This place is absolutely one of the last places on Earth that you can call true paradise! Foremost the location: If you are looking to get away from it all, in a beautiful tropical jungle, beaches where nobody has set a footprint on, surfing that is from beginner to advanced, this place has it. It’s one of the few places on Earth where you are guaranteed to score no matter when you visit, although, rainy season is the beat for surfing. Their are multi Points to take off from lefts and rights. AND you do not have to bring a board, you can rent soft-tops surfboards, top notch surfboards, paddle boards, kayaks, beach umbrellas, etc… you do not need to worry about bringing your own a equipment because they have you covered. You have 2 options of getting there: they will provide a shuttle service from the airport or you may rent a car. I highly suggest an AWD or 4 x 4 because the last stretch. The Staff: Cari, Ryan, Carlos and the rest of the crew treat you like family! You don’t speak Spanish, no problem. You only speak Spanish, no problem. If they make it happen they will. The food: Every-time I go away my stomach feels a little off. This time it couldn’t be happier! The food is absolutely delicious! All ingredients are locally sourced and made fresh that day! And they are other fabulous places to eat within a short drive. The vibe: True relaxation or true adventure! You pick! They have adventures that you can add on in advance that our incredible! Ask about them. Or you could do what we did, went for walks on the beaches & surf! The price: You can’t beat it! I actually think they should charge more but because of their remote location their will be technically difficulties but nothing that an open mind can’t handle. The nature: The monkeys are truly unique and amazing! Marine creature are in all oceans but they aren’t to worry about. Overall: After reflecting on the week, my husband (and yes, the absolutely LGBTQ friendly) and I spent there, it was truly one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. This is what Costa Rica was like 20 years ago. Pure Vida!…
This is my 7th visit, I now go about twice a year. I love knowing my trip with be packed with fun adventures, great food capped off with delicious drinks and blissful sleep. Each morning I am greeted by monkeys and a beer after a surf session. All this and the only thing I have to do is show up ready for fun. I’m already planning my next trip. I recommend this place for families, couples and singles who love adventure and relaxation.
Our stay was perfect. What a beautiful location! If you're on a roadtrip from Panama to Bocas, it's definitely worths a stop for a couple of nights. Rooms are clean, nicely decorated. The balcony is really nice to relax. Bar/restaurant terrace is amazing with good food and beers. Thanks to Cari, Harold and all other crew for a great stay.
The reviews here are all on point - Morrillo Beach Eco Resort is freakin amazing. From the time we inquired about booking to the time we got home, Cari, Ryan and the team took care of us and showed us a wonderful time. Some highlights: -SPECTACULAR location. The cove and beach in front of the lodge are like a movie set. -Great accommodations. The rooms are huge and very comfy. The lodge (where we spent a big chunk of our time hanging out) was warm, had a nice breeze blowing through, and always had someone helpful nearby -The wildlife viewing! We saw and definitely heard howler monkeys, cicadas, birds, bats, frogs. -Successful surfing. I’ve surfed for more than a decade and found the location quite fun. My spouse had no clue what he was doing. But by the end of the week, after Ryan’s teaching and helpful hand (or 40) in the first few days, my husband was out catching waves by himself. Also, the nearest beach has very few rocks, so it’s a GREAT place to learn (meaning, to fall) - we have some great compilation videos of this learning process. -The hiking and visiting a local family for lunch were a lot of fun (the latter might have been the highlight activity of the trip). -The food… *drool* We kept saying the food was so “clean” - every meal was hand-prepped, delicious, and felt great to eat. Not sure how to better describe it, but the food was one of the best parts of the stay! -The team. Everyone treated our stay with so much care. Cari and Ryan felt like family by the end of the week (we had some pretty good games of Qwirkle and Code Names!), and their team was always available, helpful, patient, and fun (my husband said to shout out Diego for some awesome Witcher 3 conversations) 100% recommend and will definitely return. Thanks Cari, Ryan, and team! Hopefully see you again sooner rather than later :)…
Just where I needed to be with everything I needed. Not your typical “ Resort” which is just the way my family likes it. Cari and Ryan and staff made our trip seamless, we only had to make the small decisions like, should I go surfing , Take a nap, go on a jungle hike , eat killer homemade food, go for hike on the beach ! We really enjoyed the cultural immersion , wether it was hanging out with the staff or hiking into the Jungle and having lunch with the locals. Surfing was amazing for all levels and they had the best surfboard selection I have ever seen in a resort( probably because Ryan and Cari are bad ass surfers ) . I just love the vibe here , Rooms are so comfortable and the company was amazing. This will be a family trip that we will always remember.
When your alarm clock is a colony of endangered Howler Monkeys, you know you're staying in the right place. I can't say enough good things about the proprietors, the staff, the room and the bed (Comfy!). You just need to come here to stay for your vacation.
Had reservation cancelled by owner and money gone. No refund, no voucher. Tried booking 2 rooms for our family vacation with 3 teens who were visiting from overseas. The queen room + 1 single bed said "sleeps 3"on the website, but turned out not available for our child+12. Suggested to let him sleep on a mattress, offered bringing our own mattress. No. Ended up booking 4 kms away for the kids, but Cari (owner Morillo Beach Eco resort) did not allow the kids visiting us, not even when we offered to pay day passes for them. The day after we received an email that our reservation for the double room had been cancelled, our money was taken from our bank account. No refund, no voucher. Did not stay and money is gone.
Our trip exceeded our expectations! We loved the authenticity of the resort-Cari and Ryan and their staff are extremely friendly and hospitable. The lodging is welcoming and comfortably nestled in the jungle. The beach is deserted, clean, great for surfing, boogie boarding, swimming and walking/running. The food was all locally sourced, all homemade, and all delicious. The excursions were fun. The cultural immersion and total detachment from the outside world was exactly what we were looking for to maximize our time with our family and friends.
Our family was drawn to this vacation for its potential to provide us with a unique Eco experience. We certainly were not disappointed and our expectations were exceeded. During this 7 day stay, we not only enjoyed the serenity and beauty of the natural beach and resort but also participated in several adventures. The beach was almost exclusively ours for the entire time. The mile long stretch consisted of wide sandy beaches lined with coconut trees and other local vegetation. The water was beautiful both in temperature and beautiful waves for surfing, boogie boarding or just swimming and floating. The adventures consisted of hikes to natural waterfalls and swimming pools deep in the woods as well as paddle board and kayak adventures in mangrove estuaries and visits to a local family farm where you are totally immersed in the local culture. Each adventure was led by friendly and capable guides who worked for the resort. The resort is limited to 6 bedrooms leading to to the exclusivity and atmosphere. The location is literally integrated with the forest so every day, from your deck, you have the experience of seeing and hearing the howler monkeys, toucans as well as a variety of other birds. The local vegetation is also outstanding and this gives you the feeling of living in a treehouse in the middle of the forest. …
If you crave adventure in a picturesque setting at a comfortable and inviting eco lodge, Morillo Beach Resort is your place. While it is a bit of a time commitment to travel to Morillo, the investment is well worth it. It gave our family the opportunity to spend quality time together and disconnect from technology (there is internet but it is a bit spotty which in my book was a huge bonus). My two teenage daughters really enjoyed the experience as well and realized how refreshing it was to be not glued to a screen. While the rooms at Morillo are comfortable for an eco-lodge, we spent most of our time in the open air palapa restaurant/lounge soaking up the beautiful view of the beach and estuary. Morillo is a wonderful place to be active and experience unique adventures-swimming in the estuary, surfing, hiking, jumping into fresh waterfall pools. Morillo is a wonderful spot to learn how to surf as you have the surf break all to yourself. Ryan is a very patient and reassuring surf instructor. Our other guides, Carlos and Diego have an in-depth knowledge of the area and a unique local perspective that added to the experience. The excursions were the perfect combination of adventure and learning about the unique culture of the Panamanians.…
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