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Reviews of Casa Congo & Casa Rayo Verde - Restaurante - Galeria de arte

Calle Genea, detrás de la Casa de la Aduana, Portobelo, Panama

#4 of 7 hotels in Portobelo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 135 B&B reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: 23 August 2025

    8.0
    Sea front room was fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony - Casa Congo
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen was closed, we arrived late and expected to have dinner. Kitchen under renovation and drilling still at 7pm, drilling started again at 7.30am. Breakfast just average. Price too high

    Sea front location and walking to the town centre

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    9.0
    Portobelo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View - Rayo Verde
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water and mold in the room.

    Great location and the staff were wonderful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2025

    10
    Great Sea View!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Rayo Verde
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our stay ended too soon.

    I loved everything! The room was clean and very spacious. Even though it didn't say that it was a asea view, we could see the sea from the kitchen window, The food at the restaurant was also very good and the staff was very attentive. Karaoke was also fun..thanks for brightening up my evening :) The art gallery was amazing as well. Keep up the good work Annie :) I'll definitely return!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    9.0
    Perfect location to enjoy ocean view and art.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Sea View - Rayo Verde
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property has an excellent location! The neighborhood was safe, quiet, and friendly.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2025

    10
    Best option in town
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Balcony - Casa Congo
    • Stayed 2 nights

    On the expensive side for Portobelo.

    Best hotel in town. Perfectly located with nearby secure parking. Spacious, beautifully furnished room with a lovely balcony overlooking the bay. Very nice bathroom. Excellent restaurant, kind and helpful staff, and an attached shop/art gallery with a knowledgeable curator. Can't go wrong with this choice

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Quadruple Room - Casa Congo
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. Very slippery bathroom floors 2. You can hear every morning boat engines noise around 7 am . 3.every night I can hear mouses or rats trying to scratch or get inside the room from roof I believe 🤦‍♀️ 4.And your parking not free, $7.00 every night the price is not big deal, but they should definitely mention on booking. 5.we stayed on a 3 rd floor it was only option for family(I don’t mind👌) but the way last 16 stairs was made was a very extreme for us to go up and done😔so if you have back problems or you have to care heavy suitcases or baby 3rd floor is not your option 👎

    Hello! I love our room size just perfect for us. We had 3 medium size windows and they all have awesome views. Hot water, good air conditioning, room had a fridge and electric kettle 👌very convenient for me because I love to have my own tea or hot water before breakfast 👌 Manadger send me welcome text & share his exact location with me true WhatsApp ( I felt very pleased) Very clean restaurant & yummy breakfast, it’s was very convenient because we had hungry toddler with us😁

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    8.0
    Very nice stay at good location overlooking the bay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View - Rayo Verde
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower did not get warm

    Well located. View over the bay. Nice staff. Hammock on the terrace

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2025

    10
    Perfect to relax!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Quadruple Room - Casa Congo
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are comfortable and very well decorated but they need a few renovations (nothing relevant).

    It is very well located, just in front of the sea. The rooms are big and very nice. They can coordinate boat trips just on the water front of the hotel/restaurant.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    10
    Beautiful place to stay and relax.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View - Rayo Verde
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Casa Congo and Casa Rayo Verde's staff were fantastic! The location was perfect for my needs. The food was wonderful. The staff was polite and very helpful. I highly recommend Casa Congo and Casa Rayo Verde!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2025

    9.0
    Well located to visit Portobello ruins
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View - Rayo Verde
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is cute, tranquile, interesting and clean. The staff in the hotel is really nice, and the breakfast is actually very good. Well located to visit Portobello ruins.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony - Rayo Verde
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was wonderful. Our apartment was large, comfortable and looked out over the beautiful bay. Breakfast was included and wonderful. We also dined here one night for dinner and had cocktails. Everything was delicious and fresh. We did several activities with the hotel but the percussion class at La Escualita de Ritmo was the highlight. Portobelo is rich in history, culture and beauty. The town is warm and welcoming. I highly recommend staying at Casa Congo.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room - Rayo Verde
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's quite expensive but that's the deal I guess, if you stay in Portobelo.

    Really liked my room, so nice to have a chilled calm place to stay. Also the restaurant serves good food with lovely views out across the water. Good A/C, nice breakfast and excellent location.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2025

    8.0
    Sea front and local carnaval
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Quadruple Room - Casa Congo
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are accessible only by staircase.

    The hotel front towards the sea is great and e arranged for Juan to pick-up us directly at the hotel to bring us at Playa Huerta. Portobelo was very lively during Carnaval and we were one of the few tourists enjoying the scene. Hotel is located between the two fortress and can simply walk there. There is an ATM at the police station with diving centre 100 m away.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2025

    8.0
    Friendly Hotel in Portebello
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View - Rayo Verde
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms are very basic - Its an old building.

    Great location in town, on the coast - great views, comfortable hammocks. Helpful to arrange water taxi trips to beach. Staff very helpful and friendly. Near forts and restaurants.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Rayo Verde
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great

    The owner and staff couldn't have helped more. Right in the Heart of Portobelo

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2025

    10
    Perfect spot in Portobelo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View - Rayo Verde
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good!

    Incredible view and lovely patio with hammock situated on the water. The room was comfortable and we truly enjoyed the art surrounding us at every step, both in the room and at the gallery and restaurant. . The staff was welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and served with a smile. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room - Rayo Verde
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and excellent food.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Rayo Verde
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Everything. The art gallery is quite good. We were in the other building with our little room and balcony, loved it!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony - Casa Congo
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Better than pictures. Great staff, thank you Jorge!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View - Rayo Verde
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly over priced

    Location, staff.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    9.0
    We felt at the end of the world and yet found a lovely nest for the night. Great ambiance, superb art and craft shop par
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Rayo Verde
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautifully decorated room on the sea, nestled amongst fishermen’s houses and with scalding hot shower. Super helpful and attentive staff

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2024

    9.0
    we like there and we can go again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View - Rayo Verde
    • Stayed 7 nights

    no complains

    Everything was very good

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2024

    10
    Relaxing and Comfy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony - Casa Congo
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access. You need to park the car 100 meters away. Not a big deal!

    The Reina Congo was a great room with a balcony on the water. Food @ the Restaurant was very good. Jose @ the reception was fantastic. Also, the restaurant staff were courteous.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2024

    9.0
    Ideal place to stay while in Portobelo, great food, wonderful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View - Rayo Verde
    • Stayed 1 night

    Some people speaking on the phone early in the morning outside the room.

    Beautiful location, with very nice art and decoration in the rooms. Clean and well organized. Sounds of water right outside the door. Delicious breakfast served by a very friendly staff.

    Stayed in October 2024

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