Casa Acuario Boutique Hotel, Bocas del Toro
About the Hotel
Rooms Over the Sea
Casa Acuario Boutique Hotel, located on Isla Carenero, offers four air-conditioned suites accessible via exterior corridors. Each suite features a private entrance, a living room, a separate bedroom, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. A kitchenette is equipped with a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, and kitchenware. Suites include a terrace with sea views, a tea/coffee maker, and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. Suites also provide a barbecue, premium bedding, free WiFi, a separate sitting area, air conditioning, a wardrobe, a patio with garden view, bed linen and towels. Rooms have hardwood floors and French doors opening to a private patio. There are multiple configurations; some rooms have a king bed, some a queen, and some include options for adding up to three twin beds.
Dining at Casa Acuario
The hotel serves food and beverages sourced responsibly. Breakfast is available daily for hotel guests from 7:30 AM to 11 AM, and for the public from 8 AM to 11 AM. The menu includes options such as two eggs any style, omelets, breakfast tacos, breakfast sandwiches on coconut bread, banana pancakes, organic oatmeal, and yogurt bowls. Breakfast cocktails include Tropical Mimosa, Ticket to Fly, Breakfast Spritz, Bloody Mary, and Bloody Maria. All eggs are local and delivered weekly by canoe from Isla Bastimientos. Coconuts come from Isla Carenero, and the hotel uses Panamanian-grown and roasted coffee.
Leisure and Activities
Casa Acuario provides water sports facilities, a garden, and a terrace. Guests can enjoy activities such as hiking, snorkeling, and cycling in and around Carenero. Snorkeling and swimming are accessible directly from the deck. The hotel offers free use of kayaks, paddle boards, masks, snorkels, floaties, and beach chairs. Scuba diving and water skiing opportunities are available nearby. The hotel also facilitates week-long scuba diving retreats focused on coral restoration and guided surf tours.
Location and Transport
Casa Acuario is located on Isla Carenero, the smallest of the inhabited islands in Bocas del Toro, Panama. The hotel is 5 km from Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport. Landmarks nearby include Cayo Carenero (0.3 km), Panama Sailing (0.5 km), and Cine Cafe Bocas (0.3 km). Guests can walk to three surf breaks: La Punta, Old Man's, and Black Rock. Bastimentos National Marine Park and Wizard Beach are also nearby. Boat taxis provide access to surf breaks and other islands.
Hotel Services
Casa Acuario Beachfront Inn provides a restaurant, a bar, and a private beach area. The hotel offers amenities such as free WiFi, a coffee shop/cafe, and a gift shop with locally made products. Additional services include laundry, on-site recycling, and a BBQ area for guest use. There is an honor system fridge with beer, wine, hard seltzers, kombucha, and fresh coconut water, as well as a snack shack. Safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit. Connecting/adjoining rooms are available.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Allergy-free rooms
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor
