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Rancho Juancho
2.5 star property

Hotel with free parking, near Portobelo National Park
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Rancho Juancho

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Reception
Exterior detail
Family Room
Breakfast served, sea views
Beach

Overview of Rancho Juancho

Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Sabanitas, la propiedad queda a 26 KM, 7 KM antes de Portobelo, Mechi, Colon, 00507
  • Popular LocationFuerte San Fernando8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSan Felipe Church8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBlanca Beach51 min drive
  • AirportPanama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.)101 min drive
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Room options

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Balcony

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dishwasher
LED TV
Sofa bed - twin
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Single Bed

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Superior Twin Room | Balcony

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Dishwasher
LED TV
Sofa bed - twin
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Mechi

Located in Mechi, Rancho Juancho is in the mountains. Fuerte Santiago and Fuerte San Fernando are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Portobelo National Park and Isla Mamey. Mirador Perú and Fuerte San Jerónimo are two other places to visit that come recommended. With kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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What's nearby

  • Fuerte Santiago - 8 min drive
  • Fuerte San Fernando - 8 min drive
  • San Felipe Church - 8 min drive
  • Playa La Angosta - 9 min drive
  • Blanca Beach - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Colon Atlantic Passenger Station - 43 min drive
  • Panama City (PTY-Tocumen Intl.) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Bar El Castillo - 6 min drive
  • Rico y Rico Cafe - 8 min drive
  • captain jack's - 9 min drive
  • El Castillo - 6 min drive
  • Restaurante Los Cañones - 4 min drive

About this property

Rancho Juancho

Hotel near Portobelo National Park
Located close to Fuerte Santiago and Mirador Perú, Rancho Juancho provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the horse riding and hiking/biking trails at this hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and light fare. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and meeting rooms
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Rancho Juancho offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, kitchenettes and fridges

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available for a fee
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Twin sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20, per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 10.00 per night
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 10.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

Property is also known as

Rancho Juancho Hotel Mechi
Rancho Juancho Hotel
Rancho Juancho Mechi
Rancho Juancho
Rancho Juancho Hotel
Rancho Juancho Mechi
Rancho Juancho Hotel Mechi

Frequently asked questions

Is Rancho Juancho pet-friendly?

Yes, Rancho Juancho allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of USD 10.00 per night and a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Rancho Juancho?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rancho Juancho?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Rancho Juancho?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Rancho Juancho provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Rancho Juancho located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Portobelo National Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fuerte Santiago and Fuerte San Fernando. Mirador Perú and Fuerte San Jerónimo are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Rancho Juancho Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 27 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
First, when you get to the place you get a huge hill which isnt really easy to get up, they would send someone to help you getting your car up. The place is really nice and quiet. A lot of mosquitoes since its basically a mountain, there is a -jungle- next to the area. Moving around isnt that easy but the staff is willing to help. Had a really long waiting time for the Caribbean Restaurante they work with deliver the food (took around 1 hour and 20 minutes to get a octopus fillet and a pizza) which was not so pleasing. The bad part is that we are in a mountain and they are going to be bugs around cearly, we got a cockroach in our room, we asked for some spray to kill it, but the guy never showed up with it, my husband dont like them at all, so we didnt get a good sleep at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Lincoln

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got there only to be told they had canceled my reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice with aerial view at the entrance to Portobelo bay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Filthy
No hot water, filthy rooms, awful smell in the room,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ahh
The hammocks are comfy, the view is serene and the hosts are lovely. There’s no hot water in the little cabins, but we to tolerated this because everything else was so peaceful and inexpensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Best view in Panama, extremely friendly hosts.
Very good price - value stay, this place has one of the best views and the hosts are extremely friendly. The only thing to take into account is their is no hot water (at least in the cabin I stayed). Nonetheless all the rest is great value for your money, and for that reason this is the 5th tiem I stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Hilda, SCL

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The cabin smells bad. Facilities are old and poor
Nice view. Kind persons, but the rooms are worse than expected. Broken Windows sills. Insects enter: ants, spiders and mosquitoes. Smell badly. Stuffiness. The AV and TV works. Breakfast is delicious.

8/10 Good

Douglas

Adequate place to stay near Portobelo
The best of very few choices in the Portobelo area. It is up a steep driveway on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean. Very few staff who were always helpful. Roof leaked copiously in heavy rain but not a huge problem due to tile floors. We just swept the water out. Power outages once in a while. You must have business in Portobelo if you are going there. We did and this was the best we could find.

6/10 Okay

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for a cabin based stay
We stayed 3 nights. The hotel is just outside Portobelo up a very very steep bank. The views and the farm behind are quite beautiful. Cabins are clean and equipped with air con, tv and hammocks outside. There was no hot water or wifi during our stay. The owners are very pleasant and helpful and obviously gradually upgrading their facilities; the kitchenette needed attention. We breakfasted at the little Panaderia on the way into Portobelo ate dinner at Captain Jack's (both very good) so we can't comment on the hotel breakfast, which is on request. Their is plenty to do in the area, particularly if you hire the local nature guide, Jason. Just remember this is not really a hotel with hotel facilities and you will enjoy the different experience.

8/10 Good

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service