Los Establos Boutique Resort - All Inclusive

My husband and I stayed there for 7 nights and it wasn't long enough! We stayed in a premier suite and loved the view, modern bathroom and comfortable bed. The food is all inclusive but made to order and some of the best food I've had at a hotel. The happy hour is so fun to try new drinks and talk to other guests about their excursions. The excursions we went in were so fun and the guides were helpful and fun. Most people we met spoke good English. The weather in July I thought would be so hot and humid but it was nice and breezy with occasional rain. I felt very safe is Panama and hope to go back to Los Establos. I've traveled quite a bit and worked for a luxury hotel chain and Los Establos service is probably the best I've ever had. For example my husband lost his phone and they called the excursion company after hours located the phone and went and picked it up! Another example my wheel fell off my suitcase and they found a suitcase for me so I didn't need to take the broken one home. Another example my husband bought rum from the rum tour and they made special ice cubes for him! Thank you to Marvin, Ricardo, Gabriel, and Xavier for their wonderful service.

This was easily the nicest resort my husband and I have ever stayed in. The staff is so kind and intentional, and it quickly became home. The companies that they partner with for the excursions are also 10/10. Great choices to choose from and enjoyed every single one we chose. I have celiac, and the chefs did a phenomenal job making sure they always had a good options for me. It made me feel known and seen. Would absolutely return. It’s a smaller property, so it would never feel overly crowded. The rooms were also so clean.

The property is beautiful and well maintained. Our suite was exceedingly comfortable and spacious .The staff is accommodating and friendly.. The daily Happy Hour is a ton of fun to meet other guests, compare adventures and try new drinks. Again, the staff makes the difference!! The food is amazing!!! Every meal! The coffee actually comes from the resort! The excursions are a wonderful adventure and staffed by very professional guides. The spa has serene space with an excellent massage and the workout room is an added bonus. We are already planning our next trip to Los Establos!

My partner and I recently stayed 5 nights at Los Establos and had a wonderful time there. The inn, while not luxurious, was lovely and the staff was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the 4 activities that were included (whitewater rafting, ziplining, hiking, bridge walk). Given the intimate size of the inn, you get to know the staff and other guests. We stayed in a Premium Suite, which was nice and comfortable with a lovely view of the volcano, and separate from the main building. I would recommend not staying in the main building - I imagine it would be a little loud. The food there was very good too. The Inn is also a short taxi ride from town and we had one dinner and one lunch in town. We would very much recommend this place.

Los Establos was the most surreal resort experience I’ve ever had. I went here with my wife and two friends and we had a life changing stay. First and foremost, the staff were impeccable; they went out of their way to accommodate us and were always pleasant and helpful. The chefs here are five star - the food was fresh and the presentation amazing. I’m a vegetarian and each specially made vegetarian dish was better than the next. This is not the kind of all inclusive resort meant for hanging by the pool drinking or in the spa all day, although you theoretically could—this is an adventure experience meant to get you out to see the local sights. Each day you get an included tour to use and if you want you can do multiple tours in a day—we did five of the six included tours we had and two of the extra ones, including the hike up and down Volcán Baru and the Boca Chicas Island tour (these don’t count toward your six included tours but cost extra). We also happened to meet wonderful people there who made the happy hours (with the best drinks I’ve had) a blast but otherwise our time was spent exploring. The weather at Los Establos is unpredictable but in March it ranged from chilly and windy in the mornings and evenings to hot in the sun during the day with an occasional shower - however, just down the hill from the resort in the town of Boquete the weather was usually warmer and sunny. It’s a microclimate up there, but most of the excursions are at lower altitudes where it’s usually warm/ hot and sunny. Boquete and Los Establos are truly hidden gems and I’m sad our visit is over - I promise you won’t be disappointed if you make it your next trip though!!

We stayed at this charming boutique hotel with stunning views for five nights in July and had a wonderful and memorable experience. A huge thanks to Josefina, Marvin, Nairobi, Elian, Alina and the rest of the staff for their friendly and accommodating hospitality! If you visit during the rainy season (which we did), I recommend scheduling your daily excursions for the morning when it’s sunny and dry and you can be heading back to the hotel for a delicious lunch when the usual afternoon shower starts. Our family's favorite outing was the Cascada Jaquatta Waterfall – which we had all to ourselves. We took full advantage of the modest Happy Hour with daily signature drinks before heading to dinner. They stocked the fridge with beer and red/white wine which was available to guests at all times. There was only one restaurant, but every meal was delicious and plentiful - you won't go wrong with any "Panama-special" menu item. Our last night was amazing – they prepared a special 4th of July celebration dinner, and we ended the evening with a karaoke sing-along with all the guests and even a few of the staff joined! Overall, this was an excellent vacation, for our three-generation/extended family of 10! A perfect blend of relaxation and adventure in a beautiful and welcoming place.