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Lula's Bed & Breakfast

Lula's Bed & Breakfast
3.0 star property
0.5 km from Playa El Istmito
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (121)
"Wonderful stay and great owner."
United States
David
The price is P6,394
P7,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18
Lula's Bed & Breakfast

Divers Paradise Boutique Hotel

Divers Paradise Boutique Hotel
3.5 star property
1.4 km from Playa El Istmito
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (191)
"Food and the room were perfect "
Canada
Jean Sebastien
Divers Paradise Boutique Hotel

Nowhere

Nowhere
3.0 star property
1.8 km from Playa El Istmito
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"Room was spotless and grounds were well maintained. It was a perfect little oasis in the jungle! "
United States
Kristen
Nowhere

Bocas Paradise Hotel

Bocas Paradise Hotel
2.5 star property
1.2 km from Playa El Istmito
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (118)
"We had a lovely time. The decor is super cute, great cocktails, and AC is a savor. "
United States
Dorothy
The price is P6,417
P7,058 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 7 - Feb 8
Bocas Paradise Hotel

Surfari Bocas

Surfari Bocas
2.5 star property
1.2 km from Playa El Istmito
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (54)
"Super friendly and helpful checkin. Clean room, would stay again next time!"
United States
Troy
The price is P2,345
P2,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18
Surfari Bocas

Hotel Palma Royale

Hotel Palma Royale
3.5 star property
1.3 km from Playa El Istmito
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (171)
"Great Hotel!"
United States
Carmen
Hotel Palma Royale

Hotel Bocas del Toro

Hotel Bocas del Toro
3.5 star property
1.2 km from Playa El Istmito
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (156)
"Great place to stay in town, with friendly & helpful staff. Air conditioning was perfect & quiet. Weekend nights can be loud outside, but I slept well."
United States
Scott
The price is P7,673
P8,441 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11
Hotel Bocas del Toro

Gran Hotel Bahia

Gran Hotel Bahia
3.0 star property
1.3 km from Playa El Istmito
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (28)
"Staff was very friendly and helpful! Enjoyed my stay, thanks!"
United States
Rebecca
Gran Hotel Bahia

Sun Havens Apartments & Suites

Sun Havens Apartments & Suites
3.0 star property
0.7 km from Playa El Istmito
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (68)
"Great place and even better people! The room was clean, comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. The location was great as well as it was only a short walk to everything including the airport. I will definitely stay here again. "
United States
James
The price is P1,865
P2,216 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18
Sun Havens Apartments & Suites

Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel

Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel
2.5 star property
0.5 km from Playa El Istmito
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (50)
"Rude staff, no response over message when they say they are ‘available at all times’, shower didn’t work, room wasn’t cleaned prior to our arrival "
United Kingdom
Joy
The price is P6,564
P7,221 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel

Hotel Posada Los Delfines

Hotel Posada Los Delfines
3.0 star property
0.8 km from Playa El Istmito
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (93)
"Clean, cool room with AC. Good location. Breakfast was nice with coffee."
United Kingdom
Jamie
The price is P4,601
P5,061 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13
Hotel Posada Los Delfines

Kevin Condos

Kevin Condos
3.0 star property
1.7 km from Playa El Istmito
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

Swan's Cay

Swan's Cay
3.0 star property
1 km from Playa El Istmito
7.8 out of 10, Good, (150)
"All good but not beyond."
United States
Clarissa
Swan's Cay

Cosmic Crab Resort

Cosmic Crab Resort
3.0 star property
1.5 km from Playa El Istmito
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (123)
"Everything was fantastic, my host Joan was incredibly welcoming and helpful in making my experience in Bocas great. I was fortunate to get a room upgrade which I’m grateful for and got to be in the over water bungalows. The food was delicious, especially the lobster!! The staff, location… I reiterate, everything! Simply enjoyable. Highly recommend "
United States
Toni-Q
The price is P4,210
P4,631 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Cosmic Crab Resort

Hotel Calle 6

Hotel Calle 6
3.0 star property
0.8 km from Playa El Istmito
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3)
"Ana and her husband, went the extra mile to make my stay and incredible one! I would stay here again!"
United States
Melysa
The price is P3,230
P3,552 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 17 - Jan 18
Hotel Calle 6

Hotel Paraiso Caribeño

Hotel Paraiso Caribeño
3.0 star property
1.2 km from Playa El Istmito
7.6 out of 10, Good, (4)
"Great place "
United States
Alan Isaac
The price is P6,143
P6,758 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Hotel Paraiso Caribeño

LA LUCIERNAGA HABITACIONES BIG CREEK

LA LUCIERNAGA HABITACIONES BIG CREEK
3.0 star property
2.1 km from Playa El Istmito
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
The price is P4,263
P4,689 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24
LA LUCIERNAGA HABITACIONES BIG CREEK

Bocas Beachfront Lodge

Bocas Beachfront Lodge
4.5 star property
2.1 km from Playa El Istmito
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1)
"Die Zimmer sind groß und geräumig. Zum Badezimmer gibt es keine Tür. Aus der Dusche kommt leider kein richtiger Strahl. Leider ist es, dadurch das die Inhaber mit 2 Kindern dort sind relativ laut. Für uns war dadurch die Nacht um 7 Uhr beendet. Leider gibt es keine Rezeption oder Security. An allen 3 Seiten wird leider noch gebaut. Die Anlage ist aber sonst sehr schön. Fussläufig gibt es ein Over Water Restaurant/Bar. Vor dem Hotel ist ein kleiner Sandstrand und man kann hier surfen und...
Germany
Ralf
The price is P12,126
P13,338 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Bocas Beachfront Lodge

Central Hotel Bocas del Toro

Central Hotel Bocas del Toro
3.0 star property
1 km from Playa El Istmito
2.0 out of 10, (1)
"Beware! This hotel is not in central Bocas Town, even though that is where the Expedia map and the "View in a map" function shows the hotel to be. The hotel is actually on Isla Pastores, which is at least a 30 min boat ride from Bocas Town. The hotel is not at all convenient for the main Bocas del Toro attractions, such as snorkeling, surfing, Starfish beach, Red Frog beach, Zapatilla Islands, etc. The hotel appears to be trying to lure customers into thinking that it is centrally located....
United States
Michael
The price is P32,252
P35,477 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10
Central Hotel Bocas del Toro

Coral Bay Bungalows

Coral Bay Bungalows
4.5 star property
4.8 km from Playa El Istmito
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"A great location with excellent service. We would definitely go back. "
United States
Chris
The price is P26,584
P29,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 9 - Jan 10
Coral Bay Bungalows
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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. Travelers like the surrounding area for its island views and seaside. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 115 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place 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 traveler data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and a terrace. Other good choices close by include Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel and Tropical Suites Hotel.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Playa El Istmito?
Expedia has 115 hotels and other accommodations 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 room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near 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 Bluff Beach. At Bolivar Park, Wizard Beach, and Hospital Point, take some time to really appreciate nature. Bocas Marina, Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal, and Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea are worth a stop while you're in the area.