The Lodge at Punta Rica- Hilltop Eco-Lodge with Views & Pool is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Bastimentos where guests can make the most of its pool with a view, private beach area, and water sports facilities. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio. Featuring a private entrance, the bed and breakfast allows guests to maintain their privacy. The units at the bed and breakfast are equipped with a seating area. All units are fitted with a private bathroom, a safety deposit box, and free WiFi, while selected rooms include a terrace, and some have pool views. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Continental and American breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and pancakes are available daily at the bed and breakfast. The romantic restaurant at The Lodge at Punta Rica- Hilltop Eco-Lodge with Views & Pool serves American cuisine and is open for dinner and lunch. After a day of snorkelling or hiking, guests can relax in the garden or in the shared lounge area. Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport is 5.1 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, American


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Bastimentos

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Guillermo
    Canada Canada
    It's a lovely place in a beautiful location. Daniel and Brian are delightful hosts, welcoming, friendly, and helpful. They've created a very comfortable and relaxing environment at the Lodge. The food was excellent! We looked forward to the...
  • Roland
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The moment you reach this eco lodge you are welcomed by the proud owners Daniel and Brian. They are the perfect hosts and specialized in great food (breakfast, lunch and dinner!) and cool coktails. Nice to see how they connect you with the other...
  • Benjamin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Dan & Brian's place overlooks the sea and is just a few steps from a lovely little beach with white sand and coral reefs on either side. They provide snorkelling equipment, paddle boards and kayaks free of charge. The house itself is impressive...
  • Jutas
    Hungary Hungary
    Punta Rica Lodge is nestled in the Bastimentos island jungle, surrounded by beautiful flora (trees, colorful flowers) and fauna (amazingly rich wildlife). We loved our super friendly, open, fun and helpful hosts, Brian and Daniel, who have made...
  • Petra
    United States United States
    The location and the setting is absolutely beautiful. You can walk to town even though parts of the walk is like a hiking experience. Brian was very nice and accomodating.
  • Zaghira
    United States United States
    Great,fresh breakfast with tasty local ingredients. Brian, Daniel and Choco were extremely kind , accommodating and helpful.
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    Heather
    United States United States
    Our stay at The Lodge at Punta Rica was nothing short of magical! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the breathtaking beauty of the lodge. Every detail, from the stunning architecture to the thoughtfully designed spaces, was...
  • Ma
    Argentina Argentina
    La atención de los anfitriones y del personal fueron excelentes. Siempre muy atentos a que nuestra estadía fuera perfecta. Brian es muy divertido y super atento. Daniel es un gran chef. Se come excelente sin necesidad de mover al pueblo. Sara y...
  • Elena
    Spain Spain
    El Lodge de Punta Rica es el paraíso. Tienes la experiencia de un hotel de 5 estrellas con la familiaridad de una casa de huéspedes. La estética está muy cuidada, el lugar es precioso. Daniel y Brian son excelentes anfitriones, siempre atentos a...
  • Tina
    Denmark Denmark
    De 2 ejere fik os til at føle os meget velkomne, og gav os en helt speciel oplevelse. Gæsterne blev sat sammen til middagen (hvis de havde lyst) og der blev serveret lækker mad og god vin. Værelser er meget store - og hyggelige. Meget...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Brian & Daniel

Company review score: 10Based on 38 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Expats from Northern California, we enjoy good food, are social and showing off what we love about Bastimentos and all of Bocas Del Toro.

Property information

Our boutique 6 room lodge is a 3 minute uphill hike from our dock. We are on an island with no cars or roads & only accessible by water taxi to all the neighboring islands. From the lodge there are beautiful jungle, garden and ocean views. Enjoy relaxing at the pool, or taking out our kayaks, SUP’s or surfboards and exploring the coral reef just beyond the dock and so rounding property. Enjoy a hearty cooked to order breakfast and explore the nearby beaches or have us help with booking many local tours. WE ALSO OFFER DINNER SERVED 5 NIGHTS A WEEK, RESERVATIONS ONLY.

Neighbourhood information

From the Lodge, we look over the quaint village of Old Bank where “true” Caribbean life still exhists. Walk to beautiful untouched Wizard Beach or taxi to Red Frog beach. There is plenty of adventure on our island, and surrounding areas.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Lodge at Punta Rica
    • Cuisine
      American • Caribbean • Mediterranean • Mexican • Seafood • Thai
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of The Lodge at Punta Rica- Hilltop Eco-Lodge with Views & Pool
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
Good free WiFi 26 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Full body massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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