We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Bocas Town, Panama. We have also included accommodation in boats, inns, boutique hotels, lodges and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated December 2023.
Bed and Breakfast.Trendy. Great views. Popular among couples. The eco-friendly B&B Dolphin Bay Hideaway features a wooden terrace with hammocks, plus garden and Dolphin Bay views. It is located on Cristobal Island, 20 minutes’ boat trip from Bocas del Toro. Offering wooden furniture, tropical-style décor and a seating area, the rooms are equipped with mosquito net, fan and a private bathroom. All come with garden views, while some units feature bay views. Activities such as beach excursions, snorkelling, canoeing, horseback riding, hiking, plus bird and dolphin watching can be arranged. The Chocolate Tour is another option.Show full description
Lodge.Highly elegant. Offering a waterfront pool and a panoramic terrasse over islands of the archipelago, El Caribeo is situated on San Cristobal Island - Bocas del Toro. 10 min boat ride from Bocas Town. The hotel provides rooms and one bungalow with seaview, private bathroom, hot water and private terrace. A number of activities are proposed such as excursions, snorkeling, canoeing, jungle trail, exotic fruits degustation. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, followed by a drink at the bar. A number of activities are proposed such as snorkeling, canoeing (with typical wood boat), jungle trail, exotic fruits degustation.Show full description
This might be the most elegant and relaxing lodge in Bocas Town.
Boutique hotel.Romantic. Great bar. Popular among couples. The Hummingbird features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Bocas del Toro. Providing a bar, the property is located within a few steps of Bluff. Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, continental and American options. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Hummingbird also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms come with a sea view. At the accommodation each room has bed linen and towels. Guests at The Hummingbird will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bocas del Toro, like hiking. The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International, 10 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among couples. Villa F&B features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Bocas del Toro. Among the various facilities of this property are a restaurant, a bar and water sports facilities. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the resort, every room is equipped with a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a mountain view. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Villa F&B also provide guests with a sea view. All units include a safety deposit box. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bocas del Toro, like hiking, snorkelling and canoeing.Show full description
This resort has outstanding views. It is very popular among couples travelling to Bocas Town.
Bed and Breakfast.Creative. Great bar. Boasting sea views, Sol Bungalows Bocas del Toro features accommodation with terrace, around 200 metres from Carenero Beach. The property was built in 2021 and has accommodation with a patio. Featuring a private entrance, the bed and breakfast allows guests to maintain their privacy. All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a coffee machine. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries, units at the bed and breakfast also boast free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. At the bed and breakfast, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner and specialises in American cuisine. Guests at Sol Bungalows Bocas del Toro can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. Snorkelling, cycling and canoeing are possible within the area, and the accommodation offers water sports facilities. The nearest airport is Captain Manuel Niño International Airport, 48 km from Sol Bungalows Bocas del Toro.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great value. Popular among women. Located on Bocas del Toro, Barrbra BnB Over The Sea is a 2 story house built directly over the sea. The house includes 4 rooms on the 2nd floor. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom with shower and warm water. Rooms on the ground floor share an outdoor warm water shower and bathroom. Facilities include a living room, dining room, kitchen and a terrace. Barrbra BnB Over The Sea offers tours and laundry service. A range of activities are offered in the area, such as snorkeling, cycling, diving, surfing and hiking. The property is a 5 minute drive, or 15 minute walk, from the town and Bocas airport.Show full description
I think this is the most creative and cosy bed and breakfast in Bocas Town.
Inn / Guest House.Great location. Located in Carenero, Casa Acuario Boutique Hotel offers beachfront accommodation, and provides various facilities, such as a restaurant, a bar and a private beach area. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation offers a continental or à la carte breakfast. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and ticket service for guests. At the inn each room comes with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a patio with a garden view. At Casa Acuario Boutique Hotel rooms have a seating area. Casa Acuario Boutique Hotel offers a terrace. Guests at the inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Carenero, like hiking, snorkelling and cycling.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Stylish. With sea views, RIVA B&B is situated Isla Carenero and has free WiFi. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. A à la carte breakfast is available every morning at the property. The bed and breakfast offers a terrace. Guests can also relax in the garden.Show full description
Holiday Park.Lively. Great value. Where the Jungle Meets the Reef,” CocoVivo is a magical eco-retreat on the southern tip of Isla Cristobal. Six private glamping cabins sit over the water, just meters from a vibrant coral reef for easy snorkeling, kayaking, standup paddle boarding, and exploring our private shipwreck. Twenty years ago, CocoVivo started as a reforestation project, and now our 25 hectares are home to several troops of monkeys and dozens of sloths that are easy to spot while hiking. When night falls, sparkling bioluminescent water makes it feel like you’re in a fairy tale. A thirty minute speedboat ride from the Bocas Town on Isla Colon, CocoVivo is remote and rustic, but don’t let that fool you: you will eat well here. Our talented private chefs create three course dinners from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients that rival the best restaurants in town.Show full description
I think this is one of the most ROMANTIC holiday parks in Bocas Town. It also has GREAT AFFORDABILITY.
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. Set in Bluff Beach, 6 km from Bocas Town, Oasis Bluff Beach features unobstructed views of the beach and ocean. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. in addition to the on-site bar, guests can take both lunch and dinner in the restaurant 'The View' offering a la carte menu and daily specials There is a shared lounge at the property with an ocean view . Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Certain rooms have views of the sea or garden. Each room comes with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including horse riding, snorkelling and diving.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Casa Oceana Bed & Breakfast in Bocas del Toro provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a bar. There is a private entrance at the bed and breakfast for the convenience of those who stay. You can play darts at the bed and breakfast. The bed and breakfast features garden views, a picnic area, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. All units at the bed and breakfast come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. Units come with a terrace boasting outdoor furniture. At the bed and breakfast, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available. A bicycle rental service is available at Casa Oceana Bed & Breakfast, while cycling and hiking can be enjoyed nearby. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Y Griega Beach, Istmito and Paunch Beach. The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport, 3 km from Casa Oceana Bed & Breakfast.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Lovely property. Great location. This bed and breakfast on Bluff Beach features a beach front 65-foot-long lap pool. Complimentary items such as WiFi, bicycles & snorkels are provided. (UV Filtered drinking water) Property is located 9.6 km from the center of Isla Colon. Bluff Beach Retreat offers natural tropical suites, with luxurious en-suite bathrooms, adjoining seating and hammock areas. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. The property has a yoga & exercise facility. As well as a massage studio. All units feature a fully equipped kitchen and a private dining area, allowing guests to prepare their own meals. They can offer a breakfast served to the porch area of your home at an additional charge. Staff from the Bluff Beach Retreat will meet you at the airport or water taxi and help you shop any supplies needed. During your stay, they will also help to arrange any sort of daytrip or excursion, such as a catamaran trip, snorkeling and surfing lessons. The property offers its own horses and guided horseback riding tours daily.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Gorgeous surroundings. Finca Vela Lodge is situated in Bocas del Toro, 27 km from Buena Vista. Isla Colón is 20 km from the property. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All units have a seating area. Towels are offered. Finca Vela Lodge also includes an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkeling and hiking.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Hip. Superb interior design. Located in Bocas del Toro, 1.1 km from Y Griega Beach, Nowhere provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is allergy-free and is set 1.8 km from Istmito. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk, bed linen and a patio with a garden view. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units include a safety deposit box. A vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free breakfast is available daily at the property. Paunch Beach is 2.4 km from Nowhere. The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport, 3 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I would describe this as the coolest, most well designed and stylish boutique hotel in Bocas Town. Soooo nice!
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Popular among couples. Set in Big Creek, 550 metres from Y Griega and 1.1 km from Istmito, Sol y Sombra offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental or a à la carte breakfast. A terrace is available for guests to use at Sol y Sombra, take in consideration that you can find in the property exotics animals as lizards, iguanas, birds, hear some monkeys and also find domestics pets.Show full description
This might be the most beautiful bed and breakfast in Bocas Town.
Bed and Breakfast.Beautiful. The Sunsetter Bed & Breakfast in Bocas del Toro provides adults-only accommodation with water sports facilities and a shared lounge. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. Every room is fitted with a balcony with sea views and free WiFi. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, the units at the bed and breakfast have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms will provide you with a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, all units include bed linen and towels. A bicycle rental service is available at the bed and breakfast. Istmito is 200 metres from The Sunsetter Bed & Breakfast, while Y Griega Beach is 800 metres away. The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport, 1 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Unique. Great views. Offering views of the sea, La Loma Jungle Lodge and Chocolate Farm is located in Isla Bastimentos, 10 km from Bocas Town. This property is dedicated to the sustainability and care of the environment and local communities. Each room has a private bathroom with a hot water shower, comfortable beds with canopy mosquito nets, overhead fans and furniture crafted on-site from local materials. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the cost of your stay and the on-site organic gardens supply many of the ingredients for meals. Property offers Tours of the organic chocolate farm for free to guests. La Loma can also organize snorkeling trips to the Zapatillas and jungle hikes. Accessible only by boat, La Loma is nestled the mangrove shores of the Bahia Honda Bay stretching through the tropical jungle. We provide trips to Red Frog beach which is 10 minutes away. Boat ride to and from Isla Colon for check in and check out dates is included. The area is popular for bird watching, kayak, snorkelling and hiking.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast. Saigon Bay Bed & Breakfast in Bocas del Toro provides adults-only accommodation with a terrace and a shared lounge. The property has sea and mountain views, and is 500 metres from Istmito. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and pancakes are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is equipped with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, units at the bed and breakfast also feature free WiFi, while some rooms have a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at Saigon Bay Bed & Breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Bocas del Toro, like canoeing. Snorkelling and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a bicycle rental service and water sports facilities are also available on-site. Y Griega Beach is 1.8 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport, a few steps from Saigon Bay Bed & Breakfast.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Historic property. Great location. Popular among women. Located 2 miles from Bocas Town at the Y before Big Creek, Sand Dollar Beach features air-conditioned rooms and free private parking. All rooms have balcony seating with views of the sea and gardens. Private bathroom with shower and a safe for valuables. Bike hire is available at this bed and breakfast and the area is popular for cycling.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most HISTORIC bed and breakfast in Bocas Town.
Boutique hotel.Popular among women. Doña Mara Gastro Hotel features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Bocas del Toro. The property is allergy-free and is located a few steps from Carenero Beach. At the hotel, every room comes with a desk, bed linen and a patio with a garden view. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Doña Mara Gastro Hotel also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a sea view. All units at the accommodation include air conditioning and a wardrobe. You can play table tennis at Doña Mara Gastro Hotel, and the area is popular for snorkelling and cycling. The nearest airport is Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport, 1 km from the hotel.Show full description
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