"Excellent service. Breakfast was very healthy and delicious, the front desk girls were very nice and helpful, specially Eyleen. All the staff was very nice and friendly. The location is great, the hotel is beautiful. The rooms are gorgeous and were surrounded by nature.
Very peaceful and away from the city noise, but not far from city center where you can party, visit all shopping areas, restaurants, the city amenities and the marina to catch the boats to other islands.
This hotel surpassed our expectations.
Highly recommended! "
"great location, right on beach; room and bathroom were clean; hot water steady; good wi-fi (connect to the many SSIDs on the property); the restaurant has one of the best food we had in Bocas; the area get very crowded during the day with day trippers and Instagrammers; if you are staying overnight, just wait until ~4/5 PM - you'll have the place to yourself; walk to starfish beach is and other small beach spots around the area; note: laundry is $8 and not self-serve or free as advertised; the town bus travels up to the hotel or take a taxi from Bocas Town."
"Our stay at Playa Tortuga was unfortunately very disappointing. From the moment we checked in, it was clear that the property is poorly maintained. The overall cleanliness of the place was lacking, especially in the rooms and bathrooms. The bathroom was in unacceptable condition—there was no shower head, visible stains on the walls and fixtures, and we even encountered roaches, which was extremely unpleasant and concerning.
The room itself did not feel clean or well cared for, which made the stay uncomfortable. Basic maintenance and hygiene standards were clearly not met. For a hotel that markets itself as a relaxing place to stay, this was far from the experience we expected.
The food was average at best. While it was edible, it did not stand out in terms of quality or variety. To make matters worse, on the day of checkout, we went for breakfast at 7:30 AM and were told that breakfast was not available, even though the hotel states that breakfast starts at 7:00 AM. It appeared that service only begins once more guests arrive, which is very inconvenient for travelers with early plans.
Overall, this stay was a letdown due to poor cleanliness, lack of proper maintenance, and inconsistent service. Based on our experience, I would not recommend Playa Tortuga to anyone, and we would not consider staying here again."
"Stayed recently for 4 nights. A beautiful property the street from a pretty beach and just down the street from a more usable beach to spend time on. The managers, Steve and Karen, are lovely people that we really enjoyed talking with, very attentive to our needs and helped us out with getting payment to a restaurant when we didn't have cash, but had planned on paying by card. I LOVED the A/C and it would cool down the room fairly quickly, which was great. Bed was comfy, the bathroom nice, everything was quaint and clean. Breakfast was DELICIOUS!! Dama prepared (as well as Karen) made delicious omelettes, sausage dishes, coconut bread, home-made jams (SO yummy!). Only suggestions are: (this one is TOUGH, I know) an elevator (Steve brought up my bag-so kind). Some info. about arrival, as we sat in our taxi at the gate for quite awhile, trying to call and get a hold of someone to let us in. Had my son jump the short gate (didn't know it was unlocked). Met Steve, he said all taxi drivers know to just come in, ours didn't. I was disappointed to find out that we couldn't flush our TP down the toilet. I this to be common in Latin America, but with charge for nice B&B, seems an investment could be made in plumbing, but maybe it just doesn't work in Bocas del Toro. Otherwise FANTASTIC place to stay. Nice and quiet -peaceful. Power went out for 25 min. one night, but came on quickly. Steve and Karen are great! "
Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in El Silencio, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay.
What’s there to see and do in El Silencio?
While you're exploring the area, Starfish Beach and Grand Beach are a couple of picturesque spots to get outside and enjoy nature. In the wider area, you’ll find Sixaola Bridge and Almirante Port.
What’s a holiday rental in El Silencio like?
Holiday rentals are private properties where you can stay for a few weeks, or just a few days, in El Silencio. Holiday rentals offer extras such as WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll feel right at home. If you're concerned about cleanliness, holiday rentals can provide a sense of security away from public hotel lifts and lobbies packed with people while still allowing you a great travel experience. You'll also get more space in a holiday rental than in a hotel, which is another reason why a holiday rental is a popular option for a family trip.
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