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Rancho Juancho

3.0 star property
Mountain hotel with restaurant, near Portobelo National Park

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Nestled near Portobelo National Park, Rancho Juancho offers a tranquil retreat with hiking/biking trails and horseback riding. Explore the garden, enjoy breakfast at the on-site restaurant, relax in the library or coffee shop/cafe, take advantage of laundry facilities and free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library

Feel at home (6)

  • Sofa bed
  • Kitchenette
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Balcony

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LED TV
Sofa bed - twin
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

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Balcony

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LED TV
Sofa bed - twin
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Sabanitas, la propiedad queda a 26 KM, 7 KM antes de Portobelo, Mechi, Colon, 00507

What's nearby

  • Fuerte Santiago - 8 min drive
  • Mirador Perú - 8 min drive
  • San Felipe Church - 8 min drive
  • Playa La Angosta - 9 min drive
  • Blanca Beach - 50 min drive

Getting around

  • Tocumen Intl. Airport (PTY) - 104 min drive
  • Colon Atlantic Passenger Station - 43 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Bar El Castillo - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Los Cañones - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante La Torre - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fonda Arith - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪captain jack's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Rancho Juancho

Enjoy your visit to Mechi with a stay at Rancho Juancho. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests can keep active with onsite hiking/biking trails and horse riding/rentals. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include sofa beds and refrigerators.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • 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 (2 total)*
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Twin sofa bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Dishwasher

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - Overlooking the ocean, this café serves breakfast and light fare.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

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

Pets

  • Pet deposit: USD 10.00 per night
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Rancho Juancho Hotel Mechi
Rancho Juancho Hotel
Rancho Juancho Mechi
Rancho Juancho
Rancho Juancho Hotel
Rancho Juancho Mechi
Rancho Juancho Hotel Mechi

Frequently asked questions

Does Rancho Juancho offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Rancho Juancho 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.

Are pets allowed at Rancho Juancho?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 20 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 10.00 per night.

Is parking offered on site at Rancho Juancho?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Rancho Juancho?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Rancho Juancho?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Rancho Juancho and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Rancho Juancho?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers ocean views.

Does Rancho Juancho have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a dishwasher, and cookware.

Does Rancho Juancho have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

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Rancho Juancho Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

I got there only to be told they had canceled my reservation.
Lincoln, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

First, when you get to the place you get a huge hill which isnt really easy to get up, they would send someone to help you getting your car up. The place is really nice and quiet. A lot of mosquitoes since its basically a mountain, there is a -jungle- next to the area. Moving around isnt that easy but the staff is willing to help. Had a really long waiting time for the Caribbean Restaurante they work with deliver the food (took around 1 hour and 20 minutes to get a octopus fillet and a pizza) which was not so pleasing. The bad part is that we are in a mountain and they are going to be bugs around cearly, we got a cockroach in our room, we asked for some spray to kill it, but the guy never showed up with it, my husband dont like them at all, so we didnt get a good sleep at night.
Karla, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Horrible
Los administradores no sabian que teniamos una reserva por no fijarse, tambien la habitación estaba sucia y tenia cucarachas... La vista linda pero no lo recimiendo. No vale la pena.
Gracia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

traumhafter Ausblick, prächtige Umgebung, sehr freundliche Gastgeber
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Diversificar el menú! Poco para escoger! Atención amable! Gracias!
Oscar, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice with aerial view at the entrance to Portobelo bay
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Filthy
No hot water, filthy rooms, awful smell in the room,
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ahh
The hammocks are comfy, the view is serene and the hosts are lovely. There’s no hot water in the little cabins, but we to tolerated this because everything else was so peaceful and inexpensive.
DIANE, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Best view in Panama, extremely friendly hosts.
Very good price - value stay, this place has one of the best views and the hosts are extremely friendly. The only thing to take into account is their is no hot water (at least in the cabin I stayed). Nonetheless all the rest is great value for your money, and for that reason this is the 5th tiem I stay here.
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Très décevant
Nous avions une nuit à passer à portobelo et n'ayant pas eu trop de choix nous avons opté pour cet hotel qui sans être luxueux, nous paraissait sur le site correct A peine arrivé nous avons compris notre erreur : propreté limite, pas d'eau chaude, serviette trouée, literie médiocre, patère et porte savon qui vous reste dans les mains lorsque vous les touchez en un mot comme en cent une catastrophe. Peut être que nous en demandions trop pour ce type d'hébergement mais vu le prix nous avons trouvé ce établissement plus que décevant
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

The cabin smells bad. Facilities are old and poor
Nice view. Kind persons, but the rooms are worse than expected. Broken Windows sills. Insects enter: ants, spiders and mosquitoes. Smell badly. Stuffiness. The AV and TV works. Breakfast is delicious.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Adequate place to stay near Portobelo
The best of very few choices in the Portobelo area. It is up a steep driveway on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean. Very few staff who were always helpful. Roof leaked copiously in heavy rain but not a huge problem due to tile floors. We just swept the water out. Power outages once in a while. You must have business in Portobelo if you are going there. We did and this was the best we could find.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Contacto directo con la naturaleza
Muy bien, está ubicado en una finca por lo que tiene amplia zona verde.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Great spot for a cabin based stay
We stayed 3 nights. The hotel is just outside Portobelo up a very very steep bank. The views and the farm behind are quite beautiful. Cabins are clean and equipped with air con, tv and hammocks outside. There was no hot water or wifi during our stay. The owners are very pleasant and helpful and obviously gradually upgrading their facilities; the kitchenette needed attention. We breakfasted at the little Panaderia on the way into Portobelo ate dinner at Captain Jack's (both very good) so we can't comment on the hotel breakfast, which is on request. Their is plenty to do in the area, particularly if you hire the local nature guide, Jason. Just remember this is not really a hotel with hotel facilities and you will enjoy the different experience.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Inolvidable
El trato del personal es excelente. Las cabañas tienen una vista maravillosa.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

If you like over looking the ocean this is for you
You must get to the top of the driveway and this alone can be an experience by it self. I myself thought the driveway was a thrill. The place was clean, they provide hammocks, refrigerator, dishes, cable (I changed the tv language to English to watch CSI). It is quiet and in the middle of no where. Bring our own dish soap. I loved it and I will be returning.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Hay que mejorar las instalaciones del lugar.
Estuve hospedada el fin de semana, las camas muy incomodas, a parte con ruido cada vez que uno hacia un movimiento, el baño no contaba contaba con agua caliente como reglamento de hoteles.adicional el agua de la regadera salia sucia, la piscina esta verde de moho por lo que no se podia usar el rio de la cual hablan y el paseo a caballo nunca lo ofrecieron,la verdad no regreso.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Great Eco-tourism escape
This is a great eco tourism escape. It's simple and mellow with great views of the Caribbean. The morning breakfasts were outstanding. If you need the Hilton amenities, this is not your place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Terrible Service!
Expedia said specifically that there is no need to confirm the reservation on the receipt, however when we get there they were like we sold your room because we did not reply to an email that was sent few days ago. We were out of country for a week already as a result did not see an email come in. Why would they put on receipt that there is no need to confirm the reservation then? They told us to go to different place down the street (4 km away) claimed to be same company. However the owner at different hotel said it is not a same company and we had to pay more fees for the crappier room. They never seemed apologetic about this whole incident. I would say STAY AWAY from this
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

El paisaje no tiene precio!
La mejor vista...una mezcla entre montaña y mar y los dueños maravillosos, una pareja muy amable, hacen que quieras regresar!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Nice room near beaches.
Nice place with nice view from the top of a hill. Place is quiet and relaxing. The staff is a nice couple who is very kind.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Great location and excellent service.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Very nice couple that give us good information about any travelling tips