Hostal Cay

"Basic accommodation, but very clean and really good value for money, we had a great stay."

Bambuda Lodge

"This hostel is quite unique. Getting there can be a bit tricky since you need to arrange a water taxi to reach it directly, but the experience once you arrive is worth it. The staff were definitely the highlight, Juan and Jesús are amazing hosts. The views are spectacular, and the pool area is beautiful and very comfortable. I also loved the food, and the overall vibe felt very social without turning into a party-heavy atmosphere. Extra points for offering female-only dorms. As for areas of improvement, the rooms tend to retain a lot of heat and humidity, even though each bed has two small fans. The bathrooms can also have some unpleasant odors at times. Climbing the stairs to the rooms with two large backpacks felt a bit unsafe, especially if you’re traveling solo. There’s also a large area currently under construction. While I didn’t experience any noise during my stay, it did make the hostel feel smaller than expected compared to the photos. Mosquitoes are quite common in the area (which is normal for the region), and dinner is served at a fixed time with other guests who sign up in advance, which felt a bit unusual. Overall, I felt comfortable and had a really good experience. It’s a special place, especially if you’re looking for a social yet relaxed atmosphere surrounded by incredible views."

El Jaguar

Palmar Beach Lodge

"We travelled for 3 weeks through Costa Rica and Panamá and Palmar was by far the best location we've ever been to. We stayed for 6 nights in a bungalow at Palmar and had an incredibly good time there. Our bungalow was very clean, comfortable and had a good and quiet AC. The bungalow was perfectly located between jungle and beach, thats why we were able to enjoy the nature and various animals around us. The beach was only 1 minute away and absolutely fantastic! We also booked a tour to Zapatilla Island at the reception and had a great day by seeing dolphins, snorkeling and relaxing at another beautiful beach. The restaurant at Palmar is probably one of the best in the neighborhood. Food and drinks were very delicious and beautifully arranged every time. They were offering enough different dishes from which we tried something new every day. Furthermore there was a happy hour slot between 5 to 7pm where you got 2 drinks for 1. All employees at Palmar were very friendly and nice and gave us a good feeling staying here, especially Lucas, Jimmy & Eduard at the restaurant/bar. Furthermore they had daily changing activities, like bonfire, cocktail classes (with Jimmy), live music, movie nights with popcorn at the beach and sport activities. Fiona, the girl that organized all of them, was super nice and motivated us ever day to join. Actually we don't join hotel activities, but in this case we joined almost all of them and had a really good time here. I definitely recommend staying at Palmar. It's the perfect location to relax, have delicious food & drinks and meet new people!"

Eclypse de Mar Acqua Lodge

"Breakfast and staff was very good, friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Diner was fine but spring rolls way too greasy. The slats of the door were broken and did not close. This allowed everyone to look inside. That was worthless because the room was at the passage that everyone walked past We had to pay extra for the cocktails even though we were told we'd get two for the price of one, not two of the same. She only mentioned this afterward. It's a shame you only find out about this when you pay. Happy hour isn't explained on the menu."

Hotel Caribbean View

The Sea Monkey

"Elvina & family were gracious hosts, excellent chefs and have an amazing place on top of the ocean. We woke to dolphins out in the front yard most days, and the accommodations were delightful. Highly recommend if youre staying bastimentos!"

Aqui Hoy cabañas

"Aqui Hoy is located on quiet Isla Solarte. It's only four cabanas, so you can have a "tranquilo" experience and a restful stay. The friendly owner and staff are always ready to help make your stay a memorable one. No need to leave to eat as the food is fantastic. Highly recommended. "

Six Pillars Resort

"The perfect escape in paradise! The owner (Robert and his wife Maile) contacted us immediately after booking with helpful instructions, which made us feel very welcome. Upon arrival into Bocas del Toro, Robert’s helpful boat aide (Rodolfo) picked us up and escorted us to the premises with a beautiful ride on the water. We were upgraded free of charge and the villa was absolutely incredible - amazing views, spacious, clean and furnished to a high standard. Robert gave us a guided tour of the grounds and WiFi is strong throughout, then at dinner we were blown away by away with the sublime food in our 3-course meals. I would highly recommend this stay!"