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Top Trending Hotels Near Playa El Istmito

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Lula's Bed & Breakfast

Lula's Bed & Breakfast

3.0 star property
0.5 km from Playa El Istmito
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (116)
"Wonderful stay and great owner."
United States
David
The price is ₹9,036
₹9,967 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Lula's Bed & Breakfast
Three Bedroom Penthouse | Living area | 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Tropical Suites Hotel

Tropical Suites Hotel

3.5 star property
1.2 km from Playa El Istmito
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (289)
"Very professional staff and very well organized "
United States
Jorge L
The price is ₹16,158
₹17,774 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Tropical Suites Hotel
Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Hotel Palma Royale

Hotel Palma Royale

3.5 star property
1.3 km from Playa El Istmito
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (164)
"Amazing stay.."
United States
Donald
Hotel Palma Royale
Dock
Koko Acqua Lodge

Koko Acqua Lodge

3.0 star property
0.3 km from Playa El Istmito
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (60)
"I liked the kayaks"
United States
Clifton
Koko Acqua Lodge
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Mezzanine | Private kitchen | Fridge, oven, toaster, blender
Surfari Bocas

Surfari Bocas

2.5 star property
1.2 km from Playa El Istmito
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (52)
"Excelente !!"
United States
Nadia
The price is ₹2,916
₹3,207 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Surfari Bocas
Restaurant
Bocas Paradise Hotel

Bocas Paradise Hotel

2.5 star property
1.2 km from Playa El Istmito
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (113)
"Staff very friendly. Room clean and comfortable; view great. Door to deck would not lock-notified staff but after 3 days never fixed. Convenient to excursions & great kosher restaurant (limited menu)-Sababa-short walk- Hotel restaurant nice. No phone in room. Recommend-comfortable boutique hotel- Not handicapped accessible."
United States
Richard
Bocas Paradise Hotel
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Nowhere

Nowhere

3.0 star property
1.8 km from Playa El Istmito
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (20)
"Room was spotless and grounds were well maintained. It was a perfect little oasis in the jungle! "
United States
Kristen
The price is ₹11,445
₹12,650 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Nowhere
Beach/ocean view
Hotel Bocas del Toro

Hotel Bocas del Toro

3.5 star property
1.2 km from Playa El Istmito
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (145)
"Great location, clean, and air conditioning."
United States
Ginger
The price is ₹9,476
₹10,424 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Hotel Bocas del Toro
Beach nearby
Gran Hotel Bahia

Gran Hotel Bahia

3.0 star property
1.3 km from Playa El Istmito
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (28)
"Staff was very friendly and helpful! Enjoyed my stay, thanks!"
United States
Rebecca
Gran Hotel Bahia
Superior Duplex, Balcony, Tower | Balcony view
Sun Havens Apartments & Suites

Sun Havens Apartments & Suites

3.0 star property
0.7 km from Playa El Istmito
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (66)
"Great place and even better people! The room was clean, comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. The location was great as well as it was only a short walk to everything including the airport. I will definitely stay here again. "
United States
James
The price is ₹2,592
₹3,079 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Sun Havens Apartments & Suites
Restaurant
Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel

Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel

2.5 star property
0.5 km from Playa El Istmito
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (46)
"Great vibes, friendly staff , good food, would definitely return"
United States
Nadhinka
The price is ₹9,287
₹10,216 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel
Exterior
El Faro del Colibri

El Faro del Colibri

3.0 star property
1.7 km from Playa El Istmito
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (63)
"Beautiful location, wonderful breakfast, great amenities!"
United States
denise
El Faro del Colibri
On the beach
Kevin Condos

Kevin Condos

3.0 star property
2.1 km from Playa El Istmito
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (31)
"There was lots of room inside, not terribly comfortable but comfortable enough. It was nice outside, but I stayed out too long and got eaten by the sand fleas. It was actually a pretty nice location. There was a little trouble communicating, but the staff was very nice and helpful."
United States
Reid
Kevin Condos
Interior entrance
Swan's Cay

Swan's Cay

3.0 star property
1 km from Playa El Istmito
7.8 out of 10, Good, (149)
"All good but not beyond."
United States
Clarissa
Swan's Cay
Balcony view
Cosmic Crab Resort

Cosmic Crab Resort

3.0 star property
1.5 km from Playa El Istmito
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (117)
"Everything was fantastic, my host Joan was incredibly welcoming and helpful in making my experience in Bocas great. I was fortunate to get a room upgrade which I’m grateful for and got to be in the over water bungalows. The food was delicious, especially the lobster!! The staff, location… I reiterate, everything! Simply enjoyable. Highly recommend "
United States
Toni-Q
The price is ₹4,253
₹4,731 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Cosmic Crab Resort
Exterior
Residencial Cristina

Residencial Cristina

2.5 star property
1.2 km from Playa El Istmito
7.2 out of 10, Good, (5)
"Really noisy, I even approached the lobby representative (lady) and informed her about the noise during my stay. She did confirm that next to room 203 there is a storage room under the stairs. The first night it was a disturbing noise around 11:30 pm. m. and the next night it was a loud noise again around 4:45am. m. and 6:40 a.m. m. (same day). I also paid for room 202 as well and my family members also complained about noise coming from lobby staff near room 202. in summary stay away from rooms...
United States
Osvaldo
The price is ₹3,430
₹3,772 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Residencial Cristina
Front of property
Hotel Calle 6

Hotel Calle 6

3.0 star property
0.8 km from Playa El Istmito
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Ana and her husband, went the extra mile to make my stay and incredible one! I would stay here again!"
United States
Melysa
The price is ₹5,215
₹5,737 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Hotel Calle 6
Property grounds
LA LUCIERNAGA HABITACIONES BIG CREEK

LA LUCIERNAGA HABITACIONES BIG CREEK

3.0 star property
2.1 km from Playa El Istmito
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
The price is ₹4,950
₹5,476 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
LA LUCIERNAGA HABITACIONES BIG CREEK
Eden | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Central Hotel Bocas del Toro

Central Hotel Bocas del Toro

3.0 star property
1 km from Playa El Istmito
The price is ₹49,608
₹54,569 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Central Hotel Bocas del Toro
Full-sized fridge
Isla privada Mata Mua

Isla privada Mata Mua

3.5 star property
1 km from Playa El Istmito
The price is ₹122,717
₹148,488 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Isla privada Mata Mua
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Playa El Istmito Hotel Reviews

Caribbean Villages Apartments

Caribbean Villages Apartments

6/10 Okay
"Das Zimmer war sauber, Betten schön hergerichtet. Verschiedene dinge könnten eine Reparatur gebrauchen. Das Personal war freundlich und Hilfsbereit."
Herbert 16-night trip
Posted 9 days ago
Caribbean Villages Apartments

Hotels near other Playa El Istmito attractions

Bolivar Park

3.9/5 (18 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Bolivar Park, a lovely green space in Bocas Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea

You can take time to visit Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea during your travels to Bocas Town. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Playa El Istmito?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Playa El Istmito, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travellers like the surrounding area for its island views and seaside. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 110 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Playa El Istmito?
Adjacent to Playa El Istmito, Koko Acqua Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and a terrace. Other good choices close by include Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel and Tropical Suites Hotel.
How many hotels will I find close to Playa El Istmito?
Expedia has 110 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Playa El Istmito.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Playa El Istmito, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Playa El Istmito.
What can I see and do near Playa El Istmito?
Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Tortuga Beach, Paunch Beach and Bluff Beach. At Bolivar Park, Wizard Beach and Hospital Point, take some time to really appreciate nature. Bocas Marina, Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea are worth a stop while you're in the area.

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