It was all great

Everything

Stayed in July 2025

I had the pleasure of a June 2025 reservation at The Casa Morada in El Valle de Anton, Panamá. This is a beautiful small hotel in a small, lush Panamanian town. Casa Morada is clearly a labor of love, built by the same host who welcomes his guests. The rooms are aesthetically designed, have modern amenities such as a mini-frig, microwave, coffee maker, reliable hot water, and a refreshing cross-breeze if you choose to open windows. One seemingly small detain that I particularly appreciated was the selection of pillows. Most pillows are too fat for me. The host thoughtfully provided both the usual thick (fat) pillow, but also the thinner pillows that I like. There is a lovely al fresco patio on which to enjoy snacks or lounge while enjoying birdsong and the lovely landscaping of the hotel. I loved the night sounds of frogs chirping during El Valle's resplendent rainy season.

Stayed in June 2025

screens on windows to prevent insects attracted by light from entering.

Great location, very quiet, friendly host, very clean room, cozy and spacious.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing at all. One thing of note, the fence at the driveway looks locked but you just push it to open.

We loved our stay here! Brett the owner/proprietor lives on site and is a wealth of knowledge. We were here at the start of rainy season so we weathered some storms, and enjoyed the crazy laser frogs out the window (pew pew). This is a new build so he did a really nice job - big rooms, nice bathrooms, good hot water, super fast WiFi, comfortable bed, super clean. We walked all over town and this is close to a big grocery store, a great pizza place, and only a 15 min walk to the heart of town. Great, casual vibe here.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing, it was all great!

Casa Morada is a beautiful place to spend your holiday! The house is beautifully built and decorated (it's a pretty new build and well thought through) and it's close to town but still quiet. Bret was absolutely lovely and helped us with everything we needed and is just in general a really great host! The rooms were very clean and nice and the terrace is wonderful to relax and eat your meals. While it doesn't have a kitchen, Bret helped us out with cuttlery so we could still make our own breakfast and there's a microwave and fridge in the rooms. And, loveliest part is Noah, Bret's dog who likes to come and say hello whenever you're around. Thanks so much for a great stay!

Stayed in February 2025

Felt a bit overpriced when I compare this to hotels in Panama City, but maybe that's normal for the area (I haven't compared recently). I also found that I'd quickly gained more knowledge about the area than the owner, Bret, seemed to have - I ended up giving tips to him, rather than the other way round.

Peaceful setting at one end of the town, away from any noise (although there's not much of that in Valle anyway). Good sized room, with a coffee machine, fridge, and even a microwave for reheating leftovers! A beautiful property, with space to relax outside on a deck chair or in a hammock. Lovely dog too ☺️ One of the staff, Jason, was super helpful for me. Valle is his hometown, and so he has lots of knowledge about useful stuff like bus timings, and you get given his WhatsApp number so can send questions to him when you need.

Stayed in February 2025

What an absolutely beautiful place! It was so comfortable, and Bret was extremely helpful. The garden is so lovely, the room is well set up and very clean. The bathroom is really nice. So many good things to say. Highly recommend!

Stayed in February 2025

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Nice big room and bathroom with good cross ventilation and fan. No needs for air conditioning. Brett is very nice and helpful host.

Stayed in February 2025

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Brett is a great host. Very good recommendations for restaurants and local spots to visit.

Stayed in January 2025

Perfect location right at the center of El Valle. Rooms were very clean, orderly and comfy. Brett made sure we were comfortable at all times.

Stayed in January 2025

There was nothing we didn't like.

The location is perfect with amenities within walking distance. The facilities are very comfortable and the owner is very accommodating, friendly and helpful.

Stayed in January 2025

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Birding from bed! I didn’t believe it when Bret said we would be seeing so many delightful and diverse birds right out the windows but there was a constant visiting of hummingbirds and other rare sightings.

Stayed in January 2025

Our stay in El Valle de Anton was truly unforgettable, thanks to the warm hospitality of Bret and his delightful dog, Noah. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcomed, making this the most memorable accommodation of our trip. Bret's kindness and engaging conversations added a personal touch to our experience. He went out of his way to ensure we had everything we needed and shared fantastic recommendations for local restaurants, which turned out to be some of the best dining experiences we’ve had. Noah, Bret’s friendly dog, was a highlight of our stay. Whether it was playtime or cuddles, Noah’s cheerful presence brought so much joy and comfort. It felt like staying with family rather than at a typical lodging. The combination of thoughtful hospitality, meaningful interactions, and a welcoming atmosphere made this stay exceptional. We left with fond memories and would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Panama. Thank you, Bret and Noah, for making our trip so special!

Stayed in December 2024

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Nice location , friendly stuff

Stayed in November 2024

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love it

Stayed in September 2024

Lovely room on a nice quiet street off of the Main Street, easy walking distance to the town centre in around 10 minutes. Very clean and spacious

Stayed in September 2024

Liked everything. Only small thing that could be useful would to be able to pay with credit card.

We had a perfect stay in Casa Morada. The house is new. The room was big and comfortable, Very clean. Hot water. Comfortable bed. The host was always very nice and gave us great suggestions for hike and restaurants. Very well located in the city. The windows had no mosquitoes net, the host said he could install it (they are removable) but it wasn't needed, we had no problem with mosquitoes (in August)

Stayed in August 2024

Very quiet. Good looking rooms. Good situated.

Stayed in August 2024

The location is excellent, close to the city main road and to restaurants and supermarkets. The host whas very helpfull in giving us hints about what to do in the area and very good on making us feeling at home.

Stayed in July 2024

Very nice and helpful host, clean rooms, hot shower, lovely garden, good and safe surroundings, strong WiFi and I loved his dog!! You can see kolibris from your bed! That was one of my most amazing stays during my travels. Wish I stayed longer!! High recommandation!

Stayed in June 2024

It was a fabulous stay. Our host was very attentive to all our needs.

Stayed in April 2024

Brett is a great host. He went above and beyond to make our stay a memorable one. The place is clean, quiet, and comfortable. Highly recommended! Thanks also to Jason for the useful tips and support !

Stayed in March 2024

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The host/owner of Casa Morada, Bret was very friendly and helpfull. Jason, a local guy was available for all kinds of information, about trails, local transport and was very helpfull with technical issues with our SIM card. On the last day of our stay in El Valle, we ended up hinking La Silla to see the sunset with Bret and Jason, which was great.

Stayed in March 2024

Very pleasant owner, clean and modern facilities!! Highly recommend. Good location.

Stayed in February 2024