B&Bs in Tierra Oscura

Fabrice & Judith offer wonderful hospitality. The location is beautiful and is well kept. We were inspired by the magnificent work in building and maintaining the lodge and surroundings. It really feels like a lodge that blends in the jungle perfectly. I hope we will have the opportunity to visit them again soon.

The vibe, the location, the hostess, staff and family like environment were absolutely amazing! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💯

The location is so central within bocas town! It’s hard to beat! And the value for money is incredible with such friendly staff!

Thé pool area was fantastic,very well equipped kitchen .the hosts were helpful and responsive to any questions (and they were lovely)our cabin had everything we needed (even a kettle for us tea drinkers +a variety of teabags

From card games and BBQs overlooking ocean and mountains to the sounds of waves...sleeping literally in ocean this place is Paradise...I've taken it all in and will take the memories with me for the rest of my life.Ponci's Gate to Gaia I will miss you more than words can express. Thank you for having me and I will be back 💛💛

Punta Rica Lodge is definitely one of the best places I’ve stayed at in Central America. Rooms are very spacious and absolutely spotless (and very well decorated!). Staff was amazing - we got upgraded to a larger room and had complementary pick-up and drop-off to & from the main island. Daniel was extremely nice, gave us very useful recommendations, and he is an outstanding chef. Definitely recommend having dinner there at least once to try his delicious food. Breakfast is included and those were the best avocado toast and pancakes we’ve had in our lives. This place is a must! Very nice swimming pool and common area - with a sea view. Really hope to come back one day!

My family and I stayed in six different hotels across Panama over a two week period and the consensus at the end was that Casa Acuario was the favourite. And by quite a distance. First of all, it’s just a cool place to stay. On stilts, over clear warm water, perfect for the kids (and adults) to snorkel, we got to see shawls of small fish along with a few big ones and the odd ray within seconds of our arrival. We were a two minute boat-taxi away from Bocas town and its modest number of good bars and restaurants, but staying at Casa Acuario meant we got the peace and quiet which the mainland didn’t look like it easily provided. The room we were in (upstairs) was easily big enough for two adults and the kids (aged 13 and 10), nicely decorated and with really comfortable beds and a hammock from which you could overlook the sea. As dog lovers, my children were over the moon that there were three (clean, friendly and well behaved) dogs on site. There were a couple of good places to eat and drink on the small island which we could get to on foot from Casa Acuario, and a nice beach about 15mins walk from the hotel. The fridge full of beer on the decking was also a nice touch! But alongside all of these positives, the main thing that gave Casa Acuario the ‘X Factor’ were the owners, Mandy and JP. We were made to feel welcome from minute one, they could not have been more helpful and they made a real impression on the whole family in our three days with them. And just to provide a little context, after Casa Acuario were went to the nearby, and much more expensive, Eclypse de Mar Acqua Lodge for two nights which, before arriving, I thought was going to be the highlight of the Bocas itinerary. Take nothing away from The Eclypse which was seriously nice, but I wish I’d stayed at Casa Acuario for the full duration. Definitely in the top 5 favourite hotels I’ve stayed in across six continents.

Super nice staff. So helpful!!

Wonderful lodge at an amazing location.

A beautiful safe place in paradise. Kitchen was clean and had everything needed to prepare meals. Was always someone on the property for any needs. Hostel was cute and close to the surf!!! I loved the amazing snorkeling right on the property with sandy bottom. The breakfast was simple but nice to start the day.