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punta caracol acqua-lodge

Bocas del Toro · Panama

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8.8/10Excellent175 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.2/108.2
Location10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood8.8/108.8
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About punta caracol acqua-lodge

With a total of 9 rooms, this is a nice place to stay. Guests may take advantage of the Wi-Fi connection on public areas at punta caracol acqua-lodge. punta caracol acqua-lodge does not offer 24-hour reception.

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With a stay at Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge in Bocas del Toro (Punta Caracol), you'll be steps from Bluff Beach and Istmito Beach. This lodge is 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Bird Island and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Paunch Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Beach services
Smoking areas
Transportation services

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 12:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 AM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

On bay No elevators By ocean Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs and cats are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets allowed (no fees)

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Property Registration Number 60223-2-346272 D.V.97
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately PAB 20 for adults and PAB 20 for children

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    French

    Spanish

    Catalan

Nearby attractions

Bluff Beach 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Istmito Beach 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Paunch Beach 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
La Gruta Cave 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Bird Island 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Bolivar Park 11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Bocas Marina 11.5 km / 7.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 9
  • lodge
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
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  • Clothes dryer
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG-1

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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.KG-1

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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.KG

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    SUITE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SUI.ST

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  • SUITE THREE BEDSSUITE • THREE BEDSSUI.3B

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    SUITE THREE BEDS

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    THREE BEDS

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    Room code: SUI.3B

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about punta caracol acqua-lodge

8.8
Excellent
175 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.2 /10
Location
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.8 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
75 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
06 Jun 2026
Kathy
This is a wonderful place if you are looking for nature and relaxation. Sort of like glamping. Staff is the best
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 May 2026
Oscar
Great view, there was some saftey concerns with loose boards, concrete pillars not making contact with the walkways, and some nails here and there. Its a beautiful place but be ready to spend a few extra dollars. Transport from almirante to bocas is extra. They only provide from bocas to their space and its limited times. Restaurants had good food but portions were small.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Nestor
Great!
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2026
Denis
Ok. Here is a review to help people as I have seen some bad reviews. This property is not a $1500/night maldives room. It needs some TLC - some deck boards and railings are at end of life, as are some chairs. We stayed in the master suite and really liked the place. Water is crystal clear, master suite has the best fish viewing, owners are really friendly and eager to please, food and drinks are decent - fresh OJ for the tequila sunrise! The charging station at the reception is not a big deal. I don’t need tvs. Fans kept us cool and it rained almost every night. There were a couple minor damp spots after rain but did not need the provided container. For the price this place is 100% worth it. I would go back in heart beat. If you need a blow dryer and straight iron and other high powered appliances to feel like you at home and need to watch your reality TV on a big screen, you might want to skip this. If you want a great relaxing location and unique experience - do it!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Apr 2026
James
The place is very tired and not well maintained.
The amenities are not user friendly - e.g. getting into and out of the kayaks from the high dock is very challenging - my daughter fell into the water.
There is a shortage of amenities.
They were very late picking us up.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2026
Ashley
It was a beautiful quiet gem of a spot loved ever minute of it if you are lucky enough to stay here do it!!!!!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2026
Jorge
Excelente lugar, excelentes vistas y espectacular servicio y atención.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
02 Feb 2026
Rivky
Okay condition, walkway was poor condition, was scary to walk on it, was rainy and windy window couldn't be closed.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2026
Jose
Great place to stay at Isla Colon.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2026
Eleanor
Very clean rooms, the food was eh and the views are amazing.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Dec 2025
Olivia
Beautiful location and customer service was outstanding. The only issue we had was mainly the location and inability to charge devices in your lodge - devices needed to be left with reception to charge. While they had set times for free water taxis into Bocas Town, if you needed to leave outside of these times, it could cost anywhere from $15-$30USD/person for a one-way trip from local water taxis (well beyond the typical $1-$5USD/person for travel if you're in town). If you're looking to do lots of exploring and island hopping it may be a bit more of a hassle, but if you're looking to relax and disconnect, this is the place for you! Major shoutout to the staff for being so accommodating during our stay :)
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Dec 2025
Robert
The lady at reception was amazing. Always helpful and kind. The same with the breakfast staff and the boat operators. However, some things are not evident on Hotels.com website. First, each bungalow functions on a marine battery, which powers the lamps and ceiling fans only. I use a CPAP medical device which would not run on such a low voltage. I would have brought a battery pack for mine if I had known in advance. The bungalow itself is two floors and I found the steep stairs to be challenging at times. The back of the bungalow is open and a nice ocean breeze flows through. It rained a few times with the wind so the rain came inside through the \"window\". Use the provided plastic container for your electronics or valuables. You have to charge any electronics at reception. It would be wise to charge things like a battery bank at that spot and then charge more expensive items from your battery afterwards.
The food served in the restaurant was average.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2025
Alexia
Viaje con mi familia, simplemente un lugar mágico
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Nov 2025
Renata Lisa
Excelent
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2025
Mark
It was very nice and very serene. Nice little getaway. The water right outside the porch your private porch is great. If you are looking for peace and quiet this is your place. No TV, no fridge no outlets so I just suggest bring some power banks and you can charge at the front desk. The staff was nice and I believe the owners were there too and were super nice. We also got to see a few dolphins swimming close to our bungalow a couple of times.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2025
Rattana
Loved this property, and will definitely return!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Apr 2025
Carlos Alberto
Good place for relax and enjoy good vacations with the family
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2025
Jessica
This is such a cool place! Beautiful surroundings and a unique experience. It is rustic, but a fun adventure. You must climb up and down quite steep stairs to get to the bedroom. Unfortunately, we had lots of rain, so took the water taxi into town and did some exploring. We went to red frog beach. Beautiful! Staff are nice. Food good. Not many vegetarian options, but overall good. We kayaked and snorkeled. Beautiful! I highly recommend.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2025
carla
Is a nice place to relax. My kids love it. Kinda far from town but still beautiful and quite.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2025
Pacome

Great place to relax

Amazing place, very friendly staff. The lodge is very clean and has everything you need.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
30 Jan 2025
Eric
Expedia sold me a \"package deal\" for flight and stay. Expedia failed to deliver, they only providing a flight to Panama and no flight to Bocas. Nor was any of this mentioned or disclosed that you would be responsible for the additional in the \"package deal\" I contacted Expedia 2-weeks before the trip to get this issue resolved. They were NO HELP. Then I contacted this resort directly via email and phone to try to change my check in date to accommodate the additional flights needed to get to Bocas and the resort. They NEVER replied, or answered the phone to provide help or to make the situation right, or even the common courtesy to email me back or answer the phone. I was taken advantage of, and ALL of the money I spent on this trip was down the drain. Very upset and disappointed.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
14 Jan 2025
Christian
very nice cabins
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2025
Joanne
This was the perfect ecolodge on the water! Maria, who owns and manages the lodge, always went over and above for our family to arrange day trips/boat rides to town and provided amazing travel guidance. We needed to charge our phones at reception but it was a small price to pay for a beautiful and unique Panama experience with great rooms and gorgeous views. We ate our breakfasts and lunches on site but preferred the restaurants in town for dinner. Our teens loved it and want to go back! Highly recommend!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2024
Sherry
Incredible property. The reef was stunning and the staff thoughtful and kind. Everything was clean and comfortable and the food was delicious!
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
20 Mar 2024
Felix
good
Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Feb 2024
Heather
It was very unique. I highly recommend it. Some suggestions to make it more unique include: allowing us to charge phones in our rooms; make it more eco friendly by having people fill up water bottles from a main dispenser rather than small single use bottles. We liked the fact that the kayaks and snorkels were included. More local food choices on the menu.
Business_and_leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
07 Aug 2023
Guillermo
Hay que tener mucho cuidado. Lo único bueno de este hotel es la fotografía del anuncio.

No hay aire acondicionado (la temperatura es de casi 35 grados y la humedad altísima)


Cuando llueve, el agua se mete por los techos, mojando todo.

Solo hay electricidad para un par de focos.

La actitud del staff es muy negativa. Nada se puede!

Yo tenía reservado por 4 noches pero sólo aguantamos 1 y nos cambiamos a otro hotel.


Se negaron rotundamente a reembolsarme las 3 noches no ocupadas.

Todo muy frustrante y desagradable!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2023
Saritaanne
A beautiful place to relax and unwind, the location is unmatched and a bit remote but there is a restaurant and great service from all the staff! It was a hut on the water if you want luxury accommodations you will need to go to a luxury resort, we enjoyed the rustic feel and the tranquility!
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
27 May 2023
Rebecca
It was not clear in any of the ads that there was no electic or A/C
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2023
Fred
Perfect spot to relax, swim out your back door and get away from it all. Really unique facilities. Great snorkeling - out your back door. Would love to come back. Nothing to complain about!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2023
Stephen
Beautiful ocean property, great for snorkelling right off your own private dock. Super relaxing listening to the ocean waves right outside your window. The staff were friendly and very efficient. Highly recommended!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Jan 2023
Mark
Great location, most of staff helpful and friendly, but run down and badly in need of maintainance.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2022
Avron
The food, the uniqueness, the atmosphere, and the staff were all excellent. The only drawback was luxurious comforts of a traditional hotel. If you were looking to disconnect, this is your place. If you were looking for action and excitement, this is not your place we had an amazing time and enjoyed the experience.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
29 Dec 2022
Lisa
We were very disappointed in the property. Water: They did tell us not to drink it, even to brush your teeth and provided 2 small bottles of water per person per day. This is not enough water in such hot climate (we ended up purchasing water throughout the day). We have stayed at other self contained properties that did not have potable water and they just put a 5 gallon water jug and dispenser in the room so we are ok with that. It also smelled so bad you couldn't even shower in it, it literally made us gag. Food: I ordered salad with tuna. I got iceberg garnish lettuce with a few chunks of canned tuna sprinkled around. Yes CANNED. And not the good kind, the kind that smells like cat food. I would have thought given the location it would be fresh fish? The olives on the salad were spanish cocktail olives (vs black olives) green stuffed with pimentos. On a tuna salad? Dinner we ordered seafood and rice. The seafood was like rubber. All of it. The scallops, the octopus. It was terrible and we couldn't even eat it. The breakfast \"omelet\" with ham was strips of boiled lunchmeat ham and what tasted like Velveeta liquid cheese. Terrible.
Staff: we always felt like we were inconveniencing them when ordering water, drinks or food (which is not included and we paid extra for). I might have understood this if it was an all inclusive. They weren't friendly or welcoming. We really wanted to like the place but would not recommend to anyone.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Dec 2022
Mary
Beautiful location . Property is dated … expensive for what it is . Service in restaurant not good . Food is mediocre at best . Managers are helpful . Staff should reach out before you arrive . It is difficult to know how to get to . Shuttles are not convenient .
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2022
Randy
Awesome staff, very helpful.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2022
Neil
It begins and ends with the spectacular views. You leave with hundreds of photos and videos. Choose Punta Caracol to truly get away from it all and enjoy the true serenity that is rare to find these days. Our hosts, and those who provide various services, are exemplary. The Aqua Lodge prides itself in hiring local citizens and members of the indigenous community—authentica Panama! Snorkelling reveals another underwater world and the kayaking expands the senses. The food has a local flair and comes in generous portions. Go, if you want to get off the grid and cleanse your mind and soul!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2022
Anne
Punta Caracol is a little slice of heaven. The cabins are very quaint and comfortable, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the views are spectacular. Staying over the water was like being on top of an aquarium. If you love nature and sea life, this is a must see! We loved every minute!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2022
Mano
Beautiful location, a piece of paradise.
The staff is very friendly and accommodating.
The only down is there should be more boat ride to the city since the last one is 3 pm and a taxi boat to come back is quite expensive for big family, approx: 50/60 dollars.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2022
Anastasiya
Staff was extremely friendly & the lodge had the best snorkeling and views.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Nov 2021
Roberto
No safety box in room
No air conditioning
No opportunity to charge laptop in room
No tv in room
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2021
Sheridan
El servicio al cliente fue extraordinario. ¡Recomendaré este lugar a todos! Ya hice publicaciones en mis redes sociales. Estoy más que impresionado
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
24 Oct 2021
Roberta
There are good and bad things about my stay. Let me start with the good. Very friendly staff. Great food & drinks (inexpensive). Good snorkeling. Beautiful water and coral. Lots of sea life. Dolphins. Sting rays. Barracudas. Kayaking was also nice.
Now the bad. The huts need alot of updating! I realize the eco-friendly vibe, but many of the deck boards need replacing. They have nails sticking up and rotted boards throughout the main walk way. The deck chairs are very uncomfortable and heavy. They only have a very thin yoga mat on them to lay on. There is no air conditioning which would not be a problem if the fans worked properly. Some nights they worked others they did not? Same goes for the minimal lighting in the huts, along with hot water? Hit or miss I guess. I have no idea???
Overall, it was a good experience, even though it sounds primitive... Which it is! If I ever went again I would only go for two or three nights. It is way too hot to not have the fans operating properly at night time! It's the least they can do without having air conditioning. It is very very humid there and uncomfortable when you are trying to sleep at night.
I know the entire staff do the best they can to make guests comfortable, they are great. However the owner needs to address some of these issues to make for a more enjoyable stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2021
Hallie
We loved the staff and being over the ocean. Food was great and experience was truly unique.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2021
luis
That it is built over the ocean and it is very peaceful
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
10 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
This property is extremely quiet but an undisclosed $60 round trip ride to town. ROOM: No airflow at all, there are fans but they are very weak. We got eaten by mosquitoes at night and had massive roaches in our empty drink glasses in the morning. No electrical other than lights. Not provided with daily water as they stated- this is a lie. They charged $2.75 per bottled Costco water.
FOOD: Horrible! I was charged $13 for a Costco white bread sandwich with no condiments, wilted lettuce, smooshy tomato, canned olives, one piece of cheese, I added ham for an additional $3. There were finger prints where they mashed it to cut it in half. The food in the photos is NOT what you are receiving. This is bait and switch - it's NOTHING like it looks.
FREE BREAKFAST: This is a lie - everything is individually charged and ended up being almost $30 if you wanted a full breakfast - butter was even $1, milk for coffee: $3, toast: $3, eggs: $6, etc.
ISLAND: Not a relaxing hangout as it looks. There were turantulas scampering all over the trail into their dens.
SNORKELING GEAR: NOT FREE - this is a lie. They charge $30 for a set.
SERVICE: The staff is extremely rude. The young girl taking our order actually told us we were one minute early and made us wait 1 minute because it was 11:59 before she'd take our order, then she tapped her pen against her leg out of irritation because we were deciding.
Owner lied about refund for stay- never received! She did credit the 1 meal we ate there.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
great staff and ambience was top notch. Very relaxing and stayed in the Master BUngalow Suite. It did not dissapoint
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Awwsome plave to stay highly recommended
All the staff are really really helpful specialy emily and ismail
We had really good time
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
The lodge water is breathtaking and warm. The staff is so sweet and continuously make sure you are enjoying your stay.

It was away from the city so at night you need to have a water taxis number.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
The staff is super great, they got out their way to take care of all guests. The bungalow are great. Food is great.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Loved the serenity and the staff .......... great place with great people !!! Just didn't get to stay long enough !!! We will be back !!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
First, I should note that this place is set in a really beautiful place in Bocas and being able to jump off the deck was pretty awesome. However, the place is a bit dated with areas in need of restoration. My biggest complaint was the relative price of everything, particularly the food, compared to the rest of our experiences both in Panama and Bocas itself. The food was really expensive and absolutely nothing to write home about. My wife and I literally laughed when I ordered the ham and cheese sandwich for $10 and literally got two slices of ham, two slices of American cheese slices and three slices of cheap white bread, no sides. Another weird thing is that they make you decide what you want for dinner in the morning, its kind of an annoyance, particularly when you kind of just want to order from a menu, which we never actually figured out if that was an option for dinner or not. If you are looking for the experience to live in a hut over the water, that is what you are paying for, not the food, not luxury interior, and not the amenities. This was our least memorable experience over our two week Panama journey. In all fairness, the staff was nice and helpful.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2021
Verified traveler
Owners are awesome. Facilities are nice. Great location.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2021
Verified traveler

Great spot for a romantic gateway

Beautiful and peaceful environment, perfect to recharge your batteries. Enjoyed some kayaking in the mangrove and swimming in the clear turquoise water. A bit rustic inside but it's all part of the charm. Service was good and staff was kind.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2021
Freddy

Hotel Maravilloso

Simplemente genial nuestra estadia en el Hotel, un paraíso, todos los servicios muy buenos, la comida, las instalaciones, no tenemos ninguna queja, volveremos...
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2021
Verified traveler
The staff are super friendly and helpful. The dinners I had there were all very good. It is very relaxing and I have not slept that good for years. It’s always nice when you just have to show up and relax.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
23 Mar 2021
Verified traveler
The property is beautiful, the water looks great and the staff was very helpful
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2021
David L

Birthday In Paradise

What a stunning place to spend my birthday! The water villas were spacious; great wifi connection (although there no outlets in your room). We enjoyed kayaking and the mangroves behind the property. The staff was extremely friendly and very helpful! I would stay here again!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2021
Verified traveler
Splendid isolation on the water! Such a peaceful and serene location, with the vistas constantly changing with the weather. It was a great experience being able to stay in a comfortable tiki hut right on the water. The staff were very attentive and friendly and we felt well looked after.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
This property was more off the grid and rustic than I originally expected. But I quickly adjusted and it surpassed my expectations. Ideal Panama hut on the water experience. Something I have always dreamed of. This is the charm of the lodge. The staff is so friendly. I traveled solo and felt like I wasn't alone. The staff took great care of me. I would highly recommend to fellow travelers.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2020
Caitlin

Beautiful place

Honestly one of the most stunning destinations I’ve ever visited. It is so incredibly peaceful and the sunrises are unbeatable. The cabins aren’t incredibly up to date but it isn’t necessary in my opinion, the look is very charming. There is no electric sockets in the cabins but you can charge any devices in the restaurant/bar area anytime you like. The free snorkel equipment and kayaks are great too!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2020
George

A great stay at a lovely place

Great hotel and lovely views across the sea. Staff are very friendly and attentive to your needs and requirements. There’s a free shuttle water taxi that oppresses across from Bocas however note checking pick up times in advance to avoid any disruption.
A great place and certainly gets a 10 out of 10 from me.
Business
4/10
Poor
11 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
I already sent you the review, I`m surprised you are asking again
The hotel looks very nice from the outside, but the cabins...oh dear
VERY old, the smell is horrible, and it feels and looks very dirty and unpleasant to stay/sleep in.
The staff was very very nice but it`s something they can`t do anything about it...
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2019
Rebecca

A Bit of Paradise

Great place. The staff was very attentive. The food was consistently GREAT each day . My only suggestion would be to offer beach towels , so you don’t have to use your room bath towels .
Family
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2019
Verified traveler

Beautiful location but beware of no AC

Location amazing for watching fish right from your room. Very hot - you will end up sleeping downstairs in hopes of catching a breeze. Using kayaks and snorkel gear a huge plus. You can snorkel right off the lodge and see tons of fish. Look for the black eagle rays swimming around. They are BEAUTIFUL!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Apr 2019
Phillip

Amazing

Scenery was amazing. Staff was friendly and spoke different languages. Great snorkeling right off your private dock of the hotel. Fresh drinks and well kept accommodations. The only thing we were a little disappointed with was the food. I would definitely stay at this beatiful place again and again, just would get food in town at Bocas.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Very peaceful and tranquil. Being able to go right into the water from our deck was a highlight!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2018
Marilyn W

Beautiful, Unique, Great Service, No A/C

Wonderful service in this unique hotel. Expensive, but a good value because the water taxi and taxi are included both ways, breakfast and dinner are included, the excellent snorkel equipment is included, kayaks are available to use for free, and the service is excellent. I would think if you wanted to take a lot of day trips around Bocas that you would want to stay in town for a day or two, as getting around might be expensive, but we did not leave the hotel.
It was so fun to stay out over the water and the snorkeling and swimming right off your own balcony was excellent. It is an eco-friendly hotel, so there was only a little bit of light and a weak ceiling fan in the room (no hair dryer, no A/C.) It is a two-story suite with a bathroom and living/sleeping area downstairs and a bedroom upstairs. There was not a breeze the night we were there so it was quite hot and humid (we were there during the rainy season) without an air conditioner, but I fell asleep quickly and slept the whole night.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2018
Verified traveler
It was everything that it was advertised. We enjoyed every minute of our stay. The water was crystal clear, great snorkeling, the food was fantastic, and the staff so accommodating.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2018
Lisa
An amazing experience from start to finish. The staff were exceptionally warm and kind going out of there way to help in anyway. They were especially fantastic towards my 2.5 year old spending time to talk and explore with her. We spent our days swimming, swinging in the hammock and exploring the mangroves.
A truly magical place!
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2018
Glynn

Punta Carocol Lodge / Resort Excellent Setting

We chose the Punta Carocol Lodge / Resort for its setting with rooms over the water. The rooms were adorable with thatched roofs, spacious living space downstairs and the bedroom on a second floor. The lodge is ecologically themed with solar power and other ecological initiatives.

The lodge picked us up at the Bocas Town airport and took us via water taxi to the resort. The hotel is only accessible via water taxi so if you wish to go to Bocas Town to visit you must take the 15 minute trip via the water taxi.

The restaurant is in a large open air thatched building that has 360 degree views of the water. The food is delicious, locally sourced with many of the offerings being seafood.

While there we visited Bocas Town for some shopping, sightseeing and eating. We had a delightful trip provided by the Lodge to Starfish Beach for snorkeling, shopping and eating and spent time snorkeling and kayaking off the deck of our room.

It was a delightful trip and experience
8/10
Excellent
27 Jan 2018
Steve

A GREAT ADVENTURE

Snorkeling off of your veranda or kayaking the reefs and mangroves. The crystal clear waters provide you a great way to view the sea life the surrounds this area.
You get three choices for all 3 dishes served at dinner and those are done well and there is a lot of it. There are no outlets to charge your phone or other electronics so we brought our own battery pack for that purpose. You can take your devices to the restaurant area where they have a place to charge your devices, but we chose to bring our own.
The staff is super! Friendly and willing to help anyway possible. Be sure to bring lots of insect spray as the \"noseeums\" are really bad!
The in house water taxi will take you to town for any tours that you would like to take or just to see Bocas Town and the various restaurants and night life.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2017
Jorge

Amazing

Everything was perfect
Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2017
Peggy

Punta Caracol

We only stayed at Caracol for two nights. Was at another rental first two nights and their boat picked us up right at the dock of our other rental. Staff were very welcoming and nice. The hut was clean but there is no air-conditioning in the entire facility so it's like an eco-lodge. The water is right there just we just jumped into the open water whenever we need to cool ourselves down. We did get a very nice breeze late at night and had to pull the blanket (bed sheet) up. We did not do much at all and just relax at the lodge.
8/10
Excellent
19 Aug 2017
Verified traveler

Get a way!

Punta Caracol is a nice place, very remote...almost to remote. This place needs a little more nightly entertainment. Overall great relaxing time!

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Punta Caracol, Bocas Del Toro, Panama

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