The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Bocas del Toro

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro, Panama Bocas del Toro, Panama

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Bocas del Toro, Panama? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Bocas del Toro, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Bocas del Toro to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Bocas del Toro, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Bocas del Toro for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Bocas del Toro for first time visitors.

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

Hotel Palma Royale

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $75 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

Located at Calle 3, Isla Colon, A lado de Super Gourmet, Hotel Palma Royale has great rooms from $75 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love parking, breakfast, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, and laundry facilities at this relaxing hotel. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Dolphin Bay Hideaway

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

A great place to stay is Dolphin Bay Hideaway which has nice rooms starting at $110. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at San Cristobal Island. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, hiking, and rooms with kitchens which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 10.2 km from the city center. We love a fun pool bar, and this one is a nice spot to chill and relax by the pool.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator


Faro del Colibri

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $102 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found Faro del Colibri to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $102. We loved that is has a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Isla Carenero. You'll also find mountain views, laundry services, a free breakfast, kids meals, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.7 km from the center of town. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Swans Cay Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $77, Swans Cay Hotel, at Calle 3 RA provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers parking, city views, a child pool, family rooms, and a tour desk. It's located just 1.3 km from the city center, too. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Los Balcones Over the Sea

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

Los Balcones Over the Sea has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $88 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Isla Carenero. Furthermore, it also offers breakfast, laundry services, city views, kids meals, and horse riding, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.7 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Horse riding
  • Kid-friendly
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


Tropical Suites Hotel Bocas del Toro

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Tropical Suites Hotel Bocas del Toro is 8.90 out of 10. This place has scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and rooms with kitchenettes. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $146, and it's located at First Street. We also love the laundry services, city views, a hot tub, a spa, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. It's always nice to have a kitchenette to cook some basic meals or have an easy breakfast.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hotel Bocas Town

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $69 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Bocas del Toro
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

A cool place is Hotel Bocas Town because it has great rooms that start at $69. It has a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, a free breakfast, and city views, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Isla Colon Calle Primera. Only 1.3 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a tour desk, air-conditioning, and balconies at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge


Gran Hotel Bahia

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

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 fun hotel is also nice because it offers pet-friendly rooms, free parking, laundry facilities, a free airport shuttle, and family rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Residencial La Terraza

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

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 first time visitors will love. And this amazing 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 first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Refrigerator


Spanish by the Sea - Bocas

Hostel with prices starting at $35 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Beach

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. Visitors will really like this fantastic 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 first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Boquete, and Cahuita.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Bocas del Toro, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels 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 hotels for first-time visitors cost in Bocas del Toro?

Bocas del Toro Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$85

Travelers to Bocas del Toro, Panama will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 13 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $85. 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 first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $96
  • 2-star hotels: $72


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