Ugh. We had lunch here, by their dirty pool. The location is really pretty, but the hotel grounds and restaurant all feel totally negelected and on the brink of closing. We had lunch here and it was the WORST meal , by far, in 10 days in Panama. The Sea Bass ceviches was old - and the burger was not... more

We had a great time staying here. We had one of the rooms at the end facing the ocean. Rooms were clean (odd little single beds though), and no issue with water, and the bathroom was clean. The staff were really quite nice. The whole island does have the land that time forgot feeling, especially since Hotel Contadora down the... more

As we exited the airplane, we were immediately greeted by the friedly staff at Punta Galeon which is only about 60 meters away. This hotel is in a spectacular location on a bluff with constant breezes( from here you can see many outlying Pearl Islands). The hotel is clean and comfortable, with full restaurant and is located next to a... more

I can't say enough good things about Isla contadora but........ what is up with the Hotel's. This island has the potential to be one of the world's greatest places but there is no decent hotel on the island, it's like the land that time forgot. Punta Galeon is like a hippy and probably from the same era. This place hasn't... more

I guess I will just start in the beginning. We (4 of us- ranging in age from 25-32)... arrive on a beach in Isla Contadora after a 1.5 hour ride on a 'ferry'... which was definitely NOT a ferry. It was a 25 person boat (and 40 of us were on it). That was really no big deal. Anyway- we... more

Not impressed at all. went to Contardora Island for 2 nights. There was no working water upon check in. Apparently this is a common occurance or so we were told. We could not shower, brush our teeth, use the toilets, etc. Not very good considering we were paying for all of this. We were told water would be back on... more

just got back from a 3 day stay at punta galleon resort last week. we went primarily for snorkelling on contadora but were dissappointed with the conditions. be weary of what the lonely planet says. we went in the dry season and was expecting good visibility. however this was very poor. in some areas down to a feet with losts... more

Beware. I booked a 5 night stay at Punta Galeon through their website which in turn is processed by vacationinternational.com who is also vacation.com. We had to cancel 5 days before due to a family emergency. The rules say that if you cancel 10 days prior you may be subject to no refund. vacation international refuses to refund any of... more

I stayed at Punta Galeon in Jan '07 for 2 nights after the new year with my fiance and another couple. It was somewhat difficult getting in touch with the hotel (maybe they had a little too much fun on New Year's). However, the hotel was well worth the trouble. It was located within short walking distance to the air... more