Find hotels in El Silencio from CA $79

"The room was large but very much in need of a refurb. We had a ground floor room with a patio which was completely enclosed with a chain link fence and vegetation so was not particularly pleasant to sit out. The pool was in a very poor condition and we chosenot to use it"

"I hate to give a bad review, but I have to. Our unit was sparsely outfitted. There were no furnishings for your cloths. Hangers on the walls for your clothes and used bath towels would be an improvement. The biggest problem was the bed! The sheet was dirty, the kind of dirt you do not want to see. Under the sheet was even worse. Bad. The housing approaching the lodge is challenged. Depressing in some instances. It smells on some days. Some days there is trash floating in the water. These are things to owners cannot control. Panama should be better than this!! It is a nice place. The people are nice. Getting a taxi is no problem. I do not know how people give it a 10. "

"The ultimate out of the way escape, but without sacrifices. It has everything you need for a good time on the beach."

"Villa Reef was absolutely amazing. They definitely care about their guests and it shows in all the touches in the villa. There is everything you could think of in the kitchen, the rooms were lovely but best of all was the location and view. We could snorkel, paddle board and kayak right off the dock. Amir, the concierge was amazing at helping out with whatever questions we had and arranged the 15 minute water taxis to and from town. I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone. Absolutely wonderful stay! "

"The pool is small, but great and refreshing. The staff are very nice from ground staff through to the owner. There is a space for a gym, but no actual gym, just some mats and a few light weights. The view from the gym is excellent though, monkeys and iguanas."

"Good location only a $2 taxi ride minutes from Bocas town. Steps to the road where taxis pass every few minutes. Clean, friendly hosts and home made breakfast."

"Our stay at this over-the-water villa was absolutely unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the stunning views — waking up each morning to the water right beneath us felt like a dream. The accommodations were incredibly comfortable, beautifully maintained, and thoughtfully designed. We truly could have stayed for weeks and been perfectly happy.A special thank you to Eric, our boat captain, who made getting around seamless and fun. He was reliable, knowledgeable, and added so much to our overall experience.The ladies who prepared our breakfast each morning and kept the house spotless were simply wonderful. Waking up to a delicious, freshly prepared breakfast and coming back to a perfectly cleaned villa every day made the stay feel luxurious yet effortless.One of our favorite touches was the fresh lobster delivered right to us by the local fishermen — it doesn’t get more authentic (or delicious) than that!Every detail of this stay exceeded our expectations. If you’re considering booking — do it. It was paradise in every way. "

"This stay was amazing! Jane (host) was incredibly communicative and so welcoming. The house is even more beautiful in person, the pictures don’t do it justice. We snorkeled and SUP boarded and had such a wonderful time. The home provided EVERYTHING we needed. We sure wish we could’ve stayed longer and hope to come back one day!"

"Our stay at Playa Tortuga was unfortunately very disappointing. From the moment we checked in, it was clear that the property is poorly maintained. The overall cleanliness of the place was lacking, especially in the rooms and bathrooms. The bathroom was in unacceptable condition—there was no shower head, visible stains on the walls and fixtures, and we even encountered roaches, which was extremely unpleasant and concerning. The room itself did not feel clean or well cared for, which made the stay uncomfortable. Basic maintenance and hygiene standards were clearly not met. For a hotel that markets itself as a relaxing place to stay, this was far from the experience we expected. The food was average at best. While it was edible, it did not stand out in terms of quality or variety. To make matters worse, on the day of checkout, we went for breakfast at 7:30 AM and were told that breakfast was not available, even though the hotel states that breakfast starts at 7:00 AM. It appeared that service only begins once more guests arrive, which is very inconvenient for travelers with early plans. Overall, this stay was a letdown due to poor cleanliness, lack of proper maintenance, and inconsistent service. Based on our experience, I would not recommend Playa Tortuga to anyone, and we would not consider staying here again."