Kilian Beach House — Hotel in Coclé

Killian beach house is a hostel type accommodation a minutes walk away from Farallon beach, a handful of restaurants & convenience stores. The location & people are the best features at Kilian. It’s run by a lovely family that are happy to help and also run a delicious contemporary restaurant with the same name 7 min walk inland. In contrast to the contemporary upmarket decor at the restaurant, the seemingly clean but rough-around-the-edges rooms are super basic with AC, clean sheets, towels, working Wi-Fi, basic hand soap, as long as you do not mind the occasional cockroach and having to walk across the communal living area to reach your ‘private’ cold-shower bathroom (our bathroom was not en-suite to the room). The building has seen better days and could do with a refurb, but must have once been an impressive large home. Our sheets were refreshed, bathroom & common areas cleaned once in the 6 nights we stayed. We swept the floors ourselves daily as to not get beach sand everywhere. In the shared areas, the fridge to keep our cold water & beer, & the basic old but working washing machine were convenient. We preferred the house during the week when we were practically the only guests as it felt more private & quiet. By the weekend more guests arrived, partying late through the night in their rooms and the common areas. There was a power cut in the entire neighbourhood (seemingly common throughout the outskirts of Panama City) on Saturday morning, which lasted a few hours, but luckily didn't affect our stay too much.

As it was so basic, the price of the room felt expensive in comparison to beachfront hotels we stayed in through the rest of Panama during the same month, which were in better condition, with better view, or with quality facilities. This said, the Farallon beach area does not have much choice for more moderately priced accommodation. The room would have been better listed as "room with external private bathroom" as to not surprise guests on arrival. We would have liked comfortable seats on the shared balcony, instead of little plastic stools. A little more storage for our clothes, a larger bedside table (again we just had a small stool), & a bedside lamp would make the room more comfortable. A newer AC would have been good too as the one in our room made the air in the room dusty, and there was also a big hole where it was installed exposed directly to the outside. A fan in the room, with mosquito net or window screens would have been nice so we could have some fresh air without worry of mosquitoes, as the temperature was moderate in the evenings. The sewage drains needs to be treated as there were cockroaches seen in the bathroom at nighttime, and also one in the kitchen on our 1st night. Although our nice host Patricia dealt with it straightaway, we felt uncomfortable about having food in the house, and opted to dine...

Kilian Beach House offers a delightful stay with its comfortable private rooms, each equipped with an en-suite shower. While the absence of hot water in the showers was a minor inconvenience, the overall experience remained pleasant. The hostess's exceptional kindness and warm hospitality truly stood out, making guests feel right at home.||||One unique aspect of the resort is its breakfast arrangement. Guests are treated to a complimentary breakfast at Kilian Restaurant, located approximately one kilometer from the main hotel. The leisurely walk to the restaurant is enjoyable, and the excellent quality of the breakfast makes it a rewarding start to the day.||||The resort's prime location near the beach and local attractions adds to its charm, making it an ideal choice for travelers seeking both relaxation and convenience. Despite the minor issue with the hot water, the combination of comfortable accommodations, outstanding service, and delectable breakfast offerings makes Kilian Beach House a commendable choice for a...

This is a hostel-type accomodation, which we weren't necessarily expecting. We had a 'private' bathroom, but it was outside of our room, just off of the main gathering area. The room was very small, with a double bed and a single bed, and that is IT. The parking is secure behind a locked gate, however it is SO secure that we had to get Patricia to walk back to the guest house from the restaurant to unlock the gate for us so we could leave. There were some positvies though...the location is great, literally a minute walk from the beach and Nico's Beach Bar, however there is also a 'backyard bar' across the alley that played loud music well into the early hours of the morning. The breakfast at the restaurant was nice. Overall, it did the trick for us for one night, but we likely...