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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.

The peacefulness and beauty of the location cannot be adequately described. You have to experience it. The owners/hosts (Andres, Lizette, Rafael) are delightful, interesting, compassionate, gifted people. It is amazing what they have done even with the challenges of a remote tropical environment. The food was spectacular using local ingredients and flavors of the area as well as their family traditions and recipes.
Review score
9.9
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
£215.92
1 night, 2 adults

Dreamer's Hostel is situated in Bocas del Toro and offers a shared lounge. It is set 1.6 km from Istmito and offers a shared kitchen.

Affordable and well located in town.
Review score
8.1
Very good
35 reviews
Price from
£93.43
1 night, 2 adults

1.4 km from Istmito, REFF HOTEL is set in Bocas del Toro and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. This guest house features a shared lounge.

Location was good and the kitchen was well equiped. Air con in the room was lovely.
Review score
6.9
Pleasant
141 reviews
Price from
£29.07
1 night, 2 adults

Boasting a shared lounge, Cataleya Hostel is located in Bocas del Toro in the Isla Colon region, 2.6 km from Y Griega Beach. It is set 1.1 km from Istmito and offers a tour desk.

Location pre airport departure. Easy walk over.200 meters.
Review score
7.8
Good
83 reviews
Price from
£23.02
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Everything was so great. Nadia and Salvatore are such great hosts; the food was amazing. The room was really nice and really quiet with the ocean really close. I will 100% recommend it
Review score
9.4
Superb
204 reviews

Hostal Hansi is in Bocas del Toro, 17 minutes' walk from El Istmito Beach. It is 50 meters from the docks. All rooms are private, some have a terrace, TV, air conditioning and hot water.

Warm cozy and clean room, comfortable bed, useful shelves and hooks to put clothes and personal items, great working a/c, good taste of colours materials and details
Review score
8.9
Fabulous
825 reviews

Featuring a terrace, Hostal Bocas Tropical Paradise is located in Bocas del Toro in the Isla Colon region, 600 metres from Istmito and 2.2 km from Y Griega Beach.

Rimercio was a really helpful and nice host. We stayed two nights at is hostal/hostel. He gave us some good tips and even walked us to some local rentals.
Review score
8.1
Very good
82 reviews

Set 1.1 km from Istmito, Pineapple House offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and private parking is available on site.

The owner is beyond helpful and incredibly kind and cheerful. There are so many little extras that make this place a great place to stay - convenient for town but not in noisy downtown; great little basic kitchen and fridge for prepping your own food; calm and charming outdoor area; clean and large bedrooms with good size bathrooms and great a/c.
Review score
8.7
Fabulous
84 reviews
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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  • Avg. price/night: £33.22
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 825 reviews
    The price is very cheap, especially for a private room. Hostel was pretty quiet and chill. Kitchen was well equipped and there’s plenty of refrigeration space. Staff were helpful. Located very close to restaurants, bars, clubs and boat taxi harbours.
    Guest review by
    Omer
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 398 reviews
    It was just lovely and Gabriel was the most fantastic host. He couldn't do enough to help and was utterly charming. The room was a good size and clean. The breakfast was delicious with fresh fruit and a very tasty omlette.
    Guest review by
    Penny
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £140.35
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 113 reviews
    Very nice accomodation with great hosts, good cocktails, great pool, big garden and great food. The host built the whole thing by themselves, which is very impressing. We stayed at the big bungalow and it was simply perfect. If you want to relax and calm down this is the place to be. Food is not cheap but very good! I can totally recommend this place and would love to stay there again pretty soon!
    Guest review by
    CJ
    Young couple
  • Review score
    8.8
    Fabulous · 154 reviews
    Sandrine was a great host, she made amazing breakfast in the morning with crepes and fresh fruit. Having breakfast with a beautiful view was the highlight of our stay :) The rooms were clean and spacious, with all amenities. There was always fresh drinking water available. There are bicycles that you can borrow that makes it very easy to get to restaurants/groceries/etc. We really enjoyed our stay and recommend Villa Amaya 10/10.
    Guest review by
    Tereza
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £140.35
    Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 113 reviews
    A little corner of paradise. Great location away from the caos but close enough to access town, beaches etc easily Romain and Camille are great hosts, Camille cousine is delicious
    Guest review by
    Fabio
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.7
    Exceptional · 184 reviews
    Sally and Mike are great hosts! Very friendly, very helpful, it was an amazing stay overall. The whole place is very cosy, comfortable, rooms and bathrooms are very spacious, clean and cute and with AC! You can also borrow snorkle and kayak and rent bikes and they give you great tips on places to visit nad eat. The best place for a 'honeymoon' stay in Bocas if you look for a quiet place where you can jump in the water right after breakfast :)
    Guest review by
    Michal
    Young couple
  • Review score
    10.0
    Exceptional · 4 reviews
    One of the best all round apartments I’ve ever stayed in, particularly on an island. Extremely well equipped with lots of thoughtful touches around the place to make the stay as comfortable as possible. Great location, quiet but near everything. Brilliant host! Very friendly and helpful person who will go out of her way to make everything perfect for your stay and give advice on what to do/where to go. The bikes included with the apartment were also a big bonus for getting around the island.
    Guest review by
    Aaron
    People with friends
  • Review score
    9.5
    Exceptional · 542 reviews
    this place deserves an 11. what a charming and welcoming stay. we loved every minute we were here and wanted to cry when we had to leave. the rooms are so charming and it’s so peaceful listening to either the waves or the storms at night. great hosts with an amazing breakfast. great supply of coffee as well. great Wi-Fi. seriously the only place you should book on Bocas del Toro
    Guest review by
    Sandra
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.4
    Superb · 198 reviews
    We had a perfect stay at Saigon Bay B&B. Comfortable and clean rooms, amazing breakfasts, great location over the water with lovely outdoor space, we could use bikes, a kayak and snorkelling gear to explore the island. Angie and Nicolas are great hosts. Always ready to help and super friendly and attentive. We’re definitely coming back here when visiting Bocas again. Thanks for everything!
    Guest review by
    Sofie
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 162 reviews
    everything was perfect. great place, great hosts and great location.
    Guest review by
    Pamela
    Young couple