Reviews of The Lighthouse at Casa Max
30-4 Avenida G Norte, Bocas del Toro, Panama
#24 of 54 hotels in Bocas del Toro
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 146 hotel reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.9
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Comfort
8.9
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Location
9.2
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Facilities
8.6
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
9.0
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Free WiFi
7.4
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Reviewed: 6 May 2025
Cathelijne
Netherlands1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The location was perfect, the room was very comfortable and the people working here are just amazing. perfect stay! Would definitely come here again.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 3 May 2025
Dominic
United States9 reviews1 helpful vote10“Clean, Great Staff, Ideal Location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Maybe the music in the lobby was repetitive, but that's about it!
Extremely clean, extremely hospitable staff, perfect location: far enough from the party to sleep in peace, close enough to get there on foot if you are going out!
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 29 April 2025
Grant
Australia65 reviews3 helpful votes10“Wish we could have stayed longer”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing all good
Location less than 5 min walk into main part of town ..room was a good size ..room cleaned every day ..Dimitri was very helpful ..restaurant downstairs
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 28 April 2025
Emma
New Zealand17 reviews3 helpful votes10“Fantastic Place!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Such a chill place, close to everything. The food (breakfast) was great and yummy. The owner was so lovely - one of the kindest and friendliest people we have met on our travels so far. Everything you could need, warm showers, AC, ceiling fan. Definitely recommend this place!
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 25 April 2025
Carlos
Portugal45 reviews7 helpful votes8.0“Quiet place in a good location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The so called "balcony" was very small, and with no view at all, very close to the wall of the next building.
Good size room, with a good bathroom. Good A/C and ceiling fan. The hotel was quiet. Away from the more noisy areas in the center of town, although only a short walk there. The manager, and the rest of the staff, were very nice and helpful. The restaurant served good breakfasts at reasonable prices. Good choice for a short stay in Bocas Town.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 19 April 2025
Tomasz
Poland11 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Dimitri and rest of the staff are super friendly, laid back and chilled. No stress, no worries. Pure pleasure to stay here. Balcony in the room is a BIG bonus. Walking distance from the local shop with everything you need, bike rental, fruit shop. Ask him for the tours or anything and he'll help you 😁
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 19 April 2025
Nitzan
Israel64 reviews7 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Absolutely great place! Better than the pictures... Spacious room with AC, ceiling fan, a nice balcony and although there isn't a shared kitchen, there was a fridge we could keep some drinks in. Dimitri was super helpful and nice
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 15 April 2025
Virag
Hungary71 reviews12 helpful votes8.0Very good- • People with friends
- • King Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Tap is in the room and heavily dropping, only 1 small trash bin is provided
Clean, close to everything, there is an option to have breakfast on site, and also there is a nice bakery next to the building wit gluten-free options as well.The manager is helpful.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 8 April 2025
John
United States62 reviews18 helpful votes10“I am looking forward to my return to the Lighthouse!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
In all my 50 years of traveling the world, this place has moved to my #1 (absolutely). Never before has a room (#8) been so completely quiet - no barking dogs, roosters, car noise, guest noise, loud neighbors and music. Even the ceiling fan is silent. The bed was huge and super comfortable. The most peaceful sleep conditions I have ever had. Excellent location - close to my favorite restaurants and shops. Warm shower. One block to the beach. Friendly staff and good food.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 7 April 2025
Anna
Germany8 reviews3 helpful votes10“Wonderful!”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Comfort Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location was perfect and the atmosphere cozy, but what truly made our stay unforgettable was Dimitri. He didn’t just do his job—he genuinely cared. His warmth, kindness, and willingness to go the extra mile touched our hearts. People like him make all the difference. We’re so grateful!
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 24 March 2025
Conny
Sweden92 reviews14 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff with Dimitri upfront are very helpful and gives You godd advise about what to se and how to get there.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 9 March 2025
Jana
Germany13 reviews3 helpful votes10“Great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Family Suite with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We had an amazing stay! Dimitri was super welcoming and made sure that we had everything we needed. The room was great and offered everything we needed including AC and hot showers. Thanks again Dimitri :)
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 8 March 2025
Robert
United Kingdom160 reviews46 helpful votes9.0“Great choice in Bocas town.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed. Balcony. Decent size room (for one). Peaceful. Nice airy cafe. Super value. Helpful manager.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 8 March 2025
Sean
Canada2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Quiet and clean. Very good value for money and the restaurant had amazing food.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 1 March 2025
Emmanouil
Greece14 reviews10“Lovely hostal in bocas town”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lighthouse is a lovely hostal only few minutes away from the busy roads of bocas town. The room was spacious and clean. The food at the restaurant down stairs was very good and very well priced and mr Dimitri who runs the place is very kind and cool. Always willing to help with anything we asked/ needed. We had booked for one night, but on our way back from the other islands we stay an extra couple of days because we liked it a lot.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 18 February 2025
Doris
Germany81 reviews11 helpful votes8.0“Great stay 🤩”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
Only that it was booked out, would have stayed longer
Centrally located and very comfortable large room
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 16 February 2025
Ravit
Israel58 reviews15 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
At night, people came who made noise and disturbed sleep without a staff member to calm them down.
Lovely service from the owner. There was what I needed in the room.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 14 February 2025
Richard
United States33 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Lodging with character”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not only is there no coffeemaker provided in the room, there is even actually a rule against making coffee in the room. I've never heard of such a rule anywhere in my travels. Not a huge problem, just odd. Our balcony view was of tin roofs, but not every room can have a good view.
Older building but well-constructed and maintained. Restaurant downstairs. Quiet location a few blocks from the more active parts of town. Friendly and helpful owner.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 10 February 2025
Dean
United States1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 20 nights
Location
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 9 February 2025
Sherry
Canada9 reviews3 helpful votes10“Great place to stay in Bocas del Torro.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
It was very clean, bed was comfortable, bathroom was nice and the terrace was very enjoyable. Also, the owner let us store our luggage until we could get into our next place.
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 5 February 2025
Denny
Netherlands3 reviews10“We really liked our stay, the facilities were great. Nice people and fresh rooms. Towels”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The rooms were cleaned every day. And fresh towels, was really great! Also we had hot shower. Also Dimitri was very kind and helpfull
Stayed in February 2025
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Reviewed: 4 February 2025
Lesa
United States31 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“We will be back”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We would like a coffee maker in room, for early mornings.
Dimitri is attentive and personable. The staff is helpful, the location is central but off a quiet side street. Breakfast is discounted and starts at 8.
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 30 January 2025
Kenneth
United Kingdom43 reviews2 helpful votes10“Great owner ! Great location ! Highly recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There is nothing not to like
Everything from the owner and staff to the location
Stayed in January 2025
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Reviewed: 27 January 2025
Estela
Brazil16 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Comfort Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff was great !!! Walk distance from airport
Stayed in January 2025
