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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.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, American


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 queen beds
1 twin bed
8 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
10 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
7.8
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.2

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gergely
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing location, excellent jungle&beach vibe. Comfy and detailed personal space. Great hostel.
  • C
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly staff, clean, comfortable rooms/bed/linen, near the beach. Good food and drinks. Great prices! Recommendation for travelers: 1) Contact the resort with an ETA, staff will meet you at the dock and accompany you from the dock to the...
  • Arcadio
    Panama Panama
    It is a natural-style hotel, the rooms are very nice, the food is spectacular, and the beach is excellent.
  • Johanna
    Germany Germany
    The location of the lodge is right on the beach, which is awesome! The dorms are pretty nice and the beds are super comfy. Very nice restaurant with good food and drinks.
  • Agnieszka
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the beach and the resort. Food was great, staff was friendly. Rooms were cleaned daily
  • Agnieszka
    United States of America United States of America
    This was our 2nd time at Palmar and I love the place. People are very friendly and helpful. The food is great and very affordable. We booked a massage with Pablo and it was glorious. I ended up booking one more for another day. I love falling...
  • Alan
    Brazil Brazil
    Great location, food was delicious and staff very friendly!
  • Raquel
    United States of America United States of America
    loved the tents and property was well maintained and nicely decorated. Staff was great. Loved the restaurant and vibe at night. great spot on a fabulous beach.
  • Aurora
    United States of America United States of America
    the location is amazing! It's also really beautiful and relaxed, and we really enjoyed our stay.
  • Sven
    Germany Germany
    The staff were very friendly, there was a very nice and informative welcome at the reception desk. I was feeling very much welcome. Excellent service provision, many thanks to all Palmar team members!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean • Seafood • International • Latin American
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Palmar Beach Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Palmar Beach Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 8 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Palmar beach Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

-Palmar Beach Lodge is currently undergoing renovations and construction in our restaurant area through April 2025. These improvements are designed to offer you a better experience in the future, with modernized spaces and new facilities unique to the Bocas del Toro archipelago.

During this period there will be construction between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm, Monday to Saturday, which may cause inconvenience, primarily from noise. However, all services will remain fully operational with alternative beachfront dining areas. We will do everything possible to minimize the impact on your experience and maintain our high standards of service. For guests that plan to go out and explore during the daytime, such as exploring all of the nearby beaches, hikes, tours, etc, impact will be minimal or none. To compensate, all reservations already include a 30% discount off our regular rates.

We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to make Palmar Beach Lodge an even better place. We look forward to welcoming you back again afterwards to enjoy the results of these improvements!

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Palmar Beach Lodge

  • Palmar Beach Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • 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

  • Palmar Beach Lodge is 5 miles from the center of Bocas Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Palmar Beach Lodge is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Palmar Beach Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • American

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Palmar Beach Lodge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • 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.

  • Room options at Palmar Beach Lodge include:

    • Tent
    • Bungalow
    • Double
    • Apartment
    • Quad
    • Bed in Dorm
    • Dorm Room