Isla Colon, 2 km from Bocas Town at the Y n/n, Bocas del Toro, Panama
#15 of 29 B&Bs and Inns in Bocas del Toro
Guests' ChoiceBased on 42 B&B reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Location
8.9
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.8
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Sabrina
GermanyBreakfast each morning was amazing and every day we got something different, selfmade by Damaris. Katy organized everything for us, she booked all the trips and was just an angel. We had the best stay and loved also the house, with the garden and the pool.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Darren
United KingdomBeautifully maintained property. Lovely garden. Great hosts and staff. Great breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Jonathan
United KingdomNot a dislike but something to be aware of - Distance to town. Best to take taxis or if you don’t want to wait then to hire a car, bicycle etc
Breakfast by Dama was great Room was lovely with cleaning every day Building, Pool area and gardens were beautiful Friendly owners and staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Trelawney
United StatesSharon and Mark were delightful, as was the staff. Very nice breakfasts every morning.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Shelle
United StatesSharon and Mark were excellent hosts. The breakfast was amazing. I wish that we could have stayed for much longer!! Highly recommend.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Paige
United StatesNothing, truly one of the best places we have ever stayed for a vacation!
The property was spotless and so clean and well kept! The owners went out of their way to help us with tours and ideas of what to do during our time on the islands.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Cédric
SwitzerlandGreat hosts ! Very nice accommodation in Bocas ! We really enjoyed our time there :)
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Che
New ZealandGreat staff. Big rooms. Great pool
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Robbert
NetherlandsBreakfast was very well prepared, lovely. Fresh fruit, veggies. Pool and the pool area was great, well maintained. Surroundings are beautiful. Distance to city center relatively short, by taxi for $1 each.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 3 April 2023
Matthew
United StatesBreakfast is great location is awesome
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 28 March 2023
Tim
CanadaGreat breakfast.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 15 November 2022
Sebastien
FranceGreat location a few kilometers away from Bocas town. Easily accessible by bicycle or taxi. The house is very nice, with a big tropical garden and a very nice pool to relax. Breakfast was delicious, with a beautiful view of the garden. Very peaceful at night with a nice breeze. Didn't need AC. Marc and Sharon were very nice hosts.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 12 July 2022
Florisvo
NetherlandsIn other reviews some people complained about the rooms being noisy because of the road next to it. We do not agree. Yes, above the door there is an opening (instead of a window) which causes you to hear everything outside, but it is just a small road, and during the night it is very quiet. Otherwise, just bring some earpieces and you'll be fine :)
Breakfast was great! The garden is very pretty and the accommodation itself as well. The location is very good, just a few minutes by taxi to Bocas Town which has a lot to offer. The pool is great and there is a small beach opposite the B&B. Kathe and Martin were great hosts. We were not feeling well during our stay unfortunately (nothing to do with the location) and they mad sure we could still enjoy our stay. Stayed here for 3 nights, but we recommend to stay at least for 4 nights since there is so much to do and to see in the area.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 22 June 2022
Keri
United StatesExcellent breakfast, beautiful property, gorgeous views, perfect location, wonderful hosts and staff. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Bocas.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 5 May 2022
Lesley
United Kingdomperfect
great location, right in front of beach, staff were really helpful. we borrowed bikes and snorkels. nothing was a problem. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 4 May 2022
Séverine
Francesometimes we hear some traffic because the road is close, but during the night we just hear the sound of waves :-)
excellent breakfast, nice localisation (close to the center accessible by taxi 1$ per person), adorable hosts who gave us some advise for visiting the island
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 11 April 2022
Melina
BrazilWe stayed 5 days with my family in a standard room and in a private lodge. Since the moment we arrived we felt very well hosted by The team at the hotel. The location is very good, It was the best choice for the type of vacation we were doing, boat trips around the islands during the day, and enjoying restaurants at Bocas Town at night. The gardens of the Hotel are gorgeous and worth exploring, we dived into the pool every day. Everything well kept with lots of care. Cherry on top goes to the amazing breakfast Dama and Sharon prepared for us every day, with a lot of attention to detail, variations and food restrictions. Our family was delighted by the properties’ owners Sharon and Mark, lovely and very attentive couple that gave us all the tips to make our travel easier and our stay very comfortable!
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 27 March 2022
Fiona
AustraliaMark & Sharon were amazing! fantastic breakfast, good local knowledge and super comfy bed.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 18 March 2022
Jennifer
United StatesWe REALLY enjoyed our stay at Sand Dollar!! Our hosts were kind and welcoming and everything was very clean. The grounds are beautiful and breakfast was fantastic, including that they were very accommodating with our unique dietary needs. Wonderful pool and just across the street from a lovely, swimmable beach. Many other beaches are too rough for swimming. We also enjoyed just relaxing on the porch watching the ocean and swinging in the hammock, not to mention falling asleep listening to the waves. Sharon and Mark arranged a great boat tour for us and are a wealth of information for excursions around the area. It is very easy to get to and from Bocas Town with $1 taxis just outside the gate. I highly recommend Sand Dollar B&B if you are looking for a comfortable, friendly and quiet stay in paradise. We will be back!
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 6 March 2022
Olivia
ArgentinaNothing!
Everything. The best location in Bocas del Toro, close enough to Bocas Town (only $1 taxi or 5' cycling) but not in the middle of the noise. Sharon and Mark were really kind and helpfull. They gave us great restaurants recommendations and even organized a private tour to Cayo Zapatilla. Breakfast is great and room views are stunning. We loved it.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 18 February 2022
Karien
NetherlandsEverything was great, but we thought it was pricey. There were fans, no AC in our apartment.
We loved the nice, big apartment we got. With a big porch with chairs, hammocks and a dining table. They have a garden which looks like a jungle, we saw beautiful birds and even got to see a howler monkey. Every morning Sharon and a lovely lady from Bocas made us a delicious breakfast. Our little boy got spoiled too by getting his favorite fruits. They have a nice pool where you can cool off.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 9 February 2022
Gerrie
United StatesNothing
The hosts were excellent. Perfect combination of hospitality and respect of privacy. They helped us find the fastest, cheapest and safest way to our next stop in Boquete (it was new and different than the route I'd researched on line). Breakfast was fresh and delicious and the cook( Duma??) gave me some aloe leaves early one morning when she saw my sunburn. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 3 February 2022
Lauren
United KingdomThe hosts and staff were exceptional and welcoming. The property is well situated right opposite the beach for swimming and it was quiet in the evening. The pool area was a very nice place to relax with loungers. They have created a wonderful B&B and we hope to come back again oneday.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 10 January 2022
Fallon
United StatesWe found a pretty big spider in our shower, but we understand that this can happen and it is not the fault of Sand Dollar Beach B&B.
We loved the location because it was right in front of a beautiful beach. The breakfast was fantastic and it filled us up. The room was very big and the AC worked very well. Everything was very clean.
Stayed in January 2022
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