Los Mandarinos Boutique Hotel & Spa

This is a Hidden Gem in the Panama interior. It’s a luxurious and serene retreat inspired by Tuscan design, nestled in a lush volcanic crater. The welcoming atmosphere from the staff and the amazing surroundings are unique to the country. The Art littered around the property is amazing ! Rooms and decor are fantastic! The whole experience is world class !

Hotel is set in a lush crater of a volcano very close to a quaint little town. The design and artwork is of a caliber I have never seen before. Every evening you can meet the other guests and watch the sun set on their roof top patio where drinks are on the house between 5-8pm. Although the main restaurant wasn't completed yet, we enjoyed fine dining in the restaurant connected to the main lobby. There is world class hiking which we really enjoyed. I was told it was a photographer's paradise, and that turned out to be true . The staff were all local and so welcoming! Can't wait to go back next year!

Absolutely stunning location, views and garden; the food was outstanding - food memories made! The staff were fantastic, welcoming, and on top of their game. This hotel is recently remodeled so everything about the room was perfect and spotless. I really loved the rooms - well appointed, beautiful details and a fantastic balcony (sofa chaise lounge outside) with a fantastic view of the beautiful (almost mystical) mists that descend upon the green of the mountains. Can’t wait to return!

This five-star property was a splurge for us yet was in the Hyatt family and in the right place for itinerary. We stayed during their soft open period, and you’d never know it. We had a superb stay at a very interesting property. We highly recommend checking out the La Compania branded hotels in Panama…they are doing some remarkable and visionary work in lodging experiences. We loved everything about our stay. Pro’s/highlights: - Super-friendly staff everywhere on the property. - Very high-end rooms, immaculately clean and maintained. We especially enjoyed the balcony and furniture there. - The building and grounds are wonderful, cozy, inviting…feels very Tuscan. - A very interesting collection of artwork throughout the property. Spend a couple of hours just browsing. It’s great. - There was a very nice welcome amenity waiting in our room. See photo. - The main restaurant was excellent. (We did not try the fine dining this trip). The chef is a Michelin star and has worked throughout the world bringing unique experiences to the dining. - For Hyatt status visitors, they offered a very nice happy hour at the open-air bar on the third floor. Great sunset views. - Our rate included complementary mini-bar in the mini-fridge in the room. Nicely stocked with soft drinks and beer. Some other general notes: - Watch the in-house hotel channel for a history of the hotel and its sister property in Casa Viejo Panama City. Gave us so much more appreciation for what the owners have created. - Navigation to the hotel is easy. Just allow about 45 minutes from the main highway to El Valle on a leisurely country road. - Town is about 1.5 miles away and safely walkable. There’s plenty of parking at the hotel and in town, so drive if one prefers. - The valley is breezy. Pack accordingly. This is a great retreat about 2 hours from the City. It was fairly full on our Saturday night, and we nearly had the place to ourselves on Sunday night. We highly recommend the resort in general, and a mid-week stay probably would offer even more personalized service. Superb in every way!