Casa Simona

Twenty-one rooms in El Valle, two hours from Panama City

About Casa Simona

Casa Simona is a boutique hotel with 21 rooms in El Valle de Antón, a highland town inside an old volcanic caldera, two hours by road from Panama City. It has an outdoor pool, a wellness space and La Tulivieja restaurant, led by chef Cuquita Arias. Two room types come with a private jacuzzi.

Casa Simona has 21 rooms in El Valle de Antón, a town that sits inside the caldera of an extinct volcano, ringed by forested hills. Panama City is a two-hour drive away, so the hotel works well as a short stay at the start or end of a trip. The grounds are compact: a pool, a firepit, a library and a wellness space, with the restaurant La Tulivieja on site.

There are four room types. The 12 Simona King rooms measure 51 square meters, with a king bed and a terrace onto a private garden and the mountains. The six Premium Double rooms have two queen beds, 40 square meters and a balcony over the pool. The two Simona Suites (60 square meters) and the single Casa Suite (68) add a private jacuzzi on the balcony. The Casa Suite occupies a corner, which the hotel says gives it the best outlook of all 21.

La Tulivieja serves Panamanian cooking guided by chef Cuquita Arias and borrows its name from a mountain legend. Bath products come from Emely's, a Panamanian brand. Beyond the gate, the El Valle market is about 2 km away, the Chorro El Macho waterfall about 3 km, and the La India Dormida trail about 4.5 km. Birding spots lie 1 to 5 km out, where toucans, hummingbirds and motmots are among the species.

At a glance

Size: 21 rooms
Check-in: 15:00
Check-out: 12:00

Perfect for

Couples and honeymoons
Wellness
Nature and wildlife

Hotel Facts

Type

Boutique mountain hotel

Facilities

Pool
Spa
Restaurant
Internet access / Wi Fi

Room Types

Casa Suite

The only one of its kind: corner position, king bed, balcony with private jacuzzi.

68 m² · Pool and mountain view

Simona Suite

Two rooms with a king bed and a private jacuzzi on the balcony.

60 m² · Pool and mountain view

Simona King

The largest group: 12 rooms, king bed, terrace with a private garden.

51 m² · Mountain view

Dining

La Tulivieja: Panamanian cooking led by chef Cuquita Arias; named for a mountain legend.

Spa and wellness

The Atelier of Wellness: Wellness center with curated treatments, natural materials and a calm atmosphere.

On the property

Pool: Outdoor pool set among the hills of El Valle de Antón.
Firepit: Outdoor gathering spot for evenings.
Biblioteca: Library lounge with books and local stories.
Emely's bath amenities: Natural-ingredient products from a Panamanian brand.

Good to know

Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 12:00.
Private balcony jacuzzis are in the Simona Suite and the Casa Suite.
The El Valle market is about 2 km from the hotel and Chorro El Macho about 3 km.

Questions travellers ask

How far is Casa Simona from Panama City?

The hotel is two hours by road from Panama City. We can arrange the transfer as part of your trip.

What room types does Casa Simona have?

It has 21 rooms in four types: 12 Simona King, 6 Premium Double, 2 Simona Suite and 1 Casa Suite. Both suite types have a private balcony jacuzzi.

Where can I eat at Casa Simona?

The on-site restaurant is La Tulivieja, which serves Panamanian cooking guided by chef Cuquita Arias.

What is there to do near Casa Simona?

Within about 5 km you can reach the El Valle market, the Chorro El Macho waterfall, the La India Dormida trail and several birdwatching spots.