Hotel Punta Franca

Wish the hotel restaurant was on Trip Advisor. I have never stayed at the hotel. The restaurant is excellent. Chef Jose does an amazing job. Very personable chef who is hands on and he is passionate. Three different fish choices tonight. Panamanian flavor. Service is excellent. Restaurant setting is so romantic at sun set. Very special spot.

The location is amazingly beautiful, the beaches are fantastic and the buildings are good (they are doing maintenance and it was not so nice to look at all the construction. But the road to get here was a night mare, it was rocky and with big holes. Also google map and WASE were confused on where it was. It kept taking us down the wrong roads. I arrived super stressed out because of it. Otherwise love the place.

I booked this hotel just outside of Pedasi and found a great experience. There are some shortcomings, such as the access road, no fridge, no coffee pot or kettle in the room. But a great restaurant on site, albeit very limited in menu. Breakfast is included every day, The chef José is amazing and we always feel we get a great meal. They have two pools, which they need to clean better, but are great anyways. The hotel is located approximately 30 meters above the ocean but there is walk way or road that accesses the beach. The walk to the beach is not far and the Pacific Ocean has a tide swing of 2.3 meters, locals are fishing successfully in the surf at low tide, with a Rapala and two treble hooks, no bait. Everyone says no license is required and the hotel would more than likely cook the fish for you and everyone else if it is big enough. Very relaxed, it is Panama. Not a lot of English spoken, but they are awesome people. Weather very consistent, sunny and hot with a strong breeze every day +30C day and +26C nights, rooms are air conditioned. Beautiful property, currently doing some reno's but awesome anyways.

Exceptional destination, peaceful and beautiful, we enjoy plenty of breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. The staff were very kind and demonstrate special attention to out kids which is very much appreciated. The place is pet frindly which is a plus for us traveling with out per. Also the meals were excellent. Very happy with our stay, deffinitively we will come back.

Breathtaking view and helpful staff made this two day getaway last week a memorable time. Oceanfront cabin is rustic but very clean. Watched the waves pounding and a few surfers from our porch. Idyllic. Breakfasts were good, particularly the holjadres. Dinners were delicious, and the shrimp ceviche was the best I ever had. Would stay here again.

The sea view, it has two good and relaxing pools, the ceviche was great!

The view is amazing. Food is good. Need to bring water with you, if not you will end buy a 1.50 bottle everytime you need water. Overall is a nice and quiet place. One of the pool the botton look dirty.

PROs- -very well maintained hotel for Pedasi -EXCELLENT and friendly service from Kelly in the restaurant and Gualdo at Front Desk. They really care about their customers! -comfortable room and very good air conditioner which does not smell -well kept grounds and landscaping -beautiful outdoor seating in the restaurant -views are spectacular -nice towels for both shower and pool area -reasonable prices CONS -we did not have hot water on the second day -the pool was GREEN so we could not use it -checkin and checkout way too slow and unnecessary paperwork -suggest on the breakfast to have nice rolls from local bakery vs plain stale white bread -improve the coffee... tasteless and watered down -only provided very small soap in the room..no shampoo/conditioner -need to put cushions on the outdoor chairs. Ours had nails sticking out so difficult to sit ... -difficult road to reach- full of holes and ditches so be careful Highly recommend this beautiful placeQQQ

The view from the restaurant is spectacular. In my opinion one of the best scenic spot in Panama. The property is old and difficult to get to. But did I mention the view 😁