Casa Acuario Boutique Hotel

Mandy and JP are amazing hosts. This place is magical. It is our second time back to Bocas and first time at Casa Acurio. We will be back next year! The food was great. The staff wonderful ( especially Gabriel ) the water toys the sunsets and hammock!!!! All of it so so good. Real people doing what they like in a place they love. Go

Casa Acuario is located in Isla Carenero, which is a one minute, $1.00 water taxi ride. Owners Mandy and JP have done a lot with this beautiful and romantic property overlooking the Caribbean ocean. You can literally jump off your deck into the ocean and enjoy some excellent snorkeling underneath and around the over the water hotel! The rooms are large and beautifully appointed with lots of wood, nice beds and bedding, lovely furniture, TV, good Wi-Fi, fresh drinking water and wonderful soaps and shampoos. Each room has its own lovely deck/balcony with a table and chairs and a hammock where you can relax and watch the boats go by. There are also rafts and surfboards and games to enjoy as guests. Casa Acuario has delicious breakfast offerings in the morning and they offer snacks and juices and beers and even a small gift area which is all done through the honor system. A special shout out goes to Gabriel, who was both delightful and accommodating. Their sweet gentle doggies on the property that make the place feel more like home. There are several restaurants within a short walking distance such as Bibi's on the beach, leaf-eaters, a little Mexican taco and quesadilla stand, and more. Only a short distance away is the Panama Dive School Bocas Del Toro where you can go on scuba diving excursions. We have been to Casa Acuario multiple times and would definitely recommend it to others looking for a special and memorable experience.

Casa Acuario is hands-down the best place my spouse and I have ever stayed. We spent a week enjoying its magic, half our time in a sea-level room and the other half upstairs. From start to finish, it was perfect. The rooms have been beautifully renovated by the owners, who’ve clearly put a lot of care into every detail. Each space is very comfortable, with thoughtful touches like eye masks, ear plugs, and white noise machines that helped a light sleeper, like me, sleep soundly. The rooms also have good A/C, fast WiFi, smart TVs, and more tech than you'll probably need because, let’s be honest, the real luxury is outside. The sea-level rooms literally let you step straight from your room into the ocean. The setting on Isla Carenero is ideal: laid back but just a quick water taxi ride away from Bocas Town. The views of Bocas Town and the sunsets from the sundeck never get old. The hosts and all the staff were welcoming, incredibly friendly, and went out of their way to make us feel at home. Their recommendations for food, activities, and local experiences were spot-on every time. Breakfast each morning on the cozy patio was such a treat. The food was fresh and delicious. We also made good use of the complimentary paddle boards, kayaks, and snorkel gear. If you’re considering a stay at Casa Acuario—go. We’re already dreaming about our next visit.

We have just spent a wonderful week at Casa Acuario, it starts with the fabulous location, then the hotel itself, both the lovely rooms and the great team that run it. Arriving on your speedboat taxi from Bocas town is the start of the adventure, which is what the whole stay felt like. The day starts with a very good breakfast, a selection of 6 or more dishes available, from there the dining options on Isla Caranero provide excellent choices at very good prices. Just on Mondays there is only Carnitas Mexican available. There are plenty of options for excursions and Mandy has a long list of recommended tour operators. Or you can just laze looking out across the amazing vistas or look down into the clear seas watching dolphin, fishes, starfish rays etc. There is also an array of watersports equipment available to use. Of course paradise isn’t perfect and there is some noise from the speedboats and the sandflies can be a bit pesky but both have remedies available. Can’t wait for a return visit.

What a wonderful experience. From communicating with Mandy and JP, to the fantastic staff, and the facilities!! Being on the water overlooking the ocean and Bocas del Toro -- just breathtaking!! Would highly highly highly recommend!! Thank you guys for a memory that will last forever!!

The delightful young American couple that owns this hotel have done a fantastic job of creating an upscale retreat. All of the finishes are beautiful and comfortable, They have a restaurant that serves a great breakfast. (Don't miss the banana pancakes)! Some of the thoughtful touches include an honor bar with drinks and snack available 24/7, water sport equipment such as floats, snorkel gear, paddleboards are available to use free and you help yourself. There is a lovely dock with lounge chairs (no beach). This is just the common area! Now let's move to the room...the beds were comfortable; the bathroom was spacious and nice amenities. The room was finished in a style to reflect a space of retreat. One touch that was appreciated was the noise cancelling sound bar and sound machine. There is water taxi traffic that passes right in front of all hotels on the water and it runs close to 24/7. It can be a bit much after a while when sitting on the beautiful private deck, so being able to go in to the airconditioned room and block the noise was a nice reprieve for me. The private deck has a small kitchenette. with a fridge and hot plate, microwave and kitchen supplies. They replenish fresh filtered water daily. I enjoyed the hammock with my book! They provide a special oil to repel the "no-see-ums". All natural and worked like a charm! I am sure that I have left out some of the other special little touches, but truly...They have thought of everything and it was a WONDERFUL stay!