Manglar Lodge

Name: Manglar Lodge
Address: Calle 1ra norte El Palmar, San Carlos, PA

8.7Very good121 reviewsSee rooms

Hotel

Calle 1ra norte El Palmar · San Carlos

Facilities at a glance

Parking
Restaurant
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms

About this place

Beachfront Paradise Modern Eco-Friendly Rooms Experience comfort and sustainability in our modern rooms equipped with flat-screen cable TV, free Wi-Fi, and eco-friendly amenities like water-saving toilets and energy-efficient light bulbs. Tranquil Garden Oasis Relax in our colonial-style lodge surrounded by lush gardens and diverse wildlife. Unwind on loungers, observe birds and butterflies from the terrace, and spot iguanas, squirrels, and possums. Delicious Dining and Cocktails Savor a variety of dishes at our bar-restaurant, from fresh salads and burgers to tropical fruit and decadent desserts. Quench your thirst with a selection of cocktails made to order. Escape to Manglar Lodge in San Carlos village for a serene getaway just an hour's drive from vibrant Panama City. Book now for an unforgettable beachfront retreat.

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3 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Double Room, 2 Double Beds 25 m²2 × Double bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Deluxe Double Room 25 m²2 × Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Deluxe King Room 25 m²King bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices

What this place offers

Parking

Food & drink

Restaurant

Outdoor

Garden
Terrace

General

Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
Calle 1ra norte El Palmar, San Carlos, Panama
1.9 km from the center of San Carlos

Questions about this stay

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What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 15:00. Check-out by 12:00.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.

Guest reviews

8.7121 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 121 reviews.

Cleanliness8.6

Service9.1

Location9.1

Room quality8.6

Amenities8.6

Value for money8.6

Food and drink9.1

Gregory
October 2025
10.0
+Very reasonably priced. Breakfast was great. A bit of a hostel/lodge wrapped up in one!
john
June 2025
10.0
+Nice place I’d go back
Verified traveler
June 2025
6.0
+This part of San Carlos is a low-budget surf camp style area. It's rustic and bohemian. You should make your evaluations in that context. Manglar Lodge is old and a little dark but competent for a night or two. Breakfast was efficient and above average.
George P Holcomb
Group of friends · May 2025
10.0
+The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. From check in to the restaurant they were great. Our group is older so the steps to the second floor were challenging but I would stay here again.
Karl
December 2024
8.0
“Great beach location”
+Stayed for a couple days and check in and out was a breeze. The restaurant is very good inside the hotel. Very close to the beach and river. Would stay again!
Daydream03258775426
United States · Couple · April 2024
2.0
“All of reviews are old, hotel has not been kept up.”
+Two steep stairs to apt like dark hall to rooms, only 3 or 4. Open door and smelled a foul odor. Beds hard and bumpy And pillows the same. Sheets with holes. Air conditioner is loud above your head. Was given a menu for food but no staff until 9am. So no early coffee Only craft beer, Coors and Stella. No panama beer that would be reasonably priced and delicious. The yard looks nothing like the the pictures. The ocean is around the corner, All rocks and black sand some trash. You are advised not to bring your own beer outside in yard to Drink, they would rather you buy their craft beer. No friendly atmosphere of beach feeling. Cats are everywhere wining at night. One cat drank the shower water after I washed my feet it was so thirsty. When I asked for manager, the one girl there said he was off. Booked 5 days stayed one night, no refund or response from manager. But was very friendly when telling you how to book room on there web-sight and pre charging total payment. Lesson Learned. Most places in Panama are not like this.
howard
March 2024
10.0
“A Little Paradise”
+Ivan and his wife were gracious hosts. The property is well maintained and we loved the location. Breakfast is wonderful. The cheeseburger is the best I've ever had. Food is high quality. The beach is beautiful. Quiet, with few people. Make sure to ask Ivan where to go in the area. He will send you to some great places. Nicco's is a must. Thanks for a great stay!
Juliette
February 2024
10.0
+Wonderful place and Wonderful people.
Trent
February 2024
10.0
+This was the first time my wife and I had been back since our marriage almost 2 years ago so we were very excited to see our friends (Mafi and Ivan) for the first time as husband and wife at their awesome 4 room boutique hotel. My wife and I have been coming here for almost 7 years and I must say it was one of the best berried treasures we ever found in San Carlos Panama. This place has become home and the Mafi and Ivan is like visiting family. We enjoy sassy Mafi and Mr. Laid Back Ivan. We only got to stay one night January 8th to January 9th but it seemed like we were there a month. My wife and I ended up brining our friend as a last minute guest to just swim the day on the beach and when she decided to stay the night with us, Mafi and Ivan charged a very small fee for her to use our extra bed in our room. Our new friend is now in love with Manglar Lodge just as much as my wife and I are. The food and cocktails like always are delicious and enjoyable. I also got to purchase a lot of new items from their little gift shop like t shirts and cups to take back to America to both my daughter and mom. April 2024 will be my wife and I second wedding anniversary and we have already booked
Mark
May 2023
10.0
+We stayed here on our last two days of a 16-day trip to Panama. We wanted a quiet place to rest up a little before our return trip home. We did not go wrong by choosing the Manglar Lodge. The staff was very helpful even with the language barrier. The restaurant provided good meals quickly which was a change from some of the other places we visited where it took a while to get food after ordering. My wife enjoyed her conversations with the owners about the area. They have unique souvenirs for purchase which my wife took advantage of.

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 15:00 · check-out until 12:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your room

3 room types

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe King Room

What this place offers

Parking

Food & drink

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is parking available?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews