⭐ Top 10 Hotels Near Playa El Istmito for 2025

Top 10 Hotels Near Playa El Istmito

"Staff friendly, English speaking and helpful "

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5 Mar - 6 Mar

"A very comfortable stay, really clean with helpful staff.It takes around 20min to get to the center of the island. "

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23 Feb - 24 Feb

"Convenient location in the middle of the town. Staff friendly and courteous. "

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20 Feb - 21 Feb

"Have a great time! Beauyplaxe and the staff was so nice!"

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4 Mar - 5 Mar

"Nice hotel, great staff, first room was unbearably loud. There was a night club right outside our window that went to 4 am and it was like it was playing in the room even with ear plugs. Impossible to sleep. We mentioned it to the receptionist and she mixed us to a quieter, slightly smaller room, which we were very grateful for. I will say the food was good and reasonably priced. The restaurant staff was way overworked on the weekends, but very pleasant anyway. They had a terrific 2 for 1 on...

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25 Feb - 26 Feb

"2 bedroom, great A/C , on the water, con, venient access egress by water taxi $1 nearby restaurants. breaky is ok. staff very helpful. Noisy from water taxis, bring earplugs. Occasional dogs barking.. all over Panama as they stay outdoors"

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19 Feb - 20 Feb

"En general la limpieza estuvo genial y el lugar rústico un poco antiguo pero todo en Bocas es igual. Para quedarse en familia está súper bien. La comida es poca, la ducha estaba mala, calentaba a quemar o completamente fría. Habitación sin ventalacion porque si se abría la ventana se metían los mosquitos que además pican súper duro. La piscina de agua muy fría."

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18 Feb - 19 Feb

"It was very hard to open the patio and the shower door. There were few amenitiies such as face cloths or soap for the shower. Other things also."

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28 Feb - 1 Mar

"Place is not ideal if you want to have a quiet night "

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18 Feb - 19 Feb

"Really noisy, I even approached the lobby representative (lady) and informed her about the noise during my stay. She did confirm that next to room 203 there is a storage room under the stairs. The first night it was a disturbing noise around 11:30 pm. m. and the next night it was a loud noise again around 4:45am. m. and 6:40 a.m. m. (same day). I also paid for room 202 as well and my family members also complained about noise coming from lobby staff near room 202. in summary stay away from rooms...

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25 Feb - 26 Feb

"You NEED to stay here on Isla Colon. A short taxi ride into Bocas Town for nightlife but farther out of town for a restful and quiet time. Richard’s place is beautiful with garden and a relaxing pool. Right across from a sweet little restaurant and directly across from a cute little beach. Listen to the waves put you to sleep and the monkeys to wake you up. Richard is so helpful and really wants you to have a great holiday. Would definitely recommend to anybody. "

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3 Mar - 4 Mar

Laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

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21 Feb - 22 Feb

"PICTURES ARE NOT WHAT YOU GET RUN DOWN NOT WORTH THE MONEY STAY ONLY ONE NIGHT PAID FOR TWO AND NO REFUND "

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18 Feb - 19 Feb

"Hotel existiert nicht!"

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18 Feb - 19 Feb

Private beach nearby, white sand, beach shuttle, sun-loungers

"The best place to stay. Friendly owners, beautiful setting and communal areas, lovely comfortable rooms with modern bathrooms, delicious food. Everything was fabulous"

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18 Feb - 19 Feb

"The hosts are very friendly and helpful. I had a minor issue in my room and Olivia responded right away and dealt with the issue even though it was later in the evening. Lots of wildlife around! The beach is great for surfing or for strolling around. It is further away from Bocas town and requires a taxi ride charging $20 one way. "

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18 Feb - 19 Feb

"Super nice"

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16 Mar - 17 Mar

"We are so happy we stayed at Akwaba Lodge. The grounds are well maintained and we had opportunity to walk around and explore. We loved and appreciated the home made meals, breakfast to get us going with fresh homemade bread and jams. Then dinners, with a couple options to choose from, were delicious. We felt like we were part of the family dining there. The room had all we needed and was cleaned daily. We enjoyed some time just sitting at the table outside our room or relaxing in the hammocks....

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23 Feb - 24 Feb

"My stay here was amazing - I wish I had been able to stay longer. "

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5 Mar - 6 Mar

"This property is a gem! We stayed a week in December and had an all around lovely stay. The bungalows were clean and so relaxing. Everyone on the staff was friendly and went out of their way to accommodate the guests. We went out several times on excursions with Alejandro and had A experiences. Don't bother booking water excursions in town. You can just book thru the resort. In December it was still raining most days, which made the water at the resort murky. However, Alejandro took us to...

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22 Feb - 23 Feb

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Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea

You can take time to visit Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea during your travels to Bocas del Toro. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

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5/5 Excellent

"quiet place a couple minutes and $1 water taxi to and from town. Great owners and staff. "

A verified traveller stayed at Cosmic Crab Resort

Posted 2 weeks ago

3/5 Okay

"Very basic stay. Try for a second story room. First floor has no furniture for outside seating, the interior court is very small and your other option puts you basically on the side walk. We took dining rooms chairs to there. 2nd floor rooms had balconies with furniture. Laundry service was outstanding. Having a kitchen was a bonus but limited tools available. A strainer for pasta (a travellers staple) would have been nice. Also what was left of a melted spatula made it tough to flip anything in the pan. Coffee maker and blender looked pretty new. Air conditioner didn’t go below 24c. Was pretty warm. All in all, not sure it was worth the price, spend an extra $20. "

A verified traveller stayed at Sun Havens Apartments & Suites

Posted 1 year ago

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Playa El Istmito?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Playa El Istmito, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travellers like the surrounding area for its island views and seaside. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 103 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Playa El Istmito?

Adjacent to Playa El Istmito, Koko Acqua Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and a terrace. Other good choices close by include Tropical Suites Hotel and Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel.

How many hotels will I find close to Playa El Istmito?

Expedia has 103 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Playa El Istmito.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa El Istmito, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Playa El Istmito.

What can I see and do near Playa El Istmito?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Tortuga Beach, Paunch Beach and Wizard Beach. At Carenero Island, Bluff Beach and Bolivar Park, take some time to really appreciate nature. Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal, Bocas Marina and Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal are worth a stop while you're in the area.

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