Panama: hotel con Colazione nella provincia di Provincia di Bocas del Toro

During my trip I tried out 3 different Bambuda hostels (in dormitories each time). I waited until I'd done all 3 before writing this review. Here is my personal experience : Out of the 3 Bambuda I think they had the most amazing staff. Everyone was kind, smiling, friendly and very helpful. For some examples, they use WhatsApp to communicate and on the way to the hotel my water cab broke down. I told them just to let them know I'd be arriving later and they offered to call for assistance. Another example, I dropped my AirPods case (i m a mess) and lost one of them. Half the staff helped me look everywhere for it. For backpackers on a budget, you need to know that there's no kitchen and as there's nothing on Solarte Island you'll be totally dependent on the hostel restaurant. There is a filtered water fountain, but I haven't tried it myself. As far as the food is concerned, everything I ate was really very good, they have a wide choice of western and more local dishes, and concerning prices nothing shocked me compared with other restaurants across the islands. Good to know too - for dinner they have a ”family dinner” concept which means you have to order your meal before 5.45pm. After this time, you won't be able to order any food whatsoever. So if you're planning to arrive at the hostel after that time, be sure to have dinner beforehand! The place and the location itself are amazing but I was a little unlucky on the room. I was in a 6-bed dorm room with a bathroom, and it wasn't very clean (not bad considering there were already 4 other people in the room) but there was a terrible smell of urine throughout the room (not even in the bathroom itself). Also be aware that it’s kind of a party place so if you are in the dorms it will get noisy (unless you are partying too 😉) As the place is more or less off the grid, there's no hot water or aircon (but you can ask for as many fans as you like!). as you can imagine, since you're on an island where there's nothing, you'll have to pay for water cabs every time you want to go somewhere and then come back, which can get expensive! My advice, choose this hostel if you want to chill and relax in a beautiful place rather than to visit, there’s a time for everything!

Are you a deep sleeper then you are ok. This is a great hotel except for one minor detail. It's 50 metres from a bar that blasts music from 10 until early hours of the morning. So much so the hotel provides ear plugs in your rooms. I've never had that before! If facing hotel try to get room on opposite side to right. Apart from this friendly helpful staff. Good service. Rooms not huge but good sized. Made up daily with fresh towels. Clean. Ac, fan and TV that work. Great bathroom, hot water. Restaurant with quick service. Ice cream out front good. Writing desk in room and hanging space. Small juliette balcony. Water views both sides. Worth staying if you can deal with music. It will depend on season how many nights and how loud.

Bel hotel nel mezzo della sporcizia. La stanza era pulita, il colazione ha una bella scelta e molto buona. Il personale era un po' strano ma bello. L'inglese era parlato da tutti, ma le ragazze. La perdita di una stella è perché hanno lasciato che gli estranei entrassero per usare la piscina. Durante il giorno ci erano famiglie e a volte si è riempito di persone. Non ho mai usato la piscina per questo e ho prenotato/pagato per avere una. Avrei dato 2 stelle meno per la zona e non sarò tornato, ma non è colpa degli hotel. La città è sporca. Le strade sono sabbia e polvere, i ristoranti aperti erano ricci, e in qualche modo ho avuto il veleno. Dovremmo rimanere 11 notti, ma abbiamo lasciato 5 e abbiamo perso tutto quel denaro. Era un disastro.

During my trip I tried out 3 different Bambuda hostels (in dormitories each time). I waited until I'd done all 3 before writing this review. Here is my personal experience : The staff are kind and helpful. You can ask them for any information. Concerning the restaurant, everything I ate was really good, they have a wide choice of western and more local dishes, and concerning prices nothing shocked me compared with other restaurants across the islands, even if, of course, they can always find cheaper! The hotel is not in the heart of the city, but as the city is anything but huge, there's no problem there! (5 min walk maybe?). This probably makes it a quieter place. The place itself is quite nice. Out of the 3 Bambudas I think they had the best dorms. I was in a 9-bed dorm room with air con and a bathroom (2 showers and 2 toilets). Everything was very clean, the lockers were big enough to hold our bags and there were also plugs inside to safely recharge our devices. There was thick curtains for each bed, allowing complete privacy and undisturbed light. It's also a bit of a party place, and a very cool one at that, with performing artists in the evening! The rooms are far enough away that you can't hear a thing. Very nice place to stay in Bocas Town. For your information, the taxi boat rides offered by the hotel are quite expensive so I advise you to find another station in town!

Credo che il mio soggiorno all'HOTEL BOCAS DEL TORO per la 14a volta in 12 anni parli per sé. Ma c'è molto da dire circa la mia seconda casa lontano dagli Stati Uniti. Quest'anno ho soggiornato 9 1/2 settimane. Ho una bella stanza con balcone sul bellissimo oceano. Quando arrivo, hanno sempre cose molto speciali per me nella mia stanza che fanno davvero sentire casa. L'hotel offre un delizioso colazione con la vostra prenotazione, con molte opzioni. Non troverai personale migliore, Yaci, Deni, Maria, e Iliana, e il proprietario Carla, che nel mio hotel. Sono veramente la mia famiglia. Vogliono andare un migliaio di più per aiutarti in qualsiasi modo possono. Sono stato malato mentre sono rimasto, e si accerteranno che ho speciali farmaci, e mi faranno una zuppa, e un tè di ginger. È come essere a casa!! L'hotel è molto affascinante con solo 11 camere, e ha molte opzioni per quanti ospiti possono soggiornare in una stanza. Come nota aggiuntiva, Bocas, che è stato scritto due volte in dieci anni da Conde Nast Traveler, compreso National Geographic, che parla volume.

The hotel has a nice location to get to discover Bocas and go out for short or long tours to the islands and their attractions. The breakfasts are delicious but some options are small portions and not worth eating. For a Selina one would expect a higher standard of service, but their staff makes no effort to meet it, they do the minimum to barely get the job done, their guest service is basic and their hospitality needs to be developed a lot. The rooms need a lot of ”love” to be up to the standard of a Selina: maintenance, security and comfort are things they lack. The few windows do not close well, there is little space and comfort in the bathroom to have your clothes hung up or to change clothes, the doors of the rooms are rusty, the floors always look dirty and full of dust and dirt, the plants are dirty, dead or very dry, the decoration is not something that helps to give a cozy feel. It is difficult to detail who is a Selina collaborator because they show indifference and since they do not have a uniform or a badge it is impossible to know who to ask for help. The last night we had to suffer from a Jewish party and there was no one to tell us that there was going to be a lot of noise and much less was there anyone to help us asking for respect and silence for the other guests for that noisy group of Jews who thought they were the only ones in the hotel. If you are looking to spend days and nights partying, Selina Bocas del Toro is for you, if you are looking to just sleep and go every day to the tours in the other islands, Selina Bocas del Toro is for you, but if you need comfort, services, hospitality, attention and tranquility, Selina Bocas del Toro is not for you.

Non l'ho lasciata, ma ho una pizza. La pizza è preziosa per le famiglie che viaggiano. Le pizza sono preparate prima di voi. Hanno gusto fresco e buono dopo un lungo giorno di tour e visione. Il personale è gentile e molto utile. Un amico ha preso la pasta e l'ha goduto molto.Prova questo posto.

Bel hotel nel mezzo della sporcizia. La stanza era pulita, il colazione ha una bella scelta e molto buona. Il personale era un po' strano ma bello. L'inglese era parlato da tutti, ma le ragazze. La perdita di una stella è perché hanno lasciato che gli estranei entrassero per usare la piscina. Durante il giorno ci erano famiglie e a volte si è riempito di persone. Non ho mai usato la piscina per questo e ho prenotato/pagato per avere una. Avrei dato 2 stelle meno per la zona e non sarò tornato, ma non è colpa degli hotel. La città è sporca. Le strade sono sabbia e polvere, i ristoranti aperti erano ricci, e in qualche modo ho avuto il veleno. Dovremmo rimanere 11 notti, ma abbiamo lasciato 5 e abbiamo perso tutto quel denaro. Era un disastro.

Credo che il mio soggiorno all'HOTEL BOCAS DEL TORO per la 14a volta in 12 anni parli per sé. Ma c'è molto da dire circa la mia seconda casa lontano dagli Stati Uniti. Quest'anno ho soggiornato 9 1/2 settimane. Ho una bella stanza con balcone sul bellissimo oceano. Quando arrivo, hanno sempre cose molto speciali per me nella mia stanza che fanno davvero sentire casa. L'hotel offre un delizioso colazione con la vostra prenotazione, con molte opzioni. Non troverai personale migliore, Yaci, Deni, Maria, e Iliana, e il proprietario Carla, che nel mio hotel. Sono veramente la mia famiglia. Vogliono andare un migliaio di più per aiutarti in qualsiasi modo possono. Sono stato malato mentre sono rimasto, e si accerteranno che ho speciali farmaci, e mi faranno una zuppa, e un tè di ginger. È come essere a casa!! L'hotel è molto affascinante con solo 11 camere, e ha molte opzioni per quanti ospiti possono soggiornare in una stanza. Come nota aggiuntiva, Bocas, che è stato scritto due volte in dieci anni da Conde Nast Traveler, compreso National Geographic, che parla volume.

Non l'ho lasciata, ma ho una pizza. La pizza è preziosa per le famiglie che viaggiano. Le pizza sono preparate prima di voi. Hanno gusto fresco e buono dopo un lungo giorno di tour e visione. Il personale è gentile e molto utile. Un amico ha preso la pasta e l'ha goduto molto.Prova questo posto.

The hotel has a nice location to get to discover Bocas and go out for short or long tours to the islands and their attractions. The breakfasts are delicious but some options are small portions and not worth eating. For a Selina one would expect a higher standard of service, but their staff makes no effort to meet it, they do the minimum to barely get the job done, their guest service is basic and their hospitality needs to be developed a lot. The rooms need a lot of ”love” to be up to the standard of a Selina: maintenance, security and comfort are things they lack. The few windows do not close well, there is little space and comfort in the bathroom to have your clothes hung up or to change clothes, the doors of the rooms are rusty, the floors always look dirty and full of dust and dirt, the plants are dirty, dead or very dry, the decoration is not something that helps to give a cozy feel. It is difficult to detail who is a Selina collaborator because they show indifference and since they do not have a uniform or a badge it is impossible to know who to ask for help. The last night we had to suffer from a Jewish party and there was no one to tell us that there was going to be a lot of noise and much less was there anyone to help us asking for respect and silence for the other guests for that noisy group of Jews who thought they were the only ones in the hotel. If you are looking to spend days and nights partying, Selina Bocas del Toro is for you, if you are looking to just sleep and go every day to the tours in the other islands, Selina Bocas del Toro is for you, but if you need comfort, services, hospitality, attention and tranquility, Selina Bocas del Toro is not for you.

Mamma che così pochi in Isla Colon sapessero di questo posto. Inizialmente pensavo di visitare il Red Frog per un giorno o due... e ho finito di rimanere a Selina per sei mesi! I volontari che lavoravano li hanno aiutati a ospitare gli ospiti e organizzano attività ogni giorno. Passeggiate naturali, workshop di cacao, musica in diretta, tornei di gioco, ecc .... e molte diverse visite per esplorare le isole intorno. Incredibile, si possono vedere slot, scimmie e iguane grandi intorno all'isola, e le spiagge sono assolutamente fantastiche. Surf è stagionale, ma snorkeling è sempre un modo valido per passare il giorno. Destinazione ideale per amanti della natura, viaggiatori liberi, o chiunque lavora a distanza che ha bisogno di una pausa dalla costante innamorazione della civiltà. Le persone che restano a Selina Red Frog sono di solito super amichevole, interessante, divertente, e spesso aperte alla spiritualità.È un grande luogo per riconnettersi con se stessi o con la Terra, e per fare nuovi amici. Attenzione alle stagioni basse/alte e secche/pluviali - colpiranno il vostro soggiorno a seconda di ciò che stai cercando. Tenete presente che l'isola è piuttosto lontana, è selvaggio! Mi sono innamorato del posto nelle prime due ore che sono rimasto lì.

I stayed at Azul Paradise for 5 days and loved it so much I extended my stay. The view from my room was unbelievable. The room was spacious, clean with all new linens and appliances. I was surrounded by water with so many fish and sea critters to see without even having to go in the water! It actually got to a point where I found myself sleeping with one eye open so I didn't miss anything. Snorkeling in the area was amazing. Crystal clear water and I was happy to see the coral reefs close by in good condition. The staff were all so helpful and friendly anything I needed and they were right there. Calipsoel a local guide at the hotel went out of his way to enhance my experience introducing me to the wonderful people in the village of Salt Creek. just a few minutes from the hotel. Seeing and learning how the indigenous people live here was an amazing experience. I would highly recommend going with him to see the community and to see all the wildlife this place has to offer. The food was excellent with a wide variety for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every night the chef went out of his way to welcome me and the other guests at dinner. This experience was the highlight of the entire month I have been in Panama thus far and I look forward to returning.

My family and I had a lovely 4 day stay at the Lodge. We stayed in one of the bungalows. The bungalow had two queen sized beds and a small bathroom with a shower. The shower had a large window looking out into the jungle and each evening a red frog and lizard appeared on the window! The room was large enough to accommodate us and very comfortable. We spent most of our time at red frog beach or on excursions. The room was cleaned daily and fresh towels were always provided. This was critical since no matter how much you tried to keep the sand out of the room it became a near impossible task. The various accommodations at the lodge are within the jungle environs surrounding the beach. It was lovely to go to sleep and wake to the sound of nature each morning. The restaurant at the lodge was consistent and produced excellent meals although the menu was small and remained consistent. If I had one suggestion it would be to add a daily special to the dinner menu in order to provide a bit of variety since there are not many options to obtain a meal elsewhere. The staff at the hotel were always friendly and accommodating. They assisted with water taxis into Bocas town and various tour options. I am so happy that we chose Palmar Lodge versus a stay in town. The seclusion and calm of the island really helped us detox from the day to day and truly get away. I would recommend Palmar Lodge to anyone seeking some time away.

During my trip I tried out 3 different Bambuda hostels (in dormitories each time). I waited until I'd done all 3 before writing this review. Here is my personal experience : Out of the 3 Bambuda I think they had the most amazing staff. Everyone was kind, smiling, friendly and very helpful. For some examples, they use WhatsApp to communicate and on the way to the hotel my water cab broke down. I told them just to let them know I'd be arriving later and they offered to call for assistance. Another example, I dropped my AirPods case (i m a mess) and lost one of them. Half the staff helped me look everywhere for it. For backpackers on a budget, you need to know that there's no kitchen and as there's nothing on Solarte Island you'll be totally dependent on the hostel restaurant. There is a filtered water fountain, but I haven't tried it myself. As far as the food is concerned, everything I ate was really very good, they have a wide choice of western and more local dishes, and concerning prices nothing shocked me compared with other restaurants across the islands. Good to know too - for dinner they have a ”family dinner” concept which means you have to order your meal before 5.45pm. After this time, you won't be able to order any food whatsoever. So if you're planning to arrive at the hostel after that time, be sure to have dinner beforehand! The place and the location itself are amazing but I was a little unlucky on the room. I was in a 6-bed dorm room with a bathroom, and it wasn't very clean (not bad considering there were already 4 other people in the room) but there was a terrible smell of urine throughout the room (not even in the bathroom itself). Also be aware that it’s kind of a party place so if you are in the dorms it will get noisy (unless you are partying too 😉) As the place is more or less off the grid, there's no hot water or aircon (but you can ask for as many fans as you like!). as you can imagine, since you're on an island where there's nothing, you'll have to pay for water cabs every time you want to go somewhere and then come back, which can get expensive! My advice, choose this hostel if you want to chill and relax in a beautiful place rather than to visit, there’s a time for everything!