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A dining table with plates of food and drinks, overlooking a turquoise sea and a thatched-roof structure.

A cozy room with a wooden table, a lamp, and a chair. A window with a view of palm trees and a blue sky is visible.

A spacious room with a wooden staircase, a hanging chair, a sofa, and a dining table.

Three thatched-roof overwater bungalows on stilts with wooden railings and doors.

1. Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge

Punta Caracol

$146

$161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A beachside wedding setup with a canopy, white chairs, and palm trees.

A beachside welcome sign with a restaurant named "Yarishori Boco del Dragón" in the background.

A rustic wooden interior with a high ceiling, a central open doorway leading to a clothing store, and a patterned carpet.

A pathway leading to a turquoise house with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

2. Yarisnori

Bocas del Toro

$83

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lush greenery and a covered area with a sign.

A person in a hanging chair in a garden with a pool and tropical plants.

A modern hotel room with a circular window, a bed with a rolled towel, a wooden ladder, and a desk with a chair.

A circular window with a green seat, a wooden ladder, and a door.

3. Nowhere

Bocas del Toro

$102

$112 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

An outdoor wooden deck with thatched umbrellas, a hammock, and a wooden fence leading to a beach.

A circular pool with a wooden deck and lounge chairs, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A neatly made bed with a blue and green patterned bedspread, two wall-mounted lamps, and a decorative mirror above the bed.

A spacious indoor area with a high ceiling and wooden flooring, surrounded by lush greenery.

4. Playa Bluff Hotel

Bluff

$111

$122 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A breakfast table with various dishes and drinks, overlooking a pool and lush greenery.

A wooden bar area with a selection of spirits and a sign indicating a craft brewery.

A bedroom with a bed, a wicker sofa, wooden beams, and a view of greenery through the windows.

A two-story wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

5. Oasis Bluff Beach

Bluff

$168

$185 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden bed with a headboard, two pillows, and a blue-striped bedspread in a room with brown curtains and a tiled floor.

A room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A road sign indicating a distance of 52 kilometers and 1/2.

A panoramic view of a lake surrounded by dense greenery and small islands.

6. Mi Refugio

Valle de Agua Arriba

$41

$45 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden staircase leading to a covered outdoor area with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and potted plants.

A kitchen with a rustic design, featuring a wall-mounted sign that reads 'Somewhere' and 'bocas del toro panama'.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern building with multiple wooden staircases leading to a covered entrance.

7. Somewhere Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro

$90

$99 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden dock leading to a waterway with palm trees and traditional wooden buildings.

A view from a room with a wooden window sill, looking out to a balcony with a rope barrier and a railing.

A hotel room with two single beds, a small table, a chair, and a fan.

A wooden house with a balcony and a hammock.

8. Koko Acqua Lodge

Bocas del Toro

$45

$50 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden deck with two folding chairs and a small table, overlooking a calm sea with a sailboat in the distance.

A spacious loft with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a mezzanine level, and a view of the outdoors.

A two-story building with a blue exterior, a wooden balcony, and a metal fence.

A room with a slatted wooden ceiling, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with a view of the outside.

9. Blue Marlin

Bocas del Toro

$122

$134 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden pier with two white lounge chairs and a small table, overlooking a calm sea with a sailboat in the distance.

A wooden ceiling, a bed with floral pillows, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.

A narrow hallway with wooden walls, a small table, a bench, and a window with curtains.

10. VILLA BAHIA DEL SOL

Bocas del Toro

$81

$89 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Go beyond your typical stay in El Empalme

Top landmarks in El Empalme

Calvin Byron Stadium

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can catch an event at Calvin Byron Stadium, located 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from central El Empalme.

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Check out reviews of El Empalme hotels guests love

Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge

Punta Caracol

10/10 Exceptional

Fred

Yarisnori

Bocas del Toro

10/10 Exceptional

great location, right on beach; room and bathroom were clean; hot water steady; good wi-fi (connect to the many SSIDs on the property); the restaurant has one of the best food we had in Bocas; the area get very crowded during the day with day trippers and Instagrammers; if you are staying overnight, just wait until ~4/5 PM - you'll have the place to yourself; walk to starfish beach is and other small beach spots around the area; note: laundry is $8 and not self-serve or free as advertised; the...

KARUNIK

Oasis Bluff Beach

Bluff

10/10 Exceptional

Mark

Nowhere

Bocas del Toro

10/10 Exceptional

A true hidden gem on Isla Colon. The grounds are teeming with wildlife and the 'pod' style lodging is such a unique experience. Despite having no AC, the pods stayed surprisingly comfortable. This was the first place on our trip with truly clean sheets and a comfortable bed. The staff is efficient and kind, and the included breakfast was excellent. It’s a peaceful, well-managed sanctuary away from the town noise.

Casandra

Koko Acqua Lodge

Bocas del Toro

10/10 Exceptional

What an amazing place to stay in Bocas del Toro. The hut was pristine and really comfortable. Try to request a water front lodge (there are 6 in total) but the front two are right on the water front but the sunsets either way are insane. The staff we dealt with were so friendly and helpful plus they did laundry for us in one hour for $10 per load. Be aware that this property is about 20 minutes walk from the main area for restaurants etc and you have to walk between locals’ houses to get the...

Sarah

Playa Bluff Hotel

Bluff

10/10 Exceptional

Rajesh

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