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Reviews of Cat in The Cup B&B

Calle 1era Isla Colon, Bocas Town, Panama

#23 of 32 B&Bs and inns in Bocas Town

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Review Score

Based on 41 B&B reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was super. Bit noisy.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2025

    7.0
    Smallest room of our trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If the room were any smaller, it would have been a closet. When getting up off the toilet, I hit my head on the bathroom doorknob. Not only was there no chair in the room, there was no chair anywhere, not even on the nice long balcony facing the street. There was no lobby except the coffee shop which closes at 6.

    Location convenient to everything in town. The staff were nice to make us breakfast sandwiches to carry out before they opened because our boat left at 8 am.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2025

    7.0
    Location was great, could use a good cleaning.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No one available after 6 pm, we needed blankets and had to wait for the next night to get one. The bathroom was mouldy.

    The location was excellent. Above the coffee shop and directly across form the boat dock.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    8.0
    A nice stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place was a bit noisy, and we couldn’t figure out how the AC worked.

    We stayed for one night and really enjoyed the calm and cozy atmosphere of the café, as well as the great coffee. The staff was welcoming and friendly, which made our stay even more pleasant.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Classic Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Easy, city center, decent.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    9.0
    A Few Steps From The Docks
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I found the room to be the perfect size. Loved the wood paneled walls. The shower was large. Great water pressure.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    8.0
    cat in the cup
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    It was noisy in the evenings, but quite normal for night time.

    Staff was exeptionally good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    7.0
    A clean very basic room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms were very basic and hot water was spotty, the staff was friendly but not helpful

    Good location and nice shared balcony

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2023

    8.0
    Had a lovely stay at cat in the cup!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small room, bathroom wall doesn’t reach the ceiling

    Room was clean and air conditioned. The hosts were very kind and accommodating.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2022

    9.0
    Great choice in Bocas del Toro
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing that could be better, and I told this to the owners, was to have a bench or chair in the room so we could sit or put things, and inside the bathroom shower there coupé some kind of support or shelf so we could put the shampoos and soaps.

    The location of the hotel was excellent, right in the center of Bocas Town and just across the street where se take the boatos to do the tours through the islands. The room I stayed in was basic, with a bed and bathroom, but everything was clean and tidy. The bathroom was small but functioned normally. And the owners, Lucas and Sylwia, were always very helpful in everything. And the coffee they serve in the cafeteria right below the B&B is great, I recommend it!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2025

    10
    Cat in the Cup B&B was an incredible experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I would have liked to stay even longer at Cat in the Cup B&B!

    Lucas and Sylvia, the owners, are warm, welcoming, and truly genuine hosts. We spent three nights there and loved every moment of our stay. The location is perfect. If you're visiting Bocas Del Toro, this is definitely the place to be!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hospitality

    Location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2025

    10
    A very enjoyable time — great owners.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only downside was the in-shower water heaters don’t work super well, so the water gets warm at best. Not a big deal, but worth a mention.

    We loved everything. Sylwia and Lukas are amazing hosts and gave us excellent recommendations on activities. Breakfast has multiple options and tasted great. Rooms are clean and have solid amount of space. Great choice for a me and my friend on a vacation. Location is amazing — right in the middle of all the action.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2024

    10
    Excellent affordable stay, makes a quick trip to bocas really easy and pleasant!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loved the service and the breakfast was one of the best and healthiest ive experienced in Bocas del Toro. Coffee was 10/10 .

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2024

    10
    Definitely a place to recommend and we hope to be back here one day
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -great location - very nice and helpful staff - clean rooms - working air conditioning - owner is an extremely nice and helpful person, knows what she can recommend in food and activities - breakfasts fresh and tasty

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2024

    2.0
    No water, staff not helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We personally had a bad experience at the hotel. The hotel is a cafe with some rooms on the second floor. The cafe is nice and modern looking but the rooms are quite old and it all seems a bit improvised. Upon arrival to the room, the water was not working because the main water tap was turned off. We asked at the cafe/reception, and they turned it on. But after we went to dinner and came back the water was turned off again. At that point the cafe was closed and there was no one to contact. We tried calling the WhatsApp number, and we sent messages through WhatsApp and booking, but no one answered. We couldn't shower or flush the toilet, and there was no way to contact anyone. The weather is warm and humid so taking a shower in the evening is very needed... In the morning, the girl behind the bar was friendly and understanding, but when we talked to the manager, he said it wasn't their fault and was very rude. We understand that things like that can happen, but they can at least be available to help or admit their mistake. The hotel wasn't the cheapest so if you are unsure about which hotel to book I would suggest to book one that is at least cheap and not nice than expensive and not nice. Cafe is open until 18h and after you can't check in or contact anyone if anything goes wrong.

    The coffee was good. That's about it

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    10
    This will be my go to place in Bocas.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wasn’t able to turn on the hot water is the only downside I can think of. Everything else was excellent.

    They allowed me to work while my check in time started. Had some breakfast at their cafe and was very good! The bed and pillows were super comfortable, I wasn’t able to use the hot water though, but it didn’t take away from the good experience. Perfect location to walk around Bocas Town and across the water taxis. Will definitely return!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    10
    Staff was exceptionally welcoming and informative. The room was comfortable, quiet, and as advertised. We were able to k
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very central to everything we needed and wanted to do. Numerous markets, good restaurants, and water taxis within a few minute walk.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    2.0
    All of our clothes smelled like mold/pee and needed to be washed after checkout. Kind of a bummer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Did not have anything I liked.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2023

    5.0
    just location was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    bad smell all day and night just in front of the hotel which also can smell inside and smoke alarms beeping all night

    location was great

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing I would suggest is putting a soap holder in the bathroom so you don’t need to put in on the floor.

    The location is perfect.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2023

    6.0
    An okay stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom didn't look the cleanest (floor), it was quite noisy but that's to be expected in the town.

    Right in the centre so great location to walk anywhere in Bocos town. Friendly staff. Overall it was okay. Not the best value for money but it is in the centre right opposite the boat taxis. I wouldn't stay longer than 1-2 nights.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This was a lovely place to stay right in the centre of Bocas Town. The couple who owned the B&B were exceptionally helpful and really welcoming! We couldn't have asked for better hosts!

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Stayed in March 2025

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