Name: Howlers Bay Hotel
Address: Isla Boca Brava, Boca Chica, Boca Chica, Boca Chica, 507, Panama
Rating: 8

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Howlers Bay Hotel

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Amazing location with a great view from the room. It's very peaceful there and in the morning the howler monkeys wake you up. The beach is very close to the hostel. We liked the fact that our cabana was 'open air', without glass on the window because we felt like we sleep in the middle of the nature which was fantastic. The room, bathrom and kitchen were very clean and the kitchen is very well equiped. The boy who worked there during our stay is very nice. He is there for you when you need him, otherwise he leaves you alone and he takes care that the buildings and sorounding are clean

Amazing

One of the most gorgeous peaceful places I've been to panama. A friend and I camped for 1 night, woke up to monkeys in the trees right above our tent and the sounds of exotic birds chirping. The area is vibrant with life! We were also accommodated with mattress/bedding and have never slept better! With Colin as our host we couldn't have chose a better place to stay. If you enjoy nature and being away from the city, I recommend coming to howlers bay!

 peaceful paradise

Amazing place, beautiful views and surroundings, tons of wild life. We saw more wild animals during our 1 night stay here than we did all other places we stayed at in Panama combined. The bungalow is lovely and well worth the price. The island is great for hikes and as a starting point to explore the archipelago. There are also good beaches near the property.

Amazing - don't miss out on this place!

I stayed 5 days with my own tent (12 usd.). The property is on top of a hill with nice view to the sea and other nearby small  islands, from the pier you'll climb 150 stairs. There are only two bungalows (35 and 60 usd.), two normal tents, not luxury, but with mattress, bedsheets and fan for double occupancy (20-22 usd.) and one very small tent for single occupancy (15 usd.). Note that the picture of the luxury tent that you find on internet is out of date. Wifi working fine. You need to bring all your food for the length of your stay and cook it in the nice big and well equipped kitchen (big fridge, salt and sugar are provided, tap water is safe); pls note that hotel Boca Brava nearby does not sell any meal for outside guests. Biers (1.75 usd.) and small water bottles (1.25 usd.) can be purchased. Two showers and one toilet are always kept very clean. From the big terrace you can spot howler monkeys, iguana, parrots and in the night rakoon. Two small beaches are 5-10 minutes away. During my stay we were between 4 to 7 tourists every night, what a quiet vacation - highly recommended ! There are no cars on this side of the island and a path through the jungle links the fifteen or so houses (all owned by foreigners) in half an hour. You can also explore the other side of the island, bigger and with ranches, by climbing over a fence past the water tanks.

Very relaxing place !

The place is pretty basic but very much connected to nature and this is exactly why me and my uncle enjoyed it a lot. If you are a lady wearing high heels and are looking for a 5* star hotel with room service, this is not a place for you. But if you are person who does not mind climbing 100+ stairs to get up the hill, cooking basic meals on your own, and living in the middle of nature, then you just must visit this place!
The view from the terrace of the cabin is just "wow" - we spent hours in the hammock enjoying the view. You can expect a visit from howler monkeys or racoons but that will make the stay feel more like "back to the roots". One small beach is located 5min walking down the hill and offers a decent swim but is nothing special (this is why I am not giving 5* for the review). For snorkeling you need to arrange for a boat trip to one of the surrounding islands.
The owner (Kent) of the place is very friendly and trying to be helpful. He will let you enjoy the place but if you need something, he is always there. I can very much recommend this place for backpackers or young couples who want to spend a few peaceful days in one of the most beautiful natural parks in Panama. You pay mainly for the location and view but it is absolutely worth it!

Rustic but with a breathtaking view!

We really enjoyed the stay very much, the man in charge JAIME really put a lot of effort to cater for the needs. (Cooking food- basic but tasteful)
I was a bit disappointed by the owner's "attitude" that even after having asked me not to use booking.com and keep the commission, that he charged more than booking would + I had asked for an additional mattress for a 3rd person (cottage) which he didn't say he would charge for. 
That makes him a bit "unpredictable" and gave a bit of sour taste about the stay. 

Being as it was, life goes on, the location of especially the cottage I rented and the social area is beautiful. Great views and we had great dry season weather. The mattress was used to stay on the deck of the cottage until late night to enjoy the outdoor. What a view and what a place

Once again, thanks to JAIME we had food, the website (nor via phone) isn't clear enough that food isn't available and that you should bring your own. So if you get there rather empty handed renting a cottage expecting food: make sure you that you confirm JAIME is around.

Also don't forget to tip him off, he is really trying to give you a good time (which isn't hard if you don't get too altered by the above details, I didn't but still feel it needs to be said)

Hopefully the owner reads these reviews too : he can learn from his costumers before they turn their backs on him... :-)

Off the grid, good attention 

On the pictures it shows beautiful big tents, but it is"just" a tent.... It says it is on the beach of Boca Chica but that little town is on the mainland!? The location is on top of a hill, a 10 to 20 minutes steep walk to the beach. There is no TV, no garden and it has someting like a communal area where the only staff member ( a young girl who speaks only spanish!) hangs around in a hammock. It seems like there are 5 ROOMS, but in reality they have 3 tents and two "sort of" rooms..... Overall very dissapointing!

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