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Tesoro Escondido

Bluff Beach Road | Bluff Beach, Bocas Town, Isla Colon, Panama
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Tahoe City, California
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

This place has pretty much everything going for it. Good food, great staff, awesome secluded location. Read the other reviews to get an idea of how nice it is... I do have some comments and constructive criticism for Monique though. 1) Activities! Tesoro is steps away from what they claim to be one of the 'Top 100' body boarding beaches... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

This hotel was a perfect find!! Away from the chaos and partying of Bocas, Tesoro Escondido is the perfect place to hide away and enjoy the true nature Panama has to offer. The staff and owner of this hotel were absolutely amazing and made everything that much better. Great bar, restaurant and location. Lay in a hammock, read a book... More

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Melbourne, Florida
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

I would highly recommend staying at tesoro! My friends and I aren't into the typical "touristy" areas. This fit our personalities perfectly. We felt like we really experienced the local scene. You could walk for miles and see no one. We stayed in the dragonfly cabina. Every room and cabina is so unique. There is no market here, but Monique... More

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Muenster, Germany
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

My two friends and I spent six wonderful days in march at Tesoro Escondido. We didn´t want to stay at a hotel in busy Bocas Town - so the slightly remote location amongst the beautiful nature was perfect for us! Like you can read in other reviews, getting a cab is no problem at all. The 15-minute-ride along the coast... More

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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7 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 via mobile

My boyfriend and I stayed at Tesoro for 4 nights in April. We found the lodge to be a really relaxing place to spend a few days. The beach is beautiful and only a few minutes walk away (unlike the previous reviewer we loved having the dogs accompany us to the beach). The food was excellent as was the service/advice... More

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Granada, Nicaragua
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

This place has spectacular views, easy access to the beach, great food and nice and helpful people. You are 2 minutes away from 4 miles of pristine beach, Bluff Beach, quite the contrast from busy Bocas. Be careful at Bluff Beach though as while there, I ran into a couple whose backpack had been stolen. I always felt very safe... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Let me start of with the Positives. The lodge is beautifully designed.The owner Monique has very elegant taste. The property sits next to Playa Bluff , a 1.7 km long pristine beach.Some of the rooms have partial sea view. I say partial since the trees obstructs the view.When I was there last week, it was managed by volunteers who are... More

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Ancaster, On
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22 reviews 22 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

We stayed a total of 3 nights and we absolutely loved our stay here. We booked room 5 and 6 and found it perfect for our family (2 adults and 2 boys 11 and 8) and found the rates very reasonable. They are located about 20 minutes ($10 cab ride) out of Bocas town near Bluff Beach. They have a... More

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Weehawken, New Jersey
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73 reviews 73 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

This was an absolute hidden gem in the bocas town area, located a 10-15 taxi on playa de bluff outside of bocas town. Im so glad we chose not to stay in bocas town, because escondido offered more then any of those places could have. Tesoro escondido is run by Monique, who has created the most perfect eco-friendly,budget friendly and... More

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Providence, Rhode Island
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

If you are smart you have allowed Monique to arrange a taxi for you from town. You pass through the fun bit of madness that is Bocas Town out past where the pavement ends, along blue water beaches to your right, and casual cow pastures to your left. Green takes over, and the road becomes sand. You arrive at the... More

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What travelers say

  • Bluff beach(7)
  • Hidden treasure(4)
  • Very friendly(4)
  • Perfect place(3)
  • Would highly recommend(3)
  • Taxi ride(3)
  • Really good(3)
  • Chocolate cake(3)

Additional Information about Tesoro Escondido

Address: Bluff Beach Road | Bluff Beach, Bocas Town, Isla Colon, Panama
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Region: Panama > Bocas del Toro Province > Isla Colon > Bocas Town
Amenities:
Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 23 Specialty lodging in Bocas Town
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Rustic and charming facility with stunning beach front location. 6 rooms in main house and 3 cabinas, all with private bathrooms and kitchens. 2 small beaches are on either side of the property. Bluff Beach located 1 minute away. Within walking distance to La Curba and Dumper surf breaks. Paunch surf break is 15 minutes away. 4 miles from Bocas town. Free wireless internet in main house. Delicious prepared food available on site. ... more   less 
Also Known As:
Tesoro Escondido Hotel
Tesoro Escondido Hotel Bocas Town
Tesoro Escondido Bocas Del Toro, Panama - Bocas Town

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