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El Faro del Colibri

3.0 star property
3-star beach lodge near Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal

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Exterior
48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Comfort Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Breakfast, dinner served; Regional cuisine, beach views
View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Isla Carenero, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro
  • Carenero Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Bocas Marina
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room | Living room | 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Superior Room

  • Ocean view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Ocean View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Cabin, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bocas del Toro

Oceanside stay.Within a 5-minute walk of this Bocas del Toro lodge, you'll find Carenero Island and Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal. Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Bocas Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Carenero Island - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bolivar Park - 1 min drive - 0.1 miles
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 1 min drive - 0.2 miles
  • Bocas Marina - 1 min drive - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Barco Hundido Bar - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪The Pirate Bar Restaurant - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Café Del Mar - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪coco fastronomy - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Brother’s - ‬1 min drive

About this property

El Faro del Colibri

3-star beach lodge near Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at El Faro del Colibri. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bocas del Toro lodge.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
El Faro del Colibri offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star lodge have kitchens with cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Bocas del Toro lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 4 and November 6.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (from 2 to 10 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per day

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 credit card, debit card, or 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash.

Property is also known as

El Faro Colibri Lodge Carenero
El Faro Colibri Lodge
El Faro Colibri Carenero
El Faro Colibri Lodge Carenero Island
El Faro Colibri Carenero Island
Lodge El Faro del Colibri Carenero Island
Carenero Island El Faro del Colibri Lodge
El Faro del Colibri Carenero Island
El Faro Colibri Lodge
El Faro Colibri
Lodge El Faro del Colibri
El Faro Colibri Carenero
El Faro del Colibri Lodge
El Faro del Colibri Bocas del Toro
El Faro del Colibri Lodge Bocas del Toro

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Faro del Colibri to the airport?

El Faro del Colibri 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.

How much does it cost to stay at El Faro del Colibri?

As of Apr 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Faro del Colibri on May 11, 2025 start from $103.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does El Faro del Colibri have an airport shuttle?

El Faro del Colibri offers an airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on request, for a charge of USD 25. per person, one-way.

How close is El Faro del Colibri to the beach?

This lodge is 2.8 mi from Paunch Beach and 1.1 mi from Playa El Istmito.

Does El Faro del Colibri offer free breakfast?

El Faro del Colibri offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at El Faro del Colibri?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at El Faro del Colibri?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at El Faro del Colibri?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does El Faro del Colibri have a pool?

El Faro del Colibri does not have a pool.

Does El Faro del Colibri have a restaurant?

El Faro del Colibri is home to Macarena, which features Regional cuisine, a beachfront location, and happy hour.

Does El Faro del Colibri have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is El Faro del Colibri to downtown Bocas del Toro?

El Faro del Colibri is 0.6 mi away from Carenero Island.

El Faro del Colibri Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 62 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a our first stay and we really enjoyed ourselves. You can walk to multiple restraunts without getting a water taxi, when you need a water taxi it's a short ride. The breakfast menu was great. If you're a light sleeper you may want to bring ear plugs. The boat traffic can start early. Overall was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
easy to get to and friendly. a better bar would be nice even though there are other options nearby. and water in the room, even if it needs to be paid for if used. thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Millena A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here my first time in Panama I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ahmad Sorush

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing experience. Pretty quiet and to get shopping or good food you need to take the warer taxi to boca Island but all in all pretty good experience.

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, the cabins are comfortable and cozy. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay for Bocas del Toro. Great location, the staff were nice, the room was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Cory

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the over the water bungalow! Water lulled me to sleep each night!

10/10 Excellent

christie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what the reviews say, great town and ao easy to get around on water taxis. Loved the floating bar nearby too. We.left a few shorts and they sent them to us immediately in Panama City, great customer service.

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was truly some of the nicest people in the world. It hurts that the hotel itself was such a bad experience, because judgement on the people alone they were wonderful. Unfortunately, the hotel itself was not what apparently it used to be. There are roaches in one of the buildings (in one of our rooms), the showers were peeling or moldy with bad water pressure. The sheets on the bed were not always clean and the air-conditioning barely worked. The key cards to the doors easily demagnetized, and some rooms just wouldn’t open in general. We ended up having to get three different rooms (only 2 nights). The first room switch was because the staff couldn’t get us into the room, and the second switch was because we had roaches in the room all night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Thomas, Calgary

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
I had a confirmed, non-refundable reservation for this property. The day before I was to arrive at the property, I get a notification saying that my reservation was cancelled, and instead it was rebooked for 3 days later. I couldn't believe that the resort and Expedia would do such a thing without my knowledge or consent. I wasn't even going to be in the area in 3 days, so for them to cancel a non-refundable, confirmed reservation and then willy-nilly rebook me for a night 3 days later without even asking me was appalling. Expedia should not allow its hotels to rebook guests at their own discretion, without the guest even knowing about it let alone agreeing to it. Just appalling. It ruined my vacation, since not only did I have to find another lodging for the night that they cancelled, I was stressed about them charging me for a non-refundable night that I didn't even book!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin, Portland

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint cabanas over the water. Great first time Bocas experience for the family. Restaurants within walking distance, swimmable beaches, sunrise out the back door.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the owner Adriano and the over water bungalow experience. However due to our preference of crystal clear waters we were not comfortable jumping in off the deck when we saw a sting Ray under us. Also once you jump off you have no ladder or way to get back up so you would have to swim all the way to the beach to walk back to your condo. Loved the breakfast and water taxis noise did not bother us. Just not such a nice island or beaches like Red frog ( on Bastimentos) or we heard starfish beach ( on Isle colon) Enjoy it’s worth the cost and experience for a few nights
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Cynthia, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a bit run down and could use some Reno’s. The concept was cute. We loved the deck off the back but there wasn’t any cushions for the wood lounger’s so it was pretty uncomfortable. The owner and his Dog are super nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrific 1st Time Stay in Bocas

This was my first visit to Bocas, so I don’t have the greatest barometer in comparing different places to stay in the area. Having just been to Costa Rica & Nicaragua in the weeks previous though, I’d say this was better than what I’d experienced in the neighboring countries. Staff were the nicest people and my little yellow cabin on the water for a week was magic !!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was amazing, right on the water. Easy to catch water taxi to any location. The only draw back is the water taxis travelled close to the location so there was some noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The convenience of being close to surf breaks and to the town of Bocas was perfect. The staff of Adriano and Angel were absolutely amazing and beyond friendly. Breakfast was included which was a nice surprise. I would absolutely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Walnut Creek

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our cabin was great. We swam in the water around our cabin, and enjoyed sitting out on our private deck over the water. The staff was friendly, and helped us book a wonderful tour of neighboring islands with a pickup at our dock. The property is on Carenero island are provides a tranquil alternative to Bocas. It is only a $2 boat ride to Bocas town. Bibi's restaurant is walking distance and excellent. You can hear the boats go by, but it was not annoying at all. The water all around soothed us to sleep!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cabana on stilts in the sea. Swim right up to the door. Lovely views
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Have been to Colibri more than 10 times, every visit is better than the last. Maybe I am getting to know the wonderful staff more and more. Gracias Luz. Hasta pronto...
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020