Punta Mala

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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
$68 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$76 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Punta Mala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Puerto Escondido Beach and ShokoGi Panama ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (170 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 Mar 15, 2026

Hotel Punta Franca
Hotel Posada Destiladeros

Hotel Posada Destiladeros

3 out of 5
Calle principal Los Destiladeros Punta Mala Provincia de los Santos
$90 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
$99 total
Mar 21 - Mar 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach lodge in Punta Mala. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions ShokoGi Panama and Los Destiladeros ...
9/10 Wonderful! (48 reviews)
Excellent! Beautiful place. Superfriendly staff.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Hotel Posada Destiladeros
Ocean Properties Aparthotel Villas

Ocean Properties Aparthotel Villas

3.5 out of 5
Calle a Playa Destiladeros Punta Mala
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Punta Mala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions ShokoGi Panama and Los Destiladeros Beach ...
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 Aug 23, 2025

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Ocean Properties Aparthotel Villas
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Esplendorosa | Ocean View Villa with Staff & Chef

Esplendorosa | Ocean View Villa with Staff & Chef

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

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

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

Popular places to visit

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

Los Destiladeros Beach

4/5(8 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Los Destiladeros Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Punta Mala.

Los Destiladeros Beach

Puerto Escondido Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Puerto Escondido Beach during your trip to Punta Mala? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Puerto Escondido Beach

ShokoGi Panama

Enjoy an outing to ShokoGi Panama during your stay in Punta Mala. Stroll along the beaches in this relaxing area, or seek out the surfing spots.

ShokoGi Panama

Cities near Punta Mala

"house beach" of Pedasí you can do tours to Isla Iguana from there or just enjoy the beach (where you'll be almost alone). in Pedasí there are a lot of hostels, so you don't really have to book up front.

Pedasí

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