Cahuita
Rooms at this tranquil spot are just inland from the Reggae Bar. Each room offers hot water, hammocks, mosquito nets, a fan, a pleasant sitting area on a…
Must-see hotels in Caribbean Coast
Southern Caribbean
True to its name ('land of dreams'), this blissful garden retreat comprises seven adorable wood bungalows with mosquito nets and private decks. The quiet,…
Tortuguero Village
A sprawling compound set on 14 hectares of land, this 88-room hotel with a turtle-shaped pool is a popular family spot. Pristine, brightly painted…
Puerto Limón
For its location on the main drag, this clean, mint-green place feels surprisingly serene, especially in the rooms out back. All 34 tidy rooms are…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Right in the center of the action, this hostel is tops for party people. It was started by local surfers and appeals to like-minded adventurers. The dorms…
Caribbean Coast
Top-of-the-line spot on 20 hectares of jungle, with swimming pool, Jacuzzi, English-speaking guides, and both river and ocean boats. Meals, beverages,…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Right in town, amid a flourishing tropical garden, brightly painted concrete cabinas – some with air-con – come with vibrant walls, wooden furniture and…
Caribbean Coast
Opposite the Catholic church at the southern end of town, friendly local Anna runs this clapboard house – bright yellow with green trim – with eight tidy…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
A contemporary hostel with clean, airy doubles and dorms, the latter with lockers and bunk-side reading lamps. There's also a shared open-air kitchen and…
Tortuguero Village
This beachfront option is super quiet, thanks to its prime location at the edge of town and next to the national park. Perks include comfortable beds, hot…
Puerto Limón
About 3km northwest of Limón, on the inland side of the road, these cozy pink bungalows are decorated with lace curtains and bamboo furniture. The small…
Cahuita
Down a gravel driveway near the national park's northern edge, this no-frills guesthouse has eight basic rooms and cabinas with access to a shared kitchen…
Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
Clean, basic, pleasant cabinas in a quiet locale east of town have tile floors, mosquito nets and hammocks, and a communal lounge area shaded by an almond…
Cahuita
This long-standing place has three rustic hammock-equipped cabins tucked into a peaceful backyard garden at Playa Negra's northern end. The spacious,…
Southern Caribbean
Opposite Playa Cocles are these 12 clean, simple cabinas with tile floors and queen beds; some have air-con (phone in advance to check prices and…
Caribbean Coast
This well-tended motel-like structure near the center of town offers 22 clean rooms with hot water, and a small attached restaurant serving breakfast and…
Cahuita
The hotel-style rooms here are large and bare, with dowdy brown curtains and industrial tile floors, but you still might be tempted by the prime location…
Southern Caribbean
This spotless, no-frills guesthouse is the place to crash before or after an early or late Panamanian border crossing. There are 17 simple, brightly…
Caribbean Coast
Situated right next to the airstrip, this is Barra's budget option. The rooms are worn but come with hot water and TV. The attached restaurant-bar is a…
Southern Caribbean
Cabinas Sanchez offers five spotless cabins but no hot water. From the border, head north along the lower road and walk about 100m to the tunnel on the…
Puerto Limón
The ’60s-style modernist building is in a ramshackle state, but the place is generally clean. The 39 rooms are basic: bare linoleum floors, aged wooden…
Caribbean Coast
At this simple place in the center of town, six basic tiled rooms with fans surround a garden lined with hammocks. The open-air bar is a nice place for an…
