Must-see hotels in Chiriquí Province

  • Bocas del Mar

    Chiriquí Province

    This elegant Belgian-owned resort on the mainland has 20 brilliant-white ultramodern bungalows that offer the ultimate in comfort. Amenities range from…

  • Haven

    Boquete

    This sleekly designed hotel and spa provides a very chic retreat. British-owned, it has eight rooms with cool space-saving designs, set amid verdant…

  • Bambuda Castle

    Boquete

    Once upon a time, a Dutchman built this castle to pay homage to his beloved. Now it's a surreal fun center with an indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, on…

  • Bambu Hostel

    David

    This great chilled-out house is the creation of a friendly musician and former Brooklynite. There's air-conditioned dorms, decent private rooms and a…

  • Hotel Panamonte

    Boquete

    This historic 21-room hotel dating from 1914 wins you over with its sprawling flower gardens, serene spaces, and handsome rooms and public areas. Choose…

  • Las Lajas Beach Resort

    Chiriquí Province

    A lovely destination on the beach, with 14 impeccable, ample and cheery rooms and great service. We love the indigenous designs on the bedspreads and…

  • Cala Mia Boutique Resort

    Chiriquí Province

    Cala Mia on Isla Boca Brava offers luxurious ocean-front tranquility. Some 11 thatched bungalows have ample living spaces, handcrafted local furniture and…

  • Isla Verde Hotel

    Boquete

    Set in a large, lush garden with a small stream running through it, this delicious property offers different types of lodgings in 16 units – from casitas …

  • Riverside Inn

    Boquete

    A casual stunner, this exclusive inn with six suites has a relaxed and intimate setting and an upscale restaurant called the Rock. Living areas feature…

  • Coffee Estate Inn

    Boquete

    Surrounded by orange groves with private trails winding through gardens and forest, this stunning property is run by a Panamanian-Californian couple…

  • Boquete Garden Inn

    Boquete

    On the edge of the Río Palo Alto, this garden inn with a dozen rooms in six red-mud cottages is run by a welcoming Briton. The grounds overflow with…

  • Tinamou Cottage Jungle Lodge

    Boquete

    If you'd like to get away from it all but still be within striking distance of the town and its amenities, choose these lovely cottages on 9 hectares of…

  • Pacific Bay Resort

    Chiriquí Province

    This recommended all-inclusive eco resort catering to only 20 guests runs on wind and solar power. Linked by a garden path, each cottage houses six people…

  • Nahual Eco Hostel

    Chiriquí Province

    With ranchos (small house-like buildings) and attractive cabins, this fun, Italian-run place is the best bargain lodging in Las Lajas. It sits across the…

  • Las Olas Resort

    Chiriquí Province

    Capping the western end of the beach is this sprawling yellow hacienda-style resort. Its 48 terraced rooms and suites are decorated with soft, natural…

  • Seagullcove Lodge

    Chiriquí Province

    This small, intimate resort counts just five bungalows, four of them looking to the ocean. Rooms have chunky wooden furniture, huge bathrooms and walk-in…

  • El Río Encantado Nature Resort

    Chiriquí Province

    This remote resort idyllically located on 40 manicured hectares on the Río Caldera offers four comfortable self-catering cottages, as well as a wonderful…

  • Casa de Montaña

    Boquete

    Under new ownership, this B&B features six large, fan-cooled rooms with terrace or balcony. Special features include concierge service, memory-foam…

  • Mamallena Boquete Hostel

    Boquete

    Facing the central plaza, this turquoise ex-boardinghouse is backpacker central, complete with kitchen, laundry and free pancake breakfasts. For its huge…

  • Hotel Los Establos

    Boquete

    These lavish quarters enveloped in manicured grounds and a coffee farm bear no trace of their past as erstwhile stables. Decor is elegant but a little…

  • Hotel Ladera

    Boquete

    This upscale hotel along the the road leading to the Boquete hills features an appealing ultramodern style and attentive staff at the front desk. The 20…

  • Finca Buena Vista

    Chiriquí Province

    On the outskirts of Las Lajas town, about 500m east, this German-run B&B has sweeping views and warm hospitality. Four spacious and well-appointed rooms…

  • Pensión Topas

    Boquete

    Built around a small organic garden, this blue-and-orange lodging run by an eccentric German features Tintin murals, a collection of a half-dozen…

  • Naturalmente

    Chiriquí Province

    The three fan-cooled thatched cabins with little terraces at this delightful B&B accommodate between two and four people. It's at the northern end of Las…

  • Hotel Ciudad de David

    David

    David's flashiest hotel, the sleek 'City of David' has 103 tastefully furnished rooms with wooden floors, minibars and fully wired desks. Rooms 303 and…

  • El Oasis

    Boquete

    Although it's within walking distance, El Oasis is across the Río Caldera from Boquete proper and is a good deal quieter than staying in town; the river's…

  • Downtown Suites

    Boquete

    This design-oriented hotel features seven modern suites with living rooms and kitchenettes. It's all spick and span but way overpriced; luckily, there are…

  • Garden by Refugio del Río

    Boquete

    The most stylish in-town hostel is this newcomer with huge gardens, pallet furniture and sleek murals. Double rooms have old-fashioned charm. There's a…

  • Finca Lérida

    Boquete

    Famous for its coffee farm and birdwatching opportunities – it's one of the best places in the country to see quetzals – Finca Lérida also offers classic…

  • Hotel Boca Brava

    Chiriquí Province

    An unexpected budget option on Isla Boca Brava, this hotel with 15 rooms, ranging from rustic to deluxe, is ideal for mingling with fellow travelers,…

  • Casa Laguna B&B

    Chiriquí Province

    This Italian-run B&B with just three rooms is a popular option for couples. There are open-air ranchos for relaxing in the main garden and facing a lagoon…

  • Gran Hotel Nacional

    David

    David’s largest hotel offers 119 modern yet fairly sterile rooms better suited to domestic businesspeople than travelers. But the hotel isn’t short on…

  • La Casa de La Abuela

    Boquete

    This modern brick hotel is said to be built on the grounds where the family matriarch once tended her chickens. It has 18 comfortable rooms decorated in…

  • Johnny Fiestas

    Chiriquí Province

    About as bare-bones as you'll find, the five cabins at this popular beach bar with a US owner are seconds from the sand. Surfing tides can reach 6m here…

  • Hotel Puerta del Sol

    David

    A very secure budget choice, this central hotel offers 86 tasteful tiled rooms with wood furnishings. Rooms are on the small side, but the setting is…

  • Hotel Castilla

    David

    Professional and superclean, this hotel offers 69 cheerful tiled rooms with matching beds and desk sets in a vaguely art-deco style. Each is equipped with…

  • Hostal Boquete

    Boquete

    Overlooking the Río Caldera, Hostal Boquete provides a budget option for couples. Though clean and offering all the essentials, its 10 rooms with cable TV…