Las Olas Beach Resort

At first I went with the quirks of a "resort" that appears to have been unimproved nor updated in several years. Remotes for the tv and a/c were distributed at check-in with explicit instructions to return them in the same Ziploc bag. The walls in my room were cracked, damaged, and the paint was peeling. The mattress was poor. The mattress cover was ripped. The towels and sheets were stained. The grounds were in poor condition. The fitness center equipment was old. The bar at the pool was never open. The poolside chairs and tables were filthy. The beach cabanas were worthless. The beach lounge seats did not exist. I knew I was in a remote part of Panama, so I made do. However, check-out changed my mindset. I was informed I had stained a pillow case blue and a $7.50 charge had been added to my room. I explained I had not even one blue item in my possession and the stain could not have originated from me. I shared the condition of my room and the stained linens. The resort claimed no knowledge of any needed repairs in any guest room or area. I returned to my room to take pictures. The 4 pillowcases from my room had been removed. When I returned to the desk, I was informed they were charging me for 3 more stained pillowcases. The manager refused to speak to me directly. The person at the desk was also a victim of the manager's scam. I had no option other than to accept the charges. Stay away. Just, stay away.

Not really as advertised, this was probably a very nice place back in it’s time but is in need of updating. Pool bar never did open. No chairs in the beach area. Room looked like it had just been painted from fire damage, but I don’t know that for sure. The bed was very uncomfortable and the bug in it didn’t seem to happy about being kicked out. His friends in the shower were not pleased with us either. The staff was very apologetic and did refund me $25.00. We only stay 1 night of a planed 2 nights. A positive was the breakfast and the morning staff, both were excellent. We have travelled lots in Panama and know bugs are a fact of life here but I draw the line at sharing a bed with them..

This resort has a nice vibe. Two swimming pools, great beach access, clean rooms, and an attractive restaurant make for a memorable stay. And the price is very reasonable making Las Olas a very good choice.

maintenance needs lot of improvement

Beautiful location, beach is amazing, long lava rock beach that is beautiful to walk on. Very strong undercurrent so not super safe for swimming. Resort rooms are clean and comfortable. Resort only has one pool but calls it three, no loungers out at pool or ocean. Poolside bar is not open, felt very deserted. Staff were great, very attentive, able to support gluten allergy in restaurant.

This property has the potential to be an excellent place. It is out dated with few options during your stay. most of the staff were not very friendly, this place could draw a significant amount of people with more activities available. This is relatively a private beach but with nothing to do. A bar placed down by the beach with some sort of rentals. The online advertisements say “free cabanas “ they are delapitated and broke down. The beaches are dirty, if they would clean the beaches up and set up some resources for tourists to use more people would frequent this location.

First day understaffed. Next 2 days much improved. Property need’s maintenance.

The location is wonderful. This is an older property with deferred maintenance. Its glory days are over without a major cash infusion. That said, the staff is great

My second time here.love the staff and how quiet it is Only sound is the ocean NO traffic noise. Nice pools

Spacious room, excellent restaurant (La Abigail). Pool water was not always clear. Restaurant had nice outdoor seating. AC was not on inside the restaurant and it needed to be. Staff was very helpful. Strong surf, swimming not recommended. Beautiful sunsets.

Not really as advertised, this was probably a very nice place back in it’s time but is in need of updating. Pool bar never did open. No chairs in the beach area. Room looked like it had just been painted from fire damage, but I don’t know that for sure. The bed was very uncomfortable and the bug in it didn’t seem to happy about being kicked out. His friends in the shower were not pleased with us either. The staff was very apologetic and did refund me $25.00. We only stay 1 night of a planed 2 nights. A positive was the breakfast and the morning staff, both were excellent. We have travelled lots in Panama and know bugs are a fact of life here but I draw the line at sharing a bed with them..

The property has a lot of potential, however, it is understaffed. Rooms do not have phones to contact front desk and there is no staff past 9PM. There was a cockroach in my room, blood stain on the sheets. The remote for the tv did not work and there wasn't any staff available to replace it or to help in any way.

The property was probably beautiful in its prime when it was first created, but at this point, it is completely dilapidated. Everything has been overlooked and neglected as far as maintenance of the grounds and landscaping. Anything that’s metal on the building is rusted and falling apart. The pool was not maintained and green. Everything seems to be breaking and no attention to detail appears to be important to management or the owners. The staff on the other hand is lovely. They appear to be doing the best that they can under such conditions. I’m sure they get plenty of complaints and it’s not their fault. It felt like it’s been abandoned. I booked it based on the pictures on the internet and what I found when I arrived was completely different. I feel like a victim of false advertising. If you’ve changed your standards then your pictures and advertising should be changed to reflect the current state of the hotel. I would not recommend booking this establishment.

We will never return. The room needs some major cleaning. Terrible furniture. We wouldn’t even take a shower, as it needs deep cleaning. We left before the reception area opened. Couldn’t wait to get out of there.

This is an older property and could use a little updating. That said our king room was very clean and spacious. The AC worked well which was important due to the weather being hotter than normal for this time of year. All the staff was very accommodating. They had enough English speaking staff to assist when needed and those that weren’t made every effort to work with us. The beach is a short walk on a stone path. The on-site restaurant was reasonable priced and easy to deal with. Will definitely stay here again on a return trip.

Think hotel were closed for some time due to Covid and low season. Need to fumigate rooms and area around. Otherwise nice location and great restaurant and friendly staff. Owner very friendly and have lots of knowledge with regards to Panama and areas to visit.

Good food. Clean rooms

Clean, solid wifi, good AC, comfortable bed. Could not use TV because Google wanted something that I probably didn't have and definitely didn't understand. Restaurant was inconsistent; same meal consecutive days - first day awesome, second day bad. Red Snapper was exceptional the one time I had it. Owner seems to skimp on AC in public areas to save money. He also lives above the lobby, for what that's worth.

The staff was nice and welcoming. The room and hotel are older but very clean and good hot water with comfortable beds. We enjoyed the pool, sitting on our patio, walking to the beach, listening to the waves. Our dinner was delicious! We are moving to Boquete and definitely will be taking advantage of the day pass or yearly membership so that we can enjoy the premises and have more delicious meals.

Spacious room, excellent restaurant (La Abigail). Pool water was not always clear. Restaurant had nice outdoor seating. AC was not on inside the restaurant and it needed to be. Staff was very helpful. Strong surf, swimming not recommended. Beautiful sunsets.

At first I went with the quirks of a "resort" that appears to have been unimproved nor updated in several years. Remotes for the tv and a/c were distributed at check-in with explicit instructions to return them in the same Ziploc bag. The walls in my room were cracked, damaged, and the paint was peeling. The mattress was poor. The mattress cover was ripped. The towels and sheets were stained. The grounds were in poor condition. The fitness center equipment was old. The bar at the pool was never open. The poolside chairs and tables were filthy. The beach cabanas were worthless. The beach lounge seats did not exist. I knew I was in a remote part of Panama, so I made do. However, check-out changed my mindset. I was informed I had stained a pillow case blue and a $7.50 charge had been added to my room. I explained I had not even one blue item in my possession and the stain could not have originated from me. I shared the condition of my room and the stained linens. The resort claimed no knowledge of any needed repairs in any guest room or area. I returned to my room to take pictures. The 4 pillowcases from my room had been removed. When I returned to the desk, I was informed they were charging me for 3 more stained pillowcases. The manager refused to speak to me directly. The person at the desk was also a victim of the manager's scam. I had no option other than to accept the charges. Stay away. Just, stay away.

Actually very pleasant other then the long check in and the room unbearable and musty until the air conditioning ran for awhile. The room was a bit run down but the pool was nice and the black sand beach very enjoyable for playing in the sand and waves.

The property has a lot of potential, however, it is understaffed. Rooms do not have phones to contact front desk and there is no staff past 9PM. There was a cockroach in my room, blood stain on the sheets. The remote for the tv did not work and there wasn't any staff available to replace it or to help in any way.

Room was old,poorly furnished,like a motel 6. No coffee maker or mini fridge. Services were very slow. Resort in general run down.

No comfortable chairs within our hotel room, all plastic with no cushions what so ever, Really!???

Stay was good. No internet in rooms. No internet TV

This is an older property and could use a little updating. That said our king room was very clean and spacious. The AC worked well which was important due to the weather being hotter than normal for this time of year. All the staff was very accommodating. They had enough English speaking staff to assist when needed and those that weren’t made every effort to work with us. The beach is a short walk on a stone path. The on-site restaurant was reasonable priced and easy to deal with. Will definitely stay here again on a return trip.

Clean, solid wifi, good AC, comfortable bed. Could not use TV because Google wanted something that I probably didn't have and definitely didn't understand. Restaurant was inconsistent; same meal consecutive days - first day awesome, second day bad. Red Snapper was exceptional the one time I had it. Owner seems to skimp on AC in public areas to save money. He also lives above the lobby, for what that's worth.

Spacious room, excellent restaurant (La Abigail). Pool water was not always clear. Restaurant had nice outdoor seating. AC was not on inside the restaurant and it needed to be. Staff was very helpful. Strong surf, swimming not recommended. Beautiful sunsets.

Nice beach facing room. Super friendly staff. Not too busy. Good value at restaurant.

The property has a lot of potential, however, it is understaffed. Rooms do not have phones to contact front desk and there is no staff past 9PM. There was a cockroach in my room, blood stain on the sheets. The remote for the tv did not work and there wasn't any staff available to replace it or to help in any way.

The receptionist was difficult and rude. The back porch was dirty and the chairs had to be wiped of before sitting in them. That was night time and this morning this with sunlight all the fecal matter and mold could be seen. I was going to swim in the pool but it appeared to be full of insect bodies. The breakfast was amazing and the waiter and waitress were excellent.. I have stayed here many times and it was always a good experience. Not this time sorry to see a great place fall so low. I hope the owner reads this and tunes up the staff.

Strong Spanish style. All the staff was wonderful, be sure to tell Nivia Joanne said hi. David the manager was so helpful, helped me download and set up my eSIM for the road, got road side assistance for me to get my flat tire changed, far beyond the call of duty. The longer I stayed, the more welcome I felt.

First day understaffed. Next 2 days much improved. Property need’s maintenance.

Check-in staff were incredibly kind and accommodating.

The wait staff could use some training. They just bring your food and never check back with you

Staff was very friendly

Staff was very friendly and helpful.They also spoke English which was very helpful. Restaurant was good and excellent service. I would recommend this place to anyone

The staff was nice and welcoming. The room and hotel are older but very clean and good hot water with comfortable beds. We enjoyed the pool, sitting on our patio, walking to the beach, listening to the waves. Our dinner was delicious! We are moving to Boquete and definitely will be taking advantage of the day pass or yearly membership so that we can enjoy the premises and have more delicious meals.

Great service, beautiful location, decent dining options

Actually very pleasant other then the long check in and the room unbearable and musty until the air conditioning ran for awhile. The room was a bit run down but the pool was nice and the black sand beach very enjoyable for playing in the sand and waves.

Very good resteraunt food excelent, 5 star quality dining. Rooms like mid to upper end motel. If you want escape all things this is the place. Pool was excellent, grounds well kept. Beach seemed to go on for ever. Surf was 6 to 8 feet at high tide. Would stay again. David is 24 KM away.

Beautiful location, beach is amazing, long lava rock beach that is beautiful to walk on. Very strong undercurrent so not super safe for swimming. Resort rooms are clean and comfortable. Resort only has one pool but calls it three, no loungers out at pool or ocean. Poolside bar is not open, felt very deserted. Staff were great, very attentive, able to support gluten allergy in restaurant.

I liked the fact that it was secluded with NO traffic or shops just peace and quiet with very few people on the beach. A great breakfast menu on the verenda with happy birds and the ocean in background. A great reset for the mind and soul. Two pools that were never crowded maybe a little understaffed but service was great and everybody was happy. There was no in room safe that worked but they are working on replacing them with new ones. I will definately retun when I go back to panama. Also down the beach is a sea turtle sanctuary and if one is lucky in timing you get to watch the release. I was and it was an experiance one will never forget.

Great place. I went during the week for a more quiet experience. I got exactly that

Beautiful beaches NO rocks in sight, you can walk for miles or KM. Very clean!

Area un poco alejada con pocas opciones para comer.

The location is wonderful. This is an older property with deferred maintenance. Its glory days are over without a major cash infusion. That said, the staff is great

My second time here.love the staff and how quiet it is Only sound is the ocean NO traffic noise. Nice pools

Spacious room, excellent restaurant (La Abigail). Pool water was not always clear. Restaurant had nice outdoor seating. AC was not on inside the restaurant and it needed to be. Staff was very helpful. Strong surf, swimming not recommended. Beautiful sunsets.

Not really as advertised, this was probably a very nice place back in it’s time but is in need of updating. Pool bar never did open. No chairs in the beach area. Room looked like it had just been painted from fire damage, but I don’t know that for sure. The bed was very uncomfortable and the bug in it didn’t seem to happy about being kicked out. His friends in the shower were not pleased with us either. The staff was very apologetic and did refund me $25.00. We only stay 1 night of a planed 2 nights. A positive was the breakfast and the morning staff, both were excellent. We have travelled lots in Panama and know bugs are a fact of life here but I draw the line at sharing a bed with them..

Room was very comfortable and the food was excellent.

Very good resteraunt food excelent, 5 star quality dining. Rooms like mid to upper end motel. If you want escape all things this is the place. Pool was excellent, grounds well kept. Beach seemed to go on for ever. Surf was 6 to 8 feet at high tide. Would stay again. David is 24 KM away.

Great place , good price , excellent restaurant !!

The wait staff could use some training. They just bring your food and never check back with you

Clean, solid wifi, good AC, comfortable bed. Could not use TV because Google wanted something that I probably didn't have and definitely didn't understand. Restaurant was inconsistent; same meal consecutive days - first day awesome, second day bad. Red Snapper was exceptional the one time I had it. Owner seems to skimp on AC in public areas to save money. He also lives above the lobby, for what that's worth.

The staff was nice and welcoming. The room and hotel are older but very clean and good hot water with comfortable beds. We enjoyed the pool, sitting on our patio, walking to the beach, listening to the waves. Our dinner was delicious! We are moving to Boquete and definitely will be taking advantage of the day pass or yearly membership so that we can enjoy the premises and have more delicious meals.

The property is well kept, lush gardens, hummingbirds galore! Restaurant La Abigail is 5 star with 3 star prices. We loved Las Olas and will be back!

Spacious room, excellent restaurant (La Abigail). Pool water was not always clear. Restaurant had nice outdoor seating. AC was not on inside the restaurant and it needed to be. Staff was very helpful. Strong surf, swimming not recommended. Beautiful sunsets.

Nice beach facing room. Super friendly staff. Not too busy. Good value at restaurant.