Mar Y Oro

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8.8
/10
Very Good
268 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Stephanie

10.0
/ 10
Très bel emplacement. Superbe plage et excellent service! L’hôtel aurait par contre besoin de petites rénovations! Je recommande.

Donna

10.0
/ 10
The hotel is charming and well appointed situated on a beautiful beach. The staff very helpful and the on site restaurant is very good. In addition there are a few more very good restaurants on the island. The 2 hour ferry ride was easy and pleasant. The breakfast included was very good.

Sandra

10.0
/ 10
Ubicación y vista espectacular. La atención muy bien y pedimos habitación con vista al mar y fue increíble, amplia, limpia.
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Playa Cacique #50, Balboa, Panamá, Panama

Main Facilities

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24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
Mar Y Oro is a hotel is located at Balboa. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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What's around Mar Y Oro

Playa Cacique #50, Balboa, Panamá, Panama
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General
Near Playa Ejecutiva

Location
When you stay at Mar Y Oro in Saboga, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Playa Ejecutiva and Playa Galeon. This beach hotel is within close proximity of Coral Dreams.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Playa Ejecutiva - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Playa Galeon - 1 km / 0.7 mi

Facilities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the beach bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Things to Do

  • Romantic proposal packages
  • Beach umbrella
  • Garden
  • Beach towel
  • Picnic area
  • Beach sun loungers

Food and Drinks

  • Continental breakfast
  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

General

  • Parking
  • Terrace

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Sports and Recreations

  • Diving

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Mar Y Oro

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 20:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

Service Animals Not Allowed

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, Essential workers only - NO, No elevators

General Information

Popular Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 20:00 - to 11:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Mar Y Oro
17
Number of floors in Mar Y Oro
1
Another facilities in Mar Y Oro
Romantic proposal packages, Beach umbrella, Garden, Beach towel, Picnic area

Frequently asked question in Mar Y Oro

What are available facilities at Mar Y Oro?
There are top facilites at Mar Y Oro such as 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Mar Y Oro?
The standard check-in time at Mar Y Oro is starting from 14:00 - 20:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
Does Mar Y Oro provide breakfast?
Yes, Mar Y Oro provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Mar Y Oro?
Mar Y Oro is a 3.5-star hotel.
How many floors does Mar Y Oro have?
Mar Y Oro has 1 floors.
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8.8
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Cleanliness

8.8

Room Comfort

8.4

Location

10.0

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Stephanie
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

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Très bel emplacement. Superbe plage et excellent service! L’hôtel aurait par contre besoin de petites rénovations! Je recommande.
Maria
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10.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Great place to stay for a relaxed weekend
sonimar
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8.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Contadora as a whole is a gem! What a special place! The staff in Mar y Oro is amazing! and they prepare very good food!! Try the pancakes ;) Management should consider upping maintenance just a tad to make it perfect and adding the option of a few more amenities (i.e. rent some kayaks or snorkling gear) and a nonetheless 100% worth the visit - particularly if you are looking to rest and disconnect ocean front with a good book and a passion fruit drink (from Roy at the beach bar).
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ANATOLIY
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10.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Everything good
William
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8.0
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Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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Mar Y Oro Hotel and Beach is easily one of the best relaxation spots to recharge for a couple days if not more. The Hotel is on Contadora Island. Rooms are comfortable, we usually get the family suite, even though we are two. The more isolated rooms with fantastic beach views cost more. Check Expedia for great rates. EDIT: 2 years left as of June 2026. We learned this morning that Mar Y Oro Hotel has been sold and will become Semi-Exclusive in 2026. We really appreciate the kind service. This Hotel is a good access point for snorkle and fishing tours. And if you catch fish, they will cook it for you! The beach is one of several on the island that are nice for swimming. It's almost secluded but easy to get to. The most we've seen are about 10 guests, and everyone was just chilling to the bossa nova vibes or swimming in the clear water. The waves here are small to medium at about 4 meters during high tide. At low tide, its the best white noise soothing sound, at least for me. We've been here 4 times over the last 6 years, all good experiences in January, June, September, and October. Arriving to the Island requires either a Ferry ride , (our preference, see photo) or Small plane. Do your own research, and wish you the rest and relaxation you deserve!
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Donna
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10.0
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Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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The hotel is charming and well appointed situated on a beautiful beach. The staff very helpful and the on site restaurant is very good. In addition there are a few more very good restaurants on the island. The 2 hour ferry ride was easy and pleasant. The breakfast included was very good.
Sandra
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10.0
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Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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Ubicación y vista espectacular. La atención muy bien y pedimos habitación con vista al mar y fue increíble, amplia, limpia.
Isabella
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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Great beach and friendly staff
Natalie
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6.0
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Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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Mustve been nice 10 years ago. Kinda let go property. They literally turned off every light at 9pm outside the property. So you cant really hang out after that cause its pitch dark. No one at lobby after that time, we had an emergency and couldnt reach anyone
KARLENE
8.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago

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The staffs are excellent. The staffs are supper caring. The property could use some updating, showing signs of aging. Location is excellent. The property is located on the best beach of the island. Nice beach area.
Gustavo
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

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Perfect location and amazing dtaff
Jorge
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10.0
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Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

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We spent a great weekend! The staff was very kikd and helpful.
Edwin
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

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El personal muy amable y profesional, siempre atentos a contestar y resolver los requerimientos.
virginia
10.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

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Everything in this hotel is grey from the room,staff,and the food the best!!!
Donna
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

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We couldn’t have been happier with our stay at Mar y Oro! Abel and the hotel manager and the restaurant staff go above and beyond to ensure a fabulous stay! We will dream about our time on the island until we can return again! Island shuts down early - this was a learning curve but be sure you have dinner by 7!
Athanasios
10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

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Loved it. Beautiful location.
Jan
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

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No, we had a room further back with only a few steps to view the ocean.
Cameron
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

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room oversaw the beach, great place to relax and reflect. quiet, peaceful and a wonderful get away.
Cynthia
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago

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Mar Y Oro exceeded our expectations. The location was exceptional -the beach was pristine-with good snorkeling right there.at low tide it was best. The beach is huge, your stay includes beach lounge chairs and and umbrellas. The room (queen room with patio view) was bigger than expected with a smart TV. The walls in the bathroom (and some outside walls) were covered with shells-(plastic I assume) which very unique. A few were missing here and there, but no big deal. The breakfast was delicious and the dinners here and the so were the dinners-especially the seafood pasta which had as much seafood as it did pasta. The staff were helpful and helped us arrange a boat ride. A pick up and drop off to and from the ferry is included also. iWe would definitely stay there again should we return and highly recommend Mar Y Oro!
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Richard
8.0
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Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

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Food was great . Limited but very good . Service was terrific . The staff is friendly and full of smiles! Don’t go to the beach on weekends! The 4x4 trucks constantly driving by , making a day at the beach quite unpleasant. The hotel itself is in desperate need of a facelift! Rooms need to be painted, holes in the wall patched , and a good scrub to the black mold on the beams in the bathroom. The whole place really needs to be updated ! Overall, we enjoyed our stay even if overpriced.
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