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#1 of 2 B&Bs in Isla Taboga
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Tropical Island Eco Lodge Rooms plus Apartments. Plunge Pool. Oceanview from hillside location. Balconies plus large tropical garden at the edge of Taboga village and alongside an ancient forest, a 3 minute walk down to the shore and 5 to 10 minute walk from beach. The forest is excellent for bird watching. A great option for digital nomads. The best of both worlds! ocean view from the exterior balconies and beside a lush tropical forest - (rooms have exterior shared balconies, one suite has ocean view from the living area). Relaxed Eco lodge, comfortable and clean air conditioned individual rooms, as well as apartments, all with local TV & WIFI. Ideal quiet vacation spot to relax for 1 day to 1 month. Located on the laid back Pacific island of Taboga just 30 minutes from Panama by ferry. Artisanal Pizza offered daily. Beach Restaurant by reservation offering delicious food by local award winning chef. Activities include: Beach, boat trips, fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, nature tours, walking tours, help with eco projects and more. Visit us and truly relax with the Cerrito family. Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge, Taboga Island, Panama.
Via Pizarro and Via Congresso Arriba, Isla Taboga 0832-2565 Panama
Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge
147 reviews
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Taboga Island has quite a few options for lodging, however for the "best bang for your buck" I recommend Cerrito Tropical. We were treated super kindly by the owners who allowed us to set up for a surprise birthday party for another guest! The rooms offer an amazing view of the island. If you are into hiking, it's located near the treck to "Cerro Cruz" which offers a fantastic view of the island. Rooms were in excellent condition, and as someone who suffers from allergies, I was very pleasantly surprised to find no dust nor allergens that caused a reaction. Looking forward to my next stay!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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Room Tip:If you can spare the bump to "Canopy" it offers a personal space, and "La...
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Response from Cynthia Mulder, Owner at Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge
Responded Jun 22, 2021
Hey Josh, so happy the birthday party was a success! And that everything from our side was perfect. Hope to see you very soon again!
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We were very excited to come to this property as per the website pictures, reviews and that the owner, Cynthia, is a Canadian, like us. The pictures on the website are mostly what is factual, however our room was not at all acceptable . It was very dark; bed was uncomfortable; there were only four hooks to hang our clothes - no closet, no coat hangers; no dresser; no vanity or anywhere to put our toiletries; hand marks on the walls; cracked tiles in the shower; no light in the vanity area; toilet was not cleaned properly, and NO MAID service to clean after we checked in and we were there for two overnights. Our room key was left in the office everyday, so there was no excuse for the maid not to clean. The overall cleanliness of the room was average. There are no toiletries supplied in the room except for toilet paper and hand soap at the vanity. The toilet seat was the wrong seat for the toilet that it overlapped the toilet base and was not a proper fit.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Get pictures of the room you are renting. The prices for their drinks and food is very much...
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Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge provided a wonderful escape on Isla Taboga. The lodge itself is nestled on a quiet hillside, offering a serene atmosphere with the added bonus of gorgeous ocean views. The plunge pool was a great place to cool off after exploring the island, and the rooms were comfortable and clean.
What really made our stay memorable however, was the exceptional service provided by Vicky. Her attention to detail was unmatched. From making excellent pina coladas accompanied by the song, to arranging delicious meals delivered from their beachside restaurant, Calaloo, Vicky ensured our every need was met. She even helped us navigate some local activities, offering helpful suggestions and insider tips. She really knew the are and even that the refrigerator "sings" when closed.
While we enjoyed our stay and our host Vicky it should be noted that there really isn't anything obvious that this place is "eco", seems a little misleading for folks that want that experience. Now if "eco" refers to economical then I would say the price was fair for the level of room provided. As such I would recommend this quiet getaway for most.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My partner and I stayed here for a few nights while visiting Taboga island. The proprietors, Hiddo and Cynthia are lovely! Very accommodating, excellent knowledge of the island, and they run a delicious restaurant down by the beach as well that we went to dinner at every night. If we needed anything beyond the basics, they were always willing to work something out with enough heads up.
This is not a luxury resort experience, but it is a lovely and affordable place to take in Taboga. The rooms were totally fine, A/C was perfectly cold, shower was fine but no great shakes, but if you're staying at an eco lodge and expecting more, that's on you - this delivers as a fantastic eco lodge!
Breakfasts were SO tasty! The pool is teeny tiny and very chilly, which was perfect for the hot days. The hammocks are wonderful places to relax or nap.
Great place, great people, highly recommended!
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip:The pool is very small so don't expect to do much swimming. Think of it as a mid-day cool down...
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I give them 100 out of 10! Beautiful place, ECO friendly, cozy, quiet. Noise free, smoke free, excellent for resting. The staff's attention is 5 stars, they made us feel at home. Super homemade and healthy breakfast. The hotel restaurant is varied and they have delivery to the room! Close to everything, with ocean views, surrounded by nature.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We loved this hotel! It was the last stop of our 10 day visit to Panama. Our hosts, Cynthia and Hiddo were very helpful. We upgraded to the suite and had a wonderful view of the bay. The plunge pool was very refreshing. We had Cynthia's awesome pizza one night, delish! Cold drinks were offered to us as soon as we checked in. Hiddo prepared a lovely breakfast for us on our last day. I highly recommend the Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Room Tip:One of few hotels with a pool!
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Vicky and her team are the best. They make you feel so good This is a natural and quite place. Highly recommend You feel like home Thanks Vicky for all the great details Food, great piña colada awesome pizza
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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I truly enjoyed my stay here and wished it would have been longer. Very friendly and helpful staff, welcoming owners and amazing grounds made for a wonderful stay and great base to explore the Island. Great views, very walk-able, even the small hill up to it. But rides can be arranged too if needed.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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A cozy and peaceful place. It has access to a swimming pool, with sea views. Likewise, you can access the beach just a few minutes away. It is a safe place even at night. Vicky is a good host and Rubén is also super attentive. Recommended!!!
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:Llevar agua para consumo
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Perfect place to relax Cinthia an Hido great hostess definitely I’ll return. At night is so relaxing we enjoyed our 3 nights. We don’t have any complaints everything was nice. Great Sea view from the balcony
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Cynthia Mulder, Owner at Cerrito Tropical Eco Lodge
Responded Apr 6, 2021
Thanks so much for your visit Jennifer! You and your friends were a fun group to host. Welcome anytime!
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The La Palma apartment has a fantastic ocean view from its living room and its balcony with hammocks.
The Canopy Apts have a partial ocean view and forest view from their outside balcony.
The Mango rooms do not have their own ocean view, but they share a balcony outside overlooking a tropical garden which also has an ocean view.
about an 8 to 10 minute walk, there is a hill so many travelers opt to take a taxi up on arrival at the pier. The taxi goes right to the entrance, there are no stairs to climb.
There are more places to choose from in the Isla Taboga area.
PRICE RANGE
$80 - $99 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
PanamaPanama ProvinceIsla Taboga
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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