Vista Mar Hotel

Hotels
8.1 (180 reviews)
North Avenue and Fifth Street Pueblo de Bocas , Bocas del Toro , PA

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Nice terrace
Delicious food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Need for refurbishments
Small bathrooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.36
Some reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, requiring a lower score.
Service
8.83
The staff received high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.87
Location was frequently highlighted as excellent, especially for waterfront views.
Room Quality
7.32
Rooms were described as simple and in need of refurbishment, lowering the score.
Amenities
8.35
Amenities mentioned were appreciated, including a good terrace and comfortable beds.
Value for Money
7.81
Value was considered good although some refurbishments are needed.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Food received positive remarks regarding quality and breakfast experience.
Overall Experience
7.93
Overall sentiment was positive, with many wanting to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 07:48

Property Description

Hotel Vista Mar is a vibrant beachfront property in Bocas del Toro Archipelago. Charming Rooms: Enjoy colourful décor, cable TV, and air conditioning. Delicious Dining: Indulge in seafood delicacies at our on-site restaurant with stunning sea views. Exciting Activities: From snorkeling to bird watching, explore the best of Bocas del Toro with our tour arrangements.Book your stay at Hotel Vista Mar for an unforgettable beach getaway!

Important information:

Children under 9 years stay free of charge.
Children above 10 years old will be charged an extra fee of $20.
The breakfast is not included.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 180 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.36
Service: 8.83
Location: 8.87
Room Quality: 7.32
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 7.81
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 7.93
C
contreras • solo_traveller • pa
10
Pros:

Excelente atención. Muy atentos y amables. el desayuno muy bueno completo 😉

Cons:

Las camas se debe mejorar. Solo una sugerencia. Hacen ruido al modernos

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • pt
6
2 star Quality with 3 star price. Great view, but not much else.
Pros:

Beautiful view of water from dining area and second floor patio. Staff was nice but not very helpful.
I was able to walk there from the airport after landing. And it was only a short walk to the center of town.
The room was not bad, bed was ok. A chair would have been nice.

Cons:

Booking says there is a safe and in the room there is a sign saying to bring your valuable down to the main safe, which I did. There is a safe in their office, but the workers do not have keys. He left my valuables on top of the safe and was about to lock the office door, but I complained. So, he moved my valuables to an unlocked file cabinet drawer. Then locked the office. There is usually no one at the (supposedly 24 hr.) front desk, and the outside door is unlocked. Well my things were OK 3 days later, but were never placed in a safe.
I found the breakfast barely edible, but I am not used to eating highly processed chemicalized food.
As for help with plans as it says in booking, NO. There is rarely anyone at the 24 hour desk and when there, they just aren't helpful.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
M
Martinoya • solo_traveller • ar
10
Muy bueno
Pros:

La ubicación y la atención de todo el personal. Especialmente Malena

Cons:

Todo excelente

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
E
Elisabeth • couple • es
7
Bona ubicació i bon tracte.
Pros:

El tracte del personal i l’esmorzar ha estat molt. La part bona és que et poden venir a buscar amb el taxiboat al mateix hotel ja que disposa de moll.

Cons:

Les instal·lacions son bastant velles. La porta de l’habitació no tanca gaire bé.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
A
Alejandro • solo_traveller • cr
8
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
J
Jennifer • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

La atención del personal La ubicación y la vista

Cons:

Todo me gusto

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
Y
Yazury • couple • pa
10
super
Pros:

muy bueno todo

Cons:

las almohadas deben ser mas comodas, eso solamente

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
N
Nuria • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

Ubicación y personal

Cons:

Instalaciones algo obsoletas

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
L
Luis • family_with_children • pa
8
Regresaría nuevamente y lo recomendaría a otros.
Pros:

Buen desayuno y a la vez con varias opciones. El servicio atento y eficaz.

Cons:

Donde colgar ropa que no fuese el balcón, y de una lámpara para leer acostado en la cama hubiese sido ideal

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Toapanta Ruperti • family_with_children • ec
7
Cons:

Al llegar no funcionaba la tv, y el agua caliente, ademas una de las camas tenia una bolsa plastica que usan para vender los colchones y las almohadas muy incomodas.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
C
Carlos • extended_group • es
9
Lugar local muy recomendado
Pros:

La ubicación es excelente. Vistas al mar, sitio local con muy buen ambiente. Nos trataron muy bien y atendieron todas nuestras dudas.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
A
ARTURO • solo_traveller • cl
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
A
Ady • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

La vista el mar

Cons:

Para mí todo me gusta

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
I
Ignacio • solo_traveller • cr
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
M
Marc • extended_group • nl
6
Ok
Pros:

Location and the owners and the view on the terrace

Cons:

It is a really simple room could have been a bit bigger but ok for one night

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
F
fulvio • family_with_children • it
10
Ottimo soggiorno
Pros:

Colazione ottima

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
J
Jesús Vicente • couple • es
10
Muy bien
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
F
FONSECA TORRES • solo_traveller • cr
10
Pros:

La tranquilidad

Cons:

El piso

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
J
JohAnna • solo_traveller • cr
10
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
J
Julieta • solo_traveller • cr
9
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee