A very nice place to spend a few days. Anja the owner is very knowledgeable and a good source for information. Definately the best bet to stay here rather than in Bocas Town. Jumping in the morning just after breakfast in the sea and swim with fish in the clear water was unbeatable. It was a pity that we had only one night.

RIVA BnB was lovey! The location was really good with just a short water taxi ride to Bocas Town. Ania was really helpful in giving us tips on where to go on our stay and how to get to the places. The breakfast was amazing! We definitely recommend staying here :)

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The hostess was wonderful. The place and room was clean and breakfast was delicious. The water is blue, sand is white on the bottom, and there are fishes swimming, you can jump right into the water from the bridge. Really a great place!

The location and ease of getting a water taxi. There a great restaurants on the island, so you don’t need to go to Bocas Town if you don’t want to. Ania is a wonderful host. She is warm and immediately makes you feel at home. I would stay here again.

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- great location on a separate peaceful island from Isla Colon but only short journey there (2 mins by water taxi) - beautiful views and a lovely pier to swim directly from. Getting water taxi directly from the pier was a special experience - Seaview room was especially lovely - Ania is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! She really looked after us, made lovely breakfast, gave us lots of recommendations what to do in Bocas and catered to all our requests (e.g., lactose-free milk). She helped us when my friend cut her foot, and overall, really went above and beyond. Thank you!!

- garden room was a little dark, and seaview room much nicer! But not a problem at all

Nice clean and quiet room, good bed and good breakfast. Easy to reach Boca del Toro center. We felt like be at a friend's home. Ania was very helpful and friendly and Lucien was super cute. For sure we will comeback

The views and perfect location. Breakfast is nice and good quality. Breakfast is hand made so maybe will take time so be ready for this. This is not a disadvantage.

There are 2 commission (plus your own bank commissions, so maybe 3) you will have to pay if you pay by card. 1 from the property of 3% and another around same amount from the property’s billing company. To this, you have to add the conversion and foreign payment commission from your bank. We paid 50 dollars extra plus our bank commissions for 6 nights stay. Makes no sense to pay 2 times the “pay by card commission” but is like this. Be advised. The owner wasn’t so polite sometimes and she screamed at my girlfriend few times. We found some bugs in the restrooms. Is a wild island so is not something strange.

This was our last stop in Panama and we loved it here!! Ania is very heartwarming from arrival till depart. The room was clean, spacious, big & comfy bed and the AC works perfectly. The location is very convenient while you are just far away from Bocas town to avoid the loud music but close enough to get a water taxi for 1$ to hit town. But we only went 1 time to Bocas town as you have restaurants near Riva, a beautiful beach 10min walk (walk till the end), 2 min walk to the supermarket (kitchen is also for guests to use) and the sun deck at Riva was our spot to relax with the possibility of swimming just in front of the sun chairs. It was just as being home! Our favourite thing about waking up at Riva is Ania her amazing breakfast!! Omg what a treat that is! Ps. wait till you meet Lucien, he is just a little happy and sweet bonus ;-) Thank you Ania & we will definitely come back!

Great breakfast, very accommodating staff, location was perfect.

Guest rooms are comfortable and unique with little balcony or seating areas off of each room. The B & B is a tastefully decorated oasis of tropical plants, comfortable sitting areas with spectacular views atop an amazing crystal clear sparkling ocean. Love the Riva! Lovely hostess & staff. ❤️

There is nothing to dislike. A chair in the bedrooms would be useful.

The location of this property is perfect. The premises are immaculately clean. The host, Ania, is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. There is good snorkeling, right off the dock of the property. The breakfasts are plentiful and delicious.

There are sand flies everywhere on the islands. This property is not immune. The bites were really annoying. But it’s the same everywhere on the islands.

Ania was a lovely host, breakfast was good.

The noise level was higher than what I was expecting due to having a room on ground level

Comfy room, king bed, modern bathroom with pleasing decor. Excellent breakfast, made to order. Best fruit plate ever, with great fresh variety. Served with pleasure. Atmosphere fun and energetic yet without any loud disturbance. Location with good access to taxi transport, restaurants and tours. Perfect hostess, Ania, lively and positive vibration.

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what a wonderful place to stay! amazing host and great breakfast!

the rest of the island isn’t amazing but this location is just perfect

The breakfast was amazing. The fruit bowl was excellent and loved Ania’s omelette. When I met Ania our host it was meeting a stranger but when we left it was leaving a friend behind. She will give you good advice on restaurants or help arrange a tour for you. Good location with a view of Bocas town. Loved staying on this island, very easy to grab a water taxi to get around. You can easily go to bocas for dinner or choose one of the restaurants on the island. Loved the outdoor area at Ania’s place, very comfortable. Already planning a return trip as we were only here for four days and I feel there is much more to explore in this area.

I loved the prime location from the Bocas Port. It literally is a two minute boat ride to Rivi's front porch. I also loved that breakfast was included daily so I didn't have to scavenge for breakfast daily. Ania the host, was super attentive and made the best breakfast items daily that included fresh fruits, omelets, coconut bread, tea/coffee, french toast. I already miss her breakfast offerings. She buzzed around like a little bee checking on everyone and making sure everyone felt welcome. She truly was an amazing host and should consider renaming her place RiviAnia. She's truly great. The rooms were nicely appointed with only the right amount of furniture. Bed was comfortable, bathroom facilities were adequate, warm showers always and cold AC that was perfect after being out in the heat of Panama. The front porch was perfect for lounging and there's a hammock for additional relaxation. This property is perfect and you could simply plunge off the dock into God's pool. It was perfect! Food choices are plentiful on the Island but these are my order of preferences: -Breakfast @ RiviAnia (you have to be a guest to enjoy) -The Big fish sandwich at The big Fish restaurant right next door -Octopus and Plantain Chip app at Bibi's -Tacos from Coquitos Least favorite: Meal from Coco Fastronomy (ultra basic)

The bugs but Ania warns you about that earlier on, so bring bug spray with DEET. Also, as a city person, a TV would be nice just to watch some mindless TV while on vacay. I guess you could also just use a tablet or phone but a TV would be nice.

Everything about our stay was perfect. Ania was a wonderful host and made us feel right at home. The location is beautiful and we loved walking around the small island. Breakfast by Ania was delicious and so nice to eat outside on the water. We loved our stay and can't wait to return!

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The view from the deck having breakfast was stunning. Clean room, sound of the waves outside the window and easy access from the jetty to town and other areas. Breakfast itself was excellent, Ania prepares everything fresh, so it is a relaxed time to talk with other guests. Ania was also a great source of information and helped guide us to the various trips and inform us which travel companies were the better ones.

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Beautiful wooden house with over water deck. stylish and spotlessly clean throughout. Really good soundproofing in rooms with no noise from bars or other people staying there. Small hotel with only 4 rooms and nice communal deck that you can swim and snorkel off. We stayed in the sea view room which also had a small private deck. good shower. huge bed, nice bed linen. The owner (who also lives there) is a perfectionist with great attention to detail which is evident in all aspects of the stay. Walking distance or short $2 boat ride to carenero surf spots and also short boat ride to town.

maybe a small chair or stool on the private deck to drink a coffee would be nice, but really everything was great.

We liked everything during our stay at RIVA B&B with Ania being the greatest host! The moment we checked in, we felt at home. Ania was explaining us the basics of Bocas and gave some good tips. The property is even better than shown in the pictures: The rooms are spacious, extremely clean with a large bed, great A/C, nice bathroom and a decent decor. The outside area consists of a nice and comfortable seating area with lounge chairs and a hammock. You can relax or meet other guest in a very familiar atmosphere. Also free snorkeling equipment and an outside shower makes swimming a great experience. You can jump into crystal clear water directly from the property. Also taking a water taxi is easy as the private pier is part of the property. My personal highlight was the breakfast each day which Ania prepares each morning from local produce offering a great choice of amazing breakfast options. We have seen a couple of places on Bocas and this is probably the best you can stay at. Do yourself a favor and stay here for a comfortable, clean and familiar stay. Thanks Ania for making our week perfect staying at your place.

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Ania is a great host, so lovely and helpful. we had a beautiful room and also the view from the Terrace is amazing. One of our Best Hotels on our trip in Central america!!

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Best host ever ! The Location is amazing ! Ania is ne nicest person we ever stayed with.

We had an absolut amazing time at RIVA B&B. The owner was so helpful with everything and took really good care of us. The best breakfast we had in Panama! The room was really big and modern, very comfy bed! There are some really good restaurants close by. The hotel is only a 2 minute boat ride away from bocas town, where you can find many more restaurants and supermarkets & clubs. Very recommendable!

delicious breakfast wonderful place to stay beautiful beach with starfishes close to main island helpful and amazing service by Ania!

Ania’s very beautiful house is located on the small island Carenero, directly at the sea! So you can jump from the “leaving room” into the water. The rooms are very spacious and comfortable, with stylish bathrooms. Ania is a very helpful and funny host, always up for a good chat :-) And her breakfast with fruit, bread and eggs ist made with love! Carenero is a very quiet island, but you can easily reach the party places on the main island or other beaches by boat. I really loved my stay at Riva!

We really enjoyed our stay at Riva B&B. The location is amazing and the view is incredible. There are lots of starfish and fish in front of the house. The breakfast is made with love and super delicious and healthy as a big plate of fruits is served on side. Ania is such a nice person and made us feel like home during our stay. Isla Caranero is a very calm and beautiful island. The main island can be reached in one minute by water taxi, it is very easy. There’s are also some nice restaurants on Isla Caranero. We absolutely recommend to stay for a couple of days in this paradise!!

We loved everything about Riva B&B. Ania is such an amazing hostess, she welcomes you in her home and treats you like a family. The bedroom was awesome, great beds (the biggest and most comfortable we have experienced in Panama), clean bathroom, warm water and lot of space. Breakfasts were unforgettable! Fresh fruits, a lot of coffee, great local bread and choose from many options. Ania gave us all the information about the island a possibilities of activities and tours. Also you can just chill on the terrace and swim and snorkle near the house (we saw a few starfishes, big fishes and sea cucumbers). The whole stay was so awesome that we prolonged our stay from 3 nights to 5 nights. Best time in Panama, thank you Ania ❤️