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Reviews of Istmo Beach and Jungle Bungalows

Playa Grande, 00011 San Carlos, Panama

#7 of 24 hotels in San Carlos

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 80 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Quiet oasis by the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really - only sometimes there was a bad smell in the bathroom. And on one of my Whatsapps I didn’t receive a reply.

    Beautiful garden, beautiful cabañas, we had a separate kitchen that was AMAZING, everything you need was there. The wifi was superfast aswell. Kind welcome gift & card. All made with love & care. The location is very remote, perfect for some time off. The beach is very beautiful and only a short walk away. Sometimes you can swim, sometimes it’s dangerous. Host was responsive but we didn’t meet them personally.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic getaway!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Surrounded by trees and wildlife, this was one of our favourite stays in Panama. We went to the empty beach (be aware of jellyfish!), relaxed in the hammocks and just enjoyed ourselves. The hosts were nice, our cottages great, the kitchen well equipped. The jungle in the backyard is great! We spotted hummingbirds and iguanas on the property.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    Great value for a short trip away from the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Full kitchen with utensils, cooking ware, comfortable for family of 4, outdoor balcony with dinner table, close walking distance to the beach, 10-20 minutes drive to nearby restaurants, 15-30 minutes drive to waterfalls and hiking destinations Loved sitting on the balcony and just enjoying the jungle sound. Communication with the owners were great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    Quiet place to stay to get away from the hustle and bustle.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    We booked a cabin with a kitchen - which turned out to be a separate cabin! Everything we needed was there - including basic spices and ground coffee. The blender was amazing - and we had fruit smoothies for breakfast and fancy fruit drinks after sunset. Because there are no places to eat within walking distance - this worked very well for us. Just one other cabin was occupied during our stay - so it was very quiet. And the beach is indeed within walking distance - and was very nice and relaxing.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    9.0
    Great value for money! Very attentive host and the person they have working in the property as well. We where four adult
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with four beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice cabins very well equipped.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    9.0
    Lovely experience! Medicinal beach!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The landscape looked very different than the photos, but this is because we visited during a drought. It was still an interesting experience.

    The beach! And the unique stay

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2024

    9.0
    Was very pleasant although we used it for sleeping as it was 16 kms away from our daughter’s condo in Santa Clara and we
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with four beds
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lots of stairs and no handrails on our cottage stairs the caretaker tied a knotted rope so we could climb up and down but at 80 yrs of age although fit could be hazardous and recommend Sean (owner) installs metal or wooden handrails on stairs of cottage #2

    Very quiet and close to beach

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    8.0
    We really enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, the rustic ambiance, and the secluded beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We love the location, the beach was amazing, the property was tidy and serene. Henry was very helpful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    9.0
    Relaxed and comfortabel stay in lovely area near the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The appartment with kitchen is really comfortable if you stay longer than 1 night. There is a separate watertab with drinking water in the kitchen. Super! The large terrace with table and chairs is a nice to have family dinners. You have a lovely view at the garden. It is a beautiful area, you can walk to the beach. We were at Istmo 3 times. We stopped there on our way to the south from Panama City and on the way back. Sean recommended us to go to El Valle. Is is a nice town in the mountains and a beautiful surrounding, only 30 mins from Istmo.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    8.0
    Great trip! Wish we had stayed longer -- it was a 2 hour drive from the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location was great, though I admit that from the photos I thought it would be closer to the water. I didn't realize we would have to hike 10 minutes down the road to get there!

    Private bungalows with everything you need. Super clean and a quiet location. Well maintained.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights

    feels like home

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to worry

    Wonderful spot in a jungle Park close to the pacific ocean. Beach is excellent, enjoy the waves and a mixture of black and white sand. We had a house with kitchen in an extra house. That was great, a lot of space and time to relax outside. You defenetly need a car, if you want to experience the surrounding. Only one hour to El Valle de Antón, great spot, especially on hot days, because it's less hot in the mountains.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    10
    formidable stay close to a deserted black and white beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything is perfect

    very comfortable bungalow, separate big kitchen. easy check in and out without administrative formalities. very trustful owner. nice short path in the wild. separate yoga, relaxation room.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    10
    we wanted some down time to read and walk on a quiet beach. we had such a relaxing time and barely left during our 3 nig
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved everything. we wanted quiet and This place was perfect

    it’s location surrounded by magnificent mango trees. just 5 minutes walk from the quiet and very Long Beach with black sand. sean is an excellent host

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bungalow with four beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    If the cabin is booked by 3 persons, it would be nice to also have 3 cups for the morning coffee (had only two) and to have maybe more than one spoon

    Great to spend a day/night in the jungle, watch birds, go to the beach. The cabin was clean, beds comfortable, the bathroom really beautiful. Contact with the owners /their car taker was also really nice. Would recommend!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2023

    10
    Recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with four beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything is great

    Beautiful place and Sean was an excellent host, super friendly and helpful. Would certainly come back and stay again when I am in the area.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A perfect stay! Very nice host who offerd så much help and tips every day, great cabins with everything you need! We hade a lovely stay at their place!😊

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2023

    9.0
    pleasantly surprised with all of it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    layout of property, privacy, proximity to activities, hosts were very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    relaxing with nature

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2022

    9.0
    relaxing and cozy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it has a lot of stairs if you bring a lot of stuff have to go up and down several times

    we loved how quiet and relaxing this place is!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2022

    8.0
    pretty much what I expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with four beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Difficulty getting food outside specific hours.

    Quiet rustic comfortable

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2022

    9.0
    Unique stay in the jungle
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow with four beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    location in the jungle: super quiet and beautiful, yet close to a pristine beach

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2022

    9.0
    A nice jungle secluded place, If you don't mind no tv, no pool, no elevator.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Stairs from parking to room, no pool, no TV in room.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Liked everything.

    Amazing setting in a jungle and very close to the gorgeous beach. Cabins are very spacious and clean. Kitchen supplied with necessary items including spices and cooking oil. Very friendly host. Provided us with valuable information about area activities, food delivery possibility and local restaurants & transportation. We enjoyed small jungle trails around the place.

    Stayed in May 2022

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