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“I felt as if I was in a better, more authentic version of Bora Bora staying here.”
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We spend 4 glorious days and nights at Sol Bungalows. Staying in an over-water bungalow was on our bucket list, and Sol Bungalows lived up to all of our hopes. …
December 16, 2024Before you go, read this!... never mind just book the trip, you will not be disappointed! Seriously, it is fantastic! Ok, so we went in late November and I believe that... read more is their rainy season. We were expecting to go and just have a quiet time in a bungalow reading while being situated directly over the water. How wrong we were! First of all, i cant say enough about the place, the owners (Drew and Tamara), the amazing staff (Kiki was fantastic), and the heavenly food! When we first got there, Drew greeted us right on the dock as we were boating in the 10 mins from town. He and Tamara were a wealth of information on the islands, attractions, food, activities, and they were very accommodating for anything we needed. Hats off to those two because they created a blissful experience that might be impossible to match! The food: we ate while we were there, was specifically curated by Tamara and cooked to perfection by their amazing staff and they used, what had to be like 95% of the ingredients that they cultivated from their farm or near by farms! Their breakfasts were to die for and their chimichurri sauce is something i have dreams about! They make everything from Rissoto, to chicken dishes to great fish dishes (so im told, i dont really east fish). Not only is their food just lip smacking good, but they are also fantastic amount accommodating for dietary restrictions! My wife is gluten free and vegetarian and we had no problem eating in their restaurant almost every night! The Stay: The bungalow was perfection! It really was! Its has a nice little living room and bedroom that both look over the bay but if you are anything like us, you wont spend much time in there. Since the bungalow is over the water, you can walk out of each and basically just jump in the water (carful though, i think the water there is about 5 feet deep or so). They have a snorkeling trail right outside of the rooms where you care take advantage of the amazing clarity of the water. The bedroom also has a nice like floor window that you can look down into the water! The only caveat is that the town across the bay gets loud at night with music and you can fairly easily hear the music since it travels well over water but ear plugs help substantially! The Activities: So we did a few things while we were there, we went to red frog beach one of the first days. Again, if you just text (whatsapp) the water taxis, they will take you anywhere. I think it was about $10 per person to get to the beach. At red frog, they drop you off at the other side of the island and you walk through the forest where you can spot various wild life! The beach has a restaurant and bar there if you want to just sit and relax. Be careful though, the rip tide is strong. We then went to Polo beach, which is a little bit of a walk but you basically walk down the beach, right on the road, then left and stay on that road until you see a sign on a tree that says polo beach. Look the beach up, its worth it and we saw our first sloth on the way there too! Then one of our last days, we went back into town rented some Ebikes (PS dont lose the key! Wife did that and it was a situation!) we biked to BOM BOM beach up the coast. Its a little bit of a ride but again, worth it! BOM BOM has an amazing beach that is apparently great for surfing. From there, we biked a little further (until we couldnt any more) and walked the rest of the way to La Pacina Beach. Now, this beach was nice and all, i loved it, but the best part for me was the walk! We saw more sloths, two difference types of monkeys, and just a lot of different wild life! It was amazing! I honestly dont know what else to say about this adventure! Its well with it! The TLDR of it is, amazing location, GREAT people, somehow even better food, and the accommodations were just things you have to see to believe! Go here now… dont wait!
December 16, 2024Bungañows very nice size and maintained. Clean. Beautiful views súper facilities nice meals and site seeing arrangements available.
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My husband and I throughly enjoyed our romantic getaway to Panama and to the Sol Bungalows. The owners were fantastic. Food was amazing. French pressed coffee delivered to our room... read more every morning. Massages were amazing! …
November 30, 2024Staying at Sol Bungalows was true paradise!!!! The bungalows are so cute and the perfect amount of space for two people. …
November 30, 2024Loved our time at Sol. Drew, Kiki, & all of the staff could not have been kinder or more competent. Their attention to detail is unmatched & they thought of... read more everything. The bungalows are pristine, stylish, spacious, & so comfortable. I loved the variety of outdoor lounging options…hammock, Adirondack chairs, loungers, & an over the water mesh hammock. We travel internationally often & rarely eat at our hotel, but the food was so delicious (& affordable) here that we ate every dinner at Sol. The provided snorkeling gear, kayaks, & paddle boards was very convenient. Don’t miss using one of the toys to paddle to Hospital point…it felt like paddle boarding in an aquarium. This was the most relaxing vacation & I highly recommend it. Thank you to Drew, Kiki, & everyone else who helped us have the perfect stay. Thanks also for the yummy birthday cake!
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We had a fantastic time at Sol Bungalows. The highlights are the food, the service, and the rooms. First, the food was incredible. Breakfast is amazing. You order from... read more a menu in the morning, and they prepare it fresh for you when you would like it. There are choices for just about any tastes. Highly recommend the breakfast sandwich made with their local coconut bread - make sure you put the chimichurri on it 🙂 Breakfast also includes local juice and fruit. It's a great way to start the day. Also, take advantage of the dinner served on site. It's an extra cost, but it's well worth it. Meals were 3 courses. Everything was delicious with lots of ingredients that came from their on-property garden. They also had unique flavors that we don't typically find at home. Next, the service was top notch. The whole staff was excellent. Everyone was kind and willing to help in any way, and with only 4 bungalows on site, everything is easy to find. Kiki provided great service and was friendly and helpful during our trip. The owner, Drew, was very involved with all of the meals. He also helped answer any questions we had and provided a lot of local insights and recommendations. He was also kind enough to help with transportation both in Bocas (the water taxis are cheap, quick, and easy to find, and Drew has recommended drivers) and on our way out to Boquete. It was helpful that he grew up in the States, so he understood possible stumbling blocks for us as Americans. Finally, there were thoughtful touches at every corner - for example, while breakfast is served in the restaurant in the mornings, they offer a coffee service direct to your bungalow while you wake up. The service is honestly better than what I'd expect at a five-star resort, and the personal touches are all very genuine. Finally, the rooms (and really the resort as a whole) were comfortable and well thought out. They provided everything you might possibly need, and it makes it so easy for you to simply relax. They have shampoo/conditioner/soap in the rooms, the water is drinkable and they have bottles in the room for you (in a small fridge), they have snorkel masks in each room, and paddle boards and kayaks to use whenever you'd like (along with helpful directions on where to go). Also, the rooms are thoughtfully designed and furnished - plenty of usable space, hooks for wet clothes, etc. I was impressed with how the room was laid out in a way that you never felt like anything was lacking. We stayed in Maracuya, which was one of the new units on the end. We felt like we had plenty of privacy. The outdoor area had everything we could have wanted - a hammock, an outdoor shower, adirondack chairs, and a ladder straight into the water. The only negatives are the bugs and noise. The bugs are legit. We did not take them seriously when they mentioned bugs at dawn/dusk, and we are paying the price. After the first day, we used the spray they provided, but I think we would've been better off staying inside during those times of day. There is some boat noise in the mornings, but the only noise that bothered us was the music from Bocas town at night. It goes until late into the evening (we heard it until 3:30 AM). They provide a noise machine and ear plugs, but those didn't completely solve the problem. Ultimately, neither of those things would stop us from returning, but they're worth mentioning in case someone is particularly sensitive . All in all, it was an amazing place to stay, and we would love to return. We have the best memories from our time at Sol Bungalows, and we are so thankful to Drew and the staff for taking such good care of us while we were there!
November 30, 2024Amazing experience! Owners were fantastic! Massages over the glass floors while you watch the fish swim by, food was phenomenal, the bungalows were amazing. We really enjoyed our time here!... read more Thank you!
November 30, 2024We came to Sol Bungalows as a family of four (two parents and two teens) in April 2024. The trip was even better than we expected from reading all these... read more glowing reviews! …
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Affordable Overwater Bungalows in
Bocas del Toro
Escape to Sol Bungalows: a boutique overwater bungalow hotel where affordable luxury meets the warm Caribbean Sea in the paradisiacal island archipelago of Bocas del Toro, Panama.
You’ve found the ultimate overwater bungalows in Bocas del Toro: a place where you can be free to embrace your inner Tarzan, or simply lounge around and lose yourself in the intense tropical beauty that surrounds you!
Our bungalows were thoughtfully designed to include all of the amenities that overwater bungalows are loved and desired for. We have farm-to-table dining, glass floors, thatch roofs, direct water access, outdoor showers, snorkeling right in front, and incredible views right from the king-size memory foam mattresses. Our bungalows are spacious, comfortable, modern and clean, and our central location on Isla Solarte is one of the best in all of Bocas!
Bungalow Amenities
- High Speed Starlink WiFi
- In-Room Safe
- 3 Ceiling Fans
- Soap, Shampoo
- King Size Memory Foam Mattress
- Healthy Breakfast Included
- Sofa/ 2 Additional Single Beds
- Mini Fridge
Bungalow Features
- Thatch Roofs
- Glass Floors
- Caribbean Colors
- Catamaran Net Deck Hammocks
- Rainwater Shower
- Outdoor Shower
- Water Access from Bungalow
- Snorkel in Front of Bungalow
- Breathtaking Sunset Views
- Outdoor Lounge Chairs
- Outdoor Covered Seating Area
Hotel Features
- Central, Convenient Location
- Free Kayaks & Paddle Boards
- Solar Power & Rainwater (Off-Grid)
- Farm to Table Dining
- Experienced, Knowledgable Hosts
- Rainforest Hiking Trail Access
- 5 Minutes to Bocas Town
- 5 Minutes to Isla Carenero Surf
- Close to Hospital Point
- Affordable Price
OUR RATES
Get the best price on our bungalows with direct bookings! We have increased our prices on other booking channels, like Booking.com and Airbnb, to account for the 15% commission they charge us. So, book direct with us for the best price!
DISCOUNTs
5% Off Week Long Stays
Our Rates
BUNGALOW 1 & 2: $328/ NIGHT
BUNGALOW 3 & 4: $368/ NIGHT
10% Tourism Tax Added to all Rates
Affordable Luxury
We offer some of the most affordable Overwater Bungalows in all of Bocas del Toro. However, just because they are affordable, doesn’t mean they lack quality or value. We believe that delivering high value at a lower cost will lead to happy guests, great reviews, and long term success!
ECO CONSCIOUS
Our overwater bungalows run on solar power and we catch all of our water from the rain. We have cool breezes instead of air conditioning and breathtaking views instead of TV’s… Our goal is to provide our guests with as many luxuries as possible while still respecting our environment, resources, and community.
Island-to-Table Dining
Enjoy breakfast and dinner with the freshest possible ingredients, sourced from our organic permaculture farm and local island community. Our guests love our food!
Central & Convenient Location
Anything you could want in Bocas del Toro is just minutes away from our overwater bungalows: surf, scuba diving, dining, nightlife, snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, massage… you want it? We either have it, or it’s only 5 minutes away by water taxi!
Snorkelers will love the vibrant coral garden right in front of us as well as having the freedom to take one of our kayaks or paddle boards and explore the reefs that surround the island. Isla Solarte is known to have some of the clearest waters and most vibrant and diverse coral reefs in Bocas!
Want to explore the Panamanian rainforest on foot? Isla Solarte has miles of trails to discover! The popular historical landmark of Hospital Point is just minutes away.
Do you want breathtaking views and amazing sunsets? We have sweeping, direct sunset views over the expansive Bay of Almirante towards the mountains of mainland Panama.
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