Hotel Urraca Private Island
Isla Urraca, Buena Vista, Panama – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 24 reviews)
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We could just live there. Francine is amazing. We will definately stay in touch with people we met there. All around couldn't ask for better stay in Bocas del Toro area.

What a unique experience and a piece of paradise! The entire place is built on a mangrove “island” on board walks in the middle of the ocean. The entire ecosystem is fascinating and the view is top notch. Service is outstanding and the two cooks make delicious meals. Oh the monkeys! They are so fascinating and you cannot get any similar interaction with them anywhere else. We definitely fell in love!! Experience it for yourself!

In a nutshell, everything! The owner is absolutely incredible, as are the staff. I loved that the resort is so intimate, with only 6 dwellings there is a sense of almost family that comes with the resort. However if you want to go off and be alone completely that isn’t a problem ether, just grab a kayak, or go out in one of the small private decks. Not to mention every bungalow has their own private back deck with shower and ladder to the ocean. This is really handy for waking up in the middle of the night to experience the bioluminescence. The food is like noting available in the area as well, delicious, and presented beautifully. This review would never end if I kept going on about all the things I loved about this resort.

Location, monkeys, marine life, Frrancine and her staff. It is a dream like holiday. Bioplancton and most stars ever in the sky..fabulous....we were absolutely relaxed and enjoyed. Veeeery nice place Gzuar Francine!

First, Francine is a great host, she makes you feel at home and she's also a great cook. Second, the monkeys are so lovely, we'd never stopped cuddling them! Third, the lodge itself is beautiful and very well kept. We had a wonderful romantic lobster dinner, massage and daily excursions to cayos Zapatillas and cayo Coral. We stayed in deluxe room which doesn't have a front sea view, but it has a private bathroom and a private little dock. Above all, Francine loves her job and her monkeys and you feel part of all this love.

Ci si ritrova immersi nella natura, circondati dalle mangrovie, con in fronte il mare del Caribe ! Le notti sono silenziose e si è coccolati dal suono del mare e del vento. La struttura è costruita su palafitte, fonte di energia il sole , acqua piovana e c’è acqua calda ! Perfetta vacanza per chi cerca la semplicità, la natura e la tranquillità!

Vivir en un centro de rescate de monos es una experiencia única. El lugar es precioso y la compañía aún mejor. Estar rodeados de monos fue por lejos lo mejor. La atención de Francine y de todo el personal es excelente, en especial la de Elisia y Damasco. La comida es excelente.

Un endroit paradisiaque dans la mangrove. L' accueil et le service excellent. La compagnie amicale des singes sur place. La possibilité de faire du kayak, snorkeling, baignade dans une eau turquoise et peu profonde. Un grand merci pour tout !

Un pequeño y rústico paraíso terrenal. Aguas transparentes, manglares, kayaks para explorar los alrededores llenos de corales y estrellas de mar gigantes con total libertad de tiempo. Francine es un amor y una tremenda persona, te hace sentir como en casa. Las langostas que ofrecen en el menú viven y crecen ahí mismo. La pequeña mona titi se dejaba acariciar y era un encanto. Recomiendo llevar galletas o cosas para comer pq no hay donde comprar, también llevar repelente para mosquitos.

È un’esperienza indimenticabile, l’accoglienza di Francine è fantastica, ti sembrerà di essere a casa tua. Il posto è incantevole, una struttura di palafitte sulle mangrovie. Abbiamo soggiornato nel bungalow con bagno privato e accesso privato al mare. Il cibo è ottimo, Francine è una cuoca eccellente e tutti gli ingredienti sono naturali e freschissimi. Quello che ho adorato, naturalmente sono le 12 scimmiette e il kinkajou (animaletto notturno) che normalmente pochi riescono ad avvistare. Qui sono come animali domestici, vaccinati e pulitissimi....entrerete in contatto con una natura esotica ed incredibile....come se fossero il vostro gattino di casa! Consigliatissimo!!!!

Urraca Private Island
- What guests loved the most:
Urraca Private Island is a sustainable eco-lodge built 100% over the water on a private island in the most pristine area of Bocas del Toro. It offers a gourmet on-site restaurant and over-the-water bungalows, each with a private deck, terrace, shower with hot water, and ocean views. There's free WIFI everywhere on the property. Breakfast is included in the price of your stay; an a-la-carte menu is provided to purchase lunch and dinner.
The property features an outdoor saltwater pool, and is home to over a dozen monkeys rescued from the pet trade who permanently live on the island. There are many decks and lounging areas with hammocks around the island to relax, as well as picturesque swings over the water. The island is surrounded by turquoise waters with a rich diversity of marine life, the sun rises in front of the island year-round, and at night you can appreciate lots of stars and incredible bioluminescence in the water.
On-site activities, and on-site spa services are available, as well as off-site activities and tours such as: Day tour to Zapatilla (only 15 mins. away from the island), Fishing expedition with Ngäbe fishermen, Expedition to the heart of the jungle & bat cave tour, Snorkel expedition to nearby reef in traditional cayucos, Day tours to Isla Colon and Red Frog Beach, Dolphin bay & horseback riding tour, Ngäbe traditional cooking gourmet experience, & Chocolate farm tour among many others.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.7 for two-person stays.
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Enrique Malek International Airport59.8 miles
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Food: French, Seafood, International
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Amenities of Urraca Private Island
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- Terrace
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Cooking class Off-site Additional charge
- Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
- Themed dinners
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Beach
- Water sports facilities (on site)
- Snorkeling
- Diving Off-site Additional charge
- Canoeing
- Fishing Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- 24-hour security
General
- Adults only
- Designated smoking area
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Honeymoon suite
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Full-body massage Additional charge
- Neck massage Additional charge
- Back massage Additional charge
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa Additional charge
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Urraca Private Island accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that the property can arrange transportation to the island for you if you'd like. Prices for transportation are set by an independent boat captain, not by the property, so the cost of transportation is not included in the price of your stay.
Please inform Urraca Private Island of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
FAQs about Urraca Private Island
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Urraca Private Island is 1.6 miles from the center of Buena Vista.
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Room options at Urraca Private Island include:
- Bungalow
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The prices at Urraca Private Island may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at Urraca Private Island can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- American
- À la carte
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Check-in at Urraca Private Island is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Urraca Private Island by:
- Taxi 35min
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Urraca Private Island offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Neck massage
- Private beach area
- Themed dinners
- Water sports facilities (on site)
- Beach
- Back massage
- Cooking class
- Full-body massage
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
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Urraca Private Island has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant