Casa Acuario Boutique Hotel

Paradise on earth! We explored Panama with our girls (18 and 21). When arriving at Casa Acuario we felt at home instantly. The owners are fabulous and so is host Arièl. The hotel is decorated with love and the beds are even more comfortable then at home. Favorite spot; hammock on our private terrace. The girls loved jumping in the sea from our balcony. We spotted beautiful fishes and starfishes around the hotel. The team is always at your service for restaurant advise, excursion ideas and are making the best breakfast. We will come back for sure!

Casa Acuario is a magical place. The rooms are like being on a boat and are beautifully decorated and comfy. You have a little kitchennette. From the dock you can see manta rays and star fish. It’s really beautiful and a 5 minute ride in water taxi. The white noise machine works wonders when the music from nearby bars became bothersome. Mandy and JP are wonderful hosts and do so much for the environment of Isla Carenero. Make sure you visit, bluff beach and Zapatilla while you are there. If not just enjoy snorkelling and napping on the hammock at Casa Acuario.

Our family of four, including teens age 16 and 19, stayed here over Christmas and we all LOVED it! Mandy and JP were gracious hosts, and went above and beyond to make our visit great by recommending places to visit, eat, etc. Honestly, I want to be Mandy :) and run this very sweet little inn on this special little island. The breakfast menu is awesome and everything was a hit with my family. For lunches and dinners we liked that there are several fantastic places to eat within easy walking distance of the inn - Leaf Eaters, Bibi's, and Coquitos. Per Mandy's recommendation, we also took a boat to The Firefly for Christmas dinner which we really enjoyed and we got a glimpse of the area's bioluminescent plankton on the boat trip home which was an added bonus! I echo what all others have said here - this is a GREAT place to stay, with exceptional staff, clean rooms, and access to the little things that can really make a difference on vacation in a tropical climate - Mandy and JP have have thought of it all - beach towels, functional snorkel gear, coffee, bug repellent, Zyrtec, yoga mats, an honor fridge with cold drinks, etc. This is without a doubt where I would stay again if I ever make it back to Bocas and I say this after having also stayed somewhere else on the island after leaving Casa Acuario. Stay here.

We had such a lovely stay at Casa Aquario. We visited with two children and stayed in a lower level room on the water. It was the perfect balance of being in something like an over-the-water bungalow, but still having the comforts of home (air conditioning, clean, comfortable beds). This is where I recommend you stay if you want to experience life on the islands with some local culture, aren't looking for the Ritz, but aren't a backpacker either. A lovely American couple own the property and they gave great advice on what to do in the area and hooked us up with tour guides and boat drivers. Staff were also excellent and their breakfast restaurant was a favorite with my kids. It's very close to the main town for a quick water taxi to go to a restaurant. Overall would highly recommend and would stay again.

Mandy and Jp were so helpful and welcoming, they gave us great information and tips about Bocas del Toro and Panama. All the details were perfect at Casa Acuario. A true paradise. They really made our stay in Bocas so enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Bocas del Toro. Will definitely stay here for our future stays in Bocas.

Great place to stay! The couple who own this resort are wonderful! They make you feel so welcome! Love the rooms - very comfortable and clean! Breakfast is delicious! Wonderful amenities - full kitchenette, fresh water jug each day, customizable sound machine, paddle boards, snorkeling equipment, kayaks, even beach towels all included. Great location too - easily accessible to lots of activities or just a beautiful place to unwind! Highly recommend!