Independent in Isla Popa

Bocas Paradise Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay; I think it's one of the best hotels in Bocas del Toro. Why? It's just a 10-minute walk from the airport. It is 100% clean. Friendly and helpful staff. The air-conditioning in the room works perfectly well. Boats to go to other islands/trip are next to the hotel and some can pick/drop you up at the back of the hotel. Nice restaurant, comfort and views. Then, across the street, there is a very cheap restaurant to have breakfast or something cheaper to eat. Shops nearby as well. The only negative point is that from Thursday to Saturday night the nightclub next to it, has very loud music. So, either you joint the party or book the hotel Sunday to Wednesday. The hotel provided earplugs, but... it's loud."

Oasis Bluff Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely hotel…friendly helpful staff! Choy was there to welcome us to the hotel and offered to plan activities. His friendly presence was appreciated. Loved the relaxed environment, the ocean and pool!"

Lula's Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"A Wonderful Stay at Lula’s Bed & Breakfast! We spent three wonderful days at Lula’s Bed & Breakfast on Isla Colón in Bocas del Toro. From the moment we booked, Alan and Tammy were friendly and accommodating. We arrived early and greatly appreciated the early check-in. Our deluxe room was spacious and comfortable, with a king-sized bed, private bathroom, and plenty of room to relax. The common areas were nice, and we enjoyed connecting with fellow travelers over breakfast. The location was ideal—just a six-minute walk from the airport, in a quiet area, yet within easy walking distance of the lively town center, restaurants, and local attractions. Alan was an exceptional host, offering great advice and recommendations while making us feel genuinely welcome. We also enjoyed the three beautiful dogs, Buster, Lev, and Max, who added an extra touch of charm to our stay! We recommend Lula’s to anyone visiting Bocas del Toro. With comfortable accommodations, a welcoming atmosphere, a great location, and wonderful hosts, it’s a fantastic place to stay. We would happily return!"

Hotel Eclypse de Mar Acqua Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great view, friendly staff. Only thing is, noise/loud music throughout the night specially on Fri. & Sat. nearby/across the property in bastimentos."

Cabañas Naturaleza

10/10 Excellent

"Great host. Only thing is, lots of construction/neighbor noise around the property"

Hotel Bocas del Toro

10/10 Excellent

"Great room overlooking the water with a nice comfortable covered balcony. Right in the middle of many bars restaurants and shopping. All of the staff were super friendly!"

Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Nuestra experiencia en Punta Caracol fue muy bonita. Es un lugar encantador, rodeado de naturaleza, con una ubicación privilegiada y paisajes espectaculares. Nos encantó especialmente poder hacer snorkeling y disfrutar del mar. Es un lugar maravilloso para visitar en familia, ya que los niños disfrutan muchísimo de esta experiencia. Además, su ubicación es estratégica para conocer otros lugares de Bocas del Toro. Como aspectos por mejorar, consideramos importante mencionar que las habitaciones no cuentan con refrigerador y que, para conservar algunos alimentos o cargar los teléfonos, es necesario acudir al restaurante, lo cual resulta un poco incómodo. También notamos que algunas instalaciones muestran señales de deterioro y necesitan mantenimiento para conservar la belleza del lugar. A pesar de estos detalles, nos llevamos una experiencia muy bonita en familia. Es un destino con muchísimo encanto y potencial. Con algunas mejoras en sus instalaciones y comodidades, la experiencia sería aún más especial. ¡Sin duda, un lugar que disfrutamos mucho y que recordaremos con cariño!"

NAYARA Bocas del Toro

8/10 Good

"Keeping in mind the value for money, this was our review of a 5 day stay in the over water villa. The Great: The property itself carries the weight of this resort. The villa was spacious with amazing views and the flexibility to spend 24/7 in your villa if you wished through room service, swimming, and water activities. Bar and Food were both great, from friendly staff to an extensive menu and flexibility to make substitutions. The spa is exceptional, situated in a tree house with breathtaking views and a variety of services. Seemless transportation from the airport. Where it fell short: Construction: While any property requires maintenance, the selling feature of relaxation and privacy in your villa is lost with workers consistently working on the decks around you or on neighbouring villas with loud power tools. No notice given or reparations for all the disturbances. Attention to detail: At this price level, and considering there are only 20 guests at any time on the resort, we had experiences like spelling my name wrong, dirty curtains in the villa, staff not following up. Additionally after 2 days of asking for hot sauce with breakfast, or sugar with coffee, it felt odd to have to continue to ask all 5 days. Consistency: I do acknowledge the resort on an island, and perhaps some ingredients are difficult to get. But ordering the same menu item or drink does get you the same thing every day. For example drinks blended or not, quesadilla meat flavour, and sides."

Klika Bocas del Toro (formerly Selina)

10/10 Excellent

"Muy buena ubicación, tiene una serie de actividades para los que viajamos solos, mi estadia fue la mejor, sin duda volveria."

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