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Top Trending Hotels Near Playa El Istmito

Living area
Lula's Bed & Breakfast
Lula's Bed & Breakfast
3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (112)
"I enjoyed my stay at Lula B&B. Tammy was very helpful and nice. We had a great time and breakfast which were included, was delicious. I stayed 5 days from 23 to 27 September 2025."
United States
John
The price is Rp1.350.756
Rp1.485.832 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Lula's Bed & Breakfast
Exterior
Divers Paradise Boutique Hotel
Divers Paradise Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (186)
"we had a wonderful stay at Divers Paradise. The hotel is very attentive to guest needs. I highly recommend staying at Divers Paradise when in Bocas. "
United States
george
Divers Paradise Boutique Hotel
Three Bedroom Penthouse | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Tropical Suites Hotel
Tropical Suites Hotel
3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (286)
"Lovely stay for my family. Great food and hospitality."
United States
Gregg
The price is Rp2.526.250
Rp2.778.875 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
Tropical Suites Hotel
Dock
Koko Acqua Lodge
Koko Acqua Lodge
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (59)
"A very comfortable stay, really clean with helpful staff.It takes around 20min to get to the center of the island. "
Canada
alice
Koko Acqua Lodge
Restaurant
Bocas Paradise Hotel
Bocas Paradise Hotel
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (111)
"Great location! Great value! Super clean and friendly staff."
United States
Regina
Bocas Paradise Hotel
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Mezzanine | Private kitchen | Fridge, oven, toaster, blender
Surfari Bocas
Surfari Bocas
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (52)
"Owners are personable amd easy to talk to amd answers any questions you may have"
Canada
Clinton
The price is Rp421.042
Rp463.146 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Surfari Bocas
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Hotel Palma Royale
Hotel Palma Royale
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (161)
"Super spacious, quiet, clean and cool apartment. Truly an oasis from the heat and bustle of town. Loved having filtered water available + great AC. Reception staff was professional, friendly and kind. Highly recommend!"
United States
Helen
Hotel Palma Royale
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Casa Acuario
Casa Acuario
2.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (12)
"Couldn’t ask for more. Room was great over the water, staff was great, Gab was awesome host. Definitely will make another visit. "
United States
Ronald
The price is Rp5.641.957
Rp6.206.187 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Casa Acuario
Beach/ocean view
Hotel Bocas del Toro
Hotel Bocas del Toro
3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (145)
"Great location, clean, and air conditioning."
United States
Ginger
The price is Rp1.755.983
Rp1.931.581 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Hotel Bocas del Toro
Reception
Nowhere
Nowhere
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (17)
"Great experience to stay in one of the domes in the rain forest. Also, the staff was great"
Netherlands
Stephan
Nowhere
Beach nearby
Gran Hotel Bahia
Gran Hotel Bahia
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (26)
"nice, 5 min from "downtown" not on water"
United States
Junaid
Gran Hotel Bahia
Restaurant
Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel
Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel
2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (43)
"Have a great time! Beauyplaxe and the staff was so nice!"
United States
Nina
The price is Rp1.650.750
Rp1.815.825 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel
Superior Duplex, Balcony, Tower | Balcony view
Sun Havens Apartments & Suites
Sun Havens Apartments & Suites
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (64)
"Perfect for me, room was clean and was comfortable, staff are amazing. There is some construction ongoing but not a bother unless you want to sleep all day. Owner very helpful. Will stay again "
United States
Joe
The price is Rp496.228
Rp589.625 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Sun Havens Apartments & Suites
Exterior
El Faro del Colibri
El Faro del Colibri
3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (62)
"This was a our first stay and we really enjoyed ourselves. You can walk to multiple restraunts without getting a water taxi, when you need a water taxi it's a short ride. The breakfast menu was great. If you're a light sleeper you may want to bring ear plugs. The boat traffic can start early. Overall was a wonderful experience."
Canada
Mark
El Faro del Colibri
Family Room | Reception
Hotel Posada Los Delfines
Hotel Posada Los Delfines
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (92)
"Great food from their own restaurant, good price, very friendly/helpful staff, good location."
Germany
Marc
Hotel Posada Los Delfines
Exterior
Hotel Paraiso Caribeño
Hotel Paraiso Caribeño
3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (5)
"Like it"
United States
Rodolfo
The price is Rp1.753.338
Rp1.928.672 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Hotel Paraiso Caribeño
Interior entrance
Swan's Cay
Swan's Cay
3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (148)
"The staff is very friendly."
United States
Genie
Swan's Cay
Balcony view
Cosmic Crab Resort
Cosmic Crab Resort
3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (116)
"It was great Jone the owner was awesome, the food was great. To get a water taxi to the property is not a problem."
United States
justin
The price is Rp983.884
Rp1.082.272 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Cosmic Crab Resort
On the beach
Kevin Condos
Kevin Condos
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (31)
"There was lots of room inside, not terribly comfortable but comfortable enough. It was nice outside, but I stayed out too long and got eaten by the sand fleas. It was actually a pretty nice location. There was a little trouble communicating, but the staff was very nice and helpful."
United States
Reid
Kevin Condos
Exterior
Residencial Cristina
Residencial Cristina
2.5 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (5)
"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...
United States
Osvaldo
The price is Rp636.742
Rp700.399 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Residencial Cristina
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Playa El Istmito Hotel Reviews

Koko Acqua Lodge

Koko Acqua Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"I have never stayed in a place like this - it was so unique! Walking along the pier to the cabin is a treat. Lots of unique fish and colorful plants. And it is even better at night. We saw sea stars, neons, angel fish, barracuda, and a lot more. The cabin itself is both rustic and comfortable, which is hard to do. The two balconies offer amazing views of the bay. You can easily walk to a couple of places on the isthmus. It's about a 20 minute walk to the heart of Bocas town, or an easy cab ride that should cost about $1 per person.The staff were extremely nice. We enjoyed this very much."
Charles 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Koko Acqua Lodge

Hotels near other Playa El Istmito attractions

Bolivar Park

3.9/5 (18 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Bolivar Park, a lovely green space in Bocas Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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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 Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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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 109 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 109 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 Bluff Beach, Bolivar Park and Hospital Point, 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.