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Hostal Hansi is in Bocas del Toro, 17 minutes' walk from El Istmito Beach. It is 50 meters from the docks.

Rooms are equipped with a safe, some offer a balcony. At the hostel or guest house, rooms include bed linen and towels. It’s a nice hostel just next to the docks in Bocas Town so very convenient location, multiple supermarkets around as well as restaurants and all tour operators. Also the local busses around the main island leave from the street behind. The beds are comfy and rooms spacious. No AC in most of Bocas hostels, we had a ceiling fan that didn’t rotate very fast so it got quite humid at times in the room but we had a little balcony to dry our stuff there. There is a common kitchen with good facilities and first time I see the fridges divided into sections by the room numbers, which was amazing. Another guest though still decided to steal our food (caught on security cameras) but the hostel staff handled it fantastically. We also got an extra blanket when requested and wanted to extend our stay with one more night and that was also immediately arranged for us.

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9
Superb
722 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Mosana Reef Garden B&B is set in Bluff Beach, 5 km from Bocas Town and 26 km from Buena Vista. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free WiFi is available and free private parking is available on site.

Some units feature views of the sea or garden. Hospitality from the owners are incredible! Thanks for everything! The house, the room is exactly as on the photos. The restaurant is amazing! Cats are lovely! We are perfectly satisfied with everything. Kitchen was well equipped, bed is comfy, internet worked well. Hot water in the bathroom is a big pro!

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9.3
Superb
184 reviews

Providing sea views, Ponci’s Gate to Gaia Holistic Center in Bocas del Toro provides accommodation, a private beach area, water sports facilities, a fitness centre, a garden and a terrace. There is a private entrance at the guest house for the convenience of those who stay. Guests can book themselves in for fitness classes or yoga classes. We visited Panama for the second time, and once again, we absolutely loved it. While looking for a beautiful place to stay, we came across this little hidden gem 💍– and what a find it was! Arrival & Welcome We were picked up by a private boat and warmly welcomed. The boat ride took around 45 minutes and was truly enjoyable. Along the way, we received interesting information about the surrounding islands – and even spotted dolphins! Upon arrival, we were greeted with a delicious welcome cocktail before our first meal. Such a lovely touch!☀️😍 Room The room was spacious and very comfortable. We’ve seen a lot of bathrooms throughout Panama, and many of them lack a proper shower. But here – the shower was fantastic! Great water pressure and lovely hot water – such a treat. :) Breakfast Breakfast was amazing. The host really listened to our preferences, and I was thrilled to have my fried egg every morning – along with fresh fruit and avocado. A perfect start to the day! Lunch Lunch was absolutely delicious – we had shrimp with coconut rice and plantains. A real taste of local cuisine that felt authentic and lovingly prepared. Dinner The highlight of our meals was definitely pizza night on our last evening! It was such a fun, communal experience with homemade pizza in creative and tasty varieties. So cool – and honestly, unforgettable. Surroundings The water around the property was crystal clear – it felt like swimming in a private aquarium. We saw a small shark, a stingray, colorful fish, and more – all right in front of our room. I’m usually a bit hesitant in the water, but here, I felt completely safe and at ease. The trees, the light, the tranquility – I can’t even describe how beautiful it was. Truly one of my personal highlights – such peace and connection with nature. Activities The hosts’ children were incredibly kind and welcoming.

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9.9
Exceptional
20 reviews
Price from
US$333
per night

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. You can see monkeys and sloths around the hotel. The views from the bed are amazing. Super clean. Amazing food. Great staff. Extremely comfortable bed.

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9.6
Exceptional
87 reviews
Price from
US$372.90
per night

Casa Acuario Boutique Hotel features a private beach area, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Bocas del Toro. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. The attention to detail and way the rooms and hotel grounds were carefully curated was so unique and beautiful. You could tell a lot of time and effort goes into making sure guests have a unique experience, and I surely did as part of my stay. The location was perfect and easy to get to the main island and other islands within Bocas - not to mention the views over the water were insanely beautiful. The breakfast options in the morning were terrific and all the staff were so helpful and thorough in their duties . The owners were amazing and helped with suggestions on activities, transportation, and overall everything that you needed to know to have a great experience. They were super friendly and helpful, and they made my experience so much better by being just really good people. I’ve already recommended Casa Aquario to friends and family, and I look to go back again in the future. 10 out of 10 experience.

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9.7
Exceptional
81 reviews
Price from
US$349.74
per night

Hostal Cay is set in Bastimentos and features a bar. The guest house has family rooms.

Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while selected rooms also offer a terrace. At the guest house, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. My husband and I decided to spend a week in Bastimentos. It is a calm place to stay at. The location is perfect, everything's nearby, and it's right in the middle of Old Bank. The deck is a great place to just relax, chill, read a book, listen to some music or watch the sunset. Even though the kitchen is small, it has most necessary things. When in need of a water taxi, please ask for Maya. He's nice, responsible, and very punctual. Finally, the star of our stay, and the cherry on top were the daily breakfast options offered by Kiosco&Pescador. Eunice was the kindest and her food was the most delicious.

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8.6
Fabulous
104 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Hotel Tierra Verde Bed and Breakfast has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and terrace in Bocas del Toro. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Some units at the property have a balcony with a sea view. I had a great time at this place! The island is perfect located close to the main island if you like to join the more crowded area, but its nice to turn back to this more laid back and calm island after that. From the main island its very easy to get transport to other islands. For me as a solo traveller this was the perfect location for my travel on Bocas del Toro. Edgar is a great person and he runs his business with heart and soul. You can feel that. I had some troubles with my room and he arranged directly an other room for me. Its clean and the breakfast is good (fruits, coffee, toasts jam and eggs). The hotel is surrounded by nature sounds of birds and other animals. It was a paradise for me! Good value for the price you pay too. Staff is very friendly too

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8.2
Very good
296 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

Bastimentos Hill Guest House has a garden, private beach area, a shared lounge and terrace in Bocas del Toro. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests.

You can play darts at Bastimentos Hill Guest House. Helpful, friendly staff. Nice common areas with kitchen, deck, and hammocks. Great location.

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8.1
Very good
368 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

El Paso de Almirante is situated in Almirante and offers a shared lounge. The property has city and inner courtyard views. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and parking on-site.

The units in the guest house are fitted with a TV. Featuring a private bathroom, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi. All units have bed linen. We booked last minute after we missed the last boat to Bocas Town. The room was comfortable and clean. Good AC.

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8.2
Very good
26 reviews
Price from
US$31.50
per night

Hostal Café Axi is a recently renovated guest house in Almirante, where guests can make the most of its garden and bar. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi.

Each unit includes a kettle and a shared bathroom, while certain rooms are equipped with a terrace and some have lake views. Excellent stop for arriving late in Almirante when the boats stop running to Isla Colon Axel is a great guy and professional musician

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8.7
Fabulous
23 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

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