Beach Break Hotel & Surf Camp de Playa Venao

I was looking for a surfing vacation to celebrate my son's high school graduation, I did a lot of research and landed on Beach Break Surf Resort This hidden gem exceeded all of our expectations. It had the relaxing beach vibe where you could find the balance of adventure and relaxation. Brent was our surfing instructor and amazing. He would spend an hour with our two teenaged kids in the morning on lessons. They could then spend the rest of the day with a surfboard as long as they wanted! Brent was also a very good instructor for beginners and if he got us parents in their 50's to surf, he can help anyone! We stayed in the Casa del Mar apartment and the decor and comfort of accommodations were excellent. My favorite part was the deck overlooking the ocean. The food was phenomenal at the Beach Break Pizza Gavilian. Best breakfasts I've ever had! There was a nice assortment of food for dinner. The wait staff was very friendly. Playa Venao is a vibrant place at night with many beach front bars offering everything from karake to club style dancing. People were very friendly and it was awesome to meet people from all over the world. While Playa Venao is a long drive for Panama City it is worth it once you arrive. We also went off site one day for a kayak to iguana island. Other activities include turtle conservation, zip lining, and fishing. My son utilized the gym on site. I also appreciated the close proximity of the supermarket and some cute little shops. I hope to someday return to this little sliver of paradise!

Great location, great staff, they made you feel like family. The location is perfect right on the beach with waves every day. The town had five or six good restaurants that were easy to walk to. I went there with my two children and felt safe and happy the whole time. Great trip.

The location is perfect. Great place for families. The beachfront restaurant is a plus, also the pool and the gym.

Late night party noise

The location was perfect, the staff were kind, there was a free pool table, and the room was a good size and clean and modern. The mattresses are good quality and comfortable.

The kitchen equipment is lacking, and what is there needs some updating, but overall, we managed just fine.

The location is just perfect! A few meters from the beach, you can see the waves from looking outside of your window. The Hammocks are super nice, the staff are helpful and nice. All the facilities that Beach Break provides are great, and the restaurant is a nice place to sit and chill. We took a few surf lessons and rented boards - everyone was nice to us and helped us with anything we needed. Can say anything bad.

Honestly, there wasn't anything I didn't like. Everything was great.

The location is close to the ocean and the crew was really great!

We lacked running water due to an issue for one night

It was very helpful for me to have a kitchen where we could cook my own meals.

The microwave in the kitchen wasn't working.