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Playa Bluff Hotel
2.5 star property

Waterfront lodge with an outdoor pool

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Playa Bluff Hotel

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On the beach, white sand
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily continental breakfast
Bathroom
Aerial view

Overview of Playa Bluff Hotel

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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Bluff Beach, Bocas del Toro
  • Popular LocationBluff Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationTortuga Beach1 min drive
  • Popular LocationPaunch Beach30 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Garden View

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Washer/dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Washer/dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Balcony

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Washer/dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Balcony

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Washer/dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Courtyard Area

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Courtyard Area

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Courtyard Area

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 232.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Washer/dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 185 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

Washer/dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Washer/dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Washer/dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Washer/dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Balcony

Bathroom

Family Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Washer/dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 45 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Terrace

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Washer/dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 38 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite

In-room dining

Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Garden Area

Highlights

Washer/dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite

Private kitchen

Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Washer/dryer
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Washer/dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Washer/dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Triple Room

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Washer/dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Economy Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Washer/dryer
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Bocas del Toro

Located in Bocas del Toro, Playa Bluff Hotel is on the beach. Up in the Hill Organic Coffee Farm and Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bird Island and Tortuga Beach. Snorkelling offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Bluff Beach - 5 min walk
  • Tortuga Beach - 1 min drive
  • Carenero Island - 10 min drive
  • Starfish Beach - 18 min drive
  • Paunch Beach - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brother’s - 21 min drive
  • Café Del Mar - 21 min drive
  • Tequila Republic - 20 min drive
  • Doghouse Pizza - 20 min drive
  • Bibi's On The Beach - 20 min drive

About this property

Playa Bluff Hotel

Property highlights
At Playa Bluff Hotel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Playa Bluff Hotel, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a safari and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A billiards/pool table, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms at Playa Bluff Hotel have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM–10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Playa Bluff Hotel

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Safe
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 8:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per day
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 40.0

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: PayPal

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Playa Bluff Lodge Bocas del Toro
Playa Bluff Bocas del Toro
Playa Bluff
Playa Bluff Lodge
Playa Bluff Hotel Lodge
Playa Bluff Hotel Bocas del Toro
Playa Bluff Hotel Lodge Bocas del Toro

Frequently asked questions

Does Playa Bluff Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Playa Bluff Hotel?

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Playa Bluff Hotel on 30 Apr 2024 start from RM 420.26, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Playa Bluff Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per accommodation, per day.

How much is parking at Playa Bluff Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Playa Bluff Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Playa Bluff Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Playa Bluff Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Playa Bluff Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bocas del Toro lodge is just steps away from Red Frog Beach and Wizard Beach. Bluff Beach and Paunch Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Playa Bluff Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

George

Food was not good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over rated over priced
This was the most expensive place that we stayed at in Panama and was the worst by a landslide. The patio door was just a screen that anyone could have broken into. We were woken up by loud people 3 of the 6 nights we stayed there and management pretty much said it was out of their control! Not impressed!!!! Our room was only “cleaned” twice, check in did not include instructions on where to get drinkable water, nor was there a glass in the room. The electrical outlets would not hold a plug for my charger. The sheets are too small for the bed and their are no mattress covers, yuck!!!! The curtains did not fully cover the windows. The patio door locks are broken, so a small padlock with a key is used. There are no lights on the patio, so sitting out and reading at night is not possible and there are wires hanging where lights should be. There was no hot water in the showers even after they were “fixed”. If you are there for surfing this is a great place to be, if that is not your intent then do not stay here, it is a long way from town and the shuttle only comes every 2 hours and a taxi will cost you $15-$20 one way. The breakfast is the same every day, eggs, pancake and toast with a few pieces of fruit. When we raised concerns it fell on deaf ears, the owner/manager thought that our concerns were trivial. She certainly does not belong in the hospitality business. This place has the potential to be quite lovely, but falls very short of its potential.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

James, Ontario

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great property on Playa Bluff. Filter was broken on pool while we were there so we didn’t get to use that. Lots of wildlife surrounding this property. Room was average for the price but we enjoyed our time here and the relaxing vibes in that area. Food at surrounding hotels was very good. The lodge only serves breakfast and it is average. Two pancakes, some scrambled eggs, two pieces of toast and 5-6 cubes of fruit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Dave

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Property Needs More Work but LOVED the Manager
The Playa Bluff Lodge seems to be in the middle of a "resurrection" of sorts. Apparently the place had a fire last year that destroyed the kitchen and perhaps more. I gather that the owner is trying to recover the business but seems to be doing it on the cheap. The only reason I give an overall "good" rating is due to the manager of the place, Magarena (Maga for short) who went out of her way to help us have a pleasant stay. The property has HUGE potential but it appears progress is very slow. I highly recommend visiting the Playa Bluff neighborhood but if you want a more comfortable stay, I recommend The Plantation, Hummingbird, or Oasis. Worth mentioning is the bus service that runs between Bocas town and Playa Bluff. The vans that act as a bus run every 30 minutes or so $3 each way but be prepared for a bumpy and often crowded 20 minute ride. The area is beautiful with opportunities to see sloths and Howler monkeys in your back yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Really nice hotel, in front of the beach
The hotel and the staff is really nice, unfortunately the pool was not working but not a big deal, the hotel is green so they use solar panel for electricity and water pumping, so no air condinationing is installed.

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs better management
This hotel needs work. There is essentially no management. The best, most efficient employees there are the cleaning staff. The rooms are nice but the beds are like slabs of concrete. The power to our building went out for over 8 hours (and the have solar, so can't blame it on anyone else). The hot water works for about 45 seconds, total. Plus, this is located 20 minutes from town and the shuttle to Playa Bluff is sketchy and the last one coming from town leaves at 6pm. Want a late night in town? Plan on a $20 cab ride back to the hotel. No exceptions. We will not stay there again.