Penthouse Pallazzo is the entire third floor of a townhouse built in the 1760s, about 135 square meters, and the whole floor is yours: the living room, the kitchen, three bedrooms that each have their own bathroom, and the terrace. The house was remodeled in October 2026.
The layout
The floor follows an open hacienda plan. The three bedrooms sit side by side and each one opens onto an outdoor hallway rather than an inside corridor, so you step out into the air between rooms. The hallway leads to the living room and kitchen at the front of the house, and the living room opens onto the terrace that faces the sea.
There is no elevator. The penthouse is up three flights of stairs, as it was when the house was built, so plan for that if anyone in your group finds stairs hard.
The living room
The living room is the room most guests photograph. The walls are a deep blue, a wall of arched shelves is lit from inside, and a white mantel sits in the middle of it with the TV above. There is a long sofa, a glass dining table with yellow chairs, ceiling fans and air conditioning. It is the place the group comes together before heading out, and the door to the deck is right there.
The kitchen
The kitchen is open to the living space and painted a bright yellow-green. It has a refrigerator with a freezer, a gas stove, a microwave, a toaster, a blender and a coffee maker with coffee, plus pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper, dishes, glasses and wine glasses. You can cook a full meal here, though with more than 60 restaurants within about 500 meters of the door, many guests only make breakfast.
The three suites
Each bedroom has its own color, its own bathroom, air conditioning, a TV and lit shelving. There is one bed in each room. See the three suites for photos of every room.
Working and staying longer
There is Wi-Fi, an ethernet connection and a dedicated workspace, which makes the penthouse workable for a few weeks of remote work. Stays of 28 days or more are allowed. There is an iron, hangers, a safe, and closets and wardrobes for clothing storage. Housekeeping during a stay is available at an extra cost.
The views
From the front of the house you look over the park and the Montesinos monument to the Caribbean, and toward the river and the harbor. The deck page covers the view in detail.
Things to know before you book
- Stairs: the penthouse is on the third floor with no elevator.
- Power and water: the Zona Colonial has power cuts. The house has backup batteries that run the lights and charge phones for up to 8 hours; they cannot run the air conditioning or a hair dryer. When the city's pumps stop, water pressure can drop.
- Parking: free street parking is usually available nearby, but it is not guaranteed.
- Check-in: self check-in with a lockbox after 4:00 PM. Check-out is before 11:00 AM.
- House rules: up to 6 guests, pets allowed, quiet hours, no parties or events, no smoking, commercial photography allowed.
- Safety: a carbon monoxide alarm is installed.
More answers are on the questions page.
