Located close to Red Frog Beach and Wizard Beach, Palmar Beach Lodge provides a beach bar, a terrace and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy beach volleyball at this lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Selva, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Located in Bastimentos, Palmar Beach Lodge is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Paunch Beach and Red Frog Beach. Wizard Beach and Bocas Marina are two other places to visit that come recommended. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ziplining and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Bastimentos travel guide
Located close to Red Frog Beach and Wizard Beach, Palmar Beach Lodge provides a beach bar, a terrace and a garden. Active travellers can enjoy beach volleyball at this lodge. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Selva, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free local area shuttle and a front desk safe
A billiards/pool table, smoke-free property and luggage storage
Multilingual staff, tour/ticket information and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Palmar Beach Lodge feature comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Rainfall showers and free toiletries
55-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and cable channels
Cookware/dishes/utensils, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
How much does it cost to stay at Palmar Beach Lodge?
As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palmar Beach Lodge on 9 Nov 2026 start from NZ$195, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Palmar Beach Lodge pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay.
How much is parking at Palmar Beach Lodge?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Palmar Beach Lodge?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Palmar Beach Lodge?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Palmar Beach Lodge located?
Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Paunch Beach, Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Palmar Beach Lodge Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Loved staying here. It’s middle of the jungle! Staff is amazing! Make huge difference! I think they need to do more activities, haber more options to eat as it’s in a island and to get more options you need to go to town. and improve WiFi connection.
The location was fantastic. The rooms were nested into the jungle and they were very comfortable. The staff is amazing, they look after your every need. The restaurant served some the most delicious food that we ate anywhere in Panama. I would highly recommend anyone to choose this hotel.
What a gorgeous beach! This was a magical place with the friendliest staff, a great restaurant, and beautiful accommodations. I chose the Jungalow room because I wanted to be immersed in nature. The structure was rustic, but it was so cool hearing all the jungle noises while I slept. The shower was also big and open to the jungle, which was really cool. My friend chose a newer air-conditioned room, which was really lovely. We met travelers from all over and we’re having breakfast with them by the last morning. Highly recommended!
A beautiful, comfortable, and modern place in the heart of the jungle, perfect for truly disconnecting and recharging. We loved the peaceful atmosphere and the excellent food and drinks at Selva. Special thanks to Lea and the entire team for their genuine care and attentive service, which made our stay truly special.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Minna
24 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Shared hostel rooms were great. Location is beautiful but isolated and beach is too strong to swim. But very pretty.
Wonderful place for wildlife spotting and red frogs! Comfortable room, super helpful staff. Beach is lovely although sea was rough. Quiet, good food, very laid back.You do need to walk through the jungle to get there, good path!
Nice hotel in front of one of the nicest beach in Bocas del Toro (Red Frog). Staff is friendly, food is good and at a fair price, and amazing breakfast! They have different options of rooms for every traveler, I traveled with friends and we chose AC rooms with private bathroom and they were very comfortable. They also offer tours which are usually better quality than if you get it in town (Isla Colon). Would go back to El Palmar.
Incredible location and facilities.
Restaurant food was excellent and very friendly, courteous staff. Loved how the accommodations blended into their surroundings!
Great staff. Nice room. Great beach. Bring insect repellent! It's a bit of a hike from the pier to the room, so call ahead and they will help with your luggage.
Food was great.. Atmosphere was a vibe. Beautiful island to explore. If you want your own little beach, you can find one. Water taxis to other islands was made easy. Understand that you want to travel light if staying here. Couple.. we had two backpacks and a carry-on. Easy money, it was a nice 8 min walk in a dirt path to the resort. Great experience.. great staff.. Just understand, this isnt a Hilton. This is a beautiful eco lodge type deal.