I've just returned from a 2-week-stay in the Villa Romantica on Isla Contadora! No talk of the hotel/restaurant closing! The owner, Charly, is very welcoming (welcome drink upon arrival and tour of island) and makes sure all his guests immediately feel at home! I travelled single and stayed in a quiet room off the main house with view of the... more

I was booked into this hotel from a day tour I'd signed up for (barefootpanama.com) I was a little nervous about it because I don't speak Spanish and it was a small property. However, it wasn't a problem. Charlie speaks English and was able to help me find the beaches best for snorkeling. The hotel itself is very nice but... more

just got back from an island trip to Panama. Yes, charley and the villa romantica are delightful but say adios. it's closing april 8 thereabouts. charlie sold it to a bunch of international developers and it's being torn down (yes, demolished) to make way, in two years or so, for contradura's first time share and spa facility. charley is still... more

We had a wonderful stay in October. We were the only guests for a few days and they treated us like royalty. You couldn't ask for a better place! more

Danny y Andrea. PANAMA Superb! This whole trip was a honeymoon gift from my parents, and they could not have picked a better place. Quite and apart from the rest of the hotels, villa romantica really steps up to its name. The vista from its restaurant is breath-taking, we saw a hunch back whale jump right there when we werehaving... more

As most reviews here already say, the Villa Romantica is an excellent choice for lodging if you are staying on Contadora. The entire staff is extremely friendly. The owner, Charlie, will do everything to make you feel welcome and help you out. Our room was extremely clean. The air conditioning worked good. The room had DirectTV satellite television. The beach... more

My father and I had the privilage of staying here last month. We had a great time. Charlie and his staff are great hosts and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. We had a small problem with the toilet which was promptly fixed. You can't beat the view from the restaraunt! The food... more

that was our third trip to the island - what a hidden "Pearl" and thanks Charly and VILLA ROMANTICA we had the most enjoyable stay plus great food and spacious rooms - a dream-location ! Thank you Charly and thanks to the stuff and the great cook! See you soon...Angelika Also thanks to Guillermo from Corrall Dream..beautiful snorkeltrip through the... more

Villa Romantica is in a perfect spot - perched over the best beach on Contadora and a short distance from "downtown", i.e. the airstrip and shops. Charlie and the multilingual staff are very friendly and helpful. Our room was big, clean and comfortable, with a powerful air conditioner and satellite TV. The restaurant is the best on the island -... more