“Boutique luxury in dreamy location.”

Amazing place. Probably the loveliest we had in Panama. The hosts Mandy and JP plus the wonderful Gabriel have thought of everything. Every detail was thought of from the sleep masks to the white noise machine, the coconut oil free to use and general cleanliness. Huge areas for relaxing and the most incredible breakfasts. I definitely put on a few pounds!!!!

“Fabulous”

This place is fabulous! 10 out of 10. Owners and staff are super friendly and helpfull. The set up and design of the place are created with passion and love. Perfectly done. Swimming around the location is super. We felt seriously sad to leave the place. Hope to return once.

“Friendly stay”

This is a lovely quirky place and we loved the space and the veranda. Staff were super friendly and great choice of breakfasts available to buy. Our room was a good size with a nice veranda to relax on, or watch the fish below. The location is good for ease of water taxi transport, pick up for excursions and a short stroll to a couple of nice bars, and there was always something to watch. The hotel had an honesty bar which was a nice touch.

“Fantastic place created by wonderful owners Mandy and JP 👍😊”

The owner Mandy and JP are fantastic and have built a dream on water. The overall location and view are awesome.

The hosts and the staff are amazing. Breakfast was excellent. Location is very central, easy to take a water taxi to Bocas. We are travelling with smaller kids (4y/6y), room was perfect for travelling with kids.

“Paradise”

Excelente

“We loved our stay and will definitely recommend to anyone coming to the area.”

We loved everything about our stay. The island is beautiful and the hotel is clean and comfortable and charming and our family loved sleeping over the water. We saw dolphins, pelicans and pufferfish (and lots of other fish) right off the deck - amazing. Breakfasts were delicious and Mandy, JP and Ariel went the extra mile to ensure we had a perfect vacation including suggesting things to do and where to eat and organizing a boat for us. Our kids loved the very well behaved dogs and the extra touches like the snorkels, kayaks, paddle boards and board games!

“Wonderful experience.”

We loved this boutique hotel. We never had the breakfast but the freedom allowed at the hotel was great. Coffee was available in the mornings, free of charge. In the evening, we were able to help ourselves to ice or glasses that we needed to make our own cocktails. The staff, specifically Ariel, and his dog Lobo, was great. He was very friendly and helpful. We loved that the hotel was so laid back, so close to Bocas Town, and yet had restaurants nearby that we could easily walk to. The view from the deck of our hotel room was great. And the owner, Mandy, was very helpful even though she was not at the hotel during our stay. If we ever come back we will stay at this hotel again.

“My new favourite hotel”

My family and I stayed in six different hotels across Panama over a two week period and the consensus at the end was that Casa Acuario was the favourite. And by quite a distance. First of all, it’s just a cool place to stay. On stilts, over clear warm water, perfect for the kids (and adults) to snorkel, we got to see shawls of small fish along with a few big ones and the odd ray within seconds of our arrival. We were a two minute boat-taxi away from Bocas town and its modest number of good bars and restaurants, but staying at Casa Acuario meant we got the peace and quiet which the mainland didn’t look like it easily provided. The room we were in (upstairs) was easily big enough for two adults and the kids (aged 13 and 10), nicely decorated and with really comfortable beds and a hammock from which you could overlook the sea. As dog lovers, my children were over the moon that there were three (clean, friendly and well behaved) dogs on site. There were a couple of good places to eat and drink on the small island which we could get to on foot from Casa Acuario, and a nice beach about 15mins walk from the hotel. The fridge full of beer on the decking was also a nice touch! But alongside all of these positives, the main thing that gave Casa Acuario the ‘X Factor’ were the owners, Mandy and JP. We were made to feel welcome from minute one, they could not have been more helpful and they made a real impression on the whole family in our three days with them. And just to provide a little context, after Casa Acuario were went to the nearby, and much more expensive, Eclypse de Mar Acqua Lodge for two nights which, before arriving, I thought was going to be the highlight of the Bocas itinerary. Take nothing away from The Eclypse which was seriously nice, but I wish I’d stayed at Casa Acuario for the full duration. Definitely in the top 5 favourite hotels I’ve stayed in across six continents.

The setting, the people, the view…

“The place you need to stay at in bocas del toro”

This is an amazing hotel that stands out as one of the best that we ever stayed at all over the world. The location is amazing right on water and in an area that is quieter than bocas town yet close enough by water taxi. Snorkeling can be done right at the hotel where you can see a lot of beautiful fish and even starfish. The owners are amazing and so helpful in figuring out the best activities. Breakfast is delicious. Rooms are updated and very beautifully decorated.

“Beautiful, clean property with incredible hosts.”

JP & Mandy are incredible hosts. Breakfast was great. Always friendly, attentive, helpful service. Room was very clean and comfortable. Great sunset views. Even had a mini-fridge, hot plate and microwave so you could cook your own meals. Short, $1 water taxi ride to Bocas Town where there are more restaurants.

“The very best place in Bocas!”

Paradise! The hosts are sooo friendly and we enjoyed our stay the most in our whole vacation! We defenitely come back one time. This is the best place in Bocas del Torro!

“100% recommended”

Absolutelly wanderful place, away from the hustle of Bocas town but still so close only 1’ boat ride Brand newly refurbished rooms, cosy feeling and cool new owners. They make you feel you are home. One of the best places i have ever stayed

“friendly and cosy hotel with an incredible view”

incredible view, lovely and comfortable terrasse, nice and large room, comfortable bed and pillow, friendly and nice owners, excellent breakfast, close to the main island Colin

“We stayed there for the New Year’s Eve and really enjoyed ourselves! Mandy and JP are truly wonderful hosts and they’ll”

One of the best room we ever had, amazing view, super comfy bed and silent AC… To live literally on water adds something special to it!

This was one of the best accomondations i have ever had.Mandy and JP are excellent Hosts.Friendly, hostile and help you wherever they can The room was very big, clean, and furnished tastefully with attention to Details... Each room has a Veranda with a Hammock,Fridge,table and chairs to relax... You can take the SUP or Kajak and go for a ride Taxi Boat to Bocas Town is USD 1/ Pax and they will pick you up at Casa Acuarios pier Super Mercado in walking distance 5 minutes Best Place in Bocas del Toro

Mandy and JP did an amazing job to make our stay as relaxing and comfortable as possible and they were successful. The rooms are great, spacious and cozy, direct access to the water to jump in in the morning (even from the 2nd floor, if you dare to). Excellent breakfast, great company (humans and dogs). Sure 10 out of 10 points, even if you are not a member of the surfing crowd.