Its hard to review the hotel without putting it in the context of where it is -- on an island that is amazingly beautiful and yet feels like time has passed it by. So, in reviewing the hotel, I give it much more leeway than I would for any other hotel that I have ever stayed at or have revewed.... More

Villa Romantica: Stop creating fake accounts and telling your friends to trash the other hotels with bad reviews and also stop bad mouthing about their owners, shame on you....you told one person about your little secret and now the whole island is talking about it. I want all the TripAdvisor readers to come to Contadora Island and give their opinions... More

Isla Contadora is one of the most overpriced, under-serviced places I have ever been in my life. It is a microcosm of all that is right/wrong with Panama. The natural beauty is very impressive. It is a 25 min plane ride from Panama City. But, the vast majority of people who own, run, or work at places in Panama could... More

We enjoyed our 5-6 day stay on Contadora Island (Feb. 2011) and daily walked the island to the different beaches to snorkel all the spots around the island. This spot definitely has good energy with a great view and beach for the hotel itself. The decor is over the top Las Vegas style and the owner is quite a trip,... More

Good location on nice beach. Easy to walk to the very small "town" area by the airport. Food at restaurant was more than sufficient and having a restaurant in the hotel is very convenient. There was a fresh "catch of the day" each night as a dinner choice. Staff was very friendly. Nice to walk around island and see other... More

We didn't stay at the hotel although we wish we had! The location on the beach with the fantastic views is ideal. It also has a restaurant so no need to travel to another part of the island which we had to as we stayed at the Contadora Island Inn. Since it was the closest restaurant (a 10-15 minute walk),... More

We spent two nights and three days at the Villa Romantica and had the Panorama Suite. The island is great and the owners are wonderful. There are beautiful beaches all around the island and the restaurant is great. We took the glass bottom boat tour with Thomas and it was great! Unfortunately we got rained on but it was still... More

We didn't stay at Villa Romantica but stopped by for drinks or food on several occasions during our visit to Contadora Island. The first thing to say is it's location and view - clinging to a cliff edge over a lovely beach. I see another reviewer said it was windy there but when we visited it was tranquil and beautiful.... More

If you are staying in Panama City, it's worth the ferry trip or the quick flight to Contadora to spend a few days at this lovely little sanctuary. The hotel is small and cozy with spacious rooms, fantastically friendly staff, great food, and lovely views. From the decor to the chatty owners, this place is full of character. It is... More