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Bocas Reef Hotel

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A beach with palm trees and a view of the water. - Bocas Reef Hotel (Bocas del Toro)
A hotel interior with a large orange wall featuring a white wing design, a wooden table, and blue stools. - Bocas Reef Hotel (Bocas del Toro)
A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, a small wooden nightstand, a potted plant, and an air conditioning unit. - Bocas Reef Hotel (Bocas del Toro)
A view from a covered outdoor area with string lights, palm trees, and buildings in the background. - Bocas Reef Hotel (Bocas del Toro)
A staircase with a wooden railing and a life preserver hanging on the wall. - Bocas Reef Hotel (Bocas del Toro)
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and laundry facilities at Bocas Reef Hotel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, a small wooden nightstand, a potted plant, and an air conditioning unit.

Classic Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two wooden beds, each with a blue bedspread and matching pillows.

Classic Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Two single beds with blue bedding, a small round table with a plant, and a red chair.

Classic Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Two single beds with wooden headboards, white linens, and patterned pillows.

Classic Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two single beds, each with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and patterned pillows. A window with a curtain is visible, and the walls are painted yellow.

Classic Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a potted plant.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom, City View

  • City view
  • 278 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Bocas del Toro, Bocas Reef Hotel is near the airport and near the beach. Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal 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 Paunch Beach. Visit our Bocas del Toro travel guide
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Calle 3A, Isla Colon, Next to Simon Bolivar Park, Bocas del Toro

What's nearby

  • A statue on a yellow archway with the inscription "1811" and "1911".
    Bolivar Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A beach with a sandy shore and turquoise waters under a cloudy sky.
    Bluff Beach
    24 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Istmito Beach
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Starfish Beach
    53 min drive - 13.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Barco Hundido Bar
    3 min walk
  • JJ’s at Bocas Blended
    7 min walk
  • Island Tap House
    1 min walk
  • The Floating Bar
  • Rosa Blanca Pizza & Jardin
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Bocas Reef Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bocas Reef Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Bocas Reef Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Bocas Reef Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Bolivar Park and Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal. Bocas Marina and Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bocas Reef Hotel Reviews

6.6

6.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

6.8

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They helped us do laundry although it wasnt listed as an available service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wenn man keine großen Ansprüche hat und hier nur schlafen und duschen möchte, dann ist diese Unterkunft völlig in Ordnung und ausreichend. Die Damen an der Rezeption sind wirklich sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, die die das Frühstück zu bereiten können leider kein Wort englisch und sind nicht sehr Kompromiss bereit. Beim Frühstück gibt es leider keine sehr große Auswahl für 1 Woche Aufenthalt ist das aber nicht schlimm. Die Lage des Hostels ist super man hat alles was man benötigt in nähster Nähe.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maria de Jesus

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Muchas escaleras

Está bien para pasar un par de noches pero la limpieza es muy pobre y el lugar tiene escaleras para llegar a todas las habitaciones. No lo recomiendo si van personas mayores, es más bien para jovenes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kristen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was charged twice, tried to contact them and nothing, tried to fix it with expedia and useless as well. Property old, see through bed sheets, cold breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

FILIPPO

Liked: Staff & service

Poco costosa

Buon rapporto qualità prezzo ma prenotando direttamente presso la struttura si risparmiano circa 15 $ al giorno. Dalle ricerche fatte resta comunque la più economica di bocas del toro city. Questa struttura si trova in ottima posizione: sulla via centrale, vicino al parco cittadino e poco distante dal traghetto. La stanza è spoglia, poco curata e vecchiotta ... ma questa è la media de che ho incontrato negli hotel di media categoria a panama. Colazione compresa nel prezzo. Ottima veranda panoramica
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Luis

Disliked: Staff & service

Hay mejores opciones por el mismo precio

El Hotel. Tiene buena ubicación. Pero es un edificio viejo sin mantenimiento, y en no muy buenas condiciones. Desayuno. Se ofrece desayuno, pero el mismo es de mala calidad; el area donde se sirve el desayuno posee buena vista pero el mobiliario es de muy mala calidad. La habitación. El ruido de la calle se escucha dentro de la habitación. Las cortinas en mal estado. El colchón ya está muy deteriorado, las toallas deben renovarlas. Wifi. Hay buena cobertura, pero debe mejorar la velocidad. El personal. Muy atento y servicial, deberían hacerles un uniforme para que se vean mejor. Siempre atentos a colaborar en todo. Resumen Hay mejores hoteles por el mismo precio en la misma zona.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Staff & service

cheap but nice

Nice cheap place to stay in the middle of town, easy access to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Denise

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awful hotel

First of all I'd like to say that the hotel rooms do not look like the did in the pics on expedia. No little table with a flower, no plain white or blue sheets with decorative pillows. The sheets were child themed mismatched and you only get one flat PILLOW. The mattresses were uncomfortable also. The noise level was horrendous because carnival was going on right in front of the hotel tho any time the noise from the streets was loud. Only positive thing I can say as that the front desk lady was very nice and the hotel is convenient to other places in town. Small breakfast cooked by unfriendly ladies also. One towel with one bar of soap. No hand towel or washcloth.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bed bugs

The room was infested with bed bugs. I told the staff and showed them my bites. I asked for another room and the just shrugged.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Central hotel. Basic. Lovely hot showers

Very noisy. Guests banging doors Day and night, and shouting. Didn't get a lot of sleep overall. We were there for 2 weeks, did move to a better quieter room. Upper floor rm 11. Definite improvement.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

Buena estadía

Satisfecho con el hotel. Buen desayuno
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michel

Liked: Staff & service

Bon choix à Bocas del Toro

Plein centre ville de Bocas, bon rapport qualité/prix grâce aux prix secrets de Hotel;com et petit déjeuner correct mais wii fi limite
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

anap

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
nos parecio centrico el hotel, el servicio en la recepción excelente, la atención en el desayuno muy mala. la suite que fue donde nos quedamos tienes que subir unas escaleras muy largas y oscuras de noche, deberian iluminarla. precio calidad ok pero hay mejores opciones en calle 1ra frente al mar sin tanta diferencia en precio
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

rico

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

NIce hotel right in the middle of the main street

nothing fancy but the room was cleaned everyday bed was comfortable tv had a hdmi port and it is right in the middle of town close to a store, bakery, the park, many places to eat
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Torb

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central to everything and good value for money

The hotel is obviously not a 5 star hotel rather than an economic hotel with excellent value for the money and includes free breakfast. There are no elevators but accesible by stairs, The room was clean and had well functioning AC and bathroom with hot water. Fresh towels and cleaning every day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stephane

Disliked: Staff & service

In a pinch only

Right on the main street, great deck with fabulous view over town and calle Tercera, breakfast was lousy, rooms depressing, AC worked at least.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dilier

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

Cómo es el Hotel Reef

Cuando llegas el recibidor deja muchas dudas, las áreas comunes básicamente son pasillos y escaleras, tiene una cocina bien equipada para uso de los huéspedes, algo muy importante en bocas, si quieres ahorrar porque la comida es lo mas caro, la habitación muy limpia y cómoda, estuvimos en la Delux que es muy amplia, el A/C enfría muy bien, el desayuno muy bueno, la relación precio- beneficio muy bien, de volver a bocas me vuelvo a hospedar ahí, no tenían cobijas y mi novia paso un poco de frío, pero termine perdiendo el debate y fui yo quien paso calor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

ScottB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great inexpensive hotel

The rooms and bathrooms are small and old. However, the staff keeps them clean. (Besides, I didn't come to Bocas to hangout in my hotel room!) The terrace is fantastic, with views of water in every direction. And the complimentary full breakfast is great. The cook didn't speak much English nor I much Spanish, but I got my breakfast cooked the way I wanted it anyway.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jorge

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

Bem localizado, perto de tudo.

Local simples, mas; aconchegante.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Bocas Reef Hotel

They staff was friendly. It was old but clean. It had air, internet and hot water. That worked for our needs.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

A ne pas recommander très vieux ,sale ,

Séjour très négatif, vu que l'hôtel est très lamentable.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness

HOTEL SIMPLES, MAS, COM PRECOS JUSTOS.

LOCAL CHEIO DE ILHAS COM PRAIAS BONITAS.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good hotel for the price

The hotel is old, but great customer service, nice breakfast. It's close to the park, so noisy at night but walking distance to all restaurants.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Celt

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bocas:cool & funky

Old hotel a little shabby around edges--like the town . Small rooms. Well located. Breakfast cold including coffee. Decent value for price
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Goedkoop en netjes

Leuke acco! Goede locatie.