Casa Acuario Boutique Hotel

This was my second time staying at Casa Acuario. It is one of my favorite hotels in the world. It is such a unique, special place! Every detail has so much care and thought behind it. There are many options to keep you busy here: eating fantastic food, surfing, swimming, long walks, friendly people, happy dogs, naps in a hammock... the hotel is perfectly located for anything you'd want to do. The food for breakfast is outstanding. This is the place you want to stay!

Casa Acuario is one of the best places our family has ever stayed! The large room with outdoor kitchenette was perfect for 2 adults and 2 kids. There were many thoughtful amenities from floaties and snorkeling equipment to white noise machines that muffled the sound of the water taxis zooming by. Breakfast is delicious and Ariel does an amazing job helping arrange activities. The hotel has several very healthy and happy dogs that my children adored. The location was also ideal. Bocas del Toro is a series of islands, ranging from the bopping party town of Bocas to very remote islands. Casa Acuario is in a perfect location - close to the main areas via water taxi but far enough away to be peaceful. We can’t wait to come back! Tip; bring plenty of cash including small bills. While Casa Acuario takes credit card, most places don’t and there is not ATM service on the island.

Wunderbares Stück Paradies direkt am Meer! Das Personal ist extrem hilfsbereit und nett, der Steg lädt zum schwimmen, stand-up paddeln und chillen ein. Das Frühstück ist wunderbar- es gibt einfach nichts auszusetzen! Es ist an alles gedacht. Die Insel selber bietet Strände, nette kleine Restaurants, eine Tauchschule… und die Unterkunft ist mittendrin. Absolute Empfehlung- auch als Familie. Wir hatten zu keinem Zeitpunkt das Gefühl, dass unsere Kinder stören. Sie haben den ganzen Tag die Hunde umsorgt und sind geschwommen- es war einfach schön.

Casa Acuario is located in Isla Carenero, which is a one minute, $1.00 water taxi ride. Owners Mandy and JP have done a lot with this beautiful and romantic property overlooking the Caribbean ocean. You can literally jump off your deck into the ocean and enjoy some excellent snorkeling underneath and around the over the water hotel! The rooms are large and beautifully appointed with lots of wood, nice beds and bedding, lovely furniture, TV, good Wi-Fi, fresh drinking water and wonderful soaps and shampoos. Each room has its own lovely deck/balcony with a table and chairs and a hammock where you can relax and watch the boats go by. There are also rafts and surfboards and games to enjoy as guests. Casa Acuario has delicious breakfast offerings in the morning and they offer snacks and juices and beers and even a small gift area which is all done through the honor system. A special shout out goes to Gabriel, who was both delightful and accommodating. Their sweet gentle doggies on the property that make the place feel more like home. There are several restaurants within a short walking distance such as Bibi's on the beach, leaf-eaters, a little Mexican taco and quesadilla stand, and more. Only a short distance away is the Panama Dive School Bocas Del Toro where you can go on scuba diving excursions. We have been to Casa Acuario multiple times and would definitely recommend it to others looking for a special and memorable experience.

This was our second stay at Casa Acuario. What makes this stay magical for us is the beautiful setting. During our most recent stay, we were on the second floor. Having higher views of the bay, views out towards Bocas town, and looking towards the mainland was very nice. We enjoyed the afternoon sunset and, this time, a full moon in the evening. Mandy and JP have decorated the rooms with a nice homey flair, which is very relaxing. Being able to enjoy the cool breeze while chilling out in the hammock was a nice change. The rooms are very spacious and comfortable, from the soaps in the room and fresh water to the nicely sized bathrooms and showers with hot water. To me, it feels like home when staying there. Breakfast in the morning is amazing and filling, plus it draws locals in to mingle with. We even met our dive master at breakfast. You will not be disappointed while staying at this amazing establishment.

The delightful young American couple that owns this hotel have done a fantastic job of creating an upscale retreat. All of the finishes are beautiful and comfortable, They have a restaurant that serves a great breakfast. (Don't miss the banana pancakes)! Some of the thoughtful touches include an honor bar with drinks and snack available 24/7, water sport equipment such as floats, snorkel gear, paddleboards are available to use free and you help yourself. There is a lovely dock with lounge chairs (no beach). This is just the common area! Now let's move to the room...the beds were comfortable; the bathroom was spacious and nice amenities. The room was finished in a style to reflect a space of retreat. One touch that was appreciated was the noise cancelling sound bar and sound machine. There is water taxi traffic that passes right in front of all hotels on the water and it runs close to 24/7. It can be a bit much after a while when sitting on the beautiful private deck, so being able to go in to the airconditioned room and block the noise was a nice reprieve for me. The private deck has a small kitchenette. with a fridge and hot plate, microwave and kitchen supplies. They replenish fresh filtered water daily. I enjoyed the hammock with my book! They provide a special oil to repel the "no-see-ums". All natural and worked like a charm! I am sure that I have left out some of the other special little touches, but truly...They have thought of everything and it was a WONDERFUL stay!