Manglar Lodge

Quiet location handy to the beach and very good well presented evening meals

We loved staying at Ivan's lodge, just steps away from the beach. The staff was fantastic - very friendly - it felt like you were staying with friends vs. a hotel. The lodge has just a few guest rooms, so there is a very intimate feel. I'd recommend this location especially for people looking to surf - there are rentals and instructors just around the corner and the beach is lovely.

The staff is really nice. They recommended places to go and see. The rooms are clean and comfortable.

Lovely people running the hotel, no elevator so pack light... Ice available at the bar for free and laundry is washed, dried and folded for $6.50 per load. Restuarant menu is limited but reasonably priced. Very few gluten free options. Pleasant stay. Highly recommended.

We had a terrible experience with this hotel. We travel extensively and have never experienced such disregard for our well being as with this stay. The power went out during the day and stayed out throughout the night. The owner/manager left without any notification to us and no explanation. He locked everything up including a gate to exit from the establishment. We were stranded without water or electricity and had a mag light only. Room was so hot that we couldn't stay. We were able to figure out the lock on the gate. Packed our bags and left. We stayed here because of the trip advisor ratings. Would never recommend this as a place to stay. Much better choices.

This small hotel should be high on your list of you want functional and clean, but not necessarily fancy. It is a small establishment (only 5 Rooms, all of which are upstairs) but very clean with large rooms and comfortable beds, and the restaurant food is excellent. Ivan, the owner, is very warm and welcoming. The staff could use some training in customer service, but they do warm up after awhile. While not directly on the beach, it is just a few steps away. The A/C in our rooms worked very well. Not everything on the menu was available, but every meal we ate there was very good to excellent. We will definitely go back when we come to the area again.

Clean, well kept place. The receptionist was surly, dismissive and rude. Spoiled anotherwise pleasant stay.

This hotel is in a perfect location located in the Old Town section of Panama. The police are on almost every corner and it is VERY SAFE! It's within 3 blocks of the Presidential Palace, the bay and an outdoor souvenir market. There is at least 100 restaurants within a 10 block area. If you want to experience Panama at it's best, stay at this hotel. The hosts were always available and if they did not know the answer to your questions, they would find someone who did. Prices are reasonable and competitive.

This place is great, would definitely go again. The room was nice and overall it is just so relaxing. The food is really good too. Wonderful little place.

We stayed here two nights and thought it was ok value for this price range, rooms are nice and the grounds well kept. Not right on the beach as described.