Top 10 Hotels in El Empalme in 2026 (from $45)

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

1. Yarisnori

Bocas del Toro

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

2. Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge

Punta Caracol

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A two-story building with a red roof, a small tower with a balcony, and a view of a lake.

3. Mi Refugio

Valle de Agua Arriba

$50 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

4. Nowhere

Bocas del Toro

$132 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

5. Oasis Bluff Beach

Bluff

$165 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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

6. Playa Bluff Hotel

Bluff

$122 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A pathway leading to a covered area with a view of the sea, surrounded by tropical plants and a thatched roof structure.

7. Somewhere Bocas del Toro

Bocas del Toro

$119 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A wooden-paneled bathroom with a toilet, a rug, and a window.

8. VILLA BAHIA DEL SOL

Bocas del Toro

$149 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

9. Blue Marlin

Bocas del Toro

$224 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

10. Koko Acqua Lodge

Bocas del Toro

$62 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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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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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

Nowhere

Bocas del Toro

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is very helpful and attentive, the hotel is beautiful, sparkling clean and the garden is lush. I need to mention that entry with a vehicle can be be difficult because the gate can be opened only from the reception and if no one is available, there is just no way to open it. And it is a longish walk from the gate to the hotel, which we had to do under pouring rain to get to our taxi outside. Other than that, the stay was amazing and even better than expected for the price. Honestly...

Maria

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

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