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Palmar Beach Lodge

2.5 star property

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On the beach, beach massages, beach volleyball, beach bar
8 Bed Dorm | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
AC Beach Cabana | Terrace/patio
On the beach, beach massages, beach volleyball, beach bar
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Red Frog Beach, Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro
  • Playa El Istmito
    1 min walk
  • Bastimentos Sky Zipline
    7 min walk
  • Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
    55 min drive
  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    102 min drive

Room options

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Canvas Cabin | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Canvas Cabin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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AC Beach Cabana | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

AC Beach Cabana

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Jungalow | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

King Jungalow

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Rainforest Tent- Queen | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Rainforest Tent- Queen

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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8 Bed Dorm | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

8 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Island Bungalow w/ AC | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Island Bungalow w/ AC

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Beach Cabana | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Beach Cabana

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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10 Bed Dorm | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

10 Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Rainforest Tent- Two Double Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Rainforest Tent- Two Double Beds

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Double Queen Bungalow | Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Superior Double Queen Bungalow

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Palmar Beach Lodge

Bastimentos lodge close to Red Frog Beach
At Palmar Beach Lodge, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy volleyball. Housekeeping is available on request.
Palmar Beach Lodge offers 9 accommodations. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desk chairs. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The lodge offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the lodge's bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach lodge also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace.

Palmar Beach Lodge is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 3.50 to 6.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 8 2024 to April 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Exterior
During renovations, the lodge will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3.5 to 6.5 per person
  • Pet deposit: USD 100 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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

You need to know

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Rooms do not have power outlets. Charging stations are available in the lobby only.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Palmar Tent Lodge Isla Bastimentos
Palmar Tent Lodge
Palmar Tent Isla Bastimentos
Palmar Tent
Palmar Tent Lodge Panama/Isla Bastimentos, Bocas Del Toro
Palmar Beach Lodge Isla Bastimentos
Palmar Beach Isla Bastimentos
Palmar Beach Lodge Lodge
Palmar Beach Lodge Bastimentos
Palmar Beach Lodge Lodge Bastimentos

Palmar Beach Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 75 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in front of one of the nicest beach in Bocas del Toro (Red Frog). Staff is friendly, food is good and at a fair price, and amazing breakfast! They have different options of rooms for every traveler, I traveled with friends and we chose AC rooms with private bathroom and they were very comfortable. They also offer tours which are usually better quality than if you get it in town (Isla Colon). Would go back to El Palmar.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyment of nature without distraction of devices. Time to de-stress and re-energize.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadhinka

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places I stayed, the grounds are breathtaking and the staff is amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our Little Secret
you can't help but gasp when you enter this property. places like this do not exist! it's something out of a movie. from the time you get off the boat until the time you have to leave with the guys taking your luggage back to the dock in wheel barrows.... Wow! Exactly the kind of vacation spot that I was looking for. Beaches with no vendors and very few people... Amazing...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on a beautiful island. Alongside this the food is fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

matt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic spot. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The food at the restaurant and bar are top notch. Beach and accommodations all very clean. Overall Palmar was above our expectations. We will be back again and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet spot off the beaten path and away from the crowds and noise of the towns.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Earl

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nora

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Palmar Beach Lodge is truly a jungle beach paradise! This property definitely takes some effort to get to. You must take a boat from Bocas del Toro town to Isla Bastimentos to a remote pier for Red Frog Beach. They drop you off and there's nothing around, but if you WhatsApp the hotel, they will assist with your bags. You must hike through a jungle on a dirt path to get there - keep this in mind! Once you are there, it is tucked into the jungle and is situated right on the beach. This was exactly the vibe I was looking for, but if you're looking for something with more around or a more luxury experience, I would look elsewhere. I stayed in a private room with air conditioning which made my week there very nice. the bathrooms in these rooms are very nice, but keep in mind that they are on an island and use rain water, so sometimes the water shuts off throughout the day when they change the filters - I wish the staff had shared this with me when I checked in. We had some issues with the lock on our door that was addressed the day before we checked out, but I also understand they must bring parts from other islands on a boat through the jungle. The restaurant and bar is lovely, but keep in mind they get busy so have some patience. It's one of two places right on the beach so a lot of day visitors come to the bar/restaurant, as well as hotel guests. The lodge also has hostel accommodations so you get a good mix of people. Overall, a nice experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach was beautiful and within walking distance of two more beautiful beaches. Jungle atmosphere, including sloths and red frogs , was a highlight. Food was delicious!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. Super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harut

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Piece of paradise
Beautiful property on beach front. Authentic experience in a serene environment. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Alexey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
bring cash. they will charge 5% for any card trans
Amazing beach. Nice property overall. Good restaurant on site. The only thing: you pay though Hotels.com. It is not actually the payment. The property just put your money on hold. And then when you come they will charge again with 5% credit card processing fee. Whatever you pay by card at this property. Will be 5% extra. So take cash. But again. I had a very lovely experience. One of the best beaches in Bocas.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Yotam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
A poorly run hotel on a nice island
This hotel could not have been q bigger letdown. I don’t even know where to start. Oh, right; NO HOT WATER. That’s right, $330 a night but no hot water in the shower, even though I complained several times. What else? Reception closes at 4:30 and even until then it’s almost never staffed. Restaurant stops serving food before the advertised hours and you’re left with nothing to eat. When it’s open, they are always out of everything. Service is terrible, especially the single mom who leaves her crying baby between the tables and goes out of her way to avoid customers and be rude to everybody - Ana I think her name is. The wall from the pier is a real hike - not fun when carrying suitcases. Want to hop over to Bocas? Good luck with that - you’re on your own and getting back at dark is basically impossible. Avoid this place. I recommend Bambuda lodge which was a thousand times nicer and half the price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location beautiful beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jungle oasis
Wonderful exotic environment with friendly staff. Loved the place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay in the Sloth room if you can!
Perfect stay - upgraded to a room with A/C and a TV at check in and had a great view of the jungle from the balcony (we were in the “Sloth” room). Bar staff was amazing, fast service, super friendly, and all of the food we ordered was very good. They have a good happy hour from 5-7 as well! Seemed like the best option for sure on Red Frog and I think the only restaurant on the beach open Monday’s? Absolutely recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
unique and amazing. i am blown away by the quality that has gone into this place. Rustic but also sustainable in its presence.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place to relax and spend some time connecting with nature. Great food and drinks, very modest prices.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020