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Skully's House

2.5 star property
Beachside hotel to enjoy outdoor pool and sand beach

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Triple Room, Sea View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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You can look forward to a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store at Skully's House. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 5 on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Family Quadruple Room, Balcony | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Quadruple Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Family Double Room, Balcony | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Double Room, Balcony

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Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Triple Room, Sea View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Desk
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room, Patio, Sea View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Patio, Sea View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, Patio, Sea View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, Patio, Sea View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Desk
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Studio, Balcony | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Ceiling fan
Desk
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room, Patio, Sea View

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 24 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Calle Principal, Bocas del Toro, Provincia de Bocas del Toro

What's nearby

  • Tortuga Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Paunch Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Playa El Istmito - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Bocas Marina - 16 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tequila Republic - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Barco Hundido Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pipa Beach Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Arboloco - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Paki Point - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Skully's House

Hotel by the sea
You can look forward to a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store at Skully's House. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 5 on-site restaurants. In addition to a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a gift shop
  • Scooter rentals, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Skully's House offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shampoo
  • Ceiling fans and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 6 to 11 for adults and USD 6 to 11 for children
  • 5 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 11 for adults, and USD 6 to 11 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 only accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Skully's House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Skully's House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Skully's House?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Skully's House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Skully's House?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Skully's House located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bocas del Toro hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Tortuga Beach and Paunch Beach. Playa El Istmito and Bluff Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Skully's House Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place I’ve stayed in years. Very comfortable, great views, amazing staff and great food!! We will definitely go back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay, from the first second to the last moment, all the staff was very kind and attentive, we also booked a very nice tour with them and would like to come back soon!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

björn

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn't like the accommodation at all. It was always loud because the bar was right next to the pool, and lots of people from outside came there to party. The pool was incredibly small and looked bigger. Furthermore, the hotel didn't mind even having a dog in the pool drooling all over the water. I found it disgusting. Also, it wasn't possible to swim in the sea.It looks like there's a stretch of beach there from the pictures, but reception also told us we couldn't go into the sea. There were no chairs on the balcony, only one uncomfortable hanging chair, and a second one was torn down. When we asked for two chairs, we were simply told no, because guests were always throwing them off the balcony...We wanted to leave two days early because everything wasn't as expected and as depicted in the pictures. We clarified the matter with Expedia, and if the manager agreed, we were told we'd get our money back. We even found a replacement on-site and went to reception with him. Afterward, the manager lied to Expedia, and we didn't get a cent back. And the hotel even charged us twice. In our opinion, we wouldn't recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

elmer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy linda propiedad servicio de recepción excelente la piscina muy linda en general la propiedad es muy linda
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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