Palmar Beach Lodge
Red Frog Beach, Isla Bastimentos, Bocas Town, Panama – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 777 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The staff was incredibly nice and friendly. The room was really nice. It felt a little bit humid but I guess it rained a lot. It is a beach front place so that really makes a difference , very comfortable lovely place awesome view awesome beaches Food is good great. It can be quiet at night so it’s nice for a relaxing time.

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Palmar Beach Lodge is located on the famous Red Frog Beach, within walking distance of the Bastimentos National Marine Park. The property features an on-site bar, restaurant, and a lounge. Wi-Fi is available for all guests. Daily yoga classes are offered in the on-site studio. The property offers individual beds in private rooms and dormitories. Each private room has a lamp, fan, locker, and welcome kit. The property has a bar and full service restaurant with views of the ocean. There are free daily activities offered for all guests, as well as a wide selection of organized tours. An array of activities can be enjoyed on-site or in the surroundings, including daily yoga, bonfires, snorkeling, sailing, zipline, volleyball, hiking, and diving.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Palmar Beach Lodge has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jan 29, 2015- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Exceptional Breakfast
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- Paola
Colombia
“The staff was incredibly nice and friendly. The room was really nice. It felt a little bit humid but I guess it rained a lot. It is a beach front place so that really makes a difference , very comfortable lovely place awesome view awesome beaches...” - Robert
United States of America
“Where to begin? I'm reticent to tell the whole truth here because I want to keep this secret spot to myself. Palmar Lodge is such a gem and I will 100% return. It seems to me that every detail is inspired and I found myself admiring the the...” - Marcel
Panama
“It's extremely good. Best place in Bocas del Toro if you want jungle and beach. The tent was super comfy and chill during the night. The restaurant food is SUPER GOOD. Everyone was very nice and helpful. Easy to book tours. Also, shared bathrooms...” - Gennett
United States of America
“The location was beautiful!! slept in the jungle and could walk right to the beach in the morning. The service, food, and drinks were excellent, everyone was so nice and helpful. The nearby wildlife was so cool! We saw a sloth, a capuchin, and a...” - Mattie
United States of America
“It was nestled in the jungle but also right on the beach! Lovely and fun. We stayed in the cabin with AC, which was great.” - Claudia
United States of America
“beachfront location, great eco lodge type of property, we were immersed with nature saw all different types of birds, sloths, lizards. The staff was pretty amazing and the hotel food was very good as well. We will definitely be back - it’s one of...” - Sonia
United States of America
“Spent 3 nights at Palmar Lodge and would have loved to stay longer! Beautiful and well maintained accommodations, friendly and helpful staff, lots of activities but also an enjoyable space to just relax.” - Stevenson
Canada
“I love Palmar. I’ve been there many times. awesome chill vibe and location.” - Crawford
United States of America
“amazing location right on the beach! very laid back vibe at the property which was wonderful. Great food & drinks too.” - Veronica
United States of America
“staff was excellent and SO helpful. I loved it there”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Is your private beach next to the property or do I need to use a means of transportation to go there?
Palmar is located directly on Red Frog Beach. You can also access several other beaches by foot.Answered on 16 September 2019How far are you from the airport? Is there a shuttle from airport to resort?
Bocas International Airport is located on Isla Colon. Palmar is located on Isla Bastimentos, which is about a 10 minute boat ride from Isla Colon. The..Answered on 12 December 2019Hi, do you still have boat shuttles from Isla Colon to Palmar?
This is how you get to us: Get a water taxi from the Bastimentos Dock on Calle 3 in Bocas Town to the Palmar dock ($8-10 pp). After 15 min, you'll arr..Answered on 14 February 2022Are there vegetarian meal options?
Yes, we have many vegetarian options at our restaurant. We also have some vegan, dairy free, and gluten free options.Answered on 3 January 2020Hi! Do you have a photo of the shared bathroom/ shower for tents? Also, is it easy to get to wizard beach, the cacao farm, and catch a water taxi?
Yes, we do but unfortunately I can't show them through here. We can order you a water taxi at anytime from reception. Wizard Beach is a muddy 30 min a..Answered on 21 October 2022Hi.Do we need a negative covid test if we come by bus or plane? Are there flights to bocas from panama city? Can i rent a jet ski for a complete week?
You need a negative PCR or Antigen test to enter Panama but you don't need one if you're traveling within Panama. You can book flights to Bocas with A..Answered on 3 April 2021- Still looking?
Area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineCaribbean • Seafood • International • Latin American
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Palmar Beach LodgeGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Exceptional Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub or shower
- Shower
- Linens
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- Darts
- Pool table
- Game room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Lockers
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Packed lunches
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Air conditioning
- Fan
- Non-smoking rooms
- Yoga classes
- Massage chair
- Full-body massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
- Spanish
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children over 8 are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 8 and up are allowed)
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cash
Palmar Beach Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about Palmar Beach Lodge
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The prices at Palmar Beach Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Palmar Beach Lodge is 5 miles from the center of Bocas Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Palmar Beach Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- American
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Palmar Beach Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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Check-in at Palmar Beach Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Room options at Palmar Beach Lodge include:
- Tent
- Bungalow
- Double
- Apartment
- Quad
- Bed in Dorm
- Dorm Room
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Palmar Beach Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Pool table
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Darts
- Evening entertainment
- Beachfront
- Neck massage
- Beach
- Private beach area
- Bike tours
- Massage chair
- Walking tours
- Horseback riding
- Happy hour
- Head massage
- Back massage
- Yoga classes
- Foot massage
- Full-body massage