Playa Bluff Lodge
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Playa Bluff Lodge

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Bluff Beach Rd, Bocas Del Toro, Panama
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Lots to do
Pets welcome
Amenities
Private parkingFree
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Exclusive Beach Area
Diving
Snorkeling
Surfing
Hiking
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Property Description
When you stay at Playa Bluff Hotel in Bocas del Toro, you'll be on the beach and 5 minutes by foot from Bluff Beach. This beach lodge is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Paunch Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Up in the Hill Organic Coffee Farm.
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6.8/10
Cleanliness6.8
Amenities6.8
Location6.8
Service6.8
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Surroundings
Airport: Bocas del Toro "Isla Colon" International Airport
(10.0 km)
Airport: Changuinola Airport
(56.4 km)
Landmarks: Bluff Beach and Forest
(460m)
Landmarks: Playa Bluff
(1.0 km)
Landmarks: Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
(1.0 km)
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Family Room With Balcony
2

Family Room With Balcony

1 single bed 1 queen bed and 1 king bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Electric Fan
Towel
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Quadruple Room With Balcony
2

Quadruple Room With Balcony

2 single beds and 1 king bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Electric Fan
Towel
Garden View
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Economy Triple Room, Garden View, Courtyard Area
1

Economy Triple Room, Garden View, Courtyard Area

1 single bed and 1 queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Electric Fan
Towel
Garden View
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Deluxe Studio Suite, Air Conditioning
5

Deluxe Studio Suite, Air Conditioning

1 single bed and 2 queen beds
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Refrigerator
Electric Fan
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Deluxe Triple Room, Air Conditioning, Garden View
2

Deluxe Triple Room, Air Conditioning, Garden View

1 single bed and 1 king bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Electric Fan
Towel
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Deluxe Double Room, Air Conditioning, Garden View
2

Deluxe Double Room, Air Conditioning, Garden View

1 king bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Electric Fan
Towel
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Superior Quadruple Room
4

Superior Quadruple Room

2 single beds and 1 king bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Electric Fan
Towel
Garden View
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Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area
4

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

1 queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Electric Fan
Towel
Garden View
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Deluxe Triple Room, Air Conditioning, Garden View
2

Deluxe Triple Room, Air Conditioning, Garden View

1 single bed and 1 king bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Electric Fan
Towel
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Comfort Double Room
3

Comfort Double Room

1 king bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Electric Fan
Towel
Garden View
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Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area
4

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

1 queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Electric Fan
Towel
Garden View
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Deluxe Triple Room, Air Conditioning, Garden View
4

Deluxe Triple Room, Air Conditioning, Garden View

1 single bed and 1 queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private Bathroom
Electric Fan
Towel
Soap
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Deluxe Double Room, Air Conditioning, Garden View
3

Deluxe Double Room, Air Conditioning, Garden View

1 queen bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Electric Fan
Towel
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Deluxe Triple Room, Air Conditioning, Garden View
1

Deluxe Triple Room, Air Conditioning, Garden View

1 single bed and 1 king bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Electric Fan
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Guest Reviews

6.8/10
11 reviews
This property hasn't received any negative reviews.
  • Cleanliness6.8
  • Amenities6.8
  • Location6.8
  • Service6.8
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Location & Environment: The hotel is situated in a remote jungle-beach setting, offering direct access to a pristine beach, wildlife , and a waterfall accessible via a short trail. The natural surroundings are described as tranquil, with clean air and lush gardens.
W‍e‍n‍d‍y
January 20, 2025
Booked and paid for an ocean view room with a balcony but only garden view rooms were available so instead of the waves crashing I heard the property next door doing Los construction all day long …. Other than that the place was great
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
March 29, 2024
Great location-only a few steps from BomBom Beach, bar and restaurant-our favorite place to hang out in Bocas. Rooms are newly renovated and lovely. Very nice complimentary breakfast (nice bar, reception and dining area). Private beach with sunrise yoga avaiable. Awesome management under Manuel and his wife. Highly recommend and looking forward to returning.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
March 11, 2023
We traveled and explored Panama for a month. Starting on the pacific and eventually crossing the mountains and finally onto the archipelago of Bocas del Toro.. Playa Bluff hotel was the highlight of our travels. Imagine taking a 4x4 pickup taxi along a dirt road / the beach to arrive at a spectacular off grid paradise with the most spectacular beach covered with palmt trees and hammocks, the largest waves on the Caribbean....we layed in the hammocks and watched professional surfers ride tube after tube. Then a dip in the pool, a walk in there gardens followed by a dinner at there outdoor restaurant..... OK my wife is Italian/Hungarian...yes a lethal combination but the women knows Italian cuisine...the chef Franchesco has 20 year of cooking in "Sicily " the giant shrimp...the seafood pasta aldente ..the " ceviche ". ...wow... the best Italian cuisine Angela and I have ever had. "Jocelyn " also Italian served us with a smile and style & elegance and grace. The rooms were comfortable and one of the only hotels in our travels with hot water ( Great surprise). Anthony the concierge was incredible even the maintenance manager" Darren" became our friend and we hired him to watch and do work on our sailboat. All in all a 5 star experience. Now Remember this is a remote eco lodge, isolated and quiet...not an all inclusive . Plays Bluff is for the traveller's who want to escape and spend quiet time in an isolated Paradise and eat amazing Italian.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 31, 2023
The experience was out of this world. Walk across the road straight onto the beach where the friendly staff served us with food and drink with a great smile on their faces. The food was superb and the rooms very comfortable. The best of all was the hot showers. The hotel grounds are teaming with wild nature and I happened to film a mom and baby sloth moving over the path way to my unit. There is no money that can give you this type of experience, which I was in awe over. You are truly in paradise. The staff are friendly and helpful, the rooms neat and clean with fresh smelling linen. I will most definitely stay here again.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
March 28, 2023
We did not stay at the hotel but during our 6 night stay nearby at Playa Bluff, we ate here three times after we discovered the restaurant: Sabor En Bocas. It is an Italian restaurant with the two owners: Jose and Francesco both originally from Italy. The pleasant open air restaurant has a proper floor or if you prefer, they will set you up on the beach opposite with the sand between your toes and watching the waves. The small lunch and dinner menu featured a tuna tartar , ceviche, curry chicken, hamburger, fries, shrimp and different pastas. We tried the tartar, hamburger, shrimp and pastas and everything was delicious. As for the hotel, we toured the gardens which is a wildlife wonderland some days and saw the rooms from the outside which looked nice. There was a partly above ground pool as well. I can’t say anymore regarding the hotel but the restaurant is a must.
C‍a‍m‍e‍r‍o‍n
March 30, 2023
An adventure If you go to Playa Bluff hotel, think about an adventure. No air conditioning anywhere. The restaurant has new chef from Italy. We only had breakfast there, (was ok) never ate dinner. We had dinner every night at Hummingbird hotel, amazing food, great ambience. Walking distance. The pool did not opened until the day we left. They had lost electricity and it was disgusting, so took time to clean. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, the room is nice, doesn't have a fitted sheet, so is a little uncomfortable to sleep with a sheet that moves all around. No Mattress cover, the room could be cleaned better, need to move furniture and clean behind and under, since its a tropical place, spiders are everywhere. There is a big community kitchen that is fully equipped and you can buy food and make whatever you want. Unfortunately there are no markets close by, you have to take the shuttle that comes every hour in front of hotel for $3 or a taxi $20 into town ( around 30 minute ride one way) to buy food. Unfortunately the ocean was extremely rough, so we were not able to swim in the ocean, but if you walk the trail for about an hour or bike (they have bikes for rent) you reach beautiful natural pools. Take a book and plan to relax, eat and enjoy the weather, and go into town and take tours to the islands. You can arrange all tours with the hotel. The hotel is building a new spa, and tour thru their jungle and waterfalls.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 31, 2023
We stayed in bluff for 2 nights. Not at this location. We are at their restaurant. Great staff. The pina colada was ok. However the lobster dish for 2 was fantastic. Fried rice with lobster. The sauce was delicious as well.
G‍e‍o‍r‍g‍e
March 6, 2024
Food was not good

Services & Amenities

Exclusive Beach Area
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
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Internet
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Transportation
Front Desk Services
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Food & Drink
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Activities
Public Areas
Cleaning Services
Facilities for Children
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Safety & Security

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 13:00–18:00
Check-out: 08:00–11:00

Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]10:00–20:30

If you will arrive outside of check-in hours, contact the property in advance

Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.

Breakfast
TypeWestern
AgeFee
Adult
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Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Deposit Policy
DepositDeposit required
Deposit Collection MethodsA fixed amount of US$40.00 (approx. £29.74) is charged.

Pets
Pets are allowedAdditional charge
Fee: US$10.00 (approx. £7.44) per room per day

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old

Paying at the Hotel

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Legal Information
This property is managed by a professional host. Professional hosts are parties that act for purposes relating to their trade, business, or profession and are regarded as traders under EU law.
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Property Description

  • Number of Rooms: 23
When you stay at Playa Bluff Hotel in Bocas del Toro, you'll be on the beach and 5 minutes by foot from Bluff Beach. This beach lodge is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Paunch Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Up in the Hill Organic Coffee Farm.

Relax and unwind with body treatments and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Playa Bluff Hotel, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some things to do near Playa Bluff Lodge?

You can visit the following landmarks near Playa Bluff Lodge: Bluff Beach and Forest, 460m from your search (straight-line distance).

What amenities and services does Playa Bluff Lodge have?

Playa Bluff Lodge has the following amenities and services: Shuttle Bus Service.

Does Playa Bluff Lodge have a swimming pool?

Yes, Playa Bluff Lodge has a pool.

Does Playa Bluff Lodge provide breakfast?

Yes, guests at Playa Bluff Lodge can enjoy breakfast during their stay. Breakfast option(s): Western.

Are pets allowed at Playa Bluff Lodge?

Yes, Playa Bluff Lodge is a pet-friendly hotel, but it is best to call ahead to confirm.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Playa Bluff Lodge?

The check-in time at Playa Bluff Lodge is 13:00-18:00 and the check-out time is 11:00.

Which airport is closest to Playa Bluff Lodge?

Bocas del Toro "Isla Colon" International Airport is the closest airport to Playa Bluff Lodge, and it is about 28 mins from hotel by car (10.0 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Playa Bluff Lodge?

Prices at Playa Bluff Lodge are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

About This Property

Nearest AirportChanguinola Airport
Distance to Airport56.36KM
Average Price FromGBP142
Hotel Star Rating2