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Welcome to Hostal Hansi – Your Cozy Escape in Bocas del Toro!

📍 Located just 50 meters from the docks and a 17-minute walk to El Istmito Beach, Hostal Hansi offers the perfect base to explore the vibrant island life of Isla Colón. 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
692 reviews
Price from
US$20
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. Great accommodation between sea and jungle, away from the city hustle. The only sound you hear are the sea waves and birds. The room was spacious and comfortable, the patio with kitchen was a huge plus, especially during rainy days. We loved that they changed our bed sheets every 2 days, which nowadays doesn't happen even in 4 or 5-star hotels. Nadia and Salvatore go above and beyond to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. They gave us a lot of tips for our tours and ways to explore the island. I can definitely recommend this place and would book it again!

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9.3
Superb
173 reviews

À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available. At the guest house, the modern restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and cocktails and serves Argentinian cuisine. 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. Location, confort, amazing experience, food quality, activities, cocktails

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9.6
Exceptional
90 reviews
Price from
US$383.90
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. This place is fabulous! 10 out of 10. Owners and staff are super friendly and helpfull. The set up and design of the place are created with passion and love. Perfectly done. Swimming around the location is super. We felt seriously sad to leave the place. Hope to return once.

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9.7
Exceptional
78 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. Great value for money, and a really nice location! Easy to get a water taxi anywhere you need to go. Staff are very friendly and helpful for organising tours, water taxis etc. Small kitchen useful for cooking simple dinners.

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8.7
Fabulous
106 reviews
Price from
US$17
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. Isla Carenero had everything for me. Restaurants, bars, beach, and great surf. I booked an excursion through the hotel to go snorkelling which was less expensive than what I had been told. The tour boat picked me and another couple up right from tierra verdes dock shortly after breakfast

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8.3
Very good
304 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. Hamacks were fun, spent on them an hour instead of breakfast 😂

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8.2
Very good
360 reviews
Price from
US$28
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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8.3
Very good
34 reviews
Price from
US$31.50
per night

Featuring a garden and views of garden, Garden Rooms is a recently renovated guest house set in Bocas del Toro, 700 metres from Istmito. The property has quiet street views. The guest house features family rooms. Everything was great, the garden, the birds, the open shower, the staff!

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8.6
Fabulous
75 reviews
Price from
US$29.70
per night

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