Reviews of Boca Brava Lodge

What a special place to cool down and relax! The whole team was so kind and helpful, in spite of the owner died some months before - thank you so much for that extraordinairy effort . We only had well done meals and tasty breakfasts, as well as the transport to Puerto Boca Chica or the lift to the boattours were always reliable. A walk over the Island is a exiting encounter with plants, butterflys and monkeys. If you‘re looking for quiet and relaxing days, Boca Brava is the Right place.

Location

They lock you down like a prisoners. If you need food or a drink you can only get it at thier restaurant. One it closes you can get nothing. You cannot check out you cannot get a drink, no food no snakes nothing you are paying to be a prisoner.

I don"t know how to find words for this very special place. The room was perfect: equipped with everything you need, with a great view and the sound of waves. The place is just beautiful. It is located on a hill surrounded by water in three directions and jungle at the other. You are in the middle of the nature, you can see animals, its so peaceful and quiet. Walking around at the island is nice and you have the beach there on you own. The beach is also nice and safe for swimming. The hammocks have just the best views. The food is delicious: they have many different options; there are a lot of side dishes also including potatoes and dishes with different sauces (things I was missing in other Panamanian restaurants a lot). And everything is tasty. The service is super attentive and professionell. But the best thing are the people there. From the very beginning they made me feel like being a long lost family member who returned home after many years. I'm still overwhelmed by the kindness of everyone there. If I come back to Panama, I"ll definitely visit this place again. Thanks a lot for everything!

Lovely restaurant area. Great to see howlers from there and from our beautiful a/c room. Food was good. We walked to the beach and swam listening to the howlers.

Everything was a bit expensive, extra charge for kayaks so we didn’t do that. We were the only guests for 2 nights so lower prices would also attract more visitors.

Boca Brava Lodge is a hidden island gem, perfect for relaxing and reconnecting with nature. Tucked away on Isla Boca Brava, this peaceful retreat offers stunning ocean views, jungle trails, and total tranquility. Wildlife is all around—from howler monkeys in the trees to tropical birds soaring overhead. It’s the kind of place where you can truly slow down and soak in the beauty of island life.

We love Boca Brava Lodge because it’s peaceful, wild, and surrounded by nature. The ocean views, jungle sounds, and wildlife make it the perfect place to relax—and the staff was absolutely incredible, making our stay even more special.

The property exceeded our expectations. We got an up close and personal view of the howler monkeys. The food and staff were awesome!

I went to this place a few times 20 years ago. It remains an excellent value. It’s close enough to Boca Chica (mainland) to feel secluded without being far away. I went to one of the beaches on the island & it was perfect. It took me awhile to master flushing the toilet correctly but then it was fine. The tropical drinks (non alcoholic) & menu items were excellent.

It is family run with a very chill atmosphere.

Meals were served in the main dining room and overall were very tasty. Prices were reasonable and everything was freshly prepared. Food and drinks were available all day which was nice since there were no fridges or coffee makers in the rooms. The beach was gorgeous although it's about a 15 minute walk with inclines. This lodge is not for anyone who has mobility issues. The 80 steps up from the water alone are a workout. Staff were very accommodating and helpful, but you definitely need to know Spanish or use Google translate to ensure good communication. They booked our tours but we ended up on the wrong tour (beach instead of snorkelling)and the price was not as advertised. The view from our balcony was lovely and we appreciated the AC and fan.

The food was quite good and freshly prepared although there were a few things that could have been offered such as a variety of salad dressings, milk or cream instead of condensed milk, real butter instead of a substitute etc. The fruit plate consisted of mushy bananas, pineapple and watermelon. Even though I asked for a description before ordering, there was no mango. It would have been nice to have drinkable water in the room as well as a couple of glasses.

Friendly, good priced, happy hour every day

I did not stay here as it was not accessible by car. The hotel is only accessible by boat. This was not mentioned in the property description. I cancelled as I could not reach the hotel. My credit card was charged nevertheless. I would appreciate a refund and would love stay at the hotel another time, knowing that boat transportation must be arranged in advance. It sounds lovely.

The food and drinks were excellent and the staff was incredible friendly and accommodating.

My only two complaints was I paid more by booking thru a third party so I would recommend to anybody wanting to stay here to just book with them directly. My other complaint is the AC unit filter wasn’t clean so I had to clean it myself to get the AC working.

Amazing location, great staff, great food, great wildlife and beaches

They didn't reply to messages I sent before we started our trip but answered the phone when I called them

The staff was really friendly. They even baked a cake for my girlfriends brithday. We could see the howlermonkeys during breakfast in the trees next to the terrace.

The hotel needs some maintenance.

We loved the views and the wonderful friendly women that worked there! It was great seeing and hearing the howling monkeys. The food was good and reasonably priced. Happy hour was a bonus.

It was super hot and humid with no AC. The rooms could use some upgrading.

The Lodge is a gem in the island jungle. Anyone visiting northern Panama should consider Boca Brava Lodge a great stay. The Howler monkeys and birds will surprisingly captivate your attention.

Wonderful location, right in the forest of Boca Brava. Exceptionally welcoming and helpful hosts: Frank and Jessica did their utmost to make our stay as pleasant and as much fun as possible. A big `Thank you' to them both.

Nothing to recommend.

Staff, location, view, the island

Food was good-not excellent. The views were great. Lots of monkeys. Nothing more to add at this time

There is no mention that there are 95 steps up to reach the resort. Booking.com/resort say there are ac units-which is NOT TRUE. Only a select few have AC! The shared rooms are in bad shape as is the facility that has the sink and old refrigerator. This property is not as it is presented! I showed the owner my booking.com confirmations where it said there was AC. He replied that it is simply a representation of some rooms. The first night 0-4 had AC-second night 2-4 had AC and we had to pay extra. Very disappointed in how the propery was listed and how it truly is.

The location is amazing! Frank and Jessica are great hosts who run a nice spot. The nearby beaches are stunning and great for swimming. The dining area has many levels of decks where you can watch the ocean and monkeys! It is not a fancy establishment by any means but has the basics and is in a beautiful spot!

Lots of stairs involved in coming and going. No other food options are nearby or place to prepare your own food, so you are limited to restaurant options.

The water taxi ride was good…the place was clean very secluded private… the views were amazing… the food super delicious… the monkeys were right there.