I travel the world for business. This enables me to get the privilege to stay at special hotels. The Ordovician Beach Resort is not just a hotel. It is a true Resort. It Is a Resort that has the best staff I have ever encountered and they make sure to create special memories.
The bathrooms in the rooms are amazing and the furnishing is top notch!
!!A TEN STAR RESORT!!
Dear 256mg,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your stay at the Ordovician Beach Resort was exceptional and that our staff made such a positive impression on you.
We strive to create special memories for all our guests, and it’s fantastic to know that you found our resort to be more than just a place to stay. Your compliments about our bathrooms and furnishings are greatly appreciated, and we’re delighted that you consider us a “ten-star” resort.
We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit and continuing to provide you with the best experiences.
Warm regards,
Johann Morante
Front Office Manager
This review is for our stay during a soft opening of the resort.
Reception and lodging
From the time we were greeted at shore on the mainland, OBR taxi and guide were attentive in ensuring an enjoyable boat ride to the resort on Isla Grande. We were promptly and properly secured to our seats on the boat, then the porters quickly moved on to handle our belongings with great care. After about a 10 mins boat ride, we arrived to the north side of Isla Grande and the resort greeted us with its grand stretch of white beach and blue on white enclave.
As soon was we docked, the resort staff was already waiting and began to help us onto the pier, then on to the transport AVT headed to the reception area. After our welcoming reception and check in, we were soon on our ride to our cabin.
The room was spacious and cool with the AC already running. We right away greeted with the beautiful view of the Caribbean Sea beyond through the grand wall to ceiling glass window. What a welcome! Our host showed us the room’s amenities, how to work the AC remote, and how to connect to the resort’s wifi, etc.
At close up with the building are the colorful tropical and aquatic hand paintings; work from a local artist commissioned by OBR. Each room is themed by the painting’s subject, a bird, fish, etc.
Overall a wonderful welcome.
Meals & Hospitality
All our meals were at the resort during our stay. At the time, only the main restaurant and the restaurant below it near the pool were open. The cuisine is Panamanian fusion, though we had a melt-in-your-mouth prime rib for dinner and it rivaled The House of Prime Rib from the States. Other successes like the freshness touches of South Asia, such as winged beans and prawn salad. A dish that highlighted the available fresh produce from OBR's farm on premise.
The main dining room is spacious and adorned with handmade wood furniture crafted entirely by local furniture makers. The room is aired by a giant fan hung under the beautiful thatched roof. We caught ourselves moments with cocktail in hand and simply enjoying the breeze and the sound of the sea washing the beach steps away.
We have had great services at the resort with only a small glitch at breakfast where we waited for a bit long time for a cappuccino. We ended up with a regular drip coffee instead and found out that the servers were having an issue with their espresso machine. Given was it was OBR’s soft opening, it was quite understanding and not an issue for us.
I’m an avid swimmer. I enjoyed my laps every morning in OBR’s private sea pool that’s protected by a crescent shaped jetty on the sea side and the white sand on the beach side. What a treat!
Last words
Overall, we had a wonderful and peaceful time at the resort. The staff were friendly and always with a smile. They went out of their way to accommodate our needs during the stay. The resort sits on a section north side of Isla Grande where aside from a private home from afar right, you can feel the privacy and tranquility of the resort’s enclave.
We can’t wait to come back to OBR!
Dear Thadeus,
We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay at Ordovician. Thank you sincerely for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us. Your kind words truly mean a lot to our team.
We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back for another wonderful experience. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us when you're ready to plan your next trip. We would be more than happy to assist you in creating another memorable stay.
Warm regards,
Johann
Front Office Manager
An idyllic location, amazing weather, and comfortable stay! We brought our 6 year old with us and we all had a wonderful and relaxing stay at the resort! The pool and lagoon was perfect for our daughter (and us) and walking around the resort was really lovely. The rooms were extremely comfortable- the AC is top notch! A wonderful respite after a day in the sun— and this says a lot as I often like an ice box when I sleep, and this AC provided! (Don’t worry- you don’t have to sleep in an ice box- see my review of a stay in Berlin years ago)
The service was wonderful- they treated us like family and friends and it was a joy to go to the restaurant- the food is amazing! The chef does a great job of creating exquisite food yet approachable (and there’s food options for the young ones too!)
Overall I highly recommend taking a relaxing visit to this resort!
Dear Caroline S,
Thank you for sharing your delightful experience at our resort! We're thrilled you and your family enjoyed the idyllic location, comfortable rooms, and top-notch amenities. It's fantastic to hear our service made you feel like family, and our chef's culinary creations hit the spot. We look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing stay soon!
Best regards,
Johann
FOM
