El Caribeo
El caribeo isla San Cristobal
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Why people book this hotel
“Host is really great”
“they really value sustainability and are very eco friendly”
“Place is really private, personal bar, pool and free kayaks, darts”
“The pool is a bonus and El Caribeo offers a wide variety of trips”
“When arriving from the mainland, i would recommend to take AVIS rental and leave…”
“Location, atmosphere, perfect place to enjoy and calm down, great food (home mad…”
“The rooms are spacious with a comfortable big bed”
“Friendly owners, lovely food (and great cocktails), beautiful rooms”
“The property was spotless, comfortable and we loved the ambience of the place”
“Lovely hosts, amazing food, everything super clean”
“The food was absolutely amazing and total worth the money”
Overview
Offering a waterfront pool and a panoramic terrasse over islands of the archipelago, El Caribeo is situated on San Cristobal Island - Bocas del Toro. 10 min boat ride from Bocas Town. The hotel provides rooms and one bungalow with seaview, private bathroom, hot water and private terrace. A number of activities are proposed such as excursions, snorkeling, canoeing, jungle trail, exotic fruits degustation. Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, followed by a drink at the bar. A number of activities are proposed such as snorkeling, canoeing (with typical wood boat), jungle trail, exotic fruits degustation.
Traveller reviews
Marisa
couple
May 5, 2026
The property is located in front of the sea, with beautiful views. Ideal place to relax and slow down. Romain and Camille were very kind and available to assist. Camille’s food was delicious. Definitely we would recommend this place.
Ott
family_with_children
April 9, 2026
“Will return!”
Host is really great! She was very helpful and caring. My son and his fiancée are still talking about her. She also organized us a private boat from Almirante so we didn't need to go through the main island. When arriving from the mainland, i would recommend to take AVIS rental and leave it in the close by airport. Less hassle and quicker than parking it there or taking the ferry as you can later take the flight back to Panama city. Place is really private, personal bar, pool and free kayaks, darts. Garden is nice and we saw a sloth living there. This is a place to be with yourself, family or friends. Main island and parties are a bit too far, so go there to load your batteries (or have your own party). Certainly one of the best places in Bocas!
sandra
couple
March 24, 2026
“We had a wonderful stay with Camille and Romain. Relaxing setting, fantastic view and excellent food”
We had a wonderful stay with Camille and Romain. The charming very small resort has a relaxing setting, fantastic views and excellent fresh food. The rooms are spacious with a comfortable big bed. The balcony is very nice with a mosquito screen. We woke up with the impressive sound of the howling monkeys. The pool is a bonus and El Caribeo offers a wide variety of trips. If you like some relaxing days, El Caribeo is the place to be. And ... they really value sustainability and are very eco friendly.
Marc
extended_group
March 20, 2026
“One of the best places we ever stayed!”
Location, atmosphere, perfect place to enjoy and calm down, great food (home made) and fantastic hosts! Will definitely come back should we be in the region again.
Jeroen
couple
February 6, 2026
“A Hidden Eco-Paradise”
Wonderful place and very friendly owners! Also the story behind it how they build everything themselves in such as sustainable way is very impressive! Wished we booked for more days!
Jan
couple
February 1, 2026
“Stunning views, beautiful grounds, stylish rooms, delicious food. A place to really relax.”
The amazing views of the Archipelago; the gorgeous grounds, birds and the sense of peace. Friendly owners, lovely food (and great cocktails), beautiful rooms. Nothing was too much trouble. There are excursions and you can borrow a kayak - but come here to kick back and relax.
Michael
couple
January 16, 2026
“El Caribeo is a beautiful place to stay - peaceful, calming, well situated in glorious gardens on the edge of the water”
The property was spotless, comfortable and we loved the ambience of the place. It had beautiful gardens and was beautifully situated overlooking the water. Breakfast and lunch were excellent and the evening meal was always superb - it was like fine dining. I’m a vegetarian and my option was always delicious. The property owners who run the place are the loveliest most attentive people and we would thoroughly recommend staying there.
Maruska
couple
January 14, 2026
“A hidden gem”
Stunning propery, peaceful, delicious food and most generous and helpful owners. Highly recommend!
vita
solo_traveller
January 8, 2026
“A serene corner of paradise”
The property is a serene corner of paradise run by very welcoming and attentive owners who take care of the guests at the highest standard. The meals had some products from the local garden, they were thought through and very tasty. Perfect place if you want calm rest or use it as a basis to explore the archipelago of Bocas del Torro. To be noted that to move around you need a boat-taxi.
Pascal
couple
May 11, 2025
We just loved everything about this paradise location. The beautifuly build house with its astonishing views. Lovely dogs and chicken and of course the owners which were so welcoming, showed us around the garden with some exotic herb tasteing. It was a wonderful experience and the dinner was absolutely delicous. If i hopefuly might come back to boccas del torro this is definately the place i would go to again and was the best accomodation of several high standard acommodations we have visited in our 3 weeks trip to amacing Panama. Thanx to the team for that wonderful relaxing time we had and for the fresch Aloe Vera to cure our heavy sunburn. cheers and all best wishes for the future.
Soeren
couple
April 27, 2025
Lovely hosts, amazing food, everything super clean! One of our best stays ever! Highly recommended!
CJ
couple
January 29, 2025
“Go there! You will love it!”
Very nice accomodation with great hosts, good cocktails, great pool, big garden and great food. The host built the whole thing by themselves, which is very impressing. We stayed at the big bungalow and it was simply perfect. If you want to relax and calm down this is the place to be. Food is not cheap but very good! I can totally recommend this place and would love to stay there again pretty soon!
Laurin
couple
January 2, 2025
We liked everything. Everybody was super friendly and nice. The food was absolutely amazing and total worth the money. It was such a comfortable stay and we can recommend it to everybody.
Tomáš
couple
June 11, 2024
its slice of paradise. Owners are great people and everything was perfect. This place is one of the best I visited.
Dirk
couple
February 25, 2024
“It was fantastic!”
Everything was picture perfect but most of all the friendliness of the hosts made our stay fantastic. What else is there to say: the food was excellent, the cocktails were great, the information provided and the help by the hosts to make arrangements made it a very relaxing holiday.
Chris
couple
January 16, 2024
“Go there! You will love it!”
Very nice accomodation with great hosts, good cocktails, great pool, big garden and great food. The host built the whole thing by themselves, which is very impressing. We stayed at the big bungalow and it was simply perfect. If you want to relax and calm down this is the place to be. Food is not cheap but very good! I can totally recommend this place and would love to stay there again pretty soon!
Cornelia
couple
January 5, 2024
“PARADISE found :o)”
If we could we would give 20 stars. From the start to the finish it was absolutely amazing. Cami & Romain are gorgeous hosts. Not to forget lovely Pamba & Jango. We had the bungalow with a seaview. You wake up in the morning and you can watch the sea from bed and with the jungle sound you fall asleep quickly. 1000 % Paradise for people that like it quiet and peaceful. The service and the food are excellent and the whole property and eviroment means it is an exclusive stay. Snorkeling and kayaking from the private dock and Romain's great garden tour keeps you active if that is what you are looking for. Other local tours can be arranged by the hosts. We can only say it was the highlight of our one month Panama tour and we were sad to leave. If you add this amazing place to your journey you will not regret it.
Heather
couple
January 3, 2024
We found that this place was very secluded. There was not really any place to go nearby unless you paddled up the river (which we did not do) It was very relaxing as a result. The bonus was the pool. It was the only place in Bocas area that we stayed that had a poll. The food was exceptional. Fresh lobster one night bought from a local in a wooden dugout canoe. One day we had a tomato tart for lunch. Dinner included an appy, entre and dessert. We snorkelled out front of the resort but unfortunately some of the reef is dying. But it was a good snorkel!
Rudolph-H
family_with_children
July 13, 2023
The food, service and location was fantastic. Camille's cooking was simply awesome. We felt at home, Camille and Romain were very accommodating to our every request. Even the dogs and cat were super friendly! The pool was a life saver, and the view simply magical.
Lea
couple
July 12, 2023
We were welcomed with open arms and it felt like home. The food was super delicious, the dogs always wanted to cuddle and besides the geckos we saw scorpions and a baby sloth in the garden. We wanted to relax a few days in the Bocas, but this stay was even better than we imagined :) The next time in Panama we will definitely come back here again
Facilities
Activities
Table tennis, Darts, Canoeing, Fishing, Snorkelling, Water sport facilities on site, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Snack bar, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Designated smoking area, Adult only
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Swimming Pool, Pool with view, Sun loungers or beach chairs
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, 24-hour security, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Shuttle service (additional charge), Laundry
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
Guests will have a special experience as the double room offers a pool with a view. The spacious double room provides a seating area, a wardrobe, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
This double room features a pool with a view. The spacious double room features a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
The pool with a view is a top feature of this double room. The spacious double room features a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
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