Luxury Brand New Beachfront Apartment (11th Flr) - Rio Mar

• Wow! Fantastic Place

  Wow! Fantastic Place

  • Guest Beach bum
  • Date of stay 12/22/12
  • Review Submitted 01/09/13
  We really enjoyed our time at this top line beach front complex and spa. Actually nicer that we thought it was going to be!! Surprisingly, the spa was full service and affordable, and the service was great. Perfect location especially if you like to surf or boogey board. The apartment was outstanding, very nicely furnished and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay to include internet and cable tv. The pools were great, especially the pool located adjacent to the beach, great place to enjoy a few cocktails in the evening, but the balconies in the apartament were also very comfortable with great views. The restaurant on location was only open for lunch, it would have been nice to have dinner available also, but if you have a car, there are a few nice places in close proximity otherwise I would recommend that you stop at the grocery store and load up on some essentials before arriving. I would definitely recommend this location to my friends and we hope to return soon!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Rio Mar a great place for R&R

  Rio Mar a great place for R&R

  • Guest Ada
  • Date of stay 08/12/12
  • Review Submitted 08/20/12
  This Rio Mar apartment was a wonderful get-away for much needed R&R (rest and relaxation). The view from the 11th floor felt like we were somewhere between heaven and earth because when you looked out from the sliding window which could open up the entire length of the living room; there was the beautiful blue sky, and below was the amazing view of the ocean with the sounds of the waves that rocked us to sleep at night and woke us up in the early morning. The decor of the house was very nice. It has an Asian-inspired modern design complete with World-Market/Pier One-type furnishings. Very spacious and peaceful. The bedrooms were comfortable with plenty of room to hang and tuck away clothes for the week, and the bathrooms were very nicely designed. We loved that there was a washer and dryer and plenty of storage space in the fully stocked modern kitchen. Other amenities included; a guarded community, a nice work-out room on the 1st floor, and a number of small swimming pools to play in and sun-bathe by. The restaurant was nice (closes at 5 pm), as well as a Spa that you'll need to make appointments a day ahead of time. I wasn't accustomed to black sand at the beach, so that was a new experience. The beach was nice for early morning walks and exploration since it's not developed quite yet and over crowded with tourist. That in itself was nice and peaceful not to have a lot of people around. I can see, however that there are more developments coming in the next couple of years since there was construction of another high-rise building right next to the building (much to close), as well as a casino resort being built not far away. This construction, however did not hamper our vacation or our enjoyment of this jewel-of-a-place. The property manager, as well as the staff at Rio Mar were very nice, accessible, and accommodating throughout our entire rental process to the end. If you're coming in from Panama City, make sure you stop by the grocery store Super 99 to purchase groceries, and you'll be all set. Since the apartment is about 20 minutes from the shopping areas in San Carlo, it may be good to rent-a-car for transportation instead of relying on taxi's or a car service which can be costly. The location seems pretty central; 90 minutes from Panama City & about 30 minutes from other beach areas.We were able to hire a driver and go up in the mountains as well as down in the valley area to see sites.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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• Beautiful and amazing coastline and beach

  Beautiful and amazing coastline and beach

  • Guest Nanabanana
  • Date of stay 02/15/12
  • Review Submitted 02/21/12
  We stayed for a week. Beautiful facility and very accurate to pictures and description. The beach and coastline are amazing and the weather was fantastic. We rented a car to get here from Panama City and would have felt very stranded without it. Felt isolated at times, couldn't just head out and walk to anything. Needed a car to get around. Enjoyed exploring the area and found all the groceries we needed in Coranado. The pool area is wonderful with the exception that there is no shade to be had. That was disappointing. Actually, that was the only downside. Otherwise, loved it and would recommend it to anyone.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, sightseeing.

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From $200/ntSecurity deposit of $350 required and 50% of the total rent to be paid at booking with the remaining 50% due 3 weeks prior to stay. 2 night minimum stay.
Move out cleaning paid by the owner. If you would like the condo cleaned during your stay,it is $15 per cleaning and can be arranged at check-in.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.