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Hotel Dona Mara Bed & Breakfast: Traveler Reviews

Isla Carenero, Bocas Town, Isla Colon, Panama
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Hotel Dona Mara Bed & Breakfast
Ranked #15 of 21 Bocas Town B&B and Inns
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NC
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38 reviews 38 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“Ate at the resturant...good breakfast”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 18, 2011

I didn't stay at Dona Mara, although after seeing it I would give it a try. But they did make a good breakfast and internet that we could use while we were there. The staff was nice and made sure we had all we needed.

  • Stayed September 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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wiliamsburg
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Enjoyed our stay at Dona Mara”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 1, 2011

Yes, the rooms are small, but who wants to stay in the room when vacationing in Bocas del Toro. The staff is absolutely fantastic and caters to your every whim. The restaurant next door is excellent. The food is fresh and prepared to order so just know that you're going to wait. Enjoy an ice cold Balboa in the meantime.

  • Stayed July 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Baltimore, MD
1 review
“rooms are like staying in a humid bombshelter...”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2010

Horrendous experience. No water, fan didn't work, AC on the blink. Rooms( and they are NOT cheap) have all the personality of a bombshelter. STAY in BOCAS!! i.e. Cocomo on the Sea or Lula's

  • Stayed February 2009, traveled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Lovely Staff”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 15, 2009

It wasn´t the plushest hotel we´ve ever stayed at but the staff made our few days there really special. They were lovely! The location was stunning and we would highly recommend Bocas del Toro!

  • Stayed August 2009, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Volcan, Panama
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Overpriced, No Water, No Refund”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2009

We arrived at Dona Mara to find that there was no water. We were told there was no water anywhere else so we went ahead and stayed. We were asked to pay upfront for the three days we were staying. By the end of the second day we couldn't take the no water situation so we asked for a refund so we could move to a different hotel. We were denied a refund. The funny thing is we checked out neighboring hotels and they did have water. It was also not good for the price the rooms were a little run down. The other hotels we looked at were the same price but offered allot more for the money!

The good things we will say are that the hotel manager and his wife were very nice. I have nothing to say against them. The food at the restaurant was very good.

  • Stayed April 2009, traveled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Hotel Dona Mara Bed And Breakfast
Hotel Dona Mara Bocas Town
Hotel Dona Mara
Hotel Dona Mara Bed & Breakfast Bocas Del Toro, Panama - Bocas Town
Address: Isla Carenero, Bocas Town, Isla Colon, Panama
Region: Panama > Bocas del Toro Province > Isla Colon > Bocas Town
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Restaurant
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Ranked #15 of 21 B&Bs / Inns in Bocas Town
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located on breathtaking, tranquil Carenero Island, our hotel is one of very few with rooms right on the beach. Our location is perfect, less than two minutes from Bocas Town, with its shops, restaurants, and nightlife. However, we're just far enough away to enjoy peace and quiet. Our bed & breakfast & restaurant provide comfort, tranquility, and a swimming beach without sacrificing easy access to/from Isla Colon. Taste the local flavor at our beachside restaurant. ... more   less 

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