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Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge

3.5 star property
Overwater bungalows in Panama where travelers can snorkel right from their deck, kayak through mangroves, and dine with Caribbean sunset views

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine, ocean views - Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge (Bocas del Toro)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine, ocean views - Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge (Bocas del Toro)
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Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge offers adventure and relaxation on Panama's Caribbean coast. Staff assist with snorkeling trips or kayaking. Enjoy ocean-view meals at the restaurant. Amenities include free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning, and concierge services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Punta Caracol Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Luna Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Terrace/patio

Master Suite

  • Ocean view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Punta Caracol, a neighborhood in Bocas del Toro, Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge is in the suburbs and by the ocean. Bocas Marina and Institute for Tropical Ecology & Conservation - Bocas del Toro Biological Station 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 Istmito Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Bocas del Toro travel guide
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Punta Caracol, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro

Restaurants

  • Dosha Organic cafe
    19 min drive
  • Tequila Republic
    23 min drive
  • Skully's
    20 min drive
  • Pipa Beach Bar
  • Mana Bar and Restaurant
    22 min drive

About this property

Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge

Lodge located in Punta Caracol
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge. This lodge is a great place to bask in the sun with a beach shuttle, kayaking, and snorkeling. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Punta Caracol acqua-lodge, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Beach towels, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Sofa beds and free rollaway/extra beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip 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
  • Snorkeling

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 elevator

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 November 13 and December 17.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately PAB 20 for adults and PAB 20 for children

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 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, 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
Property Registration Number 60223-2-346272 D.V.97

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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
Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge Lodge Bocas del Toro

Frequently asked questions

Is Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge located?

Located in Punta Caracol, this beach lodge is steps from Bluff Beach, Istmito Beach, and Paunch Beach. La Gruta Cave and Institute for Tropical Ecology & Conservation - Bocas del Toro Biological Station are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 163 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful quiet gem of a spot loved ever minute of it if you are lucky enough to stay here do it!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning! Beautiful place on the water, very peaceful and super friendly staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for relax and enjoy good vacations with the family
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Olivia

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 :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pacome

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

Great place to relax

Amazing place, very friendly staff. The lodge is very clean and has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Is a nice place to relax. My kids love it. Kinda far from town but still beautiful and quite.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible property. The reef was stunning and the staff thoughtful and kind. Everything was clean and comfortable and the food was delicious!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rattana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property, and will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rivky

Disliked: Amenities
Okay condition, walkway was poor condition, was scary to walk on it, was rainy and windy window couldn't be closed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renata Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excelent
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is an amazing place, 100 %
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice cabins
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff, very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saritaanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to relax and unwind, the location is unmatched and a bit remote but there is a restaurant and great service from all the staff! It was a hut on the water if you want luxury accommodations you will need to go to a luxury resort, we enjoyed the rustic feel and the tranquility!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, most of staff helpful and friendly, but run down and badly in need of maintainance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful ocean property, great for snorkelling right off your own private dock. Super relaxing listening to the ocean waves right outside your window. The staff were friendly and very efficient. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Punta Caracol is a little slice of heaven. The cabins are very quaint and comfortable, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the views are spectacular. Staying over the water was like being on top of an aquarium. If you love nature and sea life, this is a must see! We loved every minute!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot to relax, swim out your back door and get away from it all. Really unique facilities. Great snorkeling - out your back door. Would love to come back. Nothing to complain about!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Avron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food, the uniqueness, the atmosphere, and the staff were all excellent. The only drawback was luxurious comforts of a traditional hotel. If you were looking to disconnect, this is your place. If you were looking for action and excitement, this is not your place we had an amazing time and enjoyed the experience.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Felix

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023