El Clandestino

El Clandestino Nature lodge in Bocas del Toro Province

4.3

Excellent(316 Reviews)

Nature lodge in Bocas del Toro Province

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Beachfront or waterfront and more

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About this nature lodge rental

Offering sea views, El Clandestino in Bocas del Toro offers accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the property.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Bocas del Toro Province

Nearby attractions

Parque Nacional Cahuita

86 mi

Refugio Nacional Gandoca-Manzanillo

63.9 mi

Playa Puerto Viejo

73.1 mi

Parque Nacional Cahuita Sector Puerto Vargas

83.6 mi

Available Rooms

King Room with Sea View

1 King • 226 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Double Room with Sea View

1 Double • 226 ft²

Sleeps 3

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Bungalow - Water Front

1 Bunk • 376 ft²

Sleeps 5

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Bungalow with Sea View

1 Bunk • 1 Sofa • 376 ft²

Sleeps 5

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Standard Twin Room with Sea View

2 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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El Clandestino

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4.3

Excellent(316 Reviews)

Nature lodge in Bocas del Toro Province

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Beachfront or waterfront and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this nature lodge rental

Offering sea views, El Clandestino in Bocas del Toro offers accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Complimentary WiFi is offered throughout the property.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Bocas del Toro Province

Nearby attractions

Parque Nacional Cahuita

86 mi

Refugio Nacional Gandoca-Manzanillo

63.9 mi

Playa Puerto Viejo

73.1 mi

Parque Nacional Cahuita Sector Puerto Vargas

83.6 mi

Available Rooms

King Room with Sea View

1 King • 226 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Sea View

1 Double • 226 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bungalow - Water Front

1 Bunk • 376 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Bungalow with Sea View

1 Bunk • 1 Sofa • 376 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Standard Twin Room with Sea View

2 Single • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.3

Excellent(316 Reviews)

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4.5

Aug 2024

Lloc perfecte i preciòs per passar uns dies de tranquilitat envoltat de natura i una estada agradable.

La localització és ideal per passar un temps de calma i tranquilotat. Oportunitat de fer diverses activitats aquàtiques. Vistes precioses. Aigua gratuïta.

Si teniu pensat pasaar-hi uns dies, cal que porteu diversos “snacks”, ja que el Clandestino està aïllat. Al propi restaurant ofereixen una opció de dinar i sopar amb menú limitat però que canvia cada dia.

4.5

Aug 2024

El Clandestino es ideal para apreciar la grandeza de la naturaleza justo al despertar.

Las cabañas están en medio del mar, se respira mucha paz en el lugar, está rodeado de naturaleza. El lugar ofrece paddleboard, kayak y mascaras de snorkeling gratuitamente. Pudimos hacer paddle board al despertar, remar hasta las islas/ manglares cercanos para hacer snorkeling y ver corales de varios colores y estrellas de mar. En las noches hicimos Kayaking, una experiencia maravillosa ya que no es muy comun estar tan mar adentro en la noche, tuvimos la fortuna de ver bioluminicencia. Asi que fue una super experiencia!

Como recomendacion seria bueno saber antes de llegar a Clandestino que la unica opcion de comida una vez se llega al hotel es la cocina a cargo de los administradores, solo hay una opcion de comida e incluye postre por $20. Tambien, que para llegar desde Isla Colon hay que tomar un bote extra por 30-40 minutos y que los precios pueden variar dependiendo del lanchero.

3.0

Jul 2024

If it's not the owner running it, don't go.

The location is amazing and it's so lovely to have access to standup paddle boards, a 2 seater kayak and snorkeling gear. The place was mostly clean though parts could be updated.

If you have an issue with the value for money and try to question the bill, the people running the place, who are not the owner get very angry with you. This shocked us. Mostly the people running it were lovely, it was their first time cooking for a vegan diet. Unfortunately the food they made for us as vegans was not really worth the money. Really simple food (first night a "curry" with rice, was just rice with some small vegetables stirred in" and a tiny salad, second night a lentil soup. Soups are starters, we asked for bread with it and got one piece of sandwich bread each, I asked for salad and was refused".. And we had to really ask for vegetables, we left craving more nutrition. And it was really sad to leave a really lovely trip with such a sad and shocking end. We only asked for a discount on our main meals which they charge $20 for. We asked half price. They gave us begrudgingly $5 off each meal and when my friend was upset, and left to think, they took her iPad off her 7yo son and refused to give it back until she paid. It was very stressful and we really left feeling very frustrated and offended. The place is very isolated so you are at the whim of those running the place. I think it's best to make sure the owner is running the place as he will care about the review he gets.

5.0

Apr 2024

Comfortabele en betaalbare kamer op idyllische locatie bij Dolphin Bay

De locatie, zo dichtbij Dolphin Bay. Idyllische plek aan het water. De kamer was heel comfortabel met fijn bed en buitendouche. leuk terras met hangmatten. En de eigenaar Sebastien is een uitstekende kok.

Het zou fijn zijn als je wat zou kunnen wandelen op het perceel

4.0

Feb 2024

Very relaxed stayed

It is an amazing place to stay , very relaxed and beautiful. The beds were confortable and food delicious. Breakfast is very generous and tasty. The staff is very kind and they help You with everything You need.

Be aware food there is kind of expensive because its location. And tours too. Take a good repelent, there are a lot of mosquitos (chitras)

4.0

Feb 2024

Siempre se puede mejorar

La atención de Christopher fue excelente, muy atento siempre y muy cariñoso, espero verlo nuevamente

La ducha de agua fría y los mosquitos

3.0

Jan 2024

Auf den ersten Blick traumhaft und bei genauerem Hinsehen eher abgewohnt und verbesserungswürdig

Eine einmalige Lage: Die Hütte liegt direkt am Meer. Wir übernachtetet in dem Haus mit Steg Kostenfreie SUP, Kajak und Schnorchelausrüstung Viele Seesterne, Fische, sogar ein Rochen und Korallen von den Stegen aus zu sehen.

Es gibt wenig Bewegungsraum. Wir waren mit unseren beiden Kindern dort und außerdem Zimmer, hinaus aufs Wasser und ins Restaurant (tagsüber auch so nutzbar) gibt es keine Möglichkeit. Die Hütte ist schon sehr abgenutzt. Es müsste an viele Stellen Renovierungen durchgeführt werden. Das angebotene Abendessen ist mit 20$ auch hochpreisig. Schmeckt aber gut.

2.5

Jan 2024

Etwas heruntergekommener Rückzugsort mit vielen versteckten Kosten

Die Unterkunft strahlt absolute Ruhe aus und der Besitzer ist ein hervorragender Koch. Er ist zudem sehr entgegenkommen.

Wir wurden nicht sehr freundlich begrüßt - ohne lächeln ohne Freundlichkeit. Vielleicht lag das aber auch an einem schlechten Tag. Die Transportkosten mit dem Besitzer betragen jeweils 30 Dollar hin und zurück. Das sollte in der Beschreibung stehen - hätte ich das gewusst hätte ich woanders geschlafen. Andere Transportanbieter verlangen deutlich mehr. Mein Zimmer war sehr spartanisch eingerichtet, das Kissen hat leider geschimmelt, die Wände waren nicht fertig gestrichen und es gab einige Kakerlaken (wofür der Besitzer nichts kann) und kein Mückennetz für die vielen Sandfliegen die ständig beissen. Außerdem konnte ich meine Türe nicht schließen wodurch sie bei jedem Wind aufging. Das nahm auch einer der vier Hunde als Anlass in meinem Bett zu schlafen tagsüber... Die vier Hunde verteilen jede Menge Haare auf den Sitz- & Liegemöglichkeiten (die zum größten Teil repariert oder gewaschen werden müssten). Schnorcheln ist möglich allerdings muss man unheimlich wegen der vielen Seeigel aufpassen. Die Küche lädt nicht gerade zum selbstkochen ein (vielleicht ist es sogar verboten), weil der Besitzer den Eindruck erweckt es sei unerwünscht, da der er sich dort die meiste Zeit selbst aufhält. Ich mag mich bei diesem Punkt aber irren. Man ist daher neben dem kostenlosen Frühstück auf seine Kochkünste angewiesen die jeweils 15 Dollar kosten - was aber gerechtfertigt ist für den Geschmack und die Transport-& Inselpreise. Ich finde allerdings, dass man das vorab erwähnen sollte. Insgesamt finde ich die Unterkunft relativ heruntergekommen - hier könnte ein Stück der Liebe fürs kochen auf die Renorvierung übertragen werden. Dann fühlt man sich auch wohler...

5.0

Jan 2024

Super!!! Merci aux hôtes

Le lieu, les hôtes, les activités gratuite à faire sur place et le côté restauration! Merci à Kylian et Noelisse ☺️

Attention au moustiques venez équipé!

4.0

Jan 2024

Tranquilidad y muy buena atención .

La tranquilidad, el silencio, la amabilidad del personal, la cena. Destaco a Cristopher, su agradable manera de estar atento a nuestras necesidades, y su excelente mano para la cocina.

Tal vez me hubiera gustado un poco más de privacidad en el baño, ya que está muy bonito , pero el espacio entre las cañas de bambú de la pared permite que se vea desde el exterior mientras te bañas. Pero si no le das importancia está todo bien.

5.0

Jan 2024

Best Place Ever in Central América

Sebastian was a exelent host, I must recommend this place to another visitor, if you like snorkeling or sigthseen , there is good wifi if you need to grab your phone and make some business calls or work

4.0

Jan 2024

muy buena!!

la ubicación y la comida

mi cuarto no tenia baño

5.0

Jan 2024

Un séjour incroyable en famille les pieds dans l’eau

Séjour formidable, dans le bungalow sur pilotis. Vue incroyable, dauphins à quelques mètres de nous, masques et tubas, ainsi que kayak et paddle à disposition, et surtout gentillesse et petits plats délicieux de Sébastien!

Nous avons tout aimé!

4.5

Dec 2023

Bello

Muy bellas las instalaciones y el lugar. Se puede ver el efecto de bioluminescencia. En las propias instalaciones.

Lo alejado del sitio. Y los chicos que están administrando, les falta malicia para ofrecer las opciones mas cómodas para poder llegar al sitio al precio mas cómodo. Sin embargo, a pesar de la lejanía es hermoso y te relajas

1.5

Dec 2023

Établissement trop isolé

Chambres propres et soignées et nos hôtes très sympathiques

Les millions de moustiques (prévoir tenues longues) L’absence de possibilité de sortie « terrestre » L’absence de coin cuisine pour les voyageurs et le coût des repas, Le coût des transferts par bateau (30 a 50€ le voyages vers Bocas)

2.5

Sep 2023

No es lo que esperaba

El paisaje del lugar

Las fotos no coinciden con el lugar. No había variedad en comida. La atención en general no fue buena, tuvimos que cambiar de hotel.

5.0

Jul 2023

Great place, good people, worth the trip. Great value too.

Great help from owner to organize taxi and water taxi to reach the place. Wonderful view, great food - think fresh home made bread for breakfast- you can borrow canoe, paddle board and snorkeling gear from owner who will tell you where to go to explore the reef.

Staying one more night would have been better !

5.0

Jun 2023

I would definitely come back and stay here again

The food was amazing fresh healthy cooked to perfection. Snorkeling was available at no extra cost. It was absolutely beautiful stand up, paddle and inflatable Kayak was also available at no extra cost. The water was calm overall, it was fantastic I would highly recommend this place to friends and family.

4.5

Jun 2023

A marine, submarine & gastronomic experience that feels surreal

This environmentally cautious place is an experience. Living at 0.75m above sea level, you’re really close to the nature, sea, birds, gorgeous colorful coral and dolphins that show up practically every day. The view from the waterfront cabin is so calming and charming and the thoughtful windows let you enjoy it every minute day and night. The place is quite minimal yet has a lot of character and appealing aesthetic. The owner somehow anticipates his guests’ needs and desires, and every day culminates with his gastronomic art as a chef of your dinner. I wasn’t sure about being so secluded, but in the end it was perfect.

The lounge chairs in the common area need to be fixed, but that was none of a major issue. Solar powered fan runs out of power during the night but we figured to run it on lower speed and the natural breeze was actually enough most of our nights.

4.0

May 2023

Excellent unique, quiet getaway for relaxation.

Excellent stay.... Food was amazing, bar had good prices, included breakfast was great. Atmosphere laid back and chill. Elegant presentation for dining- service was outstanding. Bungalow on water was very nice and a bonus for us. We were upgraded to a bungalow on the water for 2 of the 3 nights and it was fantastic. Nice place to get away from it all. Saw dolphins out in front all three days!

The double economy room we actually booked and stayed in for the 3rd night was cramped, small and had no privacy curtain or airflow. If we stayed in this the whole time, it would have been a disappointment. The kayaks, paddle boards were functional, but they were blow up type with some leak issues. The lounge chairs were broken and dogs lay all over them. Bring bug spray for no seeums that truly are invisible but bite-typical mangrove environment.

5.0

Apr 2023

el clandestino is a personalized getaway with great staff and water equipment.

Quiet, great snorkeling and great chef.

5.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

It was amazing. You will have to factor in some costs for the food and transportation, but then you get an amazing little hideaway in paradise. We saw dolphins, stingrays, so many starfish and corals. We did SUP, we took out the kayak and swam in the crystal clear water. We saw a gigantic moon rise and even the bioluminescence and just had a really nice time.

Lots of sandflies. So come.with repellent and good sunscreen as well.

5.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

El Clandestino is the perfect place to relax! It’s right on the water and there are SUP boards, kayaks and snorkeling gear you can use :) The food was really good as well. The owner Sebastian was really nice and even got us bus tickets for our bus to Panamá. He also arranged a tour for us and the other guests to Isla Zapatilla which was great. We’re very happy with our stay!

0.5

Feb 2023

don‘t go there

Worst experience I ever had on Booking. They literally do not care about their customers. Definitely don’t recommend.

4.5

Feb 2023

Superb

Food is incredible Activities Relaxed atmosphere Dogs

Food was quite expensive but the stay was a reasonable price so that levels out Boats can be quite expensive but again for the location is worth it

5.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

It's a real retreat where one can relax and take a deep breath. It's remote, but there're various activities available: kayaking, snorkeling, there's a chocolate farm nearby and a bigger hotel if you want to eat out. Owner offers dinner options and is a really good cook.

5.0

Jan 2023

Beautiful tranquil location

Beautiful remote setting. Owner and staff are very friendly and welcoming. Free water was a plus. Free use of snorkelling gear, kayak and paddle boards was a brilliant extra. Food was excellent and drinks were reasonable priced. Would highly recommend for a tranquil few days.

Nothing

4.0

Jan 2023

Beautiful place

Amazing location and absolutely beautiful!

Host wasn’t very friendly or helpful.

5.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

the location is simply amazing, we were right in front of the sea, in a comfortable stilt house with a fantastic view on the sea. perfect spot for snorkeling in a sea with an incredible biodiversity (plenty of colorful corals and starfishes right there..). Sebastian is the owner of the place, his discreet and helpful presence, his above average culinary skills (if asked he will tell you he's not a chef, don't believe him), his nice dogs, the small tours he can offer.. just made our stay in el Clandestino the best part of our week in Panama. highly recommended if you want to get away from the mass, and find nature and a peaceful environment to recharge.

make sure you bring with you anything that works against the no-see-um bites which are the only thing that could bother your stay.

5.0

Dec 2022

Amazing

The location, the host, Sebastian, the freshly baked morning bread, the fantastic evening meals, the tranquility. It is so relaxing with so much to see. The most amazing and brightly coloured coral right off the deck, the bioluminescence at night and of course and again Sebastian who looks after you so well

The biting flies

5.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

We had an excellent stay at El Clandestino. The place is a small hideaway and feels like heaven! Everything was just perfect, the host, the tasty food, the friendly dogs, the amazing house reef and free snorkling equipment, SUP and Kajak... Thank you very much!

4.0

Nov 2022

Very good

Beautiful location. Room was spacious and great private deck with hammock. Food was excellent. Very laid-back. Wonderful snorkling just off the dock. Kayaks and paddleboards available. Friendly dogs. Owner super accommodating.

Fans only ran for a few hours at night. Was super hot at night. Wished the windows and doors had bug screens so you could open them at night without being worried about bugs etc.

5.0

Nov 2022

Exceptional

Right on the water, with two beautiful reefs to snorkel. Paddleboard, kayaks, and snorkel gear included. Wonderful dinner available, and full breakfast is included.

It's a long way from Bocas town, which means higher taxi costs.

5.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Location is great. Food is amazing. Host are super friendly and helpfull.

5.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Amazing location, friendly staff and excellent food One of the best places I ever stayed in! We watched tens of dolphins playing in the bay right in front of us

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Bocas del Toro Province?

The average price for a rental in Bocas del Toro Province is $137 per night. This rental is $7 above the average.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at El Clandestino. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this nature lodge. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is El Clandestino pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at El Clandestino?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, laundry, balcony or patio, and tv.

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El Clandestino

Nature lodge in Bocas del Toro Province

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of Bocas del Toro Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

King Room with Sea View

Double Room with Sea View

Bungalow - Water Front

Bungalow with Sea View

Standard Twin Room with Sea View

El Clandestino

Nature lodge in Bocas del Toro Province

Reasons to book

About this nature lodge rental

Amenities

Map of Bocas del Toro Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

King Room with Sea View

Double Room with Sea View

Bungalow - Water Front

Bungalow with Sea View

Standard Twin Room with Sea View

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Bocas del Toro Province?

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Is El Clandestino pet friendly?

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