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Hotel Olas

3.0 star property
3-star beach hotel with beach shuttle

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Exterior
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Suite, Ocean View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi
Food court

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Ave Sur, Calle 6, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
    4 min walk
  • Bocas Marina
    4 min walk
  • Bolivar Park
    7 min walk
  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    7 min walk

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Non Smoking | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Junior Suite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Ocean View | Blackout drapes, free WiFi

Suite, Ocean View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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per night
$85 total
includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Bocas del Toro

Seaside stay .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Bocas Marina. Bolivar Park and Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 4 min walk
  • Bocas Marina - 4 min walk
  • Bolivar Park - 7 min walk
  • Tortuga Beach - 8 min drive
  • Paunch Beach - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pirate Bar Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Del Mar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪coco fastronomy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brother’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Último Refugio - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Olas

3-star beach hotel with beach shuttle
You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a ride on the hotel's beach shuttle (surcharge). Have fun in the sun at Hotel Olas with summer activities like surfing/body boarding, snorkeling, and water skiing.

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Olas offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Bocas del Toro hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hebrew, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Water skiing

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Olas

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 70 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 10 per vehicle

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Olas
Hotel Olas Bocas del Toro
Olas Bocas del Toro
Olas Hotel
Hotel Olas Bocas Del Toro
Olas Hotel Bocas Town
Hotel Olas Hotel
Hotel Olas Bocas del Toro
Hotel Olas Hotel Bocas del Toro

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Olas to the airport?

Hotel Olas is 0.4 mi (1-min drive) away from the Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Olas have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Olas offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel on request, for a charge of USD 10 per vehicle.

How close is Hotel Olas to the beach?

This hotel is 1.5 mi (7-min drive) from Playa El Istmito and 2.5 mi (8-min drive) from Tortuga Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Olas offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Olas, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 8 for adults and USD 6 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Olas?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Olas?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Olas?

This hotel offers free extended parking.

Does Hotel Olas have a pool?

Hotel Olas does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Olas have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Olas have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Olas to downtown Bocas del Toro?

Hotel Olas is 0.3 mi away from Bocas del Toro.

Hotel Olas Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 83 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No frills, clean and kid friendly hotel by ocean
The hotel sits right on the water in a neighborhood less than a 10 minute walk from the main water taxi stop. I liked it because it wasn’t touristy. I traveled with my 14 and 9 year old, and they loved the two hammocks by the dock. After a little hiccup at check in about a room that would accommodate us, we had a great experience with the staff. They are helpful and friendly as is the owner. The rooms are small but clean, and there is hot water to shower with. Great location, and easy to walk around the town. If you’re looking for a reasonable no frills hotel, this is the place to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was quiet, excellent water view. Easy walking to 'city'. Breakfast was great. Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
woke up completely covered in bites ? if they were bed bugs or what the ladies that worked there were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok..could be so much better
This was our third stay there and it was just ok. We had a street facing room. We like the local color so we didn’t mind sounds of the children playing in the street but the dogs and cats barking and screeching were a bit much. The servers were more interested in their cell phones than serving, which was never a problem before. It is a good location for boat pickups and great sunset views.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Kevin, Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Olas is very near ferry’s terminal on the more residential side, so it stays quiet after hours. But it is an easy walk to all the activities and hot spots. The breakfast here is great plus you have a lovely view of the water. Rooms are pretty basic, but ours was clean and comfortable. Good shower (one warning-bring your own shampoo). All-in-all, a nice place to stay for your Bocas visit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Nicole A

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great, quieter than expected
Close but not in boca town center.ready walk everything. Great people, staff in a little rustic area of boca but we felt plenty safe and it is tight on the water. Close to good and all but not hugh noise

8/10 Good

paul, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location
We only stayed one night, the staff was friendly, the room was small but worked out fine. It's close to all the restaurants and stores. The free breakfast was really nice, and the view from the dinning area is spectacular.

2/10 Terrible

Julia, Massachusetts

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfriendly atmosphere/ Not the best location
I recently spent a month working in Bocas and wanted to splurge on my last night. I decided to go with Hotel Olas as the pictures seemed nice and there was a restaurant. I had a horrible experience at this place when in the middle of the night I found bedbugs. The night guard said he couldn't do anything to help me. Then after I sat for four hours waiting for reception the unfriendly staff told me she couldn't give me a refund for my room. I don't know if she was truthful in saying she didn't have money or if she was scheming me but I wouldn't be surprised if it were either. I'd probably just avoid if I were you.

8/10 Good

kamran , alberta canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing balcony with view in junior suite
Everything about this hotel was great, really strong WiFi, almost too hot of a shower (rare in central America), amazing AC and balcony with view. DRAWBACKS. Bathroom sink has a single push button water tap that is noise and annoying because you need to push it every 5 seconds to get water and only cold water. Makes it impossible to shave face because so cold and need to push button every 5 seconds lol. Free breakfast in the morning is only coffee and 2 pancakes. I didn't get fruits included I think it was finished but I did get fresh juice. It's nice that it is available until 11am and included in room fee. However, they do not offer any other breakfast option even IF you want to pay extra for it which was surprising because there was no way to get eggs or toast or anything like that. But the view right on the water Mase up for it. Very nice quite neighbourhood about 4 minutes walk to all the stores and restaurants but far away enough to not be noisy.

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good deal
Friendly and comfortable.

8/10 Good

Joan, Virginia

Liked: Staff & service
Nice hotel right on the water.
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Olas. We thought the staff was great. Stephanie at the front desk, is a great asset to the hotel. She spoke English so she was a big help when we needed a tour set up or help with reservations for a flight out of Bocas. The kitchen staff, especially Yetti our waitress made us feel at home and our free breakfast everyday was delicious. When we plan another vacation to Bocas we both agree that we would stay at Hotel Olas.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel on the waterfront
We stayed one night! I had a satisfactory stay. However,my friends, a couple, had a rough night as the room did not have a control for the AC unit. The management did nothing to get another control for them. One of my friends was sick and they would not get her hot water for her to make some tea. They ran out rolls for breakfast and when someone brought some in, they would not offer them the rolls.

8/10 Good

Bianka

Liked: Cleanliness

4/10 Poor

stephen, Anton, Cocle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
no hot water, very small bed

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Very Unwelcoming
At check in receptionist tried to charge me double but I had written confirmation of price. Free breakfast was grudgingly served, one meal at a time over an hour - some of us got our coffee. Second day we went out for breakfast out of frustration. Only friendly staff was Alex at the bar/restaurant in the afternoon. Rooms were fine, but windows had very sketchy "locks" so we never left anything in the rooms. Definitely would not go back to Bocas.

8/10 Good

Mirielle , Kingston, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved Hotel Olas!
We spent a week at this funky little hotel on the water in Bocas Town. The only disappointment was lack of a swimming beach within walking distance. Walls are adorned with paintings. The staff was friendly, courteous and professional.

8/10 Good

Luis, Panama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with comfortable room
We had a great time in Hotel Olas, the hotel is built all from wood which is really nice, clean and well maintained. It has a deck facing the ocean with a dock where you can sit to view the beautiful sunset. The boats can pick you there so you don't have to go to town to find a ride to the nearby islands.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Walking to everything; quiet; good breakfast
Room we booked was not available when we got there so we were given a smaller room but to make up for it we were moved to a nice ocean view room the next day.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely setting with over the water decks. Rooms are small but fairly comfortable. Good breakfast included.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff and right on the water
Super nice staff and service and Olas. Highly recommend. Very accommodating.

8/10 Good

Aaron, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Good Hotel in Bocas
While the staff was a little off-putting, Hotel Olas was a good affordable choice for our Bocas experience. The rooms were comfortable, but the Wi-Fi would hardly work at all which was a little frustrating at times. At first glance the neighborhood looks a little sketchy, but you quickly realize that everyone is just going about their business. Overall we had a good experience.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In a bad neighborhood
We did not feel safe in this neighborhood. There were shady characters hanging around the hotel, and it was very dirty.

4/10 Poor

Linda, Jerusalem

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
disappointing stay!
We traveled to Panama for our honeymoon and had received a warm recommendation of las olas. We were prepared for it to be rustic, but even so were extremely disappointed. Upon check in, we were told we had been upgraded, which was wonderful. However, the room smelled like pee and there was only one towel. The floors felt sticky and the closet had no hangers. Coming back from lunch the day before checking out with the intention of taking a nap, we were told we had to move our things to another room ASAP because the room had been booked. We had received no prior warning of this, and were quite upset about this. When we expressed that we were not happy, the staff did not care. The new room did not smell like pee and there were two towels, as well as hangers. However, the floor was still sticky, the tv did not work, the Wi-Fi ranged from extremely weak to nonexistant, and my husband's pillow smelled so bad that the smell transferee to his face. This place is seriously overpriced for what it is.