Bocas del Toro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A waterfront area with buildings, boats, and a dock.
A waterfront building with balconies, a boat docked in front, and a sign for '9th Annual Suites.'
An aerial view of a beach with clear turquoise waters, sandy shore, and dense green vegetation.
The beautiful Red Frog Beach, Bocas del Toro, Panama
Aerial shot of luxury hotel and water bungalow in the Caribbean sea, Bocas del Toro island, Panama - stock photo

Our guide on where to stay in Bocas del Toro

Find the best Bocas del Toro areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Saigon

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Saigon and surrounding area, you can visit Tortuga Beach and Istmito Beach.

Punta Caracol

Though Punta Caracol may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Tortuga Beach and Starfish Beach.

Big Bight

Big Bight might not have many top sights, but Tortuga Beach and Paunch Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

La Coralina Island House

La Coralina Island House

3.5 out of 5
Ruta Principal a Bluff, Playa Paunch. Bocas del Toro Provincia de Bocas del Toro
The price is NZ$574 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$574
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Bocas del Toro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (126 reviews)
"Great place to stay clean and well maintained. The food was excellent. and the staff is very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

La Coralina Island House
Bocas Paradise Hotel

Bocas Paradise Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Bocas Town Bocas del Toro
The price is NZ$202 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$202
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bocas del Toro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (149 reviews)
"This was a fabulous place to stay. We had a partial ocean view room, and the view from the balcony was beautiful. The air conditioning was very good, and the hotel had bright, modern design with incredibly welcoming and friendly staff. Cafe overlooking the bay was also nice."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Bocas Paradise Hotel
Cosmic Crab Resort

Cosmic Crab Resort

3 out of 5
Carenero Island Trail Bocas del Toro Bocas del Toro
The price is NZ$111 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
NZ$111
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Bocas del Toro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Popular attractions Bolivar Park and Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal ...
8/10 Very good! (143 reviews)
"Met the owners a great family. Food was best on the island"

Reviewed on 19 July 2026

Cosmic Crab Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cabañas Naturaleza

Cabañas Naturaleza

3 out of 5
Big Creek Bocas del Toro Provincia de Bocas del Toro
Stay at this cabin in Bocas del Toro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and surfing/body boarding on-site. Popular attractions Starfish Beach and Tortuga Beach are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
"Excellent location and overall clean. We enjoyed our stay there. It was quiet and surrounded by trees but short walk to Skully's - a good bar & restaurant by the beach and short taxi to the town center. The dipping pool was nice. Bed and bath were comfortable. The room was clean but it had a musty ..."

Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Cabañas Naturaleza
Sun Havens Apartments & Suites

Sun Havens Apartments & Suites

3 out of 5
Calle 6a y Avenida Norte Bocas del Toro Bocas del Toro
Stay at this apartment in Bocas del Toro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea and ...
8.2/10 Very good! (76 reviews)
"The shower water pressure with intermittent hot water was terrible The television didn’t work"

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Sun Havens Apartments & Suites
Private Luxury Over the Water Bungalow

Private Luxury Over the Water Bungalow

Bocas del Toro Bocas del Toro Province
Stay at this holiday home in Bocas del Toro. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Starfish Beach and La Gruta Cave ...
10/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"Villa Reef was absolutely amazing. They definitely care about their guests and it shows in all the touches in the villa. There is everything you could think of in the kitchen, the rooms were lovely but best of all was the location and view. We could snorkel, paddle board and kayak right off the dock. ..."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Private Luxury Over the Water Bungalow
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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