key to the room so they couldn’t clean unless we gave them the key. We couldn’t check in because they didn’t have power in the office. They asked us every day to go check in but when we tried they said “later”. We ended up checking in and out on the same day. (Not a problem for us.) They couldn’t provide a printout of charges. Sweet people but the place is a bit disorganized. We enjoyed our time there because it was quiet and peaceful. Very few people were there which we liked. We live in Panama so we’re use to things very relaxed and off beat. If you’re looking for a 5 star resort with lots of services this isn’t it. If you want beauty, peace and quiet among friendly staff in a beautiful setting and don’t mind quirky and rustic THIS IS IT! This met our expectations so we will be back!"
Diana 5-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Hotel Posada Destiladeros
Pedasi Sport Club

Pedasi Sport Club

8/10 Good
"Great place to stop for the night. Good value. Friendly owners."
Lorraine 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Pedasi Sport Club

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8.8/10 (45 reviews)
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9.2/10 (48 reviews)
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10.0/10 (1 review)
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Venao Beach

9.2/10 (137 reviews)
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El Uverito Beach

8.6/10 (22 reviews)
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7.6/10 (5 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Playa El Arenal?
Playa El Arenal is located in Pedasí. You'll find 33 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay close to Playa El Arenal?
Casa Lajagua is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Playa El Arenal. Other good options within a few miles include Pedasi Sport Club and Casa Loma.
How many hotels are there close to Playa El Arenal?
Expedia has 33 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Playa El Arenal.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa El Arenal, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Playa El Arenal.