Travelers relax at this oceanfront retreat where the pools beckon for sunbathing while the nearby waters invite exploration through kayaking and sailing adventures
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Playa Tortuga Hotel Beach And Resort offers oceanfront relaxation with sea views and outdoor pools. Guests can kayak, sail, work out in the gym, enjoy meals at the restaurants, and use free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities. Visitors praise the attentive staff.
Located in Bocas del Toro, Playa Tortuga Hotel Beach And Resort is on the beach. Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea and Bocas Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Starfish Beach and Tortuga Beach. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Bocas del Toro travel guide
Camino A Playa Bluff Y P Creek, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro, 0
What's nearby
Paunch Beach
16 min drive - 3.6 km
Tortuga Beach
2 min drive - 0.4 km
Playa El Istmito
8 min drive - 1.8 km
La Gruta Cave
13 min drive - 6.3 km
Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
20 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
9 min drive
Restaurants
Dosha Organic cafe
16 min walk
Tequila Republic
7 min drive
Cosmic Crab
7 min drive
Skully's
18 min walk
Pipa Beach Bar
3 min walk
About this property
Playa Tortuga Hotel Beach And Resort
Upscale boutique hotel by the ocean
A marina, a poolside bar and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Playa Tortuga Hotel Beach And Resort. With a beachfront location, kayaking and sailing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as volleyball, rowing/canoeing and motor boating. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hotel include:
2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and massage treatment rooms
Water sports equipment, wedding services and a porter/bellboy
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 117 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi.
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: PAB 14 to 20 for adults and PAB 6 to 15 for children
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Naguas
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Boat and paddles
Children's pool
Ecotours
Gym
Kayaking
Motor boating
Rowing/canoeing
Sailing
Volleyball
Water sports equipment
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Marina
On the bay
On the beach
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Spa
Spa treatment rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible airport shuttle
Grab bar near toilet
No lift
More
1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: PAB 35
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: PAB 40.00
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately PAB 14.00 to 20.00 for adults and PAB 6.00 to 15.00 for children
Airport shuttle fee: PAB 5.35 per person (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: PAB 5.35 (one-way), (from 2 to 12 years old)
Early check-in fee: PAB 35 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: PAB 40.00 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 155719417
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Playa Tortuga
Playa Tortuga Hotel Beach Resort Bocas Del Toro
Playa Tortuga Beach Bocas Del Toro
Playa Tortuga Hotel Beach & Resort
Playa Tortuga Hotel Beach & Resort Bocas Del Toro
Playa Tortuga Bocas Del Toro
Playa Tortuga Hotel Beach And Resort Hotel
Playa Tortuga Hotel Beach And Resort Bocas del Toro
Playa Tortuga Hotel Beach And Resort Hotel Bocas del Toro
Frequently asked questions
Does Playa Tortuga Hotel Beach And Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Is Playa Tortuga Hotel Beach And Resort pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Playa Tortuga Hotel Beach And Resort?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Playa Tortuga Hotel Beach And Resort?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of PAB 35 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Playa Tortuga Hotel Beach And Resort?
Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for PAB 40.00 (subject to availability).
Does Playa Tortuga Hotel Beach And Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM-7:00 PM on request. A fee of PAB 5.35 per person applies.
Where is Playa Tortuga Hotel Beach And Resort located?
Nestled on the beach, this Bocas del Toro hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tortuga Beach and Playa El Istmito. Paunch Beach and Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Reviews
Playa Tortuga Hotel Beach And Resort Reviews
7.6
Good
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Visited during rainy season. Fabulous views, staff, bed, linen, pillows, AC, pool, outside over-the-water restaurant/bar, & beach area. Room w/broken sliding door. Recommend: replace room curtains, deep cleaning floor into corners, sweep bugs (lots of flies). Honors jubalido (resident senior discount).
Cheryl
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Judson
10 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel has a great location but it is very much in need of an update. I was also told it is for sale which is why nothing is being done. The breakfast is horrible and the food was very inconsistent. The ladies at the front desk were very helpful and friendly.
friendly and supportive staff. But bad value for money. Breakfast very limited and always missing items. Quality and choice for lunch / dinner max. Medium. Beach at the hotel not swimmabe really.
We had a very large room. A couch and TV at the entrance and a big king size bed with a lovely balcony overlooking the ocean in a separate room. The bed was super comfy. The pool is large, clean and warm.
Our stay at Playa Tortuga was unfortunately very disappointing. From the moment we checked in, it was clear that the property is poorly maintained. The overall cleanliness of the place was lacking, especially in the rooms and bathrooms. The bathroom was in unacceptable condition—there was no shower head, visible stains on the walls and fixtures, and we even encountered roaches, which was extremely unpleasant and concerning.
The room itself did not feel clean or well cared for, which made the stay uncomfortable. Basic maintenance and hygiene standards were clearly not met. For a hotel that markets itself as a relaxing place to stay, this was far from the experience we expected.
The food was average at best. While it was edible, it did not stand out in terms of quality or variety. To make matters worse, on the day of checkout, we went for breakfast at 7:30 AM and were told that breakfast was not available, even though the hotel states that breakfast starts at 7:00 AM. It appeared that service only begins once more guests arrive, which is very inconvenient for travelers with early plans.
Overall, this stay was a letdown due to poor cleanliness, lack of proper maintenance, and inconsistent service. Based on our experience, I would not recommend Playa Tortuga to anyone, and we would not consider staying here again.
I am sure at one point in time, this was an A rated resort. It is very obvious that the property has not been kept up since it opened. The curtain in my room was torn, sliding glass in bathroom did not work and was falling apart, every time I showered it flooded, the furniture was old, discolored, and falling apart, the grass was unkept, weeds were even growing in the sand. I could go on and on. However, I will say that the staff and the food was the best thing about this property.
Maritzel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
2/10 Terrible
Ameth
4 Jan 2023
Disliked: Staff & service
We understand that as any resort they had safety policies but having 4 small kids and being unable to stay all together in the same room is ridiculous. I stayed in this resort many times for years and they couldnt fix anything to acomodate my kids leaving me to the search of a new place to stay with them. I hope they return to their old management or do something different because I could never ever return to this hotel and I would never ever recommend anybody to stay there. Im sure Im not the only one who has something to say about it.I would rather stay on the street if it was my only option. very very dissapointed
Es ist ein grauenhaftes Hotel. Auf gar keine Fall weiter zu empfehlen. Nichts was dort angeboten wird, hat Bestand. Weder der Pool der völlig verdreckt ist noch gibt es eine Spiel Ecke für Kinder. Einfach nur eine pure Enttäuschung dieses Hotel.
La piscina sucia e inutilizable. El comedor interior cerrado en obras. No habia nevera en la habitacion con el calor de la zona. Agua no apta para beber y ausencia de botellas en la habitacion ni maquinas proveedoras de bebidas. Menu poco variado y siempre el mismo. Desayuno muy limitado sin posibilidad de pedir otras cosas.
Salvador
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
4/10 Poor
Jorge
14 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
El hotel está descuidado y abandonado con piscina q no se puede usar
Pocas opciones de comida y repetidas
Sin opciones de transporte
Sin neveras en la habitación
Jorge
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
JARED EFRAIN BUSTAMANTE
20 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Las habitaciones están bien las albercas están bien funciona muy bien el Aire Acondicionado y tienes muy buen internet prácticamente en todo el hotel, lo que no me gustó fue que tienen un grave problema de presión de agua hay momentos en los que No sale agua en el baño siempre regresa pero por momentos te quedas sin agua, la playa que tiene no está tan buena ya que prácticamente no hay playa , el desayuno que te ofrece es igual a cualquier hotel de cadena y si estás 8 días como yo desayunas lo mismo siempre no hay mucha diferencia, el menú para comer o cenar está un poco limitado es mejor salir al pueblo a comer, y si quieres unos tragos solo tienen la mitad de lo que ofrece la carta.
This hotel is very big, the staff are extremely friendly and helpful, overall it was clean and if you needed help with a problem it was taken care of.
The food was okay and they will try to accommodate any wishes you might have, the downside was the food might not be as hot by the time you get it at your table.
Would I come back yes but not at any holiday time as it might get to noisy and as this hotel is very big a lot of guests.
John
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
2/10 Terrible
Antonio
24 May 2022
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
the menu provided was substandard, the fact that we added breakfast and dinner included in our packages should not mean that the menu should be less than the actual menu.
The staff was fantastic. We felt taken care of and were helped at every turn. The hotel had what we needed, but it was the staff that made it special, specifically the help from the front desk.
El hotel le pesan los años, pero se nota el esfuerzo por mantenerlo y se pasa muy bien. Iveth de recepción te hace sentir en casa. Donde esta ubicado el hotel es lo máximo un hotel privilegiado en locación.