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Hotel Olas

3.0 star property
Oceanfront adventures await at this sunny retreat where guests can explore with motorized watercraft or simply relax with coffee by the sea

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Junior Suite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi - Hotel Olas (Bocas del Toro)
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Hotel Olas sits on the ocean, ideal for sun-seekers. The beach offers relaxation and activities - snorkelers explore underwater, surfers catch waves. Guests enjoy WiFi, meals at the restaurant, and convenient dry cleaning services.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Ocean View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View

  • Water view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Bocas del Toro, Hotel Olas is in the city center and by the ocean. Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Bocas Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bird Island and Bolivar Park. Scuba diving and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Bocas del Toro travel guide
Map
Ave Sur, Calle 6, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro

What's nearby

  • Centennial Park - Cartagena, Colombia
    Bolivar Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Istmito Beach
    12 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Starfish Beach
    59 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    1 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Buga Café
    4 min walk
  • coco fastronomy
    6 min walk
  • Space Lounge & Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Merén Pool Club & Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Rosa Blanca Pizza & Jardin
    5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Olas

Hotel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Hotel Olas and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beach shuttle, kayaking, and beach volleyball. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Enjoy onsite activities like snorkeling, surfing/body boarding, and boat tours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free extended parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and airport pick-up service (surcharge)
  • A TV in the lobby, a computer station, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Olas offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Digital channels and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 70 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle

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 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 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

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Olas
Hotel Olas Bocas del Toro
Olas Bocas del Toro
Olas Hotel
Hotel Olas Bocas Del Toro
Olas Hotel Bocas Town
Hotel Olas Hotel
Hotel Olas Bocas del Toro
Hotel Olas Hotel Bocas del Toro

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Olas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Extended parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Olas?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Olas?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Olas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of USD 10 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Olas located?

Located in the heart of Bocas del Toro, this beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Bocas Marina. Bolivar Park and Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Olas Reviews

6.4

7.0

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

6.8

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Carolina Soraya

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

En general no nos agradó.

En general no nos resultó cómodo. Las camas muy bajas, tuvimos que bajar a pedir nuestras toallas y jabones. No nos las cambiaron al siguiente día. Nos iban a cobrar 5% adicional si pagábamos con tarjeta de crédito y eso no me lo habían anunciado antes, así que optamos por transferir, pero no debe ser.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

katherine

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

No frills, clean and kid friendly hotel by ocean

The hotel sits right on the water in a neighborhood less than a 10 minute walk from the main water taxi stop. I liked it because it wasn’t touristy. I traveled with my 14 and 9 year old, and they loved the two hammocks by the dock. After a little hiccup at check in about a room that would accommodate us, we had a great experience with the staff. They are helpful and friendly as is the owner. The rooms are small but clean, and there is hot water to shower with. Great location, and easy to walk around the town. If you’re looking for a reasonable no frills hotel, this is the place to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was quiet, excellent water view. Easy walking to 'city'. Breakfast was great. Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Hotel está muy bonito...la habitación es muy cómoda...buena seguridad...el desayuno muy bueno.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
woke up completely covered in bites ? if they were bed bugs or what the ladies that worked there were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Linus

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

Don't stay here...

When the first impression is that the receptionist doesn't want to greet or even talk to anyone, just looks bothered, then you know this is not going to be nice....and not surprisingly - it wasn't. So, bad service (exception of breakfast staff who did ok pancakes and actually said good morning), bad room with bad beds, bad bathroom with really bad shower...I would say worse than bad, so don't expect a good shower here - 3 drops of water in the minute is good here. At another hotel now....tired, just wanted to warn you guys!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Las instalaciones del hotel en deterioro... Nada que ver con las fotos... Descuidado
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok..could be so much better

This was our third stay there and it was just ok. We had a street facing room. We like the local color so we didn’t mind sounds of the children playing in the street but the dogs and cats barking and screeching were a bit much. The servers were more interested in their cell phones than serving, which was never a problem before. It is a good location for boat pickups and great sunset views.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Olas is very near ferry’s terminal on the more residential side, so it stays quiet after hours. But it is an easy walk to all the activities and hot spots. The breakfast here is great plus you have a lovely view of the water. Rooms are pretty basic, but ours was clean and comfortable. Good shower (one warning-bring your own shampoo). All-in-all, a nice place to stay for your Bocas visit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ointreserad personal

Tråkigt bemötande rent allmänt. Helt ointresserade av att man var där. Verkade mest besvärade av att man var där. Väldigt skitigt o handdukarna kändes det som om någon lämnat kvar när de reste hem.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Max Melgaard

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

For dyrt, for slidt

Megetvgammelt og slidt hotel. Vi borde i suiten. Puds på væggene sad løst. Håndvasken sad løst. Meget ringe internet. Alt for dyrt til kvaliteten
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great, quieter than expected

Close but not in boca town center.ready walk everything. Great people, staff in a little rustic area of boca but we felt plenty safe and it is tight on the water. Close to good and all but not hugh noise
Verified

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Convenient location

We only stayed one night, the staff was friendly, the room was small but worked out fine. It's close to all the restaurants and stores. The free breakfast was really nice, and the view from the dinning area is spectacular.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sabrina

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

A due passi dal centro, sul mare

Siamo una coppia matura. avevamo una "suite" al piano superiore, con bagno privato, terrazzino e vista mare come promesso. wifi, acqua calda, letto ampio e comodo, camera spaziosa con scrivania, frigo, poltrona, diverse prese di corrente, a/c.. forse ridotto l'armadio ma sufficiente per noi. Ottima la colazione (con 3 opzioni a scelta: tema cereali/muesli/succhi, tema pancake/frutta, tema uova/caffé..ecc.), inclusa in tariffa e fatta al momento servita in una terrazza (la struttura è una palafitta) sul mare. L'hotel mette in contatto con agenzie locali per le gite (vi vengono a prendere in barca direttamente dalla sala pranzo, dove dispongono di un piccolo attracco con tanto di doccia dolce) ma il centro è proprio a due passi per cercarle da soli; una anzi è venuta di persona mentre facevamo colazione, ha preso accordi e dopo mezzora siamo partiti.Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo. accettano carte di credito. Pulizia impeccabile, cambio asciugamani giornaliero.Volendo a pagamento ci sono lavatrici/asciugatrici. Al piano superiore c'è un altro lounge comune, coperto ma con vista mare, con divani e tavolini
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Julia

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

Unfriendly atmosphere/ Not the best location

I recently spent a month working in Bocas and wanted to splurge on my last night. I decided to go with Hotel Olas as the pictures seemed nice and there was a restaurant. I had a horrible experience at this place when in the middle of the night I found bedbugs. The night guard said he couldn't do anything to help me. Then after I sat for four hours waiting for reception the unfriendly staff told me she couldn't give me a refund for my room. I don't know if she was truthful in saying she didn't have money or if she was scheming me but I wouldn't be surprised if it were either. I'd probably just avoid if I were you.
Verified

8/10 Good

kamran

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

Amazing balcony with view in junior suite

Everything about this hotel was great, really strong WiFi, almost too hot of a shower (rare in central America), amazing AC and balcony with view. DRAWBACKS. Bathroom sink has a single push button water tap that is noise and annoying because you need to push it every 5 seconds to get water and only cold water. Makes it impossible to shave face because so cold and need to push button every 5 seconds lol. Free breakfast in the morning is only coffee and 2 pancakes. I didn't get fruits included I think it was finished but I did get fresh juice. It's nice that it is available until 11am and included in room fee. However, they do not offer any other breakfast option even IF you want to pay extra for it which was surprising because there was no way to get eggs or toast or anything like that. But the view right on the water Mase up for it. Very nice quite neighbourhood about 4 minutes walk to all the stores and restaurants but far away enough to not be noisy.
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

Good deal

Friendly and comfortable.
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Staff & service

Nice hotel right on the water.

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Olas. We thought the staff was great. Stephanie at the front desk, is a great asset to the hotel. She spoke English so she was a big help when we needed a tour set up or help with reservations for a flight out of Bocas. The kitchen staff, especially Yetti our waitress made us feel at home and our free breakfast everyday was delicious. When we plan another vacation to Bocas we both agree that we would stay at Hotel Olas.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Hotel on the waterfront

We stayed one night! I had a satisfactory stay. However,my friends, a couple, had a rough night as the room did not have a control for the AC unit. The management did nothing to get another control for them. One of my friends was sick and they would not get her hot water for her to make some tea. They ran out rolls for breakfast and when someone brought some in, they would not offer them the rolls.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet, near to iguana nightclub and good restaurants, I really like the view they have two terraces..
Verified

4/10 Poor

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
no hot water, very small bed
Verified

6/10 Okay

carlos

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

no aceptan tarjeta de credito

El hotel esta decente . Buena atencion. Pero el cuarto tenia un olor extraño. Y la zona esta un poco alejada y fea . A 3 calles de la calle principal . Lo peor es que ha pesar de que la reserva se hace con tarjeta de credito no la aceptan y tuve que sacar efectivo pagando el 10% para poder pagar .
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Very Unwelcoming

At check in receptionist tried to charge me double but I had written confirmation of price. Free breakfast was grudgingly served, one meal at a time over an hour - some of us got our coffee. Second day we went out for breakfast out of frustration. Only friendly staff was Alex at the bar/restaurant in the afternoon. Rooms were fine, but windows had very sketchy "locks" so we never left anything in the rooms. Definitely would not go back to Bocas.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mirielle

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

We loved Hotel Olas!

We spent a week at this funky little hotel on the water in Bocas Town. The only disappointment was lack of a swimming beach within walking distance. Walls are adorned with paintings. The staff was friendly, courteous and professional.
Verified

8/10 Good

Luis

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

Beautiful hotel with comfortable room

We had a great time in Hotel Olas, the hotel is built all from wood which is really nice, clean and well maintained. It has a deck facing the ocean with a dock where you can sit to view the beautiful sunset. The boats can pick you there so you don't have to go to town to find a ride to the nearby islands.