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Playa Bluff Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachfront lodge in Bocas del Toro with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Surrounded by lush gardens, Playa Bluff Hotel offers a serene retreat with continental breakfast and an international cuisine restaurant. Enjoy the outdoor pool, playground, bike rentals, dry cleaning services, billiards/pool table and barbecue grills for a fun-filled stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The current price is $117
$129 total
includes taxes & fees
May 15 - May 16

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room, Balcony | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Balcony

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Balcony | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper

Family Room, Balcony

  • Beach view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 185 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 232 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 232 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 232 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Air conditioning, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Triple Room, Garden View, Courtyard Area | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, Garden View, Courtyard Area

  • Garden view
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Private kitchen

Deluxe Studio Suite, Air conditioning

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Private kitchen

Deluxe Studio Suite, Air conditioning

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Private kitchen

Deluxe Studio Suite, Air conditioning

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bluff Beach, Bocas del Toro

What's nearby

  • Bluff Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Paunch Beach - 8 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Tortuga Beach - 15 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Bolivar Park - 29 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Starfish Beach - 62 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 59 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Dosha Organic cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tequila Republic - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mana Bar and Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Barco Hundido Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Skully's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Playa Bluff Hotel

  • At Playa Bluff Hotel, you can spend time at the beach relaxing in a sun lounger, plus activities like snorkeling and surfing/body boarding are nearby. Guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages, facials, and body treatments, and the outdoor pool provides fun for everyone. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace, a garden, and an electric bike charging station.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 8:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Safari
  • Pool table
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Electric bike charging stations
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include facials and body treatments.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 40.0

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Pets

  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Mobile payment options include: PayPal.

Also known as

Playa Bluff Lodge Bocas del Toro

Playa Bluff Bocas del Toro

Playa Bluff

Playa Bluff Lodge

Playa Bluff Hotel Lodge

Playa Bluff Hotel Bocas del Toro

Playa Bluff Hotel Lodge Bocas del Toro

Frequently asked questions

Does Playa Bluff Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Playa Bluff Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Playa Bluff Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Playa Bluff Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per day. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Playa Bluff Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Playa Bluff Hotel?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Playa Bluff Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Playa Bluff Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, horseback riding, and snorkeling. Additional recreation onsite includes a safari. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include spa services and a picnic area. Playa Bluff Hotel also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Playa Bluff Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.

What's the area around Playa Bluff Hotel like?

Playa Bluff Hotel is located a short 5-minute walk from Bluff Beach.

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Reviews

Playa Bluff Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Fair

Bugs in coffee, internet is not working, place is being run like someone’s house and not a hotel. Taking a shower $2.
Ina, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Booked and paid for an ocean view room with a balcony but only garden view rooms were available so instead of the waves crashing I heard the property next door doing Los construction all day long …. Other than that the place was great
Wendy, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Food was not good
George, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

An adventure

If you go to Playa Bluff hotel, think about an adventure. No air conditioning anywhere. The restaurant has new chef from Italy. We only had breakfast there, (was ok) never ate dinner. We had dinner every night at Hummingbird hotel, amazing food, great ambience. Walking distance. The pool did not opened until the day we left. They had lost electricity and it was disgusting, so took time to clean. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, the room is nice, doesn't have a fitted sheet, so is a little uncomfortable to sleep with a sheet that moves all around. No Mattress cover, the room could be cleaned better, need to move furniture and clean behind and under, since its a tropical place, spiders are everywhere. There is a big community kitchen that is fully equipped and you can buy food and make whatever you want. Unfortunately there are no markets close by, you have to take the shuttle that comes every hour in front of hotel for $3 or a taxi $20 into town ( around 30 minute ride one way) to buy food. Unfortunately the ocean was extremely rough, so we were not able to swim in the ocean, but if you walk the trail for about an hour or bike (they have bikes for rent) you reach beautiful natural pools. Take a book and plan to relax, eat and enjoy the weather, and go into town and take tours to the islands. You can arrange all tours with the hotel. The hotel is building a new spa, and tour thru their jungle and waterfalls.
Cameron, 4-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

On a nous a pas donne une chamber superieur equipements desuets
Jean marc, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Es eco friendly, las habitaciones no tienen aire, solo ventilador de techo, podrás ver monos y otros animales típicos. La atención de Anthony y Gabriela excelentes.
Verified

2/10 Poor

Over rated over priced

This was the most expensive place that we stayed at in Panama and was the worst by a landslide. The patio door was just a screen that anyone could have broken into. We were woken up by loud people 3 of the 6 nights we stayed there and management pretty much said it was out of their control! Not impressed!!!! Our room was only “cleaned” twice, check in did not include instructions on where to get drinkable water, nor was there a glass in the room. The electrical outlets would not hold a plug for my charger. The sheets are too small for the bed and their are no mattress covers, yuck!!!! The curtains did not fully cover the windows. The patio door locks are broken, so a small padlock with a key is used. There are no lights on the patio, so sitting out and reading at night is not possible and there are wires hanging where lights should be. There was no hot water in the showers even after they were “fixed”. If you are there for surfing this is a great place to be, if that is not your intent then do not stay here, it is a long way from town and the shuttle only comes every 2 hours and a taxi will cost you $15-$20 one way. The breakfast is the same every day, eggs, pancake and toast with a few pieces of fruit. When we raised concerns it fell on deaf ears, the owner/manager thought that our concerns were trivial. She certainly does not belong in the hospitality business. This place has the potential to be quite lovely, but falls very short of its potential.
Pam, 6-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Muy lindo el hotel pero muy largo del centro la luz y el agua falta la piscina estaba verde solo hay un restaurante cerca es muy incomodo la distancia del pueblo la administradora Macarena excelente por ella vale la pena quedarse sino no lo vale Si vuelvo me quedo en el pueblo los taxis muy caros para ir a comer cobran y no brew 15 y 25$
5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Tres bel endroit un peu en retrait, eco et pres de quelques excellent restaurants.
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great property on Playa Bluff. Filter was broken on pool while we were there so we didn’t get to use that. Lots of wildlife surrounding this property. Room was average for the price but we enjoyed our time here and the relaxing vibes in that area. Food at surrounding hotels was very good. The lodge only serves breakfast and it is average. Two pancakes, some scrambled eggs, two pieces of toast and 5-6 cubes of fruit.
James, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Property Needs More Work but LOVED the Manager

The Playa Bluff Lodge seems to be in the middle of a "resurrection" of sorts. Apparently the place had a fire last year that destroyed the kitchen and perhaps more. I gather that the owner is trying to recover the business but seems to be doing it on the cheap. The only reason I give an overall "good" rating is due to the manager of the place, Magarena (Maga for short) who went out of her way to help us have a pleasant stay. The property has HUGE potential but it appears progress is very slow. I highly recommend visiting the Playa Bluff neighborhood but if you want a more comfortable stay, I recommend The Plantation, Hummingbird, or Oasis. Worth mentioning is the bus service that runs between Bocas town and Playa Bluff. The vans that act as a bus run every 30 minutes or so $3 each way but be prepared for a bumpy and often crowded 20 minute ride. The area is beautiful with opportunities to see sloths and Howler monkeys in your back yard.
Dave, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Jättefint hotell med super trevlig personal. Lång strand med väldigt lite folk, perfekt för att bara ta det lugnt eller surfa. Finns inget att klaga på! :)
Camilla, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Wunderschöne Lage, sehr abgeschieden, schöner Strand leider aber zu hoher Wellengang zum Baden
4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Hotel comodo en frente de playa Bluff

El hotel es simple pero cómodo. El desayuno sencillo pero rico. Está a media hora del centro, el bus pasa a determinados horarios y cuesta 3.50 por persona o el taxi 15 dólares. La playa es preciosa pero las olas son peligrosas. Lo recomiendo para quien quiera estar en contacto con la naturaleza o quien busque esa playa para surfear.
luli, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Descansando en el paraíso

Maravillosa estadía. El equipo completo es adorable. Te acogen como una gran familia siempre atentos y dispuestos. Contundente y saludable desayuno en un entorn paradisíaco que te permite conectar contigo mismo y tu familia
Daniela, 4-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

fuera de temporada NO ES HOTEL!

El hotel es lindo, muy limpio, el unico problema es que al estar "fuera de temporada" no gozas de los servicios totales que ofrecen. Llegamos a la hora del cheking y a los 5min ya no habia ningun empleado para consultar o solicitar algo, los dias siguientes igual. A las 15hs no habia nadie ni nada para hacer, los dias posteriores igual. Ni hablarque NO HABIA RESTAURANT abierto, por lo cual no habia opciones para comer ya que no hay otros comercios ni locales en la zona. Yo pienso que si el servicio es "a medias", el cobro por la estadia deberia ser menor!.
Lucas Sebastian, 2-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Muy linda la ubicación.

El hotel está en una ubicación excelente, en el medio de la naturaleza y frente a la playa. Es una playa para surfear, no para nadar. Es un mar hermoso. Las habitaciones son muy lindas, a la noche se escuchan las olas del mar y los ruidos de la selva. Es una lástima que este tan descuidada la zona de la pileta, todas las reposeras estaban rotas. No funcionaba el restaurante, solo había desayuno (el hotel está a 15 min del pueblo). No había agua caliente en los baños. Los caminos para llegar a las habitaciones no tenían luz, ya no funcionaba la carga solar de las lámparas. No se veía nada, tampoco te ofrecían linternas.
Federica, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

hotel met gezellig restaurant aan strand

Gezellige bar, terras en restaurant. Fijne ruime kamer en behulpzaam lief personeel . Gelegen aan strand waar ook hangmatten hangen en ligbedden staan. Het zwembad is niet groot maar prima voor mijn kinderen, alleen was er veel bezoek geweest ( bar-restaurant) en daarna was het water erg vies en 2 dagen vies/groen geweest. ( personeel deed z'n best te reinigen, maar er waren teveel kinderen met zand-zonnebrand ed in geweest) Het eten is heerlijk, veel mensen komen daar dan ook gezellig eten. Stroming in zee te sterk om te zwemmen, wel leuk om surfers te kijken.
Verified

6/10 Good

Hotel bonito y tranquilo, personal agradable

El hotel es muy bonito y su personal muy agradable y de buen trato, pero la atención en el restaurante es un poco lento y el lugar está muy alejado del centro de Bocas
Verified

8/10 Very good

Really nice hotel, in front of the beach

The hotel and the staff is really nice, unfortunately the pool was not working but not a big deal, the hotel is green so they use solar panel for electricity and water pumping, so no air condinationing is installed.
Verified

4/10 Fair

Needs better management

This hotel needs work. There is essentially no management. The best, most efficient employees there are the cleaning staff. The rooms are nice but the beds are like slabs of concrete. The power to our building went out for over 8 hours (and the have solar, so can't blame it on anyone else). The hot water works for about 45 seconds, total. Plus, this is located 20 minutes from town and the shuttle to Playa Bluff is sketchy and the last one coming from town leaves at 6pm. Want a late night in town? Plan on a $20 cab ride back to the hotel. No exceptions. We will not stay there again.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous and affordable

We had an incredible stay here, the staff are wonderful, the room was gorgeous, the restaurant serves delicious food and drinks, and the vibe here is so relaxing. The beach is at your doorstep and if you get hot you can cool off in the swimming pool. It is great value for money!! I highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel agradable serca a playa

Mi estadia en el hotel fue exelente y agradable La vista al mar por las mañana y el sonido de las aves y las intalaciones muy comodas
Verified

2/10 Poor

Fabian, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lorri, 3-night trip