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A wooden deck with a pool and lounge chairs overlooking a body of water and palm trees.

A room with wooden floors, a hammock, a bed with a colorful pillow, and a view of the outside.

A wooden deck with a pool, a palm tree, and a view of the ocean.

A covered outdoor area with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and tropical plants.

1. El Caribeo - Nature Lodge

Tierra Oscura

"A two-night stay at this charming hotel on Cristobal Island, tucked away from all noise. Nature at its best. Freshly caught lobsters and seafood, and the best gourmet breakfasts and dinners prepared by the owners. We shared laughs, stories, and karaoke in the evenings with other guests. They also coordinate tours and other activities on the beaches and surrounding islands. Also I recommend this wonderful place for a Pilates retreat - Yoga - Family reunion promotion, etc."

Susan

CA $214

CA $235 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and string lights.

A modern house with a stone staircase leading to a wooden deck.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a countertop with a vase of flowers.

A spacious living room with wooden walls and ceiling, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a sofa.

2. Casa Piedra

Tierra Oscura

CA $390

CA $429 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden bed with a headboard, two pillows, and a blue-striped bedspread in a room with brown curtains and a tiled floor.

A kitchen with a wooden countertop, two bar stools, a coffee maker, and a window with a view of greenery.

A road sign indicating a distance of 52 kilometers and 1/2.

A panoramic view of a lake surrounded by dense greenery and small islands.

3. Mi Refugio

Valle de Agua Arriba

CA $58

CA $64 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bar area with outdoor seating overlooking a body of water, featuring wooden beams and hanging lights.

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a red sofa, a television, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bench, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A living room with a wooden ceiling, wicker sofas, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

4. Hotel Palma Royale

Bocas del Toro

Julie

CA $90

CA $98 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

Overwater bungalows with thatched roofs and wooden walkways.

A view from a window overlooking a wooden dock with thatched-roof huts, a red hammock, and two drinks on the dock.

A wooden deck with two chairs and a table, overlooking a calm body of water with a sailboat in the distance.

An aerial view of a tropical island with a beach and clear blue waters.

5. Hotel Eclypse de Mar Acqua Lodge

Bastimentos

Meghan

CA $117

CA $128 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A pool with a view of the ocean, surrounded by palm trees and wooden deck furniture.

A dock with boats, a wooden structure, and a building with a blue window.

A wooden cabin interior with a bed, a chair, a sofa, a ladder, and a small table with a plant.

A wooden pathway leading through a lush garden with a covered seating area and a view of the sky.

6. Bambuda Lodge - Hostel

Bastimentos

Robert

CA $90

CA $100 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wooden structure with a balcony, surrounded by dense greenery.

A wooden dock extending into calm water, with a metal-roofed structure at the end.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two nightstands, a ceiling fan, and two decorative windows.

An aerial view of a tropical island with dense forest, a small boat docked near a building with a red roof, and a clear blue sea.

7. ataraxia bocas del toro

Bastimentos

stephanie

CA $97

CA $106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 24 - Oct 25

A wooden swing set on a sandy beach with a clear view of a calm lake and distant hills.

A wooden house with a thatched roof, elevated on stilts, surrounded by lush greenery.

A marina with a dock extending into calm water, surrounded by lush green palm trees.

A wooden deck with a dining table, chairs, and a swing chair, overlooking a lake.

8. Akwaba Lodge Island Boutique Hotel

Bastimentos

Cassandra

CA $106

CA $117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wooden dock leading to a waterway with palm trees and traditional wooden buildings.

A hotel room with two single beds, a small table, a chair, and a fan.

A wooden house with a balcony and a hammock.

A dining area with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and large windows.

9. Koko Acqua Lodge

Bocas del Toro

Christoph

CA $64

CA $70 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A pool with a view of the ocean, palm trees, and a person sitting at the end.

A wooden room with a sloped ceiling, a window, and a metal grid floor.

A modern building with a curved wooden staircase and large windows.

A poolside area with a view of the beach and ocean.

10. Palmar Beach Lodge

Bastimentos

adam

CA $126

CA $139 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wooden dock extending into clear blue water with a wooden building and a covered area with a green door.

A wooden house on stilts over clear water, with a view of the surrounding landscape and other buildings.

A lifeguard tower with a red umbrella and a flag on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.

A tropical beach with clear turquoise water, lush greenery, and palm trees.

11. The Sea Monkey

Bastimentos

Joel

CA $130

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A dining table with plates of food and drinks, overlooking a turquoise sea and a thatched-roof structure.

Three thatched-roof overwater bungalows on stilts with wooden railings and doors.

A cozy room with a wooden table, a lamp, and a chair. A window with a view of palm trees and a blue sky is visible.

A spacious room with a wooden staircase, a hanging chair, a sofa, and a dining table.

12. Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge

Punta Caracol

Miranda

CA $207

CA $227 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

An outdoor dining area with a round table and white chairs, surrounded by orange walls and a blue ceiling.

A cozy interior with a wooden staircase leading to an upper level, a kitchen area with a bar, and a living space with a sofa and cushions.

A room with a bed, a small table, and a bench.

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed, and a wooden staircase.

13. Surfari Bocas

Bocas del Toro

Carter

CA $35

CA $39 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A row of blue floating houses with a dock extending into the water, a table with chairs, and a person standing by the house.

A row of overwater bungalows with clear blue water in the foreground and palm trees in the background.

A tropical garden with palm trees and a pathway leading to a building.

A room with a wooden four-poster bed, a bookshelf, and a desk with a lamp.

14. Cosmic Crab Resort

Bocas del Toro

Luis

CA $67

CA $74 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A wooden deck with white lounge chairs facing a calm lake, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A wooden bar area with a menu board, a refrigerator stocked with drinks, and a clock on the wall.

A wooden cabin room with a bed, a small table with a remote control, a decorative shell, and a window with a curtain overlooking a tropical garden.

A room with a large window, a wooden table with a vase and a remote control, and a colorful object on the table.

15. El Jaguar

Bastimentos

Michelle

CA $28

CA $32 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

16. Aqui Hoy

Bastimentos

Lorraine

CA $198

CA $218 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An aerial view of a tropical beach with dense palm trees and clear turquoise waters.

A bar area with a wooden counter, hanging wicker lamps, and shelves stocked with bottles and plants.

A modern co-working space with wooden desks, multiple workstations, and colorful murals on the walls.

A bedroom with a bed, wooden floor, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a wall with a mountain mural.

17. Klika Bocas del Toro (formerly Selina)

Bocas del Toro

Derick Denzel

CA $57

CA $63 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A wooden deck with wicker furniture, a view of the water, and a decorative railing.

A wooden interior with wooden chairs and tables, potted plants, and a wooden ceiling.

A wooden staircase with a bookshelf, a water dispenser, and a clock.

A boat docked at a marina with a calm water body and a bright moon in the sky.

18. Hotel Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro

Robert

CA $130

CA $143 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and a covered area with a sign.

A person in a hanging chair in a garden with a pool and tropical plants.

A circular window with a green seat, a wooden ladder, and a door.

A wooden door with the number 5, surrounded by lush greenery and a small garden area.

19. Nowhere

Bocas del Toro

Kelvin

CA $145

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A boat with wooden benches and tables, large windows, and a view of the sea and a distant island.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue accent wall, a surfboard mural, and a variety of seating options including a sofa and chairs.

A person sitting on a wooden dock by a body of water, with a bicycle parked nearby.

20. Bocas Paradise Hotel

Bocas del Toro

Debra

CA $108

CA $119 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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Koko Acqua Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place on the other side of Bocas town but all is within walking distance in Bocas. We walked everywhere. Stores, restaurants, and beach all nearby. Would stay there again. Go to Chikita Beach and on the opposite side of the road there is a little path (paved) that goes to the hotel (half-minute walk). You can't see it from the road but it's there. Quite nice."

Tropical Suites Hotel

10/10 Excellent

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Bocas Paradise Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Todo muy bien"

Cabañas Naturaleza

8/10 Good

"房间晚上有蚊子，却没有驱蚊的喷药院里树上有一个啄木鸟，老在那边嗑木头，好像有人敲门"

Hotel Bocas del Toro

10/10 Excellent

"Great room overlooking the water with a nice comfortable covered balcony. Right in the middle of many bars restaurants and shopping. All of the staff were super friendly!"

Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Nuestra experiencia en Punta Caracol fue muy bonita. Es un lugar encantador, rodeado de naturaleza, con una ubicación privilegiada y paisajes espectaculares. Nos encantó especialmente poder hacer snorkeling y disfrutar del mar. Es un lugar maravilloso para visitar en familia, ya que los niños disfrutan muchísimo de esta experiencia. Además, su ubicación es estratégica para conocer otros lugares de Bocas del Toro. Como aspectos por mejorar, consideramos importante mencionar que las habitaciones no cuentan con refrigerador y que, para conservar algunos alimentos o cargar los teléfonos, es necesario acudir al restaurante, lo cual resulta un poco incómodo. También notamos que algunas instalaciones muestran señales de deterioro y necesitan mantenimiento para conservar la belleza del lugar. A pesar de estos detalles, nos llevamos una experiencia muy bonita en familia. Es un destino con muchísimo encanto y potencial. Con algunas mejoras en sus instalaciones y comodidades, la experiencia sería aún más especial. ¡Sin duda, un lugar que disfrutamos mucho y que recordaremos con cariño!"

NAYARA Bocas del Toro

8/10 Good

"Keeping in mind the value for money, this was our review of a 5 day stay in the over water villa. The Great: The property itself carries the weight of this resort. The villa was spacious with amazing views and the flexibility to spend 24/7 in your villa if you wished through room service, swimming, and water activities. Bar and Food were both great, from friendly staff to an extensive menu and flexibility to make substitutions. The spa is exceptional, situated in a tree house with breathtaking views and a variety of services. Seemless transportation from the airport. Where it fell short: Construction: While any property requires maintenance, the selling feature of relaxation and privacy in your villa is lost with workers consistently working on the decks around you or on neighbouring villas with loud power tools. No notice given or reparations for all the disturbances. Attention to detail: At this price level, and considering there are only 20 guests at any time on the resort, we had experiences like spelling my name wrong, dirty curtains in the villa, staff not following up. Additionally after 2 days of asking for hot sauce with breakfast, or sugar with coffee, it felt odd to have to continue to ask all 5 days. Consistency: I do acknowledge the resort on an island, and perhaps some ingredients are difficult to get. But ordering the same menu item or drink does get you the same thing every day. For example drinks blended or not, quesadilla meat flavour, and sides."

La Coralina Island House

10/10 Excellent

"This is a beautiful property with many amenities and excellent breakfast options. Their restaurant was probably the best overall too. The morning yoga classes were an added bonus. La Coralina is about 15 minutes away from the town, so if you’re looking to walk around and be close to everything then this is not the right resort for you. They do have taxi service to and from the resort for $5 each person, which adds up pretty quickly. If you’re looking to get away from the noise and enjoy nature and sense of calm, then this is the right choice. I definitely do not recommend bringing children here, as they will be bored. Things I wished I knew ahead of time: 1. They will arrange for air port pickup 2. You can order anything on the breakfast menu. It’s all included and free. 3. The receptionist will arrange taxi rides to and from the resort. Just ask them ahead of time. 4. Get their WhatsApp number to communicate your travel to and from town. 5. Yoga included and no need to reserve. 6. Be sure you get the spa schedule ahead of time so you know about the activities. 7. You’re in the middle of the jungle so enjoy the trails. 8. When leaving the resort, walk to the right of the building to find a few nice spots with sandy beaches. There’s nothing going to the left side except dirt roads. You will need a taxi."

Divers Paradise Boutique Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed at Divers Paradise Boutique for tonights to enjoy the facility and diving. The breakfast was great in preparation of the Bocas Dive Center. The staff was very helpful was able to get us a water taxi to out charter boat destination. The five staff was very helpful since they are all connected."

More cheap stays in Tierra Oscura

Bambuda Lodge - Hostel

Bocas del Toro, South side of Isla Solar Bastimentos

CA $90

CA $100 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

includes taxes & fees

Bocas Paradise Hotel

Bocas Town Bocas del Toro

CA $108

CA $119 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

includes taxes & fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (159 reviews)

Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel

Avenida H Norte entre Calle 5 y 6 Bocas del Toro Bocas del Toro

CA $109

CA $120 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

includes taxes & fees

Palmar Beach Lodge

Red Frog Beach Bastimentos Bocas del Toro

CA $126

CA $139 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

includes taxes & fees

The Sea Monkey

East End Calle Principal Bastimentos

CA $130

CA $144 total

Oct 18 - Oct 19

includes taxes & fees

8.2/10 Very good! (40 reviews)

Residencial Cristina

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7.4/10 Good! (8 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels in Tierra Oscura that travellers recommend?

For a highly recommended hotel in Tierra Oscura, consider Dolphin Bay Hideaway.Dolphin Bay Hideaway has an exceptional 10.0 rating. Guests frequently praise the delicious food and the spacious rooms. This hotel offers a poolside bar and massages on the beach, making for a very relaxing stay. It boasts ocean views and is conveniently located near both the ocean and the beach.

What are the best spa hotels in Tierra Oscura?

For an exceptional spa hotel experience in Tierra Oscura, the Dolphin Bay Hideaway comes highly recommended.This outstanding hotel boasts a great 10.0 rating and offers a range of relaxing spa services including massages, with the unique option of enjoying a massage right on the beach. Guests consistently praise the delicious food and the spacious rooms. The property features an outdoor pool with comfortable sun loungers and a convenient poolside bar. Its location near the ocean and beach further enhances the tranquil and rejuvenating atmosphere.

What are the best budget hotels in Tierra Oscura?

For a highly-rated budget hotel in Tierra Oscura, Dolphin Bay Hideaway is an excellent choice.This hotel has an exceptional 10.0 rating and is praised by guests for its delicious food and spacious rooms. It offers convenient amenities such as free toiletries and complimentary WiFi, and its location is ideal for those who appreciate being near the ocean and the beach.

What are the most romantic hotels in Tierra Oscura for couples?

For a truly romantic escape in Tierra Oscura, Dolphin Bay Hideaway is an exceptional choice for couples.This luxurious 5-star hotel, boasting a superb 10.0 rating, offers stunning ocean views from its spacious rooms. Couples can indulge in relaxing massages directly on the beach, enjoy the outdoor pool with comfortable sun loungers, and sip drinks at the poolside bar. Guests frequently praise the delicious food and the spaciousness of the rooms, making it an ideal setting for a romantic getaway.

When is the best time to go to Tierra Oscura?

The best time to go to Tierra Oscura is during the dry season, which typically runs from mid-December to April.During these months, you'll experience more consistent sunshine and calmer seas, making it ideal for enjoying the stunning beaches, snorkelling, and boat trips around the archipelago. While it's generally warmer and drier, occasional short showers can still occur, which is typical for a tropical climate.This period is particularly good for families looking for reliable weather for outdoor activities, as the calmer waters are better for swimming and exploring. Similarly, couples seeking a relaxing beach holiday will appreciate the pleasant conditions for sunbathing and island hopping.The shoulder seasons, May to July and November to mid-December, can also be a good option.

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You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Tierra Oscura.

How much is the nightly rate at a Tierra Oscura hotel?

Prices for hotels in Tierra Oscura often vary, but you can find a great deal from CA $63 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Tierra Oscura hotels

1. El Caribeo - Nature Lodge

2. Casa Piedra

3. Mi Refugio

4. Hotel Palma Royale

5. Hotel Eclypse de Mar Acqua Lodge

6. Bambuda Lodge - Hostel

7. ataraxia bocas del toro

8. Akwaba Lodge Island Boutique Hotel

9. Koko Acqua Lodge

10. Palmar Beach Lodge

11. The Sea Monkey

12. Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge

13. Surfari Bocas

14. Cosmic Crab Resort

15. El Jaguar

16. Aqui Hoy

17. Klika Bocas del Toro (formerly Selina)

18. Hotel Bocas del Toro

19. Nowhere

20. Bocas Paradise Hotel

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Top Tierra Oscura Hotel Reviews

Koko Acqua Lodge

Tropical Suites Hotel

Bocas Paradise Hotel

Cabañas Naturaleza

Hotel Bocas del Toro

Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge

NAYARA Bocas del Toro

La Coralina Island House

Divers Paradise Boutique Hotel

More cheap stays in Tierra Oscura

Bambuda Lodge - Hostel

Bocas Paradise Hotel

Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel

Palmar Beach Lodge

The Sea Monkey

Residencial Cristina

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