“Excellent Hotel, Great Food, Perfect Location”
My wife, three kids (13, 9, and 7), and I stayed at La Coralina and were completely amazed by everything. The location is absolutely stunning. La Coralina is located outside of the hustle and bustle of Bocas Town on the Caribbean side of Isla Colon. The water was crystal clear and best of all there was not a bunch of drunken tourist stumbling about.
The hotel itself is beautiful and decorated in a way that not only helped us to relax, but made us feel at home. The owner/operator Stacy was fantastic. She had great suggestions for things to do. She knows the island and the locals and is a great resource for people who do not know what is available in Bocas. She is also the cook and the food was excellent I have not had food that good at some very nice restaurants (and the cost was very reasonable).
Stacy suggested a boat driver that could give us a tour of the area, which we took her up on. The driver, who moved with his family from Belgium, catered to our wishes to see the flora and fauna of the area. We had dolphins swimming under our boat, saw thousands of poison dart frogs, sloths, and other interesting animals, snorkeled with an enormous eagle ray, and all that for much cheaper than all the hustlers in Bocas Town will charge you.
Our kids had a great time staying at La Coralina. My 13 year old son (almost 14) told me it was the best time he had in his life and said he felt like he had just lived a life that he has only seen in commercials. Stacy helped them to feel comfortable there. She has plenty of board games, books, and a pool table IF!!! you find yourself with a need for something to do besides enjoying some of the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the world.
If you are looking for a place to relax and feel like family in a beautiful natural setting this is the place. Not only will we return, but we have told all of our friends and family that this is the place to stay.
“The best place in Bocas del Toro!!!”
have been on many great trips in my life, but Hotel La Coralina in Bocas del Toro…..TOPS all of them. It sits up on the mountain side and you have breathtaking views of the carribean. Stacey, the host, is the best host you could ever ask for. The food, the accomodations, the staff, all were so friendly and nice. They even have horses you can take for a ride on the beach!!! Bikes for rent too. The rooms, including the bathrooms were amazing. This place is a gem that you must discover for yourself. You will not be dissappointed.
BLUFF SURF & ECO LODGE
Hidden within the trees lining the breathtaking bay next to Bluff Beach on Bocas main island Isla Colon, the Lodge provides a quiet refuge for nature lovers, beach combers, divers and surfers - it is just steps away from a reputed surf spot. There are two reputed spots on Isla Colon, Bluff Beach and The Bump. Apart from surf, bird watching, swimming in cristal clear waters, snorkelling or just lazing around are some of the favourite occupations at the Lodge.
At this Eco Lodge, energy is generated by the sun and wind, water collected by a rain catchment system and grey water used to water the gardens. Accommodation consists of 6 rooms in the Casa Azul, one-bedroom apartment at beach level in Casa Verde and 2 beachside private Cottages. All rooms have balconies with hammock and chairs, bathrooms with hot water, priavte/shared kitchen, mosquito nets and ceiling fans.
Accommodation Rates
Low Season (Mar > Jun + Sep > Nov)
Single: 15 USD (Rooms) + 20 USD (Cottages)
Double: 20 USD (Rooms) + 30 USD (Cottages)
Triple: 30 USD (Rooms) + 45 USD (Cottages)
Cuadruple: 40 USD (Rooms) + 60 (Cottages)
High Season (Jul > Aug + Dec > Feb + Carnival, Easter and Spring Break)
Single: 20 USD (Rooms) + 45 USD (Cottages)
Double: 30 USD (Rooms) + 60 USD (Cottages)
Triple: 45 USD (Rooms) + 75 USD (Cottages)
Cuadruple: 60 USD (Rooms) + 100 USD (Cottages)
All rates are per day, per person
All rates subject to a 10% tax
The Lodge is located on the tropical island Carenero Key, just five minutes by water taxi from the town of Bocas, on the archipelago’s main island Isla Colon. With a population of only 450 inhabitants, Carenero has no roads or cars and offers a very peaceful and relaxing place to get away from it all. The island is covered by a tropical forest teeming with exotic birds and skirted by unspoiled beaches. Surf wise, there is an excellent reef break on Carenero key itself, which offers good surfing conditions year round.
Nestling in a coconut grove, the Surf Lodge offers seven beautiful rooms with various layouts catering for every specific need. Each room is spacious and equipped with air conditioning, comfortable bed and private tiled bathrooms with hot water. The house is surrounded by a wooded deck with large French windows opening up onto the lush rain forest and peering through coconut trees to the Caribbean sea. The hotel has all modern amenities such as Direct TV and internet/fax connections.

Bed & Breakfast Rates
Single: 55 USD
Dolbe: 60 USD
Triple: 65 USD
Rates are per room, per night
All rates subject to a 10% tax
We recommend 2 weeks to make the most of your trip