Reviews of Eclypse de Mar Acqua Lodge

Breakfast was good and the food for dinner was also good. The room was perfect. Especially the stair that you can walk from your balcony into the see. And is was nice that you cold feet the fish for your room. We had a very good stay.

If you want to go with the boot to another part of the Island, that was very expensive. Ofcourse the hotel couldn't do anything about it, because the boots are private and like taxi's. But maybe in the future they could have an own boat for the guests of the hotel, like a transfer boat. The trip to an other part of the Island was only 20 min and cost 8 dollar a person. The taxi boats to the mainland cost 10 doller for a round trip a person and takes like 40 minutes...

Looks just like the pictures

No air conditioning. Could hear music coming from the distance all night long because we had to keep the windows and doors open for air circulation.

Breakfasts were great! Room was clean and beautiful on the water. There was noise from Old Bank but it was expected and nothing beyond anywhere else we stayed. Nice big shower and lovely staff. We liked the reserve and the easiness to get water taxis to and from.

The room was on the dark side, not a ton of light however it is eco friendly so expected.

- Rashi - at the front desk, was super helpful and friendly. She made us feel welcome from the first second, and has been helpful in so many ways, going above and beyond, with a smile and extra care. Location - living steps from the lively jungle was my absolute dream, and this place did not disappoint. We went on solo strolls, or with family, seeing frogs, sloths, Caymans and more. Night safari- Nico took us on two night safaris, and though nature sightings are never a guarantee, we were able to see so much! Nico was wonderful. The kitchen staff was great, the manager wonderful, and the amenities were fun! We took the apartment over the restaurant for our group, and it had everything we needed. It's a bit rustic, but was right for us, and clean. It had No AC but we had wind from outside and the fans for extra boost, which cooled the room well. The only negative side was the music coming from old town Bastimentos, which went on at least after 10pm, but we were so exhausted from adventure filled days, that it didn't affect our sleep. The property provides ear plugs, which we didn't use, but are there. I would go back for sure!

The concept is very nice and the place is beautiful, the staff are super friendly and nice.

Even though we were in the rainy season it was very hot, the fan above the bed doesn't help much, combine this with the super loud music from the village and its impossible to get a good sleep.

Amazing bungalow off the beaten path. It was a great location for relaxing. The views from every window were amazing. Waking up to open doors onto the water was amazing. The boat taxis were fun. Make sure to have cash for the boat taxi and tips. The restaurant at the Eclipse was good and convenient.

If you are looking for a lot of food options and activity, I wouldn't stay here. It is pretty remote which makes it amazing. Old Bank is an option but is pretty rustic but an opportunity to see how people live. Water Taxi to the main island is good for lunch but a bit scary in the water taxi at night.

The place is so beautiful and relaxing! Food is delicious. The milk shakes are divine! I love the fruits! The bungalows on the water are heavenly.

The menu is quite limited and could use some variety, dessert menu. I was disappointed with Humberto who forgot to pick me up from Red Frog island. Apparently, he forgot which I found to be annoying and unprofessional. I also heard that he has done this before so why even consider him for your customers. When I walked at the back of the property (not in the Nature Reserve), I was shocked and disappointed to see so much trash like plastics, bottles, non-biodegradable items along the shore. Panamanians should make an effort to clean these areas and get rid of the non-biodegradable trash accumulating on your land. I don’t think I have to tell you how these items hurt your marine life which leads to harming humans. Please gather your community to raise awareness and clean your beautiful and precious land and waters. Panama is so beautiful and rich of natural resources. I really enjoyed my visit and would definitely return. Thank you!

We really enjoyed our 3-night stay in one of the rooms overlooking the water. Comfortable, clean room, great meals in the attached restaurant and in general a wonderfully relaxing place, as well as an excellent base for exploring Isla Bastimientos. We also made use of the kayaks available for free to guests, which was a very nice bonus.

Perfect location and easy to get to. Food and staff was seamless.

It was an unforgettable stay in paradise! We appreciated our little tree house, the lush greenery that surrounded it, the animals, the grounds in general, and the wonderful staff! We felt a sense of peace upon arriving that didn't leave us the whole time. Food was great at their restaurant too, and we also loved using the kayaks and paddle boards at our leisure. Day trips/tours/water taxis from here offer breathtaking views, adventure, and lots of choices. Of the five different places we stayed in Bocas, this was our favorite. Not to be missed! 💗

Everything!

The property is beautiful. It is secluded but has easy access via boat taxis to beaches and a town. It is a private oasis with marine life and wildlife nearby.

Not all inclusive

Amazing stay - thank you to Freddie and the team for a great trip.

Beautiful bungalows on the water , very friendly staff , excellent shrimp and tuna appetisers

I tried the tree house and the honeymoon bungalow and both of them were amazing. Authentic and beautiful environnement. Eco friendly and comfortable. The bungalow over the water is just pure paradise

Loved ambience. The food was good value. Staff was really nice.

The water bungalow was awesome!! A really fun experience. We only stayed one night and wish it could have been longer.

Nothing bad to say. Was a great experience. Even on a cloudy day!

The location itself, its tropical garden and really nice and care taking staff - just perfect for us and many we met there. They even cook you your fish if you come back successful from your fishing trip...

Nothing to complain at all.

Outstanding, helpful staff! Great food and the free breakfast option to dine in your room was wonderful! We walked the preserve every day and saw sloths and caymen! The no AC didn’t bother us as it cooled off at night. East to get water taxis to and from the places we wanted to go!