Red Frog Beach Island Resort sits on Isla Bastimentos, on the beach and within a national park setting, a short boat ride from Bocas Town. The property page describes a luxury, four-class property with a wide range of accommodation, from villas and condos to jungle lodges and a honeymoon suite. There is an outdoor pool, and a beach club with an infinity-edge pool and a waterfall, plus the Susurro Spa, about eight miles of rainforest trails, The Point restaurant, La Rosa Beach Club and Red Frog Market. Kayaking, boat tours and free bicycle rentals are on offer, and free Wi-Fi is available. Guests rate it 8.8 out of 10 from 116 reviews, and the page shows prices from around 339 US dollars a night for two adults, so it sits firmly at the top of the price range in the archipelago.
Location and getting around
The resort is on Isla Bastimentos, and guests reach it by boat, so the practical first step is to contact the property before you travel. The page asks for notice 72 hours before arrival, and an airport shuttle is offered for a per-person round-trip fee. There is no on-site parking, which makes sense on a car-light island.
From the resort, Red Frog Beach is about an eleven-minute walk, and the Bastimentos Sky Zipline is a short ride away. Water taxis and boat tours link you to Bocas Town and the other islands, so you can mix resort days with island hopping.
The rooms and the feel
This is a destination resort rather than a boutique hotel, with a range of villas, condos and jungle lodges spread across a large property. Some lodge pools are shared between several lodges, so ask about the setting when you reserve, and read recent reviews on pool availability, since one guest mentioned a closed pool. The feel is of a managed, self-contained resort with restaurants, a spa and a beach club, which suits couples, honeymooners and families who want everything in one place.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 3 pm and check-out is by noon. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a fee, and some rate plans are all-inclusive, so compare rates carefully. The property accepts credit and debit cards only, not cash, and it does not allow pets. There are no elevators, so ask about the right lodge if stairs are a concern. The minimum check-in age is 18. Because arrival is by boat, plan your luggage and timing around the boat schedule, and build a buffer into your transfer day.
Why stay here
- ✓Beach and rainforest setting
- ✓Outdoor pool and beach club pool
- ✓Susurro Spa
- ✓Rainforest trails
- ✓On-site restaurants and market
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Free bicycle rentals
- ✓Kayaking and boat tours
Good questions
How do I get to Red Frog Beach Island Resort?+
Guests arrive by boat, and the property asks you to contact it 72 hours before travel. An airport shuttle is available for a per-person round-trip fee.
Does the resort have a pool and a spa?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool, a beach club with an infinity-edge pool and the Susurro Spa. Some lodge pools are shared, so ask about your accommodation.
Is breakfast included?+
Cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a fee, and some rates are all-inclusive. Check your rate before you arrive.
