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Boca Chica Bay Eco Lodge

3.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Panoramic Cottage, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Terrace/patio
Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Outdoor pool, open 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Panoramic Cottage, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Luxury Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • Ocean view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Elite Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Elite Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • Ocean view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Luxury Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
  • Ocean view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Panoramic Cottage, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Terrace/patio

Panoramic Cottage, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
  • Ocean view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Avenida Gone Fishing, Boca Chica, Chiriqui

What's nearby

  • Boca Chica Church - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Boca Chica Marina - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • David (DAV-Enrique Malek Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Costa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Boca Brava Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Bocas Del Mar Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Roxy Fishing Club - ‬6 min drive
  • Las Rocas

About this property

Boca Chica Bay Eco Lodge

Hotel in the mountains
You can look forward to free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace at Boca Chica Bay Eco Lodge. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and beach towels
  • A nature reserve, books, and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and composting

Languages

Afrikaans, Dutch, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 2007
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Ice maker
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: PAB 27.50
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: PAB 27.50

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 16 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: PAB 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in fee: PAB 27.50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: PAB 27.50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses wind, solar, and geothermal energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January 01 to December 31
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Boca Chica Bay Eco
Boca Chica Bay Eco Lodge Panama
Boca Chica Bay Eco Lodge Hotel
Boca Chica Bay Eco Lodge Boca Chica
Boca Chica Bay Eco Lodge Hotel Boca Chica

Frequently asked questions

Does Boca Chica Bay Eco Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:30 AM–9:30 PM.

Is Boca Chica Bay Eco Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Boca Chica Bay Eco Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Boca Chica Bay Eco Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of PAB 27.50 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Boca Chica Bay Eco Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for PAB 27.50 (subject to availability).

Does Boca Chica Bay Eco Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of PAB 60 per vehicle applies.

Where is Boca Chica Bay Eco Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Boca Chica Church and Boca Chica Marina. Playa Grande is 6.4 mi (10.2 km) away.

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Boca Chica Bay Eco Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was kind of a bed and breakfast. The pool was incredible with a beatiful view of the sea and valley below. The owners were nice and fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an absolutely stunning property! The view was unparalleled! Erika and Herbie are lovely hosts and helped to make the stay very pleasant. Don't pass up the opportunity to stay here! If you love bird watching, listening to howler monkeys, eating delicious homemade breakfasts and sunning in an amazing infinity pool while staring at the Pacific ocean, then you will LOVE the Eco Lodge. Would stay here again in a heartbeat and hope to get the chance to again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay!

Beautiful stay at an amazing place! Rooms, pool, grounds, food, people was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Owners were excellent hosts and very entertaining.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was close to the town to catch transportation for activities. Also, the view from the hotel was the best we have ever experienced. We enjoyed the breakfast and access to beverages if needed. Hostesses Herbie and Ericka very kind and informative. Place was immaculate and infinity pool awesome. Thanks for a breakfast each morning. Jim & Jeanette
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Herbie & Erica care about the guest experience obsessively. It’s home for them and you become a very welcomed guest. Follow a few house rules and relax. Breakfast is delicious. Pool and view are perfect. Tours and advice are offered. 2 nights was not enough stay longer if you can. Need a car to get there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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The property is pristine. Herbie and Erica were very gracious host. The views are spectacular.

10/10 Excellent

yin hon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic ocean view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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Family visiting from the States

As always we enjoyed our stay at the Boca Chica Eco Lodge!! Our hosts, Herbie & Erika, made us feel comfortable & welcome. The views are stunning & we even saw Howler Monkeys in the trees surrounding the Lodge! You won't go wrong staying at this property.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Axel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Both my wife and I felt like we were at the home of a friend or relative because of the way they treated us and how attentive our hosts were to the smallest detail. The view from the pool is spectacular and the breakfast is super complete. It is a place to visit annually. It is definitely the best lodging in the area. Thanks H and E.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfection

From start to finish our stay was very lovely. It is definitely more like a bed-and-breakfast. You are staying in erika and Herbie’s beautiful home. Herbie cooks made to order delicious breakfast every morning with fresh coffee and fruit. The views are outstanding. We are so happy that we got to stay here. Thank you for having us.! I recommend doing the island tour. It was very relaxing with a beautiful white sand beach. I also recommend eating at La Costa. It was so delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous stay !

We stayed 5 days at Herbie and Erika´s Eco Lodge. Right from the start, the view over Golfo de Chiriqui is breathtaking. The pool offers the same amazing view. It is a very quiet little hotel, perfect to relax and enjoy the area. Herbie cooks a tasty breakfast every morning. He’s a great story teller. Quite a character indeed ! Erika and Herbie were both very helpful to make sure we got the most out of our stay. We made boat tours in the islands and the mangroves with their help. In summary, a great experience for my wife and I in Boca Chica, thanks to the Eco Lodge, and their two lovely owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful quiet small venue surrounded by many species of plants and birds. Easy access to water activities at Boca Chica wharf. Several excellent restaurants. Best of all the innkeepers Erica and Herbie are very gracious and provide great breakfast each morning. This is a resort area under development by the local and national gov'ts so there were many areas of construction coming down from the PanAm highway as well as very rough side roads leading to this property and restaurants in the vicinity. This area is all built on a hillside with high elevations. A challenge for small cars -- larger vehicles, like SUVs or four wheel drive can make things more bearable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property not only has breathtaking views but everything is immaculate and well maintained. My husband and I do a lot of traveling and this was the nicest bed and breakfast we’ve stayed in. The owners are super friendly and helpful. They made us feel welcomed and gave us the low-down on what to do and where to go in the area. They even booked an excursion for us. They treated us like royalty every morning by serving us a made to order breakfast. They work very hard at making sure everything is perfect for their guests. They have thought of everything to make guests feel comfortable. Not a detail is missed. We loved the pool. The water was the perfect temperature…refreshing but not too cold. We spent a lot of time relaxing there and admiring the views of the ocean and islands. I can’t say enough good things about Eco Lodge. It was more than just a place to stay. It was an amazing experience. It’s a great place to relax and get away. Thanks to Erika and Herbie for sharing their slice of heaven with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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They run a tight ship, everything is looked after with the utmost care and the communal breakfasts are very pleasant for folks who want to meet and converse with others whether traveling alone or with a companion. Views from the pool are spectacular (lots of lovely birds) and hosts were responsive when we messaged for info prior to arrival helped us arrange a tour in a matter of seconds. They were also incredibly considerate of our dietary needs and served a very hearty breakfast, encouraging us to eat well before our tour. Drinking water readily available at no extra cost. Air conditioning and hot water for showers were both great. If you like the idea of always present and attentive hosts watching over everything and anticipating every need and are willing to stay somewhere eco-friendly (which means reading and following rules) this is a fabulous option (excellent value!) We had a small rental car and that was all we needed to get up the hill to this property. We walked partway down the hill to dinner at the restaurant next door...one guest even did it (up and down) in crutches!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein wirklich magischer Ort mit Blick in den Dschungel! Aufwachen mit Vogelgezwitscher und Affengebrüll. Unterkunft & Umgebung aussergewöhnlich sauber. ErikA & HErbie sind ausgezeichnete Gastgeber sehr familiär und hilfsbereit wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vyacheslav

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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma

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Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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Awesome place!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour paradisiaque.

Un lodge merveilleux, une vue magnifique sur le Pacifique. Des propriétaires attentifs et attentionnés. L'endroit idéal pour un séjour hors du commun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-eve

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Superbe endroit avec superbe vue. Bien accueilli par les hôtes. Manque de choix de restaurants et pas de belles plages proches et l’eau dans la baie est tellement chaude donc pas rafraîchissant. Mais si vous voulez relaxer à la piscine et observer les oiseaux et les singes, vous êtes au bon endroit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten eine super Zeit in der Unterkunft von Herbie und Erika. Beide gaben sich sehr Mühe einen tollen Aufenthalt zu bieten. Das Frühstück ist sehr ausgiebig und super lecker. Jeder Wunsch wurde uns erfüllt. Es fehlte uns an nichts und auch der grandiose Ausblick auf die Inseln macht diese Unterkunft besonders. Wir empfehlen sehr einen Aufenthalt. Nora und Matthias

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023