Name: Red Frog Beach Island Resort
Address: Isla Bastimentos, Bastimentos, PA

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Azad

We stayed for four nights in the jungle lodge with ocean view. The lodge and view were excellent. The lodge is rustic but comfortable, with excellent air conditioning, clean bedrooms and bathroom. We got a kick out of the outdoor showers! The staff were helpful and attentive, however, the primary way of communicating is via WhatsApp and the responsiveness and clarity could use improvement. The pool, beach and zipline are all worthwhile experiences. The hotel staff will help you reserve excursions as well. The resort is sprawling and getting around can be somewhat of an ordeal unless you reserve your own golf cart.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Kc

Beautiful property. Very friendly and responsive staff. Beautiful attached beach and restaurant.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Breann

The resort was wonderful! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The jungle lodges had everything you needed, along with the restaurant and small grocery store on the property. The location is top notch, allowing you access to both the beaches and rainforest. Another perk is that the location is close to a couple of other excellent beach restaurants. Most importantly, the massage at the spa was AMAZING!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Timothy

My family of 4 had a lovely time at red frog beach. It was pricier than other hotels, but so glad we did this anyway! It is a higher end resort and our villa was incredible. I highly recommend this property.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 Apr 2026

Namitha

The property is breathtaking! Absolutely beautiful.
Staff was kind. The lodge was stayed in was comfortable and spacious. The view from the balcony was stunning. Wish there was one more restaurant in the property. There are times when the only restaurant does not offer food service so plan your tours etc accordingly. The restaurant functions on island time so pack your patience. The listing on Expedia says private pool for the lodge but it is actually shared between 10 lodges. Overall a great stay !

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Carrie

We had jungle villa 3 which had been renovated and updated recently. Also came with a plunge pool. It’s a beautiful property and you get to experience all noises of the jungle. We saw red frogs (3) and a sloth and monkeys. We stayed 2 nights and felt good about that as the restaurants were limited and we could count ok in our villa but didn’t feel like it. I would definitely recommend for those looking to get away from crowds and experience nature in a very comfortable setting.

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Nadine

Our villa was great. So peaceful with beautiful views and a lovely pool. The location of the property was amazing and Polo beach nearby was great to spend the day at when the waves were too big at Red Frog. The store had decent options although more fruit options would have been nice. It was nice to be able to get rides around when needed. Downsides were the restaurant.. the food wasn't great and service was very slow. We wished we had eaten more at Palmar lodge next door as it was great. The other downside was the tour that we booked through the front desk to see Zapatilla. I messaged to confirm in the morning and it was pretty apparent that they had forgotten to book something and scrambled to find another boat and driver at the last minute. We were told the day would include snacks and fruit and drinks and all we were provided was two small warm bottles of water. We also stopped at a place for lunch that took well over an hour and while we were sitting there, our driver left with the boat and all of our belongings without telling us where he was going. The beach was beautiful but the snorkeling was mediocre and overall not worth the money. We still tipped our driver after and then were not pleased to see at checkout that they had added a large service fee onto the booking without telling us. Overall a beautiful location and property but needs some work on communication and food.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Joanne

Our condo was outstanding. Perfect for us. It is a beautiful place to take a vacation. Gorgeous property. We saw sloths, monkeys, tropical birds and a red frog. Chef Saul in La Rosa accommodated our changes with a smile. When I made soup and discovered there were no bowls of any kind, I messaged Estefani at the front desk and not ten minutes later there was a knock on our door by a gentleman with bowls. Alonso a golf cart driver and staff member helped me along with my Spanish and made me feel special. They didn’t get all five stars because there was no furniture on the balcony at all as the photos showed. The kitchen could use a few more supplies like a pancake or egg flipper etc. also the dryer did not work. When we called for a ride on the golf cart front desk says “he’s on his way”. We ran outside to sweat for half an hour before going back in. After calling twice more, they finally got us over an hour and a half later.
They do need to tell us up front they’re busy and it would have been fine. You can tell everyone is trying hard to make it an outstanding experience. Carlos took excellent care of us as well. Our neighbors Omar and Dean were the ones who made sure we had an incredible experience. I would absolutely go back. Most expensive place we stayed in Panama. I recommend renting a golf cart even though they’re really expensive too.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jan 2026

Karen

Staff were great, Oliver took extra care of us and issues that arose. Great location, pool and beach were great. Using their shuttle to get around was helpful as the staff would point out sloths or red frogs and share information.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Kelly

Resort was amazing and loved the condo and staff. They were extremely accommodating and friendly. Only recommendations were better deck furniture, there was only two plastic chairs. And my brother and I are vegetarians, the meal options to eat out were very limited. Other than that, we lived and would certainly recommend and return!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jan 2026

Pierre

First I need to clarify: Don't book the jungle lodges if you expect premium rooms. We made that mistake misled by the nice photos of the rooms. For a similar price choose the Lodges or Villas. We were so disappointed but the fantastic staff kindly moved us to a condo with views to the Ocean and gardens. That transformed our experience to a very pleasent nature fusion experience with 4* commodities.
The resort is kind of in a transition phase and the restaurant upgraded the menu on our last day as part of their changes, which was much appreciated. The staff was wonderful all times!
From the condo we could observe many species of birds and even a sloth. Monkeys and of course the red frogs are easy to spot.
Areas of improvement, some the resort isplanning to do in near future include:
- more eco-friendly engagements (stop plastic)
- cleaning days of beach areas as an eco and learning experience (Panama infrastructures in terms of trash management are underdeveloped)
- free boat shuttle to residents for more shopping and restaurant choices around Bocas
Overall we had a great time and we are grateful for the way the team listened to our comments and did their best to make our stay a wonderful one.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jan 2026

Robert

Staff is courteous but the Villas are not maintained to a standard that matched the price. Showered rode fell on my daughter’s head. Fixtures for towels falling off the wall. Then the pool tiles is not maintained and cut my daughter’s foot open. Now she can go on the beach or in the water for a week while it heals. No staff on hand for emergency so you are on your own.

2/10

Poor

04 Jan 2026

MICHAEL

So many reasons. Between no one answering calls on whatsapp (which is the means by which they asked us to communicate), terrible service, food lacking horribly, and no one calling through with our reservations for boat tours as well as

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jan 2026

manoraj

NO Wifi for the first 2 days, master bed had no water in the bathrooms plus a few other minor irritants. The staff were nice and polite, but very inefficient. Most requests would take forever for a response.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2025

Cornelia M

Red Frog Island Beach houses are very, very nice. It would be nice to have a few items in there for cooking, like salt, spices, or oil. The restaurant and service could be improved. The menu has only bar food, and the waiters are inexperienced.
These suggestions being made, we did enjoy our stay.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2025

Mel

We were treated well, we ate well, and we slept well.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2025

Falon

Red frog and the staff were excellent, we loved our stay and would be happy to come back. The only reason we give it 4 stars instead of 5 is because a good amount of amenities were closed : the pool, zipline, one of the restaurants, and the market. The staff did a good job making up for these closures, they were amazing! But if you’re booked for these you may want to be aware before you arrive.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

Sandra

Great 😁

The Red Frog Resort is a beautifully located area. Although it rained for most of the time, the beach and property are amazing. We saw sloths, monkeys and of corse the red frogs throughout our stay. The staff was so nice and made us feel very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this resort to anyone looking for a quiet and beautiful experience in Bocas.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2025

kristy

Great resort, lovely beach and staff is super helpful!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Benjamin

We absolutely loved staying at Red Frog! The staff was so helpful and friendly with everything!! Our accommodations were spectacular. We hope to be back next year.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2025

Marcelo

Amazing property with fantastic views and friendly staff.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

11 Jun 2025

Michelle

I felt unsafe as the locks on the Jungle Room # 8 didn't all lock and curtains were missing , no way to contact desk or staff at times....Water to take a shower was cold at all times....the curtains that were there were dirty....I adv staff to move me to different room and they promised but, never gave me a new room....The staff driving golf cart to and from reception was nice and kind ..,.Kenny and Enrique .....My TV never worked right along with the main light turned on by itself in the middle of the night, possibly an electrical issue? I would never stay there and don't recommend it

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2025

Marilen

Golf cart to get around takes time for pick up and drop off.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2025

Karin Mackenzie

It is a true paradise. For the most part the staff was amazing and happy to help. Unfortunately, the staff Rosa beach club for dinner was very slow. We loved the Villa, but unfortunately, it does require a lot of maintenance (windows handles falling off, taps falling off, dripping faucet etc). Overall, we loved everything, and will definitely conciser coming back.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2025

Joanna

Bocas Red Frog Experience

Beautiful Resort and area, had a golf cart the entire time of our stay which was helpful. Staff made getting a water taxi extremely easy. Saw monkeys & sloths right at Reception. Liked it so much we actually booked another night.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2025

Juliette

Amazing place super comfortable and easy to get around

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2025

Melissa Sue

Then property is gorgeous. It is more spread out then I thought. The ride service on site is nice as the hills can be hard. The Food at the resort is acceptable but not great. The Plamer resort that is just a 5 minute walk.is much better. Overall it was a great place to stay.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2025

Kimberley

We loved our stay at this hotel it was very beautiful. We found it a bit tough getting back to our jungle lodge at night. The mountainous terrain was difficult to climb and when we called for shuttles they did not always come quickly. If I knew the terrain I would have tried to book a pricey golf cart for the week. By the time we caught on there were none available and we had to rely on the resort for transport. Not always a great option.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2025

Julieta

Absolutely wonderful resort in the middle of nature. The architecture of the place does not disturb the original jungle. The distribution of each room, house, and lodge is so well done that you feel alone in the jungle. The beaches and common areas are beautiful, and the staff is very kind and attentive. Additionally, the supermarket inside the resort offers a great variety, reasonable prices, and everything you need to cook your meal if you rent one of the houses. Excellent choice for a different vacation with the family.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Feb 2025

Dori

Beautiful Resort with Great Service, but Some Draw

The resort is stunning with a beautiful beach, and the staff, including the golf cart drivers, were amazing and friendly. The resort is large, so you’ll need to call for a golf cart, but they arrive quickly.

The on-site supermarket is very overpriced, and the service there was lacking, although we learned it’s not part of the resort. The WiFi worked well in the villa, restaurant, and even some parts of the beach.

While the atmosphere during the day was great with music and friendly beach staff, we were disappointed by the lunch and dinner at the restaurant, though breakfast was good. Since the sunset is early, evenings were a bit dull, and we would have liked some evening entertainment.

Overall, it’s a great place to relax, but a few improvements could make it even better!

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

26 Feb 2025

William

No staff. Food horrible. Vila leaked in rain.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 Feb 2025

Erika

Very disappointed with the concierge service. The zip line was closed. You said there was no surfing and in fact there was surfing on the island. The beach bar was closed and a honeymoon suite to me should be nicer than what it was.

We left a message for our pick up to go to the airport at 9:30. We had to call at 9:35 to remind you to pick us up. Some messages sent were not responded to. overall it was pretty disappointing.

The staff we did meet were wonderful and very, very nice

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2025

Jody

It’s a really special place and extremely beautiful. It’s very quiet so may not be for everyone if you want a lot of nightlife. However, if you want to relax and have stunning scenery, this is a great place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2025

Charles

Loved the setting. Peaceful, quiet, beautiful surroundings. Lots of wildlife. Very comfortable lodgings. But it's not really a resort. It's a collection of villas, condos, and bungalows which are rented out. Still, a very nice place to stay. The staff was tremendous. Friendly, helpful, and always willing to go the extra mile. Restaurant food was good too. Don't miss the spa!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Feb 2025

DIANE

Overall, we had a lovely stay and greatly enjoyed the beauty of the property. The staff was amazing, very friendly and accommodating. A little slow in the dining room at times. Would’ve been nice to have a little music or some small entertainment in the evenings. The only unfortunate thing was that my husband tripped over rebar that was hard to detect in our backyard and got a nasty gash on his leg.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2025

Amy

We had a short but wonderful stay! The two concierges, Sergio and Stephanie could not have been more friendly and welcoming and both were extremely helpful in addressing every question and need we had. When we arrived, there was an issue with our room but they quickly addressed it offering a free upgrade and amenities to ensure our stay was as good if not better than what we had originally planned. Everything was lovely and we all had a wonderful time (family of 5)

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2025

Jeremy

Loved our stay here. The resort is beautiful and the wildlife is amazing. Our house was so much nicer than expected, wishing we had booked it for a week rather than 3 days.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Dec 2024

Verified traveler

Gorgeous spot

This place is a dream. The room was amazing, the shuttle service around the property and the staff was perfect. The beach is gorgeous. We had a private pool that was cold and in the shade most of the time, so we spent more time in the beach club and the ocean.
I would caution you that this resort is in the middle of nowhere. Bring cash for tips (no ATMs on the island), and definitely any medications you might need. I got a cold on the plane and there is no pharmacy anywhere nearby…the front desk managed to get me some lozenges about 10 hours after I asked, but no decongestant. There is a tiny store on the property but very little in it. The main town is $10 a person one way by water taxi, which makes getting decongestant very pricey. Also, there was only one restaurant open on the property. There are supposed to be four in the vicinity, but there were only two: the La Rosa beach club and Palmar (on the public beach). Fortunately both were very good, and we enjoyed eating the same excellent seared ahi night after night. When we left there was a discrepancy between the room charge and the hotels.com receipt, so they had to figure that out and it took some time, but they fixed it. The guy at the desk and all the staff really went above and beyond.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2024

Michael

Great stay!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2024

Kelly

We loved this place! The staff are kind and nice. We saw lots of cool wildlife. Our 3 bedroom villa was beautiful. It was about a 10 minute walk to the beautiful beach. There’s only one restaurant on the property and limited restaurants on the island. We enjoyed our time!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2024

Michaela

We lived the jungle lodge tiny home with a kitchen

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2024

Jose

Amazing property we have such a great time . I hope to come back soon

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2024

Irv

Paradise on earth!!!

The place is amassing but even more amazing are the people, from Ana, to Sergio, Mario, Jose, Enrique, and practically everyone we encountered, they were all great the hospitality is second to none from all the places I have stayed at. The beaches are amazing; great food, great accommodations, nothing in this place is disappointing; everything is perfect. I will always stay here every time I return.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2024

Irv

Paradise on earth!!!

The place is amassing but even more amazing are the people, from Ana, to Sergio, Mario, Jose, Enrique, and practically everyone we encountered, they were all great the hospitality is second to none from all the places I have stayed at. The beaches are amazing; great food, great accommodations, nothing in this place is disappointing; everything is perfect. I will always stay here every time I return.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2024

Jodee

Rainforest Paradise

This was an amazing resort. The spa was the ultimate rainforest treat. I enjoyed a fantastic massage while immersed in the sounds of the rainforest.
We enjoyed zip lining with our son. It was one of the best zip lining courses we have experienced around the world.
The food at the main restaurant La Rosa was mediocre. But the El Palmar resort restaurant next door offered great food.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2024

Jodee

Rainforest Paradise

This was an amazing resort. The spa was the ultimate rainforest treat. I enjoyed a fantastic massage while immersed in the sounds of the rainforest.
We enjoyed zip lining with our 12 year old. It was one of the best zip lining courses we have experienced around the world.
The food at the main restaurant La Rosa was mediocre. But the El Palmar resort restaurant next door offered great food.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2024

Keith

Excellent service from friendly staff. The property is located in a beautiful tropical paradise. We will definitely visit this resort again.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2024

Tracy

I have mixed feeling about this place. I have to give low scores to cleanliness and services because the toilet was yellowish. This should be a big no!no! to any guests. It took us almost 14 hours to get instructions to use wifi and drinking water situation. The restaurant experience at La Rosa, however, was very pleasant. Food was delicious and never failed to impress us. Staff were very accommodating. View there was amazing!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2024

maria

Great se luded place with an amazing beach. Our pool light was not working and they offered to change our villa (which we were very confortable) and since we refused they borrowed the golf cart instead for the full stay. Friendly staff and beach club. A bit far from the main village if you plan to go there for dinners, but there are 4 restaurants accesible and a market

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2024

Arvella

The staff were very cordial, getting around was easy and there were various options for dining.

Leisure Family