Punta Mala

Travel Guide

Selina Hostels at Playa Venao
The hostel is new and not finished yet, but it has a great design, is located directly at the beach and the staff is really cool. A con is that there is only one shop which has basically nothing and is really expensive; so you either have to bring your food or eat at the bar in the hostel.
The beach itself is good for surfers, but you can also enjoy the waves without a board. 
There are only two (or maybe three; nobody knows) buses from Pedasí to Playa Venao: once in the morning (I think at 7) and once at 12 o'clock. It takes around 1.5 hours. Keep your eyes open and when you see the sign of the hostel, shout "(la) parada, por favor"
Hotel Punta Franca

Hotel Punta Franca

3 out of 5
Camino a Puerto Escondido Punta Mala Los Santos
The price is €72 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
€72
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Punta Mala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Puerto Escondido Beach and ShokoGi Panama are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (172 reviews)
Great parking. The pools were so nice and perfect temperatures. The staff was the best, each and everyone of them were so kind and helpful. Great views !!

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Hotel Punta Franca
Hotel Posada Destiladeros

Hotel Posada Destiladeros

3 out of 5
Calle principal Los Destiladeros Punta Mala Provincia de los Santos
The price is €85 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
€85
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach lodge in Punta Mala. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions ShokoGi Panama and Los Destiladeros Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)
We had a very relaxing stay, lovely to walk on the beach before breakfast and chill by the pool in the daytime. The food was most enjoyable and overall it was a good value stay. The arrival/check-in process could have been smoother - we arrived within the specified times but could not enter the gate ...

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Hotel Posada Destiladeros
Ocean Properties Aparthotel Villas

Ocean Properties Aparthotel Villas

3.5 out of 5
Calle a Playa Destiladeros Punta Mala
Stay at this beach hotel in Punta Mala. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions ShokoGi Panama and Los Destiladeros Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
The location is hard to beat, but no restaurants near only cook yourself so this means going to the grocery store in pedasi. This is kind of a nightmare when you are a foreigner. The wifi is super slow there is no cable. That is quite annoying, the help at the properties are extremely nice and try ...

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Ocean Properties Aparthotel Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Esplendorosa | Ocean View Villa with Staff & Chef

Esplendorosa | Ocean View Villa with Staff & Chef

Pedasí Los Santos
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Punta Mala. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions ShokoGi Panama and Los Destiladeros ...
Esplendorosa | Ocean View Villa with Staff & Chef
Ocean Loft # 19

Ocean Loft # 19

Los Panamaes Provincia de Los Santos
Stay at this cabin in Punta Mala. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions ShokoGi Panama and Los Destiladeros Beach are located nearby.
Ocean Loft # 19
DRONES PEDASI RANCH - BEACHFRONT, POOL, 3BRM - 5BATH + Whales Watching & Fishing

DRONES PEDASI RANCH - BEACHFRONT, POOL, 3BRM - 5BATH + Whales Watching & Fishing

Pedasi Los Santos
Stay at this beach villa in Pedasí. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa El Toro and Playa El Arenal are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4 reviews)
Welcoming host, great location, quick response to questions.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

DRONES PEDASI RANCH - BEACHFRONT, POOL, 3BRM - 5BATH + Whales Watching & Fishing
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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