Hotel Bocas Town is on Calle 1 in the center of the island capital, on the waterfront, with Bolivar Park about a minute on foot and the ferry terminal about five minutes away. The property page lists a three-class property with standard rooms with city views, standard doubles with a partial ocean view and ocean-view doubles, with free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, a bar, a terrace and air conditioning. Rooms have flat-screen TVs, free bottled water, desks and toiletries, and the hotel offers tour and ticket help and luggage storage. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 from 110 reviews. Free breakfast and a central address make it the value choice among the town hotels, though it has no pool and some reviewers mention night noise.
Location and getting around
You could not be much more central. The waterfront, Bolivar Park, restaurants and tour offices are within a minute or two on foot, the ferry terminal is about a five-minute walk and the airport is about a minute by car. Istmito Beach is a short drive. For Starfish Beach, which is much farther by road, join a boat tour or take a taxi. Because everything you need is on foot, this is a good base for travelers who do not want to rent a vehicle.
The rooms and the feel
Rooms are straightforward and practical, with city-view standards that sleep two with a queen bed, doubles with partial ocean views and ocean-view doubles that cost a little more. The restaurant and bar make evenings easy, and free bottled water is a handy extra in the tropical heat. The feel is of a simple, friendly town hotel rather than a resort, which suits backpackers moving up in comfort, couples and island hoppers who plan to spend their days out on the water.
Good to know
Check-in runs from 2 pm to 7:30 pm, and after-hours check-in is not available, so tell the hotel if you will arrive late. Check-out is at 11 am. Continental breakfast is free, which saves money on a long stay. There is no pool, no parking and no elevator, so ask for a lower room if stairs are a problem.
Pets are not allowed. Some guests mention noise from nearby bars at night, so request a room away from the street or bring earplugs. Free cancellation is offered on select rates, so check the terms when you reserve.
Why stay here
- ✓Free continental breakfast
- ✓Waterfront Bocas Town location
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Free bottled water
- ✓Tour and ticket help
Good questions
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a free continental breakfast is included.
Is the hotel noisy?+
Some guests mention noise from nearby bars at night. Ask for a quieter room or bring earplugs.
How far is it from the ferry and airport?+
The ferry terminal is about a five-minute walk and the airport is about a one-minute drive.
