Palmar Beach Lodge

We stayed in de AC-cabin which was just stunning and so so so so incredibly comfortable. Super clean, great design, good bed, amazing shower and a little kitchenette with fridge. Truly the best room we stayed in during our trip through Panama. The restaurant serves amazing food, literally every day I looked forward to lunch and dinner and every dish (we almost tried them all) was fantastic. Very friendly staff.

Palmar is a hidden gem of an oasis. It’s a different experience that you have to grow into. It’s a lush jungle with a short boat ride in and then a stroll to the main reception area. I will say be prepared for beach environment as there are no roads, aside from that learning curve, it’s the closest resort to a beautiful beach with amazing and super caring staff. Everyone was friendly, accommodating, and really cares that you enjoy your experience. I was greated with a welcome drink which was much appreciated after my evening jungle trek. They have tons of things available to do and take care of all your connections and daily activities. I highly recommend the yoga classes it’s just breathtaking doing it by the water! Definitely get breakfast included because it’s a hike and boat ride into the nearest town. The restaurant makes delicious food and great drinks and pretty affordable too. They have special activities sometimes too like movie night or a bonfire or cookout. It’s a very friendly place with a very peaceful atmosphere. Definitely was more than what I expected and very glad to experience it.

Excellent and accommodating staff, beautiful layout of the hotel, good food and affordable prices, dorm rooms were exceptional

This is one of the best places I have ever stayed. I reached it after choosing to spend 4 hours hiking through the jungle and around the sometimes impassable coast from the other side of the island instead of spending £12 on a water taxi. I saw red frogs and hermit crabs along the way, balanced on leaves and scuttling out of the leaf litter at my unexpected approach. I got to reception, completely exhausted, I was immediately handed a piece of paper bearing the wifi details and a small spherical, corked bottle containing a two-tone liquid, presumably some kind of rejuvenation potion in reward for completing my quest. The dorms are in cabins along pathways next to the beach, the beds have black out curtains, fans, lamps and usb ports. They were clean and comfortable. The restaurant is great but the food was a bit more expensive than other places I'd eaten, worth it though.

The property is stunning. It's lush green rain forest paths to the cabins and dorms behind the resto reception area on the beach. The path from the boat dock is also beautiful. We saw sloths always near reception. I advise backpackers to stay in the 8 bed cabin. The beds are AMAZING! Duvet cover, 2 pillows, blackout curtain, light-fan-plug-window overlooking the rainforest. Huge lockers (with plugs) and hot clean showers. We even had a little orange frog in the bathroom 1 night! My friend stayed in the 10 bed and it had no windows and not as clean as ours apparently. Loved Pollo Beach 45min walk away !! Turquoise calmer water to swim in. We saw many red frogs trying to find wizard Beach (failed).