Lodging at Hotel Bocas del Toro offers a superb ecojourney for independent travelers, couples and families. Our ecosystem shelters hundreds of species of fish, dolphins, parrots, monkeys, toucans, sloth, dart frogs and a 20 year old national marine park protecting endangered sea turtles and manatees. In this ecological archipelago there are 9 islands dotted with more than 250 keys of coral gardens, which are the rainforests of the ocean.
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a unique blend of simple elegance and historical ambiance of Caribbean exotic wood craftsmanship with the sparkling sea beneath.
Nicely appointed with wood and nautical furnishings, the 11 room boutique hotel offers the concept of comfort with 400-thread count cotton sheets, WI-FI, Flat Screen cable TV, air conditioning, telephones, coffee makers, ocean and town balcony views, ocean kayak rentals and in-room massage.
After your daily adventures, one of your unforgettable memories will be the captivating indoor veranda or outside terrace dining caressed by ocean breezes while you gaze at the cobalt blue sea views of neighboring islands. The indoors and outdoors blend into a rare union, fulfilling your eternal dream come true: Paradise By the Sea.
Restaurant
The restaurant open to the breezes and crafted of native wood overlooks the sea with magnificent views of neighboring islands with an open air veranda and terrace. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, including specialties in regional and local cuisine.
Two key ingredients are combined at Hotel Bocas del Toro: an emphasis on service and a warm, friendly atmosphere. The staff serves thirst quenching drinks, creative fruit cocktails and full menu during Happy Hour on the terrace. There is no better way to quench your thirst on a warm tropical day than with fresh fruit juice or sipping on a tropical drink, while playing chess, backgammon, dominos or checkers as you observe the scene around you. Coexist with the marine environment and abundant boating community. Relax.
The magic under the Bocas sky at night and full moon can capture a romantic moment. While dining under the star sprinkled sky you can enjoy the feeling of privacy in our intimate cabina dining.
The restaurant offers flavors of Bocas del Toro with an innovative menu of regional and local, tropical fare. Our menu benefits from the abundance of fresh fish and local meats from Bocas del Toro and Panama. Tempt your taste buds with fresh Panamanian Corvina or Patacones.
Bar
Located inside the entrance of the hotel with open air seating, the bar is the liveliest and friendliest bar on the island. Coffee in the morning, watch your favorite worldwide sports during the day then jazz up your night. It is buzzing with guests watching the 40 inch high definition with Dolby digital surround sound TV with worldwide sports. A Sangria or Banana Colada perhaps? Or feel at home and lounge in the cozy alcove of the lobby while playing a game of chess or backgammon.
The bar serves snacks and meals from the menu while featuring a wide selection of drinks. From freshly squeezed orange juice in the morning to creative fruit cocktails. Soak in the scene around you.
Sustainable Tourism
Hotel Bocas del Toro vision is to contribute to the conservation, biodiversity and cultural diversity of Bocas del Toro Province, while contributing to the well being of local communities and indigenous people.
In the small village of Silico Creek, in the Bocas del Toro Province, exists a community of five Ngobes families who are producing Organic Coffee; Cafe Amigable Doña Mechi. This coffee promotes an effort between Hotel Bocas del Toro to contribute to the cultural, economic and natural conservation, while supporting the well-being of the community of Silico Creek. The Hotel Bocas del Toro serves this delicious coffee to guests in their rooms.
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
Nancy Sin
TrustScore 4.8 | 175 reviews
TrustScore 4.8 of 5
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7 hours ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.