Playa Bluff Hotel

Triple Room, Terrace | Bathroom | Shower, towels

Triple Room, Terrace | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Balcony | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

About this lodge

Located in Bocas del Toro Province, this charming lodge for $88 per night is a great choice for your next vacation. While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a billiards table, as well as a garden and a washer/dryer. Other amenities include towels, a picnic area, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage.

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of Bocas del Toro Province

Nearby attractions

Refugio Nacional Gandoca-Manzanillo

Green Acres Chocolate Farm

14.32 miles

Playa Bluff Hotel

4.1

Excellent(29 Reviews)

Lodge in Bocas del Toro Province

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more

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About this lodge

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of Bocas del Toro Province

Nearby attractions

Refugio Nacional Gandoca-Manzanillo

Green Acres Chocolate Farm

14.32 miles

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Excellent(29 Reviews)

0.5

Mar 2022

This was the most expensive place that we stayed at in Panama and was the worst by a landslide. The patio door was just a screen that anyone could have broken into. We were woken up by loud people 3 of the 6 nights we stayed there and management pretty much said it was out of their control! Not impressed!!!! Our room was only “cleaned” twice, check in did not include instructions on where to get drinkable water, nor was there a glass in the room. The electrical outlets would not hold a plug for my charger. The sheets are too small for the bed and their are no mattress covers, yuck!!!! The curtains did not fully cover the windows. The patio door locks are broken, so a small padlock with a key is used. There are no lights on the patio, so sitting out and reading at night is not possible and there are wires hanging where lights should be. There was no hot water in the showers even after they were “fixed”. If you are there for surfing this is a great place to be, if that is not your intent then do not stay here, it is a long way from town and the shuttle only comes every 2 hours and a taxi will cost you $15-$20 one way. The breakfast is the same every day, eggs, pancake and toast with a few pieces of fruit. When we raised concerns it fell on deaf ears, the owner/manager thought that our concerns were trivial. She certainly does not belong in the hospitality business. This place has the potential to be quite lovely, but falls very short of its potential.

4.0

Mar 2019

Great property on Playa Bluff. Filter was broken on pool while we were there so we didn’t get to use that. Lots of wildlife surrounding this property. Room was average for the price but we enjoyed our time here and the relaxing vibes in that area. Food at surrounding hotels was very good. The lodge only serves breakfast and it is average. Two pancakes, some scrambled eggs, two pieces of toast and 5-6 cubes of fruit.

2.0

Feb 2019

The Playa Bluff Lodge seems to be in the middle of a "resurrection" of sorts. Apparently the place had a fire last year that destroyed the kitchen and perhaps more. I gather that the owner is trying to recover the business but seems to be doing it on the cheap. The only reason I give an overall "good" rating is due to the manager of the place, Magarena (Maga for short) who went out of her way to help us have a pleasant stay. The property has HUGE potential but it appears progress is very slow. I highly recommend visiting the Playa Bluff neighborhood but if you want a more comfortable stay, I recommend The Plantation, Hummingbird, or Oasis. Worth mentioning is the bus service that runs between Bocas town and Playa Bluff. The vans that act as a bus run every 30 minutes or so $3 each way but be prepared for a bumpy and often crowded 20 minute ride. The area is beautiful with opportunities to see sloths and Howler monkeys in your back yard.

2.0

Feb 2019

The Playa Bluff Lodge seems to be in the middle of a resurrection of sorts. Apparently the place had a fire last year that destroyed the kitchen and perhaps more. I gather that the owner is trying to recover the business but seems to be doing it on the cheap. The only reason I give an overall good rating is due to the manager of the place, Magarena (Maga for short) who went out of her way to help us have a pleasant stay. The property has HUGE potential but it appears progress is very slow. I highly recommend visiting the Playa Bluff neighborhood but if you want a more comfortable stay, I recommend The Plantation, Hummingbird, or Oasis.Worth mentioning is the bus service that runs between Bocas town and Playa Bluff. The vans that act as a bus run every 30 minutes or so $3 each way but be prepared for a bumpy and often crowded 20 minute ride.The area is beautiful with opportunities to see sloths and Howler monkeys in your back yard.

4.0

Feb 2017

The hotel and the staff is really nice, unfortunately the pool was not working but not a big deal, the hotel is green so they use solar panel for electricity and water pumping, so no air condinationing is installed.

1.0

Jan 2017

This hotel needs work. There is essentially no management. The best, most efficient employees there are the cleaning staff. The rooms are nice but the beds are like slabs of concrete. The power to our building went out for over 8 hours (and the have solar, so can't blame it on anyone else). The hot water works for about 45 seconds, total. Plus, this is located 20 minutes from town and the shuttle to Playa Bluff is sketchy and the last one coming from town leaves at 6pm. Want a late night in town? Plan on a $20 cab ride back to the hotel. No exceptions. We will not stay there again.

1.0

Jan 2017

This hotel needs work. There is essentially no management. The best, most efficient employees there are the cleaning staff. The rooms are nice but the beds are like slabs of concrete. The power to our building went out for over 8 hours (and the have solar, so cant blame it on anyone else). The hot water works for about 45 seconds, total. Plus, this is located 20 minutes from town and the shuttle to Playa Bluff is sketchy and the last one coming from town leaves at 6pm. Want a late night in town? Plan on a $20 cab ride back to the hotel. No exceptions. We will not stay there again.

2.5

Dec 2016

We had an incredible stay here, the staff are wonderful, the room was gorgeous, the restaurant serves delicious food and drinks, and the vibe here is so relaxing. The beach is at your doorstep and if you get hot you can cool off in the swimming pool. It is great value for money!! I highly recommend!

FAQs

How much does this lodge cost compared to others in Bocas del Toro Province?

The average price for a rental in Bocas del Toro Province is $79 per night. This rental is $9 above the average.

Is parking included with this lodge?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Playa Bluff Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this lodge?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Playa Bluff Hotel. Enjoy the water!

Is Playa Bluff Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Playa Bluff Hotel?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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3.9

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Garden · Kitchen / Kitchenette · Internet / Wifi

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Playa Bluff Hotel

About this lodge

Amenities

Map of Bocas del Toro Province

Nearby attractions

Playa Bluff Hotel

Lodge in Bocas del Toro Province

Reasons to book

About this lodge

Amenities

Map of Bocas del Toro Province

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this lodge cost compared to others in Bocas del Toro Province?

Is parking included with this lodge?

Is there a pool at this lodge?

Is Playa Bluff Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Playa Bluff Hotel?

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