Reviews of Wao Jungle Venao
Playa Venao Playa Venao, Playa Venao, Panama
#10 of 28 hotels in Playa Venao
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 210 hotel reviews
8.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
8.4
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
8.7
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Free WiFi
8.6
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Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Ritza
Panama6 reviews10“Agradable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nada
Todo
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 10 April 2025
Michal
Slovakia80 reviews6 helpful votes10“Comfortable stay close to the beach”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Studio Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
The cabin was really close to the beach (1min by car, a few walking). Parking was plentiful. Everything is close. Room was quiet, aside from the howling monkeys next to it haha 😀 AC was really appreciated and worked well! Very comfortable stay. I especially loved frequent visits of hummingbirds that drank nectar from flowers that were right in front of the cabin :).
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 8 March 2025
Yogitraveler
Panama4 reviews8.0“Great overalll and cozy”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom smelled a bit funky not that much but i think it was the shower curtain
I liked that it was a little cozy apartment 10/10
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 6 March 2025
Diana
Panama1 review10“Nice”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 17 February 2025
Harm
Netherlands18 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Did the trick, liked it”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Studio Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not in “the jungle”, thats a marketing term
Nice container room with kitchenette
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 17 October 2024
Gladys
Panama16 reviews10“Perfect getaway”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was perfect
The staff really make the difference, Love them all
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 15 October 2024
Aidan
United States22 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Small Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast could be a little earlier
Awesome set up!
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 14 October 2024
Joan
Panama5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was good
The place was relaxing enough to rest and it was exactly as shown in the photos.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 5 October 2024
Alexia
Panama2 reviews8.0“Great”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
When a bus of people arrived, it was like there were too much people for the staff to handle and even the breakfast was low compared to the day before where it was PERFECTION.
How simple jet comfortable they were
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Isabela
Panama1 review10“Comfortable and safe, surrounded by nature”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We could hear everything, not sound proof
Very comfortable
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Valeri
Panama12 reviews10“Comfortable and fresh”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I liked it all
Very comfortable
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 2 August 2024
Nick
Israel9 reviews10“Definitely one of the best stays i’ve ever had!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Small Single Room
- • Stayed 11 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s quite far from the center but if you’re looking for a quiet and little bit more discreet place, that’s the perfect match for you
Everything, everything, everything. The management, the food, the staff, the vibes, the rooms. 10 out of 10 would come back again. And a very very special thanks to Veronica that made my stay 1000 times better!!!!
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 15 July 2024
Yoav
Israel1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Small Single Room
- • Stayed 11 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I’ve end up staying there for a whole month because it was so good. Been traveling for the past 5 months and this was the most value for money stay I’ve ever had. Veronica the head of staff is the best, very lovely and caring for everything the breakfast was decent but worth it. The location could be better but it’s not as bad as people say. 8 min walk from center, and you can also rent a bike with no problem. I would 100% recommend and come back here!
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 5 July 2024
Nevo
Israel1 review10“Amazing place would love to come back”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Small Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing staff, nice rooms
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 3 July 2024
Emily
Panama14 reviews4 helpful votes10“Great weekend at Venao”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Studio
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The shower head of my room was tilted and all the water was going straight to the wall, but this is something minor.
I loved the place, the set up was nice, a terrace with hammocks to hang out surrounded by garden, which is the best if you’re traveling with dogs.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 26 June 2024
Amit
Israel20 reviews8.0“Great place in playa venao, a close walk to everything but isolated and quiet”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The kitchen was a bit too small and not clean enough The water pressure in the shared showers was quite weak
The room was nice The entire place has a great vibe and is decorated really cool The staff was really nice
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 26 June 2024
Jesús
Panama6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Small Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Vibes and personel
Nice and neat
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 20 June 2024
Arthur
Belgium7 reviews10“Affordable, luxurious, clean, quiet, nature, good internet.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Small Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing bad to mention.
Great place, great staff. Give Vero a raise!!!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 June 2024
Karen
United Kingdom163 reviews32 helpful votes8.0“A slightly different type of hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Small Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The kitchen had an oven but no microwave. The large grey settees were extremely uncomfortable - I couldn't sit on them.
Nice room with fan and a/c. It had a double bed and storage/hanging space. Had a choice of 3 options for breakfast. It was extremely quiet whilst I was there so very peaceful.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Galina
Slovakia44 reviews7 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Small Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathrooms could be a bit cleaner
It is modern place, chill vibes with lots of monkeys around. Don't expext socializing but you can have good private room 3options for a breakfast included. Very nice staff!!!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 23 May 2024
Milagros
Panama1 review10“wonderful”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
clean and not far from the beach
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Olivia
United Kingdom10 reviews10“Great!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Literally the only thing, which was our fault, is just to make sure to book a taxi the day before leaving as it’s not as easy as in a city. But Veronica helped us with it! So thank you to her
Very cool layout, good hostel vibes, very close to the beach, room was super clean+comfortable+functional, shower was nice and warm!! Breakfast in the morning is so good. Beach itself is really good for bars and meeting other people. Veronica is so lovely and made us feel super welcome (shoutout to Swell the dog too). Aircon is fabulous.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 26 March 2024
שרגאי
Israel2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The shared bathroom could have been better maintained. A bit expensive in terms of value for money (we were in rooms with shared bathroom)
We stayed three nights at Wao Jungle and we had a great time. We stayed in a small air-conditioned room with a shared bathroom, which overall was very good. The place is very clean and beautiful. But what we liked most was the attitude of the reception staff, especially Miguel, who took care of everything we needed and did everything to make our vacation perfect! Thank you!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Paul
Netherlands21 reviews4 helpful votes10“Great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We had a great stay at Wao Jungle Venao! The reception was very friendly and helpful with great service. The room was very clean with good working air-conditioning. And a nice large bed.
Stayed in March 2024
