Palmar Beach Lodge

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Palmar Beach is a barefoot beachfront lodge nestled between the vibrant jungle and Caribbean Sea on Bastimentos Island, Bocas del Toro. Set along the golden sands of Red Frog Beach and surrounded by lush rainforest, Palmar Beach Lodge invites you to unplug, slow down, and rediscover life at nature’s rhythm. Come discover where wild beauty, quiet comfort, and meaningful connection intertwine in one unforgettable escape.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Meredith
United States United States
“We had the best trip to Palmar! The rooms & food were fabulous! The journey to the island was such a fun adventure. The beach is beautiful & since there's not a lot around, you can relax the whole time.”
Thompson
United States United States
“Accommodation was perfect and service was excellent. Staff was there to help and make the stay perfect”
Samantha
United States United States
“Loved the jungle vibe! The beach was very pretty and short walk to Polo Beach for calmer waves and snorkeling. Restaurant was also fantastic and had lots of vegetarian options.”
Bernadeta
United States United States
“Great good, nice staff. Highly recommend staying there.”
Tamara
Canada Canada
“Location was great. Staff were friendly. The beach was great. My son loved playing in the giant waves. They had a welcome volunteer that introduced us to the island and took us for a tour to the neighbouring beach, which was also beautiful. ...”
Jennifer
Canada Canada
“One of the most beautiful lodges I have stayed at! Exceptional staff Outstanding food & service Lots of activities and tours”
Stephanie
Canada Canada
“Great location. Beautiful facility. The entire staff were wonderful and went above and beyond. Just what I needed for a relaxing stay.”
Susan
United States United States
“The setting was beautiful and the staff very personable. We loved the aesthetics and the food too!”
Brenda
United States United States
“Palmar Beach resort is very lovely and located on a beautiful beach with a somewhat swimmable beach. The restaurant is beautiful and the food was fantastic. Kudos to the chef, I enjoyed every meal especially the lobster. Make sure you add on...”
Maria
United States United States
“A piece of paradise on earth. All comforts included, the hammocks at the beach, a welcome coconut, towels, and anything you need.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Selva
  • Cuisine
    Caribbean • Seafood • International • Latin American
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Palmar Beach Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

House rules

Palmar Beach Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 8 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Palmar Beach Lodge accepts the listed credit cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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