The Best Beach Hotels in Bocas del Toro

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro, Panama Bocas del Toro, Panama

Bocas del Toro, Panama is a stunning coastal area known for its great beaches, oceanfront location, as well as its scenic ocean views. When searching for the best beach hotels in Bocas del Toro, visitors often seek a variety of amenities and luxuries like a fun pool, easy to reach location, gym or fitness center, free parking, water sports, a restaurant, and perhaps even a kitchen inside the room. If you're a family traveling with kids, a kid-friendly atmosphere is a must, while couples seeking a romantic getaway would probably prefer a spa, hot tub, and beautiful ocean views. We've analyzed many of the oceanfront hotels near the water in Bocas del Toro, and with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. So, we have identified the top hotels by the beach in Bocas del Toro based on guest ratings and key criteria. From smaller beachfront hotels to luxurious resorts, these hotels offer the best accommodations for travelers looking for a top beach hotel experience. So, if you're deciding where to stay at the beach in Bocas del Toro, we've found the perfect hotel stays on the beach for your trip. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or a romantic getaway, this area has something for everyone, and the best beach hotels in Bocas del Toro offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. So, let's get started!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Dolphin Bay Hideaway

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Bocas del Toro
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at San Cristobal Island, Dolphin Bay Hideaway has great rooms from $110 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 9.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 10.2 km from the city center, visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens at this beach hotel. The pool bar here is a fun spot to relax while you unwind on your trip.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Kids meals
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Playa Tortuga Hotel and Beach Resort

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $106 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Bocas del Toro
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Playa Tortuga Hotel and Beach Resort which has nice rooms starting at $106. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 7.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Isla Colon. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers child care, a game room, a spa, a child pool, and free parking which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.7 km from the city center. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Tropical Suites Hotel Bocas del Toro

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Bocas del Toro
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Tropical Suites Hotel Bocas del Toro to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $146. We loved that is has scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at First Street. You'll also find laundry services, city views, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1.2 km from the center of town. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Palma Royale

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $75 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Bocas del Toro
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $75, Hotel Palma Royale, at Calle 3, Isla Colon, A lado de Super Gourmet provides room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers parking, breakfast, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and laundry facilities. It's located just 1 km from the city center, too. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Swans Cay Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Swans Cay Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $77 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Calle 3 RA. Furthermore, it also offers parking, city views, a child pool, family rooms, and a tour desk, which is nice for visitors. Just 1.3 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area


Los Balcones Over the Sea

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Bocas del Toro
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

The great guest rating of Los Balcones Over the Sea is 8.10 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $88, and it's located at Isla Carenero. We also love the breakfast, laundry services, city views, kids meals, and horse riding which are great for travelers. And since it's just 1.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Kid-friendly
  • Air-conditioned


Faro del Colibri

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Bocas del Toro
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A cool place is Faro del Colibri because it has great rooms that start at $102. It has a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Isla Carenero. Only 1.7 km from the city center, beach-goers will especially love mountain views, laundry services, a free breakfast, kids meals, and laundry facilities at this fun hotel.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Gran Hotel Bahia

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $85 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Gran Hotel Bahia offers a restaurant, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and laundry services which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $85 (before taxes). It's located at Third Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.80/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, a free airport shuttle, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1 km from the city center. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Residencial La Terraza

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $69 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Bocas del Toro
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Calle 1ra. Y Avenida Norte, Residencial La Terraza has great rooms from $69 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a tour desk, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and an airport shuttle. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find amenities which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 1.1 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Spanish by the Sea - Bocas

Hostel with prices starting at $35 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Bocas del Toro
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Spanish by the Sea - Bocas which has nice rooms starting at $35. Offering scuba diving, snorkeling, parking, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Calle 4ta Detras del Hotel Bahia. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers laundry facilities, family rooms, a tour desk, canoeing, and diving. It's located just 1 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Parking
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the Beach hotels in nearby destinations: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and Cahuita.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Bocas del Toro, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bocas del Toro, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Bocas del Toro, Best Hotels for One Week in Bocas del Toro, Best Hotels for One Night in Bocas del Toro, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Bocas del Toro, or Best Business Hotels in Bocas del Toro.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Bocas del Toro?

Bocas del Toro Average Beach Hotel Price
$84

Travelers to Bocas del Toro, Panama will have a large number of terrific beach accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of beach hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 16 beach hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $84. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Bocas del Toro.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $106
  • 3-star hotels: $90
  • 2-star hotels: $72


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