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Reviews of Turtle Beach House

3.5 out of 5
Turtle Beach House
Bluff Beach, Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hosts
The hosts are very friendly and helpful. I had a minor issue in my room and Olivia responded right away and dealt with the issue even though it was later in the evening. Lots of wildlife around! The beach is great for surfing or for strolling around. It is further away from Bocas town and requires a taxi ride charging $20 one way.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Olivia on 27 Jan 2023
Thank you Bonnie, I hope you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Reggie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property on the beach! Comfy room, great breakfast, attentive staff. Olivia took care of all our needs. Beautiful front porch to view birds and relax. Great pool! I would totally go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Olivia on 9 Mar 2022
Thank you Reggie, we enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Tropical getaway
Wonderful place to get away from it all. Place is what you want for a Carribean beach destination. Owners attended me in a top notch fashion and breakfast was incredible. Will return. Transportation was available but roads are not great. Beach was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Olivia on 17 Aug 2021
It was a pleasure having you with us John. We hope you can visit us again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the midst of nature and close to the beach, with a swimming pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Olivia on 16 Aug 2021
We hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We didn't want to leave!
This is an amazing place to stay and the hosts are great!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Suzanne on 23 Jan 2019
Thank you for reviewing us! Kind regards, Suzanne

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Getaway. Memorable Stay in the jungle.
Everything was great. This place is about 20 mins from the main town. This place made our stay in Boca Del Toro much more special and a little more rugged, exciting and secluded but not alone. You can catch a taxi $15 or bus $3 here. However, the bus only runs until 6pm. Once you arrive, there are a few restaurants in the area. The beach is footsteps away. The Turtle Beach House is gorgeous. One of the best gardens. Truly well kept. The rooms are beautiful, including the natural shower. The breakfast was amazing. Unfortunately, we didn't get to meet the owners, as they had to leave for Holland for two weeks due to family reasons. My husband is Dutch, so it seemed like a good fit. However, we were in good hands with David. We saw a sloth in one of the trees of the Turtle House. You can take the Jungle Hwy, a trail path from the hotel either by foot, bike or 4x4 and explore. This is where we saw more sloths, monkeys and cool birds. The ocean is pretty wild and really enjoyed the crashing waves at night. The only downside was once we checked out, we did not actually plan to leave the area/hotel until the evening on our last day. We wanted to go for a hike and use the pool until we needed to catch our flight. However, currently there is no other common use bathroom to use on the premises after check out. They are only in the guest rooms. We were told there are future plans to add one in the laundry area which would be very beneficial for after check out use.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Suzanne on 14 Jan 2019
Thank you for your review! We are happy you enjoyed your stay at our place. Unfortunately we had to go to Holland because of a funeral of a very close relative. I hope to meet you in the nearby future. Kind regards, Suzanne

10/10 Excellent

Shon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing Honeymoon Destination on Bluff Beach
We stayed at the Turtle Beach House for four nights on our honeymoon. When looking for a place in Bocas we wanted to enjoy something near the beach in a quieter area, but what made our time at Turtle Beach House truly special was spending time with Sandra and Dave. Sandra went well out of her way to help book some tours for us and make our stay very comfortable. We had breakfast every morning with them where we had some great conversations. Our room was spacious and clean. We really enjoyed the screened windows in lieu of bug netting around the bed. Bluff Beach was directly in front of the house. Their pool behind the house was great to soak in on a hot day. The front garden had hundreds of flowers and hummingbirds that provided for entertainment. It was low season so a few restaurants in the immediate area were temporary closed but there were still two within a 10 minute walk that provided ample dining options. I would highly recommend staying with Sandra and Dave's Turtle Beach House if you're looking for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Response from Sandra on 12 Jun 2018
Thank you so much for your kind comments. We enjoyed meeting you both and send our Best Wishes.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hice hotel clase to the beach
Owners are great people, very friendly, staff was great, rooms were super clan, beach is only meters away.nice pool.
Response from Sandra on 17 Apr 2017
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Weatchester, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent B&B, remote location
The Accomodations were excellent. Rooms were better than the traveler pics I saw before booking. Sandra and Dave were like meeting old friends right from the start. A great remote B&B perfect for relaxing and unwinding with access to all Bocas has to offer only a cab or bus ride away. The breakfast was excellent as well. Within a 2 minute walk were two restaurants with full bar. Would recommend to all my friends.
Response from Sandra on 27 Mar 2017
Thank you! We enjoyed having you all here.

8/10 Good

Andre, Panama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owners make the difference
The owners of this small Bed and Breakfast are great people and make de difference. I recommend it to every one looking for a relaxed time in the beach and far from the city. Owners are very nice and the collective breakfast with the other guests is a plus.
Response from Sandra on 13 Mar 2017
Thank you for your kind comments, we are so happy you enjoyed your stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Total relaxation
Very nice B&B. Dave & Sandra are excellent hosts and the service is outstanding. The location is perfect with the beach on one side and the jungle on the other. Long beach walks, laying in a hammock, enjoying the swimming pool, and listening to the birds and monkeys is what you can look forward to.
Response from Sandra on 14 Feb 2017
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us! Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tropical Paradise
It was perfect for us!!!
Response from General Manager on 10 Dec 2016
Thank you! We are happy you enjoyed your time with us.

10/10 Excellent

Gareth, Grimsby UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place right next to a pristine beach.
We stayed a week at Turtle beach and had a fantastic time. If you are thinking of staying here then you need to be aware that it is a good 25 minute taxi ride from Bocas Town, but in return you are away from the hussle and bussle of island life and can enjoy the immense beach which stretches for miles. The sea is not always suitable for bathing or swimming due to strong under tows but if you enjoy doing your own thing and being woken up by the sound of the waves ( or the howler monkeys, or the parrots !) this is ideal.
Response from Sandra on 25 Nov 2016
Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to write such an informative review. See you next time!

8/10 Good

Ari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful accommodation and great, friendly hosts. If you are looking for the joys of nature and secluded and remote locations, but also want the comfort and relaxation of a great accommodation, this is the right place to go. The house and rooms are spacious, clean, in great shape and wonderful views.
Response from General Manager on 25 Nov 2016
Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ready to move to bocas!
The most amazing hosts very friendly and delicious breakfasts. Rooms and place so clean and exquisite. The shower is so relaxing and makes you feel right in the jungle! It is a $15 cab ride from town but the bus is $3.50 per person and although it is less regular, they told us they would send a bus for us in the morning when we were leaving and they sent a cab who only charged us bus fare. So my advice is be a bit patient and work it out with the buses! Also, even though they say this is a surf beach it really is not. Waves too strong. Instead, take a lesson from CHAPEAU (the hosts will set it all up for you). He is the most amazing surf instructor ever and even though we usually go out on our own (and not accomplish much) I would travel back to this country just for a lesson from him! Also, the Argentinian dinner a few cabins down is Spectacular! Last tip: the island has tiny flying ants that bite. I left with giant itchy bites on my arms despite bug spray and not using any smelly creams. BRING a cream to relieve itchiness! We can't wait to go back!
Response from Sandra on 22 Jul 2016
Thank you so much for your comments,we are so please you enjoyed your time with us. This area is very special ,Bluff is a surf beach for advanced level surfers ,however the conditions are always changing so it is hard to predict.We hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Josiah, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Bed & Breakfast around Bocas town
We spent 5 nights here and had a amazing time! Beautiful home and the best hosts you could ask for. The rooms were big and immaculate. Breakfast was different everyday and was delicious. The stay was one of our highlights of our trip.
Thank you so much for your kind comments.We enjoyed having some Canucks in the house!

10/10 Excellent

Mikael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place outside Bocas Town
Nice quiet place close to the beach. You hear the crashing waves. The hostess serves a great homemade breakfast every morning. Only a few rooms so you meet and talk with them all. Three restaurants within walking distance. Only minus that its a bit isolated. Bocas town is only 10 km away but the road along the beach is so bad it takes at least 30 minutes. Taxi cost 15 dollar (20 to the airport for some reason)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Remote everyday escape
We had some wonderful days at the turtle beach house. The stay is remotely located and you need to go by collectivo or taxi (15$/~30Min from Bocas town). The house is lovely located between nature and during our stay we wer able to watch various wildlife - as we were visited by a sloth and his kid during breakfast. The amazing Bluff beach is just outside of the property. If you are looking for some activities, the hosts are happy to support in either direction. If you are asking, Olivia will take care. Thank you for some memorable days and happy 2023!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Olivia on 7 Jan 2023
Thank you!!! I glad you enjoy your stay with us, Happy New Year!

6/10 Okay

Markus, Königheim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Es handelt sich um ein kleines, familiengeführtes Hotel, die Betreiber sind sehr freundlich und die Zimmer sind geräumig und sauber. Die Gartenanlage mit Pool ist sehr schön gestaltet und die Lage am Bluff Beach ist ein Traum. Wir waren drei Nächte in diesem Hotel. In einer Nacht fiel für mehrere Stunden (6-8 Stunden) das Wasser aus; in einer anderen Nacht fielen Wasser und Strom aus. Auf Reklamation hin hat man sich bei uns hierfür entschuldigt; lediglich ein geringer Preisnachlass (10 $ insgesamt) wurde hierfür gewährt. Aufgrund der Bewertungen und des Preises für die Unterkunft (ca. 130,00 EUR/Nacht) hatten wir mehr erwartet. Auch das hier viel gelobte Frühstück gab es nicht. Dieses war wirklich sehr einfach und einfallslos und man hätte es (z. B. durch saubere Behältnisse) appetitlicher gestalten können. Was man sonst noch wissen sollte: - erschwinglicher Wäscheservice (10 $) - die Fenster haben keine Scheiben (vom Klima her kein Problem, allerdings bekommt man - je nach Lage des Zimmers - alle Gespräche, die am Pool geführt werden, unmittelbar mit) - Toilettenpapier darf nicht in der Toilette entsorgt werden, sondern in einem hierfür zur Verfügung gestellten Mülleimer - es gibt keine Rezeption und kein Mobilfunknetz (wenn also der Strom ausfällt und man kein W-lan hat, ist man ein Stück weit von der Außenwelt abgeschnitten) Fazit: An sich tolles Hotel, aber nicht zu diesen Konditionen. Nicht für Kleinkinder oder kranke/ältere Personen zu empfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Helmut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise
Alles super..nice couple
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Suzanne on 20 Sept 2019
Thank you for your nice review!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Suzanne on 16 Jan 2019
Thank you for your review, kind regards, Suzanne

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre, Montréal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cet endroit est un petit coin de paradis dans la jungle face à l’océan. Nous y sommes restés que deux jours, mais nous y serions restés encore et encore. Impossible de se lasser de regarder le fabuleux jardin avec tous ces animaux qui y passent du haut du balcon. Sandra et Dave nous font sentir comme de la famille!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Sandra on 5 Feb 2018
Merci beaucoup pour vos jolis commentaires! Nous sommes tellement heureux que vous avez apprécié votre temps avec nous

10/10 Excellent

ALFREDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel de grato encuentro con la naturaleza
Es un hotel maravilloso y sus dueños son maravillosos anfitriones, asimismo el personal es amable. La naturaleza muy hermosa, la comida deliciosa, las playas divinas, multitud de paisajes, naturaleza prístina, descanso asegurado, aves, mariposas, monos, en fin fauna amistosa, pocos insectos molestos. Descanso asegurado.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect stay in bocas del toro
Sandra and David are the nicest hosts you can imagine, beautiful house, extremely clean and everything in a very good condition, tasty breakfast, georgious beach in front of turtle beach house, etc. This is the place to be in panama!
Bluff Beach at Turtle Beach House
Response from Sandra on 17 Jan 2017
Thank you so much for your comments!

10/10 Excellent

Begoña

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Precioso lugar
Precioso lugar muy cuidado y limpio , con un jardin muy bonito donde puedes disfrutar de la fauna local perezosos incluidos, una piscina muy práctica, habitación limpia, confortable con amplio baño, rico desayuno y derecho al uso de la cocina de la casa, algo muy práctico para tener tus propias bebidas y comida sin depender de ir a restaurantes. La atención y recomendaciones de los dueños es excelente. Muy recomendable para una agradable estancia de vacaciones.
Response from General Manager on 15 Sept 2016
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us.It was a pleasure to meet you both and we hope to see you again! Sincerely, Dave and Sandra

10/10 Excellent

Karolina, Warszawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best choice!
Turtle Beach House is so much more than just a place to stay on vacation. It is a place where you will meet wonderful people, experience living in a stunning, unspoilt area (jungle!), and enjoy comforts of a beautiful, stylish and well-equipped house just off a pristine beach! My boyfriend and I stayed there for four nights and we both wish we had stayed longer. Sandra and Dave are excellent hosts and great people. We enjoyed chatting with them over coffee and delicious breakfast every morning. They know so much about the area and its people (and not only!) and they are absolutely terrific at organizing attractions for their guests - just talk and listen to them, you will find out. I must admit that we have been to numerous places, in many different countries, but this one is really special, one of the greatest and most memorable of all. Thank you guys so much - once again - for helping us make the best memories we could hope for! And a practical tip for those who hesitate - do your research before you choose where to stay on vacation. ;-)
Response from Sandra on 22 Jul 2016
.It is such a complement when guests who have traveled as much as you have such wonderful things to say about us-thank you!