Four beachfront stays. One incredible resort.

The penthouse. Apartment 900-7 is the flagship of our Playa Caracol portfolio: a direct oceanfront penthouse in the Surfside Oceanfront Condos community, with a wide private terrace fronting the beach. Floor-to-ceiling glass means the ocean is the first thing you see each morning and the last at night — and when it's time to sleep, the waves do the rest. The living space is furnished for entertaining and quiet relaxation alike, with a full kitchen, comfortable lounge, and dining area oriented toward the view. The pools and a fire pit sit directly in front of the building with the sand beach just beyond, and shops, amenities, and a beach club are on the first floor — everything is one elevator ride away.

The terrace is the heart of the unit — large enough for outdoor dining at sunset. Playa Caracol sits on a peninsula removed from Panama City's light dome, giving a darkness that is increasingly rare. Dark-sky stargazing is one of the fastest-growing travel trends of 2026 (Forbes, The Economist). On a new-moon night you can see the Milky Way without leaving your unit. During the day, the terrace is a front-row seat for watching humpback whales (July–October), cargo ships transiting the Pacific, and seabirds riding the thermals offshore.

Sleeping & layout: Master bedroom queen bed with TV (direct Pacific views); second bedroom is a lock-off with king bed and TV; living area sleeper couch. Sleeps up to 6. Full kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer.

Amenities: Direct oceanfront · private terrace · pools and fire pit in front of the building, sand beach beyond · ground-floor shops, amenities, and beach club · Pacific views from master bedroom · full kitchen · washer/dryer · fast WiFi (100+ Mbps) · air conditioning + ceiling fans · smart TV · iron · resort pools, sports courts · beachside BBQ grills (reservable via MUNILY) · beach gear (chairs, umbrella, cooler, cart) · secure parking · near fish markets and fruit & vegetable stands.

Good to know: Check-in 4:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM. Early check-in/late checkout available as add-ons. Returning guests who book direct save the 15%+ platform commission.

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The villa. Unlike a standard hotel room, C13-PBB is a full residence with separate bedrooms, a living area, a kitchen, and a dining table that looks straight out to the Pacific. Set as the back villa in a horseshoe of five, it has direct ocean views from deep within the Residences community. That layout is what makes a four-plus-night stay genuinely comfortable rather than merely tolerable. The garden setting keeps the unit cooler and quieter than an upper floor, while being 15 steps from a semi-private pool (shared with only four other villas), 40 steps from the Vento Beach Club, and 45 steps from the sand gives you pool, beach club, and beach all on your doorstep. At night, close enough to hear the surf, the waves put you to sleep. The second bedroom opens through its own patio door onto mountain views and doubles as a workspace with a small desk and rolling office chair. The master bedroom also has a patio door, letting you step outside to enjoy the Pacific breeze and garden setting right from your room.

Sleeping & layout: Master bedroom king bed (direct Pacific views, patio door); second bedroom queen bed (with small desk, rolling office chair, patio door, and mountain views); living area sleeper couch. Sleeps up to 6. Full kitchen, in-unit washer/dryer, dedicated workspace. Dining table with direct Pacific views.

Amenities: Horseshoe villa with direct ocean view · 45 steps to the sand beach · 40 steps to Vento Beach Club · 15 steps to the semi-private pool (shared with only 4 other villas) · Pacific views from master bedroom and dining table · master bedroom patio door · second-bedroom patio door with mountain views · full kitchen · washer/dryer · fast WiFi (100+ Mbps) · small desk + rolling office chair (workspace) · air conditioning · smart TV · iron · sports courts · beachside BBQ grills (3 stations at the Residences, reservable via MUNILY — steps from your door) · beach gear (chairs, umbrella, cooler, cart, sand toys) · secure parking · pet-friendly on request · near fish markets and fruit & vegetable stands.

Why families choose this villa. A washer/dryer and full kitchen are the amenities that matter most on stays longer than a few nights, and a dedicated workspace plus reliable WiFi make remote work and remote school feasible. We stock beach gear in-unit so you don't rent or carry it. The villa is also very close to several fish markets and fruit and vegetable stands — cook fresh-caught seafood and local produce in your own kitchen. Pet-friendly on request — one of the few in our portfolio.

Good to know: Check-in 4:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM. Weekly and monthly discounts for 7+ nights. Early check-in/late checkout available as add-ons. Book direct for the best rate.

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The suite. 502a gives you the branded-resort experience with the flexibility and value of a private booking, plus an oceanfront view of the Pacific from your ocean-facing balcony. The pools and a fire pit sit directly in front of the facility with the sand beach just beyond, and shops, amenities, and a beach club are on the first floor. At night, leave the balcony door open and let the waves put you to sleep. The lock-off design means it can be rented on its own for couples and small groups, or combined with the adjoining 502b to form a larger two-bedroom suite for bigger parties — perfect for families or friends traveling together.

Sleeping & layout: Bedroom queen bed (Pacific views); living area sleeper couch. Sleeps up to 4. Kitchenette, full bathroom. Ocean-facing balcony.

Amenities: Oceanfront view · ocean-facing balcony · pools and fire pit in front of the facility, sand beach beyond · ground-floor shops, amenities, and beach club · Pacific views from master bedroom · sports courts · kitchenette with refrigerator · fast WiFi · air conditioning · smart TV · iron · secure parking · beach access · near fish markets and fruit & vegetable stands. Combine with 502b for a 2-bedroom layout sleeping up to 8.

Good to know: Check-in 4:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM. Add-ons: early check-in, late checkout, welcome package. Calendar strictly synced with 502b — book the combined suite if you need both. Hotel front desk: +507 344-7444 · WhatsApp +507 6568-7416.

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The suite. 502b's two-full-bed layout is the practical choice when two couples or a family of four each want their own comfortable bed without the cost of a second unit, and the oceanfront view of the Pacific is included. The pools and a fire pit sit directly in front of the facility with the sand beach just beyond, and shops, amenities, and a beach club are on the first floor. Like 502a, it is a lock-off: rent it alone, or combine with the adjoining 502a to create a larger two-bedroom suite sleeping up to eight for bigger groups, reunions, or event weekends.

Sleeping & layout: Two full-size beds (Pacific views). Sleeps up to 4. Full bathroom. Ocean-facing balcony. Pair with 502a for a 2-bedroom suite sleeping up to 8.

Amenities: Oceanfront view · ocean-facing balcony · pools and fire pit in front of the facility, sand beach beyond · ground-floor shops, amenities, and beach club · Pacific views from master bedroom · sports courts · kitchenette with refrigerator · fast WiFi · air conditioning · smart TV · iron · secure parking · beach access · near fish markets and fruit & vegetable stands. Combine with 502a for the full 2-bedroom layout.

Good to know: Check-in 4:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM. Add-ons: early check-in, late checkout, welcome package. Calendar strictly synced with 502a — reserve the combined suite to lock both. Hotel front desk: +507 344-7444 · WhatsApp +507 6568-7416.

Mention Gary Krajicek referred you when making your reservation.