WHERE TO STAY IN PANAMA
Where to stay in Panama: our pick in Bocas del Toro
If you want Panama’s Caribbean side at its best — calm turquoise water, rainforest, sloths and reef — we send readers to Casa Cayuco Eco-Adventure Lodge on Isla Bastimentos in Bocas del Toro. In 2026 Tripadvisor named it the #1 Family-Friendly Hotel in the World. All meals and the boat from Bocas Town are included, and you get 4% off with our code.
4% off your stay with code HungryTravelPanama
Book directly on Casa Cayuco’s own booking page through our link — the code HungryTravelPanama is already filled in the promo box (if you don’t see it, type it in before you search dates). The lodge itself recommends booking direct for the best rate. We are Casa Cayuco’s partner and earn a small commission when you book with our code.
Why we chose Casa Cayuco
- Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best 2026: #1 Family-Friendly Hotel in the World
- All meals included: breakfast, lunch, 3-course dinner and an afternoon snack
- Round-trip speedboat transfer from Bocas Town included
- Calm, swimmable beach all year — rare in Bocas del Toro
- Free kayaks, paddle boards, snorkel gear and yoga mats
- 10 minutes by boat from the Zapatillas Islands in the national marine park
- Solar power, rainwater, plant-forward sea-to-table food
- Every stay supports the Ngäbe-Buglé village of Salt Creek
The rooms
Bungalows on the beach, a treetop cabaña, lodge suites and a 3-bedroom villa — open-air living with mosquito nets, fans and wifi. Two brand-new beachfront rooms open on 15 December 2026.
Mono Panoramic Treetop Cabaña
Treetop cabaña · sleeps 6
1 king bed + up to 4 twin beds
Casa Cayuco's most private and exclusive accommodation, nestled in the heart of the jungle.
Tortuga Beachfront Bungalow
Beachfront bungalow · sleeps 5
1 queen bed + up to 3 twin beds
A spacious, open-air layout with an en-suite bathroom and a large covered porch.
Pelicano Beachfront Bungalow
Beachfront bungalow · sleeps 2
1 queen bed
The smallest yet most unique of the cabins, with a thatched roof and a step-down bathroom.
Loro Lodge Suite
Lodge suite · sleeps 2
1 queen bed
Elevated high in the canopy on the third floor of the main lodge, with views of the Caribbean Sea.
Delfín Beachside Bungalow
Beachside bungalow · sleeps 5
1 queen bed + up to 3 twin beds
A spacious, open-air layout with an en-suite bathroom and a large covered porch that shares a view of the Caribbean Sea and the jungle garden..
Estrella De Mar Tropical Beachfront Villa
3-bedroom beachfront villa · sleeps 8
3 king beds + up to 2 twin beds
A two-storey villa with a seafront view: three bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and a spacious sea-view balcony.
Rana Lodge Suite
Lodge suite · sleeps 3
1 queen bed + 1 twin bed
Tucked away on the second floor of the main lodge, Rana offers the views and sounds of the jungle canopy from a cozy, fully screened-in room with an en-suite bathroom..
Starfish Beachfront Bungalow
New one-bedroom beachfront bungalow · sleeps 2
1 king bed
Brand new, inspired by the natural symmetry of a starfish: a fully screened-in one-bedroom bungalow with a pentagonal layout, a sweeping roofline that lets in light and ocean breeze, a king bed, full bathroom and a spacious deck terrace by the sea..
New — ready from 15 December 2026 (image is a design rendering).
Cangrejo Beachfront Cabaña
New two-bedroom beachfront cabaña · sleeps 4
2 king beds (one converts to two XL twin beds)
Brand new, inspired by the symmetry of the mangrove crab: a spacious, fully screened-in two-bedroom beachfront cabaña — one room with a king bed, the other with a king bed that converts into two XL twin beds — with a full bathroom and a large deck terrace with sea views..
New — ready from 15 December 2026 (image is a design rendering).
Included in your stay
- Round-trip scheduled speedboat transfer from Bocas Town
- Guided tour of Salt Creek village
- Kayaks, SUP boards, snorkel gear and yoga mats
- All meals + afternoon snack, coffee and tea
- Daily housekeeping and 24/7 staff
Not included
- Drinks (full bar on site)
- Guided excursions (planned at check-in)
- Staff gratuities (12–15% recommended)
- 10% Panamanian hotel tax; 7% tax on drinks and excursions
Getting there
Fly Panama City (Albrook) to Bocas del Toro in about 50 minutes — the lodge recommends Air Panama flight 980 in and 981 out, which match the daily boat (2 pm from Bocas airport, 3 pm from Bocas Town, back at 12:30 pm). From Costa Rica there are flights from San José and shuttles; from Boquete about 4 hours by bus and water taxi.
Good to know
- 3-night minimum stay
- Guests from 5 years old
- Check-in 3 pm · check-out 12:30 pm
- 50% deposit; free cancellation (minus $100) more than 60 days out
- Only the Estrella De Mar villa has air conditioning
How to book with our 4% discount
- Open Casa Cayuco's booking page through our button
- Check that HungryTravelPanama shows in the promo box
- Pick your dates (3+ nights) and your room
- Pay the 50% deposit — that's it, the lodge e-mails you a pre-arrival form
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