El Sitio Hotel de Playa Venao
Hand-decorated units on the sand of Playa Venao
About El Sitio Hotel de Playa Venao
El Sitio Hotel de Playa Venao stands on the sand at Playa Venao, on the Pacific side of Panama's Azuero Peninsula. Its units are individually named and decorated, and the newest is a Lighthouse apartment with a 360-degree lookout over the bay. There is a restaurant and an ocean-view bar. From Panama City it is about five hours by car.
El Sitio stands directly on the sand at Playa Venao, a bay on the Pacific coast of the Azuero Peninsula. It is laid out like a small village, not a single block. Every unit has its own name, its own colors and its own decoration, all made by hand at the property. The newest addition is the Lighthouse apartment, which has a lookout with a 360-degree view of the bay. The site also lists condos and a unit called Villa Nomada.
The restaurant cooks international and fusion dishes with seasonal produce, plus fish and seafood caught nearby. The lounge and bar faces the ocean, with sofas for sunset, cocktails and late-night snacks. The hotel also hosts events, among them New Year parties, full-moon sessions and the Sonica Venao festivals, so music can be part of a stay.
The road trip from Panama City is about 320 km and roughly five hours, through Divisa, Chitré, Las Tablas and Pedasí. A short flight from Albrook airport to Pedasí is the other route, followed by about 30 minutes in a taxi. Rooms are non-smoking.
At a glance
- Check-in: From 3:00 PM
- Check-out: By 11:00 AM
- Airport (PTY): About 5 hours by car from Panama City (320 km)
Perfect for
- Surfing
- Beach time
Hotel Facts
Type
- Beachfront boutique hotel
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar / Lounge
Room Types
Lighthouse apartment
The newest unit on the property, built around a lookout with views in every direction.
360-degree lookout over the bay
Dining
- El Sitio Restaurant: International and fusion dishes, seasonal produce, locally caught fish and seafood.
- Lounge & Bar: Ocean-view sofas, cocktails, sunset spot and late-night snacks.
On the property
- Beachfront setting: The units stand on the sand of Playa Venao, on the Pacific.
- Events and festivals: New Year parties, full-moon sessions and the Sonica Venao festivals take place here.
Good to know
- Rooms are non-smoking.
- Besides the road, you can fly from Albrook airport in Panama City to Pedasí, then take a taxi of about 30 minutes to the beach.
- The hotel hosts music events and festivals, so some dates are livelier than others.
Questions travellers ask
How far is El Sitio from Panama City?
It is about 320 km and roughly five hours by car, along the Pan-American Highway and through Chitré, Las Tablas and Pedasí.
Can you fly to the area instead of driving?
Yes. Small planes link Albrook airport in Panama City with Pedasí, and a taxi covers the last 30 minutes or so to Playa Venao.
Does the hotel have its own restaurant and bar?
Yes. The restaurant serves international and fusion dishes, and the lounge and bar looks out over the ocean.
Is El Sitio right on the beach?
Yes. The units stand on the sand of Playa Venao, on Panama's Pacific coast.
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