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Reviews of Cabanas Rio Encantado

3 out of 5
Cabanas Rio Encantado
Via Principal a Caldera, Bajo Boquete, Caldera

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the tree house unit. Very secluded and totally surrounded by nature with no neighbors. A few bugs but that is to be expected with an open kitchen area and sleeping in a tree house. Would highly recommend for the more adventurous. They also have private enclosed cabine to rent with all the facilities required. Pool are was very nice and all of the landscaping was excellent. Will definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keysi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Nice property, but minimal provisions for 2 bedroom cabin, (ie no salt and pepper). A bit out of the way, but reasonable for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Faria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I would love to say it was an amazing experience, since the grounds and architecture is beautiful and well kept, although communication and treatment was poor at best. I have traveled all over the world and have never been told you that can only reach the workers within the hours of 8am-6pm. Therefore, if one has flight or transportation delays you will not get in, even though you paid. In my case, the owner responded very rudely and annoyed since I arrive at 6:30pm. I needed help leaving the property for dinner since the key they gave me had difficulties opening the gate, he was clearly choleric. You definitely need a car to go to this location. One of the reasons why I decided to go to rio encantado was because in other reviews people mentioned that for a price, the bartender would make drinks or cook near the pool. That was not the case, wren I went. I was there two nights and every time they saw my family and I they walked away. The menu was on the counter of the bar, just no person was there to help us. I have to say, the grounds are very well kept, clean and tidy. The sofa beds and pillows need some updating, since it was pretty uncomfortable. When I went to the city, locals mentioned that there was a guy that used to work there and he was the life of the place, cooked here and there, and also prepared drinks, but he is no longer there. Needless to say, I do not recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Staff on Sep 2, 2023
A thousand apologies for the inconvenience presented. It is a shame to see this type of comment which we were always happy to resolve your concerns for being a small business and in low season you are always asked to write to WhatsApp if you need any service. The reservation was made for 2 people which was not the case since they had 2 children and 2 adults sporadically if we had known from the beginning we would have conditioned the cabin for the number of people or moved them to a cabin where they were more comfortable. The concept of the cabins from the beginning has been of complete kitchens for guests to enjoy their meals and their privacy. Because it is a business of 4 cabins, the issue of reception, restaurant or bar open 24 hours is not profitable. We look forward to your understanding and thank you for your stay in our cabins

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for solitude and quietness in contact with nature
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This nature preserve was the most beautiful, we were able to sleep with the windows open every night and we we're able to hear the river from our cottage, the air was so clean and fresh, the cottages were cozy and clean and inviting, the pool, the views, the service, everything was amazing, we would definitely stay there again and again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Jose on Aug 8, 2022
Thanks so much for your good comments. It’s great to know you enjoy your stay with us. Greetings Staff Rio Encantado

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Mount Hope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property was beautiful! The people were exceptional!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Jose on Dec 27, 2019
Hello Deborah Thanks so much for you wonderful comments greetings

8/10 Good

Liz&Josh, Atlanta, GA

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views and the river was great. Missing a restaurant on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Jose on Sep 27, 2019
Thanks for your comments greetings

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Jose on Apr 30, 2019
Muchas gracias!!!! Saludos

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed the pool used it everyday. The grounds are wonderful with birds and a couple of monkeys. Hiking trail was nice too used it everyday as well. Staff very friendly. A great place to relax!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Jose on Feb 28, 2019
thanks so much that's great to know you really enjoy this tropical paradise greetings

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spot. The grounds are very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Jose on Feb 6, 2019
Thanks so much.... for you comment that's great to know you really enjoy.

10/10 Excellent

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax and recharge
Cabin 2 was comfy,clean and private with good kitchen and living room. Nice pool but relaxing in the river is better. Several nice swimming spots. Suspension bridges and nature trail, lush tropical landscape. Don't just use it as a base for exploring, spend time enjoying Rio encantado. Used the AC at night but things cool down before morning and the breakfast on the patio in your PJs, birds chirping and the sound of the river is lovely! Pick up some groceries in David.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Jose on Dec 5, 2018
Thanks, for you visiting Great comments, we appreciate you really enjoy your days with us in this tropical paradise. thanks again Jose

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, it was very clean, comfortable, nice kitchen, by the river, you are able to close up the windows and keep nature out if you want to. Security is probably not necessary although they a gate to the property and provide a remote to come and go as you please. In Caldera you can have a meal for two, and I mean a filling meal, with two beers and a coke for $8.50 at Melissas. Easy to get to Bouqete in 18 minutes or to David in 35 minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Jose on Nov 7, 2018
Thanks so must for your Comments was a pleasure to have you for a guest Thanks Jose

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Response from Jose on Dec 9, 2018
thanks, for your visiting Muchas gracias por su Visita

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical Mystery Tour
You had your own home (okay, cabana) and the hosts were great. The rapids, pool gatherings, magic was found.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Jose on Feb 15, 2018
thanks you for this nice reviews!!!! greetings

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

dtchgrl, north carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful green oasis
The grounds are beautiful. This little ravine with a river, where you can swim and with a warm waterfall. Flowers, palm trees, and so many other plants. The hosts are super friendly. Especially Adrian is a nice and attentive host/ bartender. The owner, Frank, takes very good care of his grounds and has lots of fun stories. The cabin is very spacious and has a great view. Was sad to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Frank on Feb 15, 2018
thanks so much!!! greetings

10/10 Excellent

Randall S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Frank's Nature Preserve
Two thumbs way up for my Cabana at the Rio Encantado. It's my kind of place: off the beaten path and next to a flowing river. There's also a nice pool area with poolside bar. Frank, the owner, has turned it into a nature preserve. I stayed for 5 days in the middle of November which is still the rainy season. And, man, did it ever rain. The rain started around 1:30pm every day I was there. You'll need a rental car because you're 9km from the main David-Boquete highway and about 15-20 minutes from downtown Boquete. Cowboy Dave has car rentals just up the road. My Cabana (#2?) had a kitchen area with small fridge, propane stove, sink, and small household appliances. It also has ceiling fans and A/C in the bedroom. The bedroom had a queen bed and large closet with a safe. The bathroom has a shower. Next to the kitchen area is a futon, chair, flat screen TV, and a twin bed. the porch had a BBQ, round table and 4 chairs. You can see and hear the river from this Cabana. There are two ceiling fans over the porch, but one was not working. Frank's staff did a very good job of customer service. Make sure you ask about the different cabanas as they are not exactly the same or the same price. There's also a treehouse right next to the river. The day I left, Frank was re-introducing (Capuchin?) monkeys onto his property. They are also building a cable/foot-bridge over the river. I really liked Rio Encantado. When I'm back in the area (hopefully the dry season), I'll stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful garden setting - wonderful owners
Went with my wife and two teenage boys and would definitely go back. The grounds are incredible - much better than the pictures represent. It's a beautiful garden setting in immaculate condition. Lots of attention to detail throughout the grounds. The cabins are spread apart so there is plenty of privacy. The owners are very attentive and fun to talk to. Our hot water system was broken when we arrived late at night and they went and bought a new system the next morning. The cabins themselves are average - nothing fancy but very clean and served our needs perfectly. The WiFi was off and on, but that did not bother us. It's about 20 minutes down the valley from Boquete, which is a bit inconvenient but meant there was less rain than in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special magical place
This place is a little paradise. You will surely want to spend timetouring the beautifull area, but at the same time, dont forget, you will want to hang out at this resort and chill.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kc, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a beautiful place
This place is unique in every way! If you love nature....this is the place to be! I wish I could live here....so peaceful...lots of colorful trees and exotic flowers. The river and the pool on the side are unique! The Cabanas are so clean...modern. ..ands spacious. We stay four nights on our last visit to Panama....and after staying in 8 different places beginning from five star hotels to hostels and cabanas.....this is my number one place! Soooooo beautiful! Thanks for keeping it so clean and so well taken care of! 😀😀😀😘😘😘😘 We took a taxi from boquete to get there...very inexpensive...or you can take a bus...it passes in front of it! On our way back home...we took the bus back to David....about 20 minutes! Very easy to get there! Love the barbecue and kitchen amenities to cook!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Response from Frank on Jul 24, 2017
Thank you so much for your visit. It makes it all worthwhile when we have guests like you who appreciate all the love and work we have put into this resort. Thanks again, come back for a 20% discount. Regards, Frank

10/10 Excellent

David, Westchester, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable cabins in beautiful location
We really enjoyed our 2 night stay at Cabanas Rio Encantado. The cabins are set in beautiful grounds with friendly staff who went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. Frank, Jose and Adrian were very welcoming and are very proud of the haven they have created. The cabins are well equipped and private. We did not have a car and would rent one next time as the location is 15-20 mins outside Boquete on the road to Caldera (horse back riding/minicanyons) This makes for a more agreeable climate (lower elevation than breezy Boquete) and private setting. We were able to call cabs to go into Boquete, $12 each way but having your own car would give more flexibility. The pool is warm and inviting and they serve great drinks at the bar. No food though so bring your own supplies, although the rooms have snacks and drinks at very reasonable prices. All in all we would recommend highly and hope to be back for a longer stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Be aware that they don't accept kids less than 12. Expedia did not tell me about it.

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Excelente
Excelente experiencia con la naturaleza
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Staff Río Encantado on Nov 21, 2021
Muchas Gracias!! Los Esperamos pronto

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from jose on Jan 28, 2020
thanks for your comments greetings

8/10 Good

Enric, Catalunya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
El lugar es tranquilo y muy bonito. Esta lejos de Boquete. Sin coche es casi imposible moverse por la zona. Por hacer un pequeño recorrido por la propiedad cobran 10 dolares
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Jose on Oct 8, 2019
Gracias por su comentario !!!! Puede hacer un recorrido por la propiedad y los senderos he uso de instalaciones sin costo. El uso de los puentes colgantes si es un costo extra con un tour. costo $10.00

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The nature and river are the main attraction for me. And the cabana was great, with a gas grill we cooked every thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Jose on Sep 27, 2019
Thanks so much for your comments!!!! greetings

10/10 Excellent

Ezequiel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from jose on Sep 11, 2019
Muchas Gracias por su visita !!!! Saludos

4/10 Poor

Aryel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Réservation pas correcte pour le prix payé
Nous ont donné une toute petite chambre à l'arrivée car notre bungalow avait été loué à d'autres clients alors que nous avons fait la réservation depuis mars ! Nous avons dû faire avec Heureusement que je parle couramment espagnol pour avoir notre réservation qui correspondait au prix que l'on avait payé
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from jose on Oct 10, 2019
Reciba un cordial saludo mil disculpas por el inconveniente saludos

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente opcion para pasarla bien ..tiene todo lo que necesitas.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Jose on Feb 15, 2019
Buenas Tardes Muchísimas gracias por su comentario, excelente saber que disfrutaron de su estadía. Saludos

8/10 Good

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nature avant tout !
Un endroit incroyable bâti avec goût et enthousiasme depuis 10 ans par son propriétaire / américain Toutes les "cabanes" sont différentes, préférez la 2 ou la 3 ou encore celle "dans l'arbre" Des p'us réels : la passerelle qui enjambe le Rio pour entamer le parcours dans la jungle, la petite page tranquille au pied de la cabane 3 ou encore la piscine et les petits sinces jumeaux--King & Kong- fidèles au lieu bien qu'en toute liberté On y est très très bien !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Jose on Jan 9, 2019
Thanks for your visit that's good to know you really enjoy!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente atención e instalaciones
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Jose on Jan 4, 2018
muchas gracias!!!! por su visita

8/10 Good

luis, panama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel muy agradable
Muy cómodo y agradable lugar, todo limpio una casa completa y acogedora