The Best Overwater Bungalows to Stay at in Bocas del Toro
If you’re planning an oceanside vacay, the last place you want to stay is in a cramped hotel room, where you can’t even see the ocean. During your long-awaited trip, you want to spend every second you can soaking in the sea breeze, watching the waves and feeling the ocean spray on your skin — and there’s no better place to do so than in an overwater bungalow.
Overwater bungalows may seem like a super-expensive accommodations option that you can only afford if you’re an Instagram influencer, or that you’ll only find if you jet off to some far-flung destination like Fiji or the Maldives. But did you know that you can book overwater bungalows in Bocas del Toro?
Just a short plane ride from the U.S., and likely available for a more affordable rate than you think, your Bocas del Toro overwater bungalow awaits. Here’s where to find it.
Our favorite overwater bungalows in Bocas del Toro, hands down, can be found at Sol Bungalows. Rated the top affordable overwater bungalows in all of Panama, Sol offers a handful of overwater bungalows with glass floors, thatch roofs and direct water access right from your deck. You can go from bed to kayaking, paddle boarding or snorkeling in seconds. Plus, the property includes daily breakfast in your rate!
The Sea Monkey is located in Bocas del Toro’s Old Bank, an authentic Caribbean village located on Isla Bastimentos and steeped in history and culture. Each of this property’s spacious overwater bungalows features a king bed and views of the ocean from the open-air bedroom and your private deck. Room rates include WiFi and free breakfast, and the Sea Monkey team will help you plan tours and excursions throughout your stay.
Eclypse de Mar Acqua Lodge is a small eco-resort that puts sustainability and the environment at the forefront of its operations. Each of the property’s seven overwater bungalows offers views of the water, perfect for watching the sunset each evening, and glass viewing floors are great for peeking down at the marine life swimming by, right below your toes. Bungalows offer private balconies, and some even have two bedrooms, in case you’re traveling as a family or group.
Aqui Hoy offers what it calls overwater cabanas, rather than bungalows, but the concept is still the same. You’ll enjoy a private room with an open terrace and views of the water, all while being just a few steps away from snorkeling, diving and any of your other favorite water sports.
Want the Exclusivity and Luxury of an Overwater Bungalow, But Even More Privacy?
While Casa Botanica might not offer an overwater setting, it does offer ocean views and even more privacy than an overwater bungalow at a boutique hotel or inn. When you stay at Casa Botanica, you’ll enjoy having the entire property to yourself, from the expansive, bright and airy living spaces (including the chef’s kitchen), to the multiple bedroom suites, to the large terraces and deck space. Swimming is still on tap, too, thanks to our all-natural swimming pool.
Need to know more? Here’s what you can expect during your Casa Botanica luxury getaway.
