Guests of this beach lodge can enjoy a host of activities, including snorkelling and kayaking.
Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge offers 9 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with twin sofa beds and desks. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Bluff Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available.
Free WiFi
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine and ocean views while dining at Punta Caracol acqua-lodge
Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
On-site recreation includes kayaking
Steps from Bluff Beach and Istmito Beach
Airport and beach shuttle service available for a fee
Cats and dogs welcome free of charge
For a convenient ride to the sand and surf, hop on the lodge's beach shuttle (surcharge). Summer fun is a breeze at Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge with activities such as snorkelling and kayaking.
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This Colonial lodge also offers a garden and a terrace.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Bocas del Toro lodge.
For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Punta Caracol acqua-lodge – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: PAB 20 for adults and PAB 20 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Punta Caracol acqua-lodge
Things to do
Kayaking
Snorkelling
Family friendly
Free rollaway/extra bed
In-room sofa bed
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Beach towels
Garden
In a national park
On the bay
Terrace
Accessibility
No lift
More
1 floor
Colonial architecture
Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free rollaway/extra bed
Twin sofa bed
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
Limited room service
More
Access via exterior corridors
Ceiling fan
Desk
Heating
Safe
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between 13 November and 17 December.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets are welcome and stay free
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately PAB 20 for adults and from PAB 20 for children
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:30 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 60223-2-346272 D.V.97
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Property is also known as
Punta Caracol
Punta Caracol Bocas Del Toro
Punta Caracol Hotel
Punta Caracol Hotel Bocas Del Toro
Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge Bocas del Toro
Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge
Punta Caracol Acqua Bocas del Toro
Punta Caracol Acqua
Punta Caracol Acqua
Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge Lodge
Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge Bocas del Toro
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Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 167 reviews
10 - Excellent
99
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 167 reviews
8 - Good
40
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 167 reviews
6 - Okay
17
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 167 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 167 reviews
2 - Terrible
7
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jose
Travelled with family
1 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay at Isla Colon.
Jose
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Fernando Felipe Fiallos
25 Jan 2026
Fernando Felipe Fiallos
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Eleanor
6 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very clean rooms, the food was eh and the views are amazing.
Eleanor
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Olivia
Travelled with partner
19 Dec 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and customer service was outstanding. The only issue we had was mainly the location and inability to charge devices in your lodge - devices needed to be left with reception to charge. While they had set times for free water taxis into Bocas Town, if you needed to leave outside of these times, it could cost anywhere from $15-$30USD/person for a one-way trip from local water taxis (well beyond the typical $1-$5USD/person for travel if you're in town). If you're looking to do lots of exploring and island hopping it may be a bit more of a hassle, but if you're looking to relax and disconnect, this is the place for you! Major shoutout to the staff for being so accommodating during our stay :)
Olivia
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
6/10 Okay
Robert
17 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The lady at reception was amazing. Always helpful and kind. The same with the breakfast staff and the boat operators. However, some things are not evident on Hotels.com website. First, each bungalow functions on a marine battery, which powers the lamps and ceiling fans only. I use a CPAP medical device which would not run on such a low voltage. I would have brought a battery pack for mine if I had known in advance. The bungalow itself is two floors and I found the steep stairs to be challenging at times. The back of the bungalow is open and a nice ocean breeze flows through. It rained a few times with the wind so the rain came inside through the "window". Use the provided plastic container for your electronics or valuables. You have to charge any electronics at reception. It would be wise to charge things like a battery bank at that spot and then charge more expensive items from your battery afterwards.
The food served in the restaurant was average.
It was very nice and very serene. Nice little getaway. The water right outside the porch your private porch is great. If you are looking for peace and quiet this is your place. No TV, no fridge no outlets so I just suggest bring some power banks and you can charge at the front desk. The staff was nice and I believe the owners were there too and were super nice. We also got to see a few dolphins swimming close to our bungalow a couple of times.
This is such a cool place! Beautiful surroundings and a unique experience. It is rustic, but a fun adventure. You must climb up and down quite steep stairs to get to the bedroom. Unfortunately, we had lots of rain, so took the water taxi into town and did some exploring. We went to red frog beach. Beautiful! Staff are nice. Food good. Not many vegetarian options, but overall good. We kayaked and snorkeled. Beautiful! I highly recommend.
Amazing place, very friendly staff. The lodge is very clean and has everything you need.
Pacome
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
2/10 Terrible
Eric
31 Jan 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Expedia sold me a "package deal" for flight and stay. Expedia failed to deliver, they only providing a flight to Panama and no flight to Bocas. Nor was any of this mentioned or disclosed that you would be responsible for the additional in the "package deal" I contacted Expedia 2-weeks before the trip to get this issue resolved. They were NO HELP. Then I contacted this resort directly via email and phone to try to change my check in date to accommodate the additional flights needed to get to Bocas and the resort. They NEVER replied, or answered the phone to provide help or to make the situation right, or even the common courtesy to email me back or answer the phone. I was taken advantage of, and ALL of the money I spent on this trip was down the drain. Very upset and disappointed.
This was the perfect ecolodge on the water! Maria, who owns and manages the lodge, always went over and above for our family to arrange day trips/boat rides to town and provided amazing travel guidance. We needed to charge our phones at reception but it was a small price to pay for a beautiful and unique Panama experience with great rooms and gorgeous views. We ate our breakfasts and lunches on site but preferred the restaurants in town for dinner. Our teens loved it and want to go back! Highly recommend!
It was very unique. I highly recommend it. Some suggestions to make it more unique include: allowing us to charge phones in our rooms; make it more eco friendly by having people fill up water bottles from a main dispenser rather than small single use bottles. We liked the fact that the kayaks and snorkels were included. More local food choices on the menu.