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Hotel Caribbean View

Isla Bastimentos, Panama
Hotel Caribbean View
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Chelmsford, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

We stayed at the Caribbean View for three nights during a tour of Costa Rica and Panama. The family that run the hotel are amazing - incredibly accommodating and super friendly. The location of the hotel is idyllic in my opinion far nicer than the main island of Colon. The hotel is well maintained. Our room had a/c and a... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

We stayed in the caribbean view for one night only and we wished we had had longer to spend there. We felt immediately at home, the family is very friendly and helpful. The food is excellent. They brought us on tours around the island and were very accommodating in regards to where we wanted to go and how long we... More

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San Jose, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

This place is managed by a local family , with all the facilities, including restaurant, kayaks, tours, A/C , hot water, etc, and all teh family members are very friendly and helpful, excellent location , much better than the main island Colon.... and Bastimentos Island is great !

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

I stayed at the Hotel Caribbean View on a trip with my university and had the loveliest experience. The family that owns/operates it is really something special. They're cooking is delicious and be sure to ask Melma (i think her name was) about all her knowledge regarding herbs and healing. A few travelers were sick/had slight infections and she fixed... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2013 via mobile

This was a real find, the hotel is only accessible by water taxi, about 30 minutes from the mainland or 10 minutes from Boca. Owned by a lovely family who are delightful people. It's like a boat house or hotel on stilts. The rooms are beautifully wood lined with good beds, pillows and AC, you have your own balcony and... More

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Oxford, UK
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

Old Bank on Bastimentos is about as laid back a place as you could imagine. It's fairly basic, with stray dogs and children freely running around. Feels friendly and hassle free. Caribbean View is high end for here, with A/C, ensuite bathrooms and a nice deck for meals, plus breezy upper deck for relaxing. It's used by small tour groups... More

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Lund, Sweden
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

Hotel Caribbean View is a nice hotel built on poles in the ocean. Nice restaurant with decent prices. Friendly and english speaking staff. Feels safe and the rooms where clean. They can arrange for boat tours. They have wi fi.

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Panama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

I have been at this quaint little hotel several times, and it is the BEST place around! The family who owns it and runs it, are such warm, hospitable people, that you will never want to leave the relaxing atmosphere. The rooms are cute and clean, and the down home Caribbean food is to die for! Don't miss this vacation... More

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San Francisco, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

This is a family run hotel where all of your needs and wants are taken care of. From the first moment that your boat pulls up to the entrance right through till you're taking your last sip of a banana shake and lamenting your trip back, everything you could ever want from an island experience is fulfilled. The island itself... More

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Isla Bastimentos, Panama
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 15, 2012

I am on my way back to see Eunice and her wonderful family and this review is over due. I loved it! And I loved the family of this spotless, on the water gem. The rooms will make any woman exhale the minute you walk in. Romantic little balconies with tables for two draw you to sitting and relaxing and... More

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Hotel Caribbean View Panama/Isla Bastimentos, Bocas Del Toro
Address: Isla Bastimentos, Panama
Region: Panama > Bocas del Toro Province > Isla Bastimentos
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