Hotel El Sol Morrillo
Hotel El Sol Morrillo
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Hotel El Sol Morrillo is only 7km south of Torio centre. A small 7 minute drive away and has stunning views over Playa Morrillo a surf beach, and only minutes from other stunning beaches. Only 200 meters from the main road it is ideally placed to visit the region with easy access for nornal sedan, 2 wheel drive cars. Its restaurant & bar (Hotel El Sol Morrillo Restaurant) serves Latin american food, World Wide Asian Street food and high end gourmet French & Italian cuisine. Vegetables, eggs & chicken are produced from the hotel's finca feeds the hotel's restaurant elevating the cuisine to a new level of excellence difficult to find in Panama. Hotel El Sol Morrillo has 2 Executive Art rooms (sleeping upto 6 people) and 3 Surfer rooms (sleeping upto 3 people) The Executive Art rooms have bespoke Art from famous artists from Paris. All have Wifi, AC, hot water, fridges and a balcony. The Surfer rooms are designed specially for surfers and people who like to live al fresco. They have Wifi, AC, hot water, wet bars and terraces overlooking the main beach break of Playa Morrillo. Hotel features: Wifi, Outdoor 15m swimming lap pool, & Yoga platform. Near by beaches (10 mins by car): Playa Morrillo, Playa la barra, & Playa Punta Duarte. Other beaches: Playa Torio, Playa Palo Seco, Playa Malena, Playa Riena, & Playa Plaza. International restaurant cuisine: Panamanian, French, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese Cuisines and more. Our farm produces fresh vegetables, mushrooms and eggs. Activities/Places of interest: Paragliding, Turtle sanctuaries, Kayak, Surf, Fishing onshore & off shore, Cascades, Horse riding, Cebaco Island, Santa Catalina, & Coiba
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
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Non-smoking hotel
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Breakfast available
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HOTEL STYLE
Great View
Languages Spoken
English
Location
Route A Arenas, La Barra Nº Uno 00011 Panama
Getting there
2 Attractions
within 5 miles
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The hotel was perfect! Clean rooms, the greatest view and the pool was very nice. The food was delicious but a bit too pricy. The kitchen on our terrace was really an added value as you also get all the kitchen utilities to use!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Michael R, Owner at Hotel El Sol Morrillo
Responded Jan 14, 2020
Thank you for your kind words Anneka It is a good point you made with respect to the prices. An explanation is needed. I hope you don't mind? Our food is pricey as you say, because we poach everything in olive oil which we have to throw away! that is a $2 - $3 overhead on every dish. But the quality of the cook and final result should be spectacular. Sauces are made from olive oil, butter & cream. Steak sauces are demi-glaces taking 24+ hours of cooking. Olive oil is used in salad dressings. Our produce is provided locally and the fish is over sized chosen from spear fisherman the most sustainable resource. But as a result it is more expensive than smaller line or net fished, due to this. The loss in the head is +30%. Cooking uses sous-vide technology. So it is not cheap with an extra investment of +$5000. A normal Panamanian kitchen costs $200! Almost Everything: bread, pasta hamburger buns are all home made and I hope you'll agree are delicious!! A special modified BBQ to just make bread $600 The eggs are free range the cost per egg is significant. Sold at a loss. Doing farm to table doesn't mean cheap unfortunately. I hope that you will come back in the future. The food will be even better!!
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If you want to eat the best gourmet French and Asian cuisine in Panama and wake up with a view of one of Panamas best waves you cannot miss this place! This was my third visit to Hotel El Sol Morrillo and it just keeps getting better and better. Chef Michael has gone next level offering farm to table sou vide gastronomy paired with an amazing and affordable wine list. Rooms are top notch and the views are incredible. The duck confit and poached locally caught fish with beurre blanc sauce are to die for!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Michael R, Owner at Hotel El Sol Morrillo
Responded Mar 4, 2020
Thanks for the kind comments David. I look forward to your next visit. the food will get better Mike
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I came here for a solo 10 day trip to work remotely. This place exceeded my expectations. The food was a notch above. After a few days of learning the menu I was eating very good pho for breakfast every day. The langosta/prawn chirashi don was incredible and I come from the sushi capital of the world (vancouver... Yes the Japanese I know agree).
The room I had was great with ocean views and a great patio to relax. Views from the restaurant are incredible. There is easy access (5-10) min to world class surf or swimming beaches. If want traditional Panamanian food you can head to Costa Azul 15 min north.
You will definitely want a car here and unless you are used to driving off road, get an SUV.
I was working remotely for 10 days here and it was quiet and there was internet and 4g.
I got a lot of work done while enjoying myself tremendously.
I'll be back!
The room I had was great with ocean views and a great patio to relax. Views from the restaurant are incredible. There is easy access (5-10) min to world class surf or swimming beaches. If want traditional Panamanian food you can head to Costa Azul 15 min north.
You will definitely want a car here and unless you are used to driving off road, get an SUV.
I was working remotely for 10 days here and it was quiet and there was internet and 4g.
I got a lot of work done while enjoying myself tremendously.
I'll be back!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Michael R, Owner at Hotel El Sol Morrillo
Responded Jan 13, 2020
Dear Dustin, thanks for the help with the Ceasar cocktail. So glad I found a Pho fiend to share my breakfast!! Making another batch of soup already!!! I am so glad that you got work done. And I look forward to your return. The food will only get better!!! Mike
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We recently stayed in Playa Morrillo in an airbnb and were looking for a place for dinner. We stopped by and spoke with the British owner and he said we should order ahead of time so that he would make sure he had enough food. We had steak and fish. We all agreed the steak was a much better choice. The view is amazing. Nice place to check out.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from Michael R, Owner at Hotel El Sol Morrillo
Responded Jan 4, 2020
Hi Debbi, Thank you for your review. As you see Morrillo is in the middle of no where. It is very difficult to cater for a clientele from 0 (the norm) to fully booked and maintain a time schedule of 20mns to eat. We have no staff sometimes and this is the truth of a middle of nowhere end restaurant. I am glad you liked the steak It is exceptional for Panama as it is generally very tough and inedible. I hope to see you again. Mike
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We luckily came across Michael at Hotel El Sol while looking for our hotel. He was very helpful in getting us to our destination! He invited us back for dinner later on that week, where the food was out of this world. He even took the time to customize the existing menu based on the type of foods that we enjoy and our dietary restrictions! For our next trip to the region we plan on staying there. If you find yourself in the area, Michael and Hotel El Sol is an absolute must!
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Michael R, Owner at Hotel El Sol Morrillo
Responded Jan 15, 2020
Hey!! thanks for the kind words. I feel it is important to customise to people's needs as there are so many dietary problems these days. I look forward to seeing you both again. Do the wok cooking course!!!
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If you enter Hotel El Sol Morillo at its outdoor terrace, after a few steps its beautiful vista on the surrounding mountains will unfold itself. It is just breathtaking to see the horizon with the ocean, beach, the lush green mountains and the winding road. The owner Mike, a Brit with Malaysian roots, is an amazing gourmet chef. He is running the kitchen with passion. The hotel 'rooms' are in fact luxury apartments in freestanding villas, featuring art objects and paintings. The hotel has an infinite pool of 15 meters, so good for the serious swimmers as well as those who would like to just relax. When swimming. you will be able to see humming birds, toucans, parrots and butterflies and you will see (or rather hear!) howler monkeys. The beach is 5 minutes by car. We have stayed here for two weeks at the advice of our daughter who work at about 20 minutes from here. We did not know what to expect, but our expectations have absolutely been exceeded. Magical location to relax and enjoy Panama's coastline.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This is the best spot in morrillo, torio, beautiful view, excelent food and great rooms, its just amazing,for surfers its just 5 min. For de break and you can see the swell from the top. Thanks Michael for everything.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Michael Roberts, Owner at Hotel El Sol Morrillo
Responded Mar 30, 2021
Thank you very much for these kind words Regards Mike
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Everything excellent. Mike, the English owner/manager, likes to show off his culinary skills, and has some of the best food in Panama. On the first nite we had. Hines’s, and on the second, very English steak and kidney pie. In both cases we discussed in advance what we would would like, and Mike sourced the materials, cooked and served.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Best Food in All of Panama! I absolutely love El Sol, the food, the view and the company. I’ve been back many times and can’t wait to go. If you’re a foodie this is a must. The variety of cuisines will blow your mind. I Reccomend the pork chop! Beat I’ve ever had! We will be back soon! The hotel is also great! Enjoy beers at the pool with a cliff side view of the ocean : )
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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This is a great hotel. Gorgeous part of the Azuero Peninsular coast with outrageous views and well worth getting there. The beds are very comfortable, the rooms nice with good bathrooms and cleanliness. What is truly spectacular about this place is the food. Michael is an outstanding, creative chef and every meal is flavour full of delight. I liked that I could take my dog there. To get the best of the coastline a 4WD is a benefit, but you can hike to many beaches or drive to some. Unspoiled, wild and beautiful. The hotel has character and is a great place to stay and enjoy. The sunsets are very special from here.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Michael R, Owner at Hotel El Sol Morrillo
Responded Jan 7, 2020
Dear Polegater, thank you for your kind comments. I look forward to further visits. Pets are always welcome here Mike
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"Take a 4 x4 car if you would like to enjoy the area. The main road is very well kept, the off roads will be hilly and rocky."Read full review
"Even. if you're not staying there, call Michael (hotel phone) and get a reservation as a non-hotel guest."Read full review
"Bring with you an umbrella, It rains at night time. You will need it when walking back to your room."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
$66 - $77 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
PanamaVeraguas ProvinceLa Barra Nº Uno
NUMBER OF ROOMS
5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel El Sol Morrillo
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel El Sol Morrillo?
Nearby attractions include Playa Morrillo (0.9 miles) and La Loma del Mango (3.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel El Sol Morrillo?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel El Sol Morrillo?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel El Sol Morrillo?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel El Sol Morrillo?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are pets allowed at Hotel El Sol Morrillo?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.