We stayed at Villa Romano for two nights in January 2009. With an Italian owner, it's no surprise that Villa Romano feels like a Tuscan villa dropped in the middle of the Panama coastline. The villa is absolutely gorgeous, perched atop a Pacific coast cliff with six private bungalows and a main building where delicious meals and drinks are served. The Frech chef, Stefan, prepares excellent dinners at a set price of $15 (including starter and entree). The rooms are comfortably appointed and beautifully designed, though I recommend paying the extra for one of the suites; the two least expensive rooms are smaller and feature fewer amenities (twin beds, smaller bathroom, no TV, etc.). There is a (very) small pool, and lots of chaise lounges and hammocks for relaxing. The nearby beach is great for shell-hunting, but too rocky for swimming. Because the villa is located at the end of a very long dirt road, you'll need a car to get there - preferably one with 4-wheel-drive. If you have a chance, spend some time visiting Playa Venao, a surfing beach about a half hour from the hotel. It's gorgeous, laid back and great for swimming, surfing or boogie-boarding.
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