The 5 Best Hotels in Pearl Islands

Recent reviews

• Casa Malka, Frente al Mar Review score: 9

  “Isla Saboga is a small paradise. Location was perfect, steps away from beautiful Playa El Encanto, which was practically a private beach with crystal clear water. We stayed at the first floor of Casa Malka and it was all ours with it’s private entry, balcony/veranda and it’s private pool. The host Patrice organised our transfer from Contadora and was extremely courteous, kind and welcoming, going as far as waiting for us at the pier of Saboga to welcome us personally into the property. He also helped us with local tips and boat tours around the archipelago. Jonathan was the groundkeeper and was also great. The bed was bug and comfortable. The house has AC which worked great, filtered water and the kitchen has everything you need to cook, and you will be cooking as there is only one restaurant in the island and luckily is right next to where you’ll be staying. We bought groceries and food from Panama city and brought it with us on the plane to Contadora. Everybody does this as there are no supermarkets on the island. You can also bring your groceries on the ferry. It was all worth it, this was the final stop in our honeymoon and it was absolutely great! We totally recommend this place.”

• Hotel Gerald Review score: 9

  “It is nice and clean, friendly staff, restaurant and bar on site.”

• Contadora Island Inn Review score: 10

  “Gabi was great, she treated us like family. We had such a great time, we would like to stay longer. Good shower, good AC, big room with a fridge, good matrasses, lovely terrace.”

• Hotel Gerald Review score: 10

  “Excellent location, very comfy clean room and the staff was kind and helpful.”

• Villa Condesa Del Mar Review score: 10

  “We stayed earlier this year and returned for whale watching season which we highly recommend doing if you visit during the season. We like that the property has direct beach access and plan to return annually for our vacations.”

• Avani Review score: 5

  “Beautiful room”

• Mar Y Oro Review score: 10

  “Everything! The location is on the best beach, the room was clean and comfortable, the staff is extremely friendly and very efficient.”

• Hotel Contadora Review score: 2

  “Nada”

• Mar Y Oro Review score: 10

  “The service was excellent; I appreciated the room being ready so far ahead of check-in.”

• Villa Condesa Del Mar Review score: 4

  “- Amazing views of the sea and easy access to a beautiful beach - Nice pool you can enjoy with sun loungers - The one guy speaking English brought us from the ferry port to the house. He was the only one at least appearing to care about the guest experience  but that's unfortunately about it.”