Boca Brava Lodge

Boca Brava Lodge Hotel in Chiriquí Province

4.0 / 5.0

Good(304 Ratings)

Hotel in Chiriquí Province

Reasons to book

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

Boca Brava Lodge has a fitness centre, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Boca Chica. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a tour desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Chiriquí Province

Nearby attractions

Los Cangilones de Gualaca

38.3 mi

Cascada Macho de Monte

68.6 mi

San Ramón Waterfall

73.2 mi

Kenny Serracín Stadium

35.2 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

1 Double • 258 ft²

Sleeps 4

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2 Double • 322 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

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

2 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

$$$$

Boca Brava Lodge

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4.0 / 5.0

Good(304 Ratings)

Hotel in Chiriquí Province

Reasons to book

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner 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 hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Chiriquí Province

Nearby attractions

Los Cangilones de Gualaca

38.3 mi

Cascada Macho de Monte

68.6 mi

San Ramón Waterfall

73.2 mi

Kenny Serracín Stadium

35.2 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

1 Double • 258 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

2 Double • 322 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 3

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

2 Double • 215 ft²

Sleeps 4

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

Ratings and reviews

4.0 / 5.0

Good(304 Ratings)

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1.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Don't think I would return

Food was good-not excellent. The views were great. Lots of monkeys. Nothing more to add at this time

There is no mention that there are 95 steps up to reach the resort. Booking.com/resort say there are ac units-which is NOT TRUE. Only a select few have AC! The shared rooms are in bad shape as is the facility that has the sink and old refrigerator. This property is not as it is presented! I showed the owner my booking.com confirmations where it said there was AC. He replied that it is simply a representation of some rooms. The first night 0-4 had AC-second night 2-4 had AC and we had to pay extra. Very disappointed in how the propery was listed and how it truly is.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Amazing in every way

The water taxi ride was good…the place was clean very secluded private… the views were amazing… the food super delicious… the monkeys were right there.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

un endroit magique avec une très belle plage peu fréquentée à 15 mn du lodge. le plaisir de dormir avec le bruit des vag

la situation exceptionnelle, le lodge, l'équipe et la partie restaurant.

rien

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Gute Wahl für Boca Chica

Insellage, Ausblick, Zimmer, Architektur, Service , Bad

Ist ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen , but still going strong

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Séjour très sympa. La vue au petit déjeuner est très agréable

La situation de l’hôtel est très appréciable. Se réveiller au rythme de la nature en écoutant les singes hurleurs et le bruit des vagues. Chambre très agréable qui correspondait à notre famille avec enfants.

Aucun commentaire à faire. Tout nous convenait !

3.5 / 5.0

Jan 2024

A World Away from the World

Any time you have to make a special effort to get to a place, it usually ends up being a positive and unforgettable experience. Located on an island off the coast of Boca Chica, we needed a water taxi to get us to the promised land. But it was a short, five-minute trip that took us to a place that was a world away. We had more spider monkeys and howler monkeys for company than we had guests. Seafood was fresh, fresh, fresh, and in spite of us being in a place where transporting fresh produce to it is a bit of a challenge, each meal had a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

There are signs of deferred maintenance, but we understand how difficult it has to be to get the most basic materials all the way over to this ecolodge. Even though seafood was fresh, more than one dish we ordered was overcooked, which was a shame. One thing that we found irritating is that everything on the food menu is a la carte. Many items, including sides, are an extra charge. I think it would be better to charge a higher, all-inclusive price than to 'nickel-and-dime' guests.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Super!

Der Aufenthalt hat uns sehr gefallen. Das Essen im Restaurant ist äußerst empfehlenswert!! Die Brüllaffen auf der Insel un rund ums Hotel sind ein Highlight.

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2024

Se puede mejorar

Las vistas y la amabilidad del propietario y su pareja, muy atentos

Hacía calor y el ventilador del techo no era suficiente para calmar la calor; además y lo peor fue que coincidimos con un grupo de estudiantes que estaban algunos hospedados justo al lado de nuestra habitación y no nos dejaron dormir, iban gritando por los pasillos, con risotadas, etc.hasta que mi esposo casi a la 1:00 a m. habló en voz alta desde nuestra habitación "silencio" no había quien les pusiera orden y no habia manera de comunicarse a esa hora con los administradores del hotel y tomando en cuenta que debíamos descansar para ir a los Tours y regresar a la capital, por eso no fue una buena experiencia, ello obviando los insectos que se colaron en la habitación pese a las mallas y la ducha que no tenía ni una cortina para separarla del servicio y el lavamanos para no mojarse.

3.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

I liked the scenery and seclusion but niot as much the staff and facilities

The scenery and seclusion

Staff and facilities

3.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Good

Nice secluded place, close to the beach, you feel surrounded by nature. The beds were confortable, there was no hot water but the shower is good anyway. The owner is friendly and helpful. We had dinner and breakfast at the restaurant and the food was good.

WiFi is unreliable - slow and often doesn't work. Small gap between the room door and the floor that allowed bugs to enter. Windows don't shut completely, they are covered by a net but it has holes in them. Loud music always playing at the bar.

4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Perfect for an overnight with dinner and drinks.

Mellow place to overnight and have dinner and cocktails. We were only passing through.

4.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Superb

I looooved it here. It was a short boat taxi ride from Boca Chica, and you can walk right up the stairs from the dock. This is important bc not all hotels in the area are this accessible - some are like a 45 min walk from the dock! The restaurant was fabulous and affordable - best sopa de mariscos I’ve ever had. Luis and Eric were fantastic and made us feel so welcome. We rented kayaks and had a lovely little jaunt around the islands. Highly recommend this for the perfect mix of remote/convenient, tropical/comfortable, and tranquil/lively.

Nada :)

3.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Good

Nice basic hotel in a beautiful location.

It IMPERATIVE to warn clients with mobility problems there are 84 steps to climb up the cliff side.

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Very good

Location was fantastic, great views. Great happy hour. seeing the monkeys up close was a bonus. The upper level for sitting in the dining/gathering area was very nice for views and catching a nice breeze.

The roof was noisy all night long due to falling objects. They made a loud bang Bathrooms could have been better stocked with toilet paper and paper towels.

4.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

goood stay

food was good and people friendly

rooms with no air were very hot

3.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Back to basic on Boco Brava

Top location, good food and clean rooms. Next to the lodge where a family Hawlers Monkeys and kolibris. Walk to nice beach is a bit trough jungle, so thats cool and took 20 minutes. You can rent Kayaks. It is back to basic, if you dont forget that, you will be fine.

AC would be nice, but the fan did help.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

People, location, service, view, food, prices... everything was amazing!

Wifi was not always working.

3.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Easy two day weekend to enjoy the sun and the water.

It's a great spot to watch the sun on the water between the islands. Our room was spotlessly clean. The beds were comfortable. Definitely need the AC in the summer time. Our room, number 9, had good AC and TV. Tours of the other Islands can be set up by the proprietor.

We are used to non-smoking environment. That was not true of the restaurant, but there was no evidence of smoking in our room. There is internet, but quite slow. My phone had a good signal most of the time. Water for the shower was hot most of the time. Beaches are a distance away by hiking.

3.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

good

clean room, nice island, friendly staff, great bar

sometimes very very loud music at the bar, no long hiking trails on island because of private property :-(

4.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Beautiful lodge that makes you feel like an explorer

I felt like on a honeymoon! This was a beautiful lodge, that offers a real jungle experience (protected from the mosquitoes, though). We slept in a very clean room, with a view on the ocean and the beach in walking distance. Great for looking at the stars at night. The island is full of wildlife, so expect to hear monkeys, rare birds and other creatures. Really an adventure! We also booked an island tour through them, which was great. The price was really good for what you get. Remember that the crossing from the mainland costs 3 $. Thanks to the hosts!

2.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Beautiful scenery with difficult access

Seeing the monkeys was wonderful, as was the view from the restaurant area. Luis was friendly and helpful.

My husband has some physical limitations which make sustained walking difficult. There was no mention on the booking site regarding the fact that accessing the resort requires ascending 83 stairs up a steep hill, suitcases in tow. In addition, accessing the beach requires approximately a half mile hike over rough terrain, downhill and back. Had we known this we would have chosen a different resort that could accommodate my husband's needs. When we tried to discuss this with the owner, he said we should have known from the pictures what we were in for.

4.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

One of my favorite settings in Panama

The island is excellent. You have to be in moderately ok shape to enjoy it and get around. I saw wild monkeys every time I left the hotel. The hosts were very kind and entertaining.

The facility is a bit older, and the only option for eating is in their restaurant. The food and pricing is adequate, it just took a little getting used to for me.

3.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Good

the location is superior

the food wasn’t good at all . it is a place for young people . has a stairs with 100 steps very inclined. difficult to carry bags to the place is no help of any kind.

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

great island stop with chillout vibes .

excellent location, excellent freshly cooked food, and a cheeky funky cocktail to boot, casual friendly environment owned by a lovely hardworking and accommodating couple, would love to stay there again.

not a problem for us, but worth noting that there are plenty of steps up to the property from the waterfront jetty.

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Beautiful get away

Beautiful location, we even saw monkeys while drinking in the bar. Staff is very friendly and helpful. The rooms with shared bathroom are basic, but very clean. The shared kitchen and bathrooms were very well maintained.

Nothing

4.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Peaceful short break with friends in a friendly relaxed location.

Quality of food was very good, even a simple meal was well cooked and well presented. We actually enjoyed the simplicity of the rooms, which were very clean, and beds were comfortable. The central meeting/eating area has music on during the day (chilled and reggae, very cool), but it was not audible in the rooms even though we were close to the restaurant, and I was very happy with that, so an early night is no problem. Try the hosts Cocktail of the Day... very fun!

Not even a problem, but just a heads up to other travellers that there are many steps up from the waterfront, which is good to know in advance.

3.5 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Good

Friendly host, amazing views of the islands from the restaurant (with a dolphin swimming there sometimes in the morning!)

Old and basic equipment but functional, yet a bit expensive because it is a fancy area of Panamá...

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Very good

Friendly atmosphere, feeling like you are at a hotel a friend owns (Frank, the owner) rather than just another person at a chain hotel.

Some of our party said their showers could have been better, but this is Panamá, so no one was bothered.

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2022

A good place to explore the pacific side of Panama

the location, the building, the host it all just fit perfectly.

nothing

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Very good

Beautiful setting, high above the water with constant breezes and a 300 degree view from the restaurant and the common area. A wonderful unique experience.

This is on Booking.com and not the hotel. While booking online, I kept selecting one person at every step.but at the time of completion Booking.com defaulted? at the last second to two people causing me to face a cancelation fee (which was waived by the hotel). There was a significant increase in price for two people. Hotel Boca Brava kindly compensated me for the error by Booking.com

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

The staff was super. They bent over backwards to make sure you had a good experience.

The whole layout of the buildings was unique. You have a feeling that you’re off grid but you’re not. Very restful.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Great value, beauty and convenience!! We'll be back!!!!

What a great place to stay! Excellent food, drinks and service. We stayed in the clean, spacious & comfortable triple room with terrace, featuring amazing views and howler monkey visitors! The island itself is amazing. Great hikes to beautiful swimming holes. It's an easy 4-min water taxi ride back to Boca Chica and Boca Brava can just call you one when you're ready to go. Incredible island tours are super accessible from this location. Woo!

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Chiriquí Province?

The average price for a rental in Chiriquí Province is $115 per night. This rental is $74 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

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

Is there a pool at this hotel?

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

Is Boca Brava Lodge pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Boca Brava Lodge?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and balcony or patio.

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Boca Brava Lodge

Hotel in Chiriquí Province

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Chiriquí Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Boca Brava Lodge

Hotel in Chiriquí Province

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Chiriquí Province

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Chiriquí Province?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Boca Brava Lodge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Boca Brava Lodge?

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