Isla Frangipani, Bocas del Toro, Panama
#6 of 54 hotels in Bocas del Toro
Guests' ChoiceBased on 31 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Darren
United KingdomEverything was perfect
Amazing. Cannot fault anything about this resort. The staff couldn’t do more for you, the water villa was stunning and all the food was delicious
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 31 May 2025
Juan
United StatesThe elephant restaurant needs to improve his skills with fish and seafood. Anything that we tried related to seafood or fish was disappointing. The kitchen at the regular restaurant was way better with the seafood.
Beautiful place, staff are very welcoming and want to make your stay a wonderful experience.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Rafael
Costa RicaThe service for foods is a lot time to delivery
Facilities are so perfect
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 7 April 2025
Helle
Czech RepublicNot much to ask for to be better. Probably it is a matter of taste whether you like a hotel at that price tag to be more 'fancy', but I feel Nayara is unique by being laid back and easy going. I think the hotel is less suitable for younger children with the jettys and the water villas. The swimming options in the sea/bay are deep water and takes probably quite an advanced level of swimmers. We loved the open water swims and got some beautiful days with quiet water. There is a beautiful pool also! Long enough for lap swimming.
the reason that Nayara is so outstanding is first and foremosts its people and the service they offer. The staff is so extremely helpful that it makes for such a unique experience. It is first first class but without being ostentatious the slightest. Really easygoing, relaxed and friendly. Examples are that the chefs will try and fulfull your wishes outside of the menu options and prepare for example the most delicious sushi if you wish. Other example is that you will be supplied with whatever you can think off for a packed lunch to take on dayboat trips. Other example is that the minute you think about something you need for the room a staff will be you. Or you want a kayak or or or....? And always delivered with a big smile on their faces. We also loved the beautiful views of course, the 'beach'(jetty type of landing with sand and access to deep water, not a real beach) that has been build with the lovely bar in front. The 'secret garden' is also indeed a gem with the most beautiful flowers.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Kendi
BrazilFantastic experience.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 23 March 2025
Ella
United StatesNothing
Everything is exceptional
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 February 2025
Errieta
GreeceNOTHING
EVERYTHING
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 27 November 2024
Marilyn
United StatesDifficult (especially for seniors) to get into kayak at foot of stairs into water. Need a bit of a platform.
Food, service and staff were perfect. Setting is beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Darcy
United StatesThe property was beautiful and the bungalows were gorgeous. The food and drinks were top notch! Everyone on staff was very kind and attentive. Would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a beautiful, quiet place!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Alex
GreeceLoved everything
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Raquel
United Kingdomhad a wonderful time at this resort. Food and cocktails all amazing. views of the sea from villa was lovely, also got to see fish through the window in the floor of the villa. Kayaked and went on boat trip to zapatilla. Room service perfect and staff all really helpful so peaceful and a real paradise
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Taylor
United StatesNothing
The food, property and staff were all absolutely fantastic!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Adebambo
United StatesA bit humid in the rooms during the season I went but fans and air conditioning are available
Super serene location with lots to offer for a relaxing vacation. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Olivia
United StatesThe service was amazing. The staff really take care of you and all your needs! The food was great and was high quality. The rooms were more than comfortable and easy access to many excursions.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 28 June 2023
Anthony
PanamaHaving worked in the luxury world, everything about this hotel is perfect. It has a soul and that comes through all the details and the apparently “effortless” service of a wonderful and very human team who love what they do. They are themselves. They have all been recruited for their genuine talent and connection and like and amazing orchestra everything flows and you just blend into nature. We loved David and Benjamin’s food, the amazing balance of the cocktails and the total communion with the beauty of the island and surrounding. Our swims and kayaks round the island allowed us to see dolphins, turtles and even an indigenous family in a neighbouring island. It merits its top 15 WW best new hotels in the world. Stay without hesitation and join paradise.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Hamdi
PanamaBreakfast was amazing, because they have a diversity menu so you can eat a local breakfast or American breakfast too
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2022
Charlotte
Francethe staff is amazing. food is very good.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 7 November 2022
Laurent
PanamaThe food was average and quality not consistent considering the standing on the place
Beautiful property decorated with taste, great service thanks to the very friendly staff
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 7 October 2022
Sirli
EstoniaThis place and it's people really deserve some praise! Hard to even start to explain what an incredible experience staying there was. Starting from the pick-up with a boat by Elke (hope this is how you write his name) and some bubbles along the way and the most helpful and detail oriented staff I have ever seen. Beautiful place, location, activities and ofcourse the food by the amazing chefs. Everything was so personalised. Special thanks to Franco at the beachbar for creating good cocktails and chill atmosphere with his guitar, Sebastian who knew exactly where to find dolphins on our sunset boat ride and the chefs for getting us the most delicious lobster we've ever eaten! Cannot recommend this place enough (although almost feeling like I'd like to keep this place a secret because it's too special 😂).
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 11 January 2023
Vlad
Romania* During the day, there is construction going on, as the property is expanding, making a lot of noise. * In the evenings, the neighboring island throws parties, so you can hear their hillbilly country music very loudly. * Very difficult to talk to the property before arrival. Answering emails took several days, had to call to get a different email address on a different domain to actually get a response the first time. * The food is average, with items that were very popular in Europe 5 years ago, like various mousses of vegetables. We even felt sick after eating some shrimp one night. * The bar lacks consistency. We had gin & tonic 4 times, and we got 3 different recipes, even varied during the same sitting at the bar. They should just have the 1 bartender make drinks, and follow a recipe. * The white wine selection was below average.
* The resort is very beautiful and is located on a private island. The sleeping area is spacious and the bathroom as well, with a large walk-in shower, 2 sinks and a private toilet with a door (getting rare these days). The terrace overlooks the bay where the property is located and allows access to snorkeling even under the villa. There weren't very many fish though. * The staff is very helpful! They provide easy communication with a chat app on a tablet in the room and they are happy to help with everything. They even gave us a Whatsapp number to be able to talk to them while in town. They helped us with hiring a car for our onward journey to Boquete. * If you want to go into town, you can do so by speed boat, which the staff will arrange for you for about $40 per trip. We went scuba diving with a dive center in town and used this frequently.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Anonymous
Panamastaff attention to detail was over the top always, the dinner menu was outstanding
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 15 March 2025
Michael
United StatesThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 10 March 2025
Maria
United KingdomThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 21 February 2025
Errieta
GreeceThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2025
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