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Casa Acuario

2.5 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Isla Carenero, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bocas Marina
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Tortuga Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette, Ocean View

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette, Sea View

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette, Sea View

  • 39 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Ocean View

  • 39 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bocas del Toro

When you a stay at Casa Acuario in Bocas del Toro, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Hospital Point. .This beach guesthouse is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bolivar Park and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Bocas Marina - 10 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Tortuga Beach - 14 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Paunch Beach - 20 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 51 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barco Hundido Bar - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪The Pirate Bar Restaurant - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Café Del Mar - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪coco fastronomy - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Brother’s - ‬1 min drive

About this property

Casa Acuario

Beachfront guesthouse with spa services
Casa Acuario offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 55-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in May 2025.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with stovetops and microwaves. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. 55-inch Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The guesthouse also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the bar/lounge or one of the 3 beach bars. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Casa Acuario has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 10 for adults and USD 5 to 7 for children
  • 3 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Paddleboard
  • Snorkelling
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2000
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Renovated guestrooms - May 2025
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Spices

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 10 for adults, and USD 5 to 7 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Casa Acuario Lodge Bocas del Toro
Casa Acuario Lodge
Casa Acuario Bocas del Toro
Casa Acuario House Carenero
Casa Acuario House
Casa Acuario Carenero
Casa Acuario Panama/Carenero Island Bocas Del Toro
Casa Acuario Hotel Carenero Island
Casa Acuario Guesthouse
Casa Acuario Guesthouse Carenero Island
Casa Acuario Carenero Island
Guesthouse Casa Acuario Carenero Island
Carenero Island Casa Acuario Guesthouse
Casa Acuario Guesthouse
Guesthouse Casa Acuario
Casa Acuario Carenero Island
Casa Acuario Guesthouse
Casa Acuario Bocas del Toro
Casa Acuario Guesthouse Bocas del Toro

Casa Acuario Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property. We were able to dive in the water right outside our door off the deck. Mandy and PJ are wonderful hosts. Breakfast was awesome. Food nearby was awesome. The only knock I would have is that across the channel, the clubs in Bocas Town are loud until 2 AM. Fortunately, Mandy and PJ provide white noise sound bars in the room. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Navkiran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best hotels we have ever stayed at. Firstly the staff - Mandy, JP and Ariel are all fantastic. They are available for any questions or tips you may have. The breakfast is a reasonable price and is delicious. There is a selection of breakfast cocktails which are great as well. They have drinks and snacks available for purchase. There are some dining options for lunch and dinner on the island which is convenient - especially since you will want to enjoy the hotel! We had a room over the water, epic view of the sunset. The room was clean, A/C worked well, they provide a gallon of water daily (you can request more). You can tell that they put a lot of work into the rooms with all the special touches. There are cooking tools with dishes if you wanted to cook (no need imo - lots of great places within walking distance). Fridge available which was super useful. We received a bottle of sparkling wine for our anniversary which was such a lovely touch. You can make coffee in your room, its also available at the breakfast nook from 630 (so we opted for that). The bed is incredibly comfortable, so you'll definitely be in for a good sleep. They have a small sound machine, and a larger one in the room installed (which was SO helpful) to distract from outside noise. One night it was loud out (since town isn't too far away), but with the sound machine you couldn't hear anything. From the dock its super easy to grab a water taxi. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Horacio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the 21 countries that I've traveled, this is in my top-3 places I've ever stayed in my life. I am still traveling, so this initial review will be short. I'll have to come back and edit this when I get back home because it is one of those experiences that just keeps coming back to you with more and more memories that keep putting a smile on your face. Mandy and JP have created something magical. My wife, three boys, and I were happy, relaxed, at peace, having fun, well fed, and well informed on where to go during our five days in Bocas. Every detail of Casa Acuario was perfect. Every recommendation from JP and Mandy on what to do whas spot on. There are no photos that can do this property and these hosts justice. Just book it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

luz

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

Wonderful place

Great experience wonderful host and staff!!! We will comeback
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Casa acuario rooms were very clean and comfortable. The owners, Mandy and JP, were very helpful and accommodating. The location on carenero is also a very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

jason

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

Perfect spot over the water.

Very nice and helpful staff. Great location. Blancetta (the casa dog) was a delight. Be sure to meet her.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

Perfect spot on the water

We just got back from a 10 day stay at this inn that was amazing. The beds were comfortable, the view was awesome and the inn keepers(Elia and Edgar) were great. They made our stay extremely enjoyable. The water taxis are available almost anytime of day right off the dock in front and all the other islands are within 2 to 10 minutes from the inn by water taxi. The only thing I can think that would make it better is to have a ladder on the dock to get in and out of the water but no complaints here.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A little place in paradise

The place looks just like the pictures and the staff is very nice.

2/10 Terrible

Luna, Rhode Island

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

Casa Acuario

I think the administration of this place have no communication with Orbitz. the first thing they told me when I got there: "We didn't think you were coming" so they didn't have a room for me. I ended up in a horrible room that they use for storage or something. It was dirty and in really bad condition. Nothing like the pictures, no even in the outside. I was in a unfamiliar island and tired so I stayed for one night. The fleas were the worst thing, the place is full of small fleas that bite and there is no way to get rid of them. Breakfast was awful and still charged me full price.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Melhor lugar para se hospedar em bocas del toro

O quarto é perfeito, tudo em volta é mar. Água linda e cristalina por toda a parte. As instalações em si fazem você se sentir no melhor lugar do mundo! Tudo muito simples e bonito como deve ser uma casa na praia.