Everything was perfect. The owners and the staff were super friendly and nice, the place itself is surrounded by paradise, there's also a backyard jungle. The food is delightful (if you're visiting - definitely book a dinner as well). Besides the amazing nature we also saw a lot of different animals including sloths, dolphins, tropical birds.. you can use kayaks for free and go explore the surroundings by yourself. The water is super clear, you can see starfish, small rayfish, even a small tiburon (a vegetarian one - no worries). I wish we could have stayed longer. Definitely miss this amazing place already! PS - there are small small mosquitoes called chitras. Make sure to be prepared for those.

Everything was amazing.

We stayed in the Jungle lodge house, which is in a perfect location, a little further away from the main building. We enjoyed sitting outside on the porch early in the morning with a cup of coffee and watching the water and a beautiful nature around. Sunrise and sunset at Akwaba lodge are amazing! Natali and JC are wonderful hosts - very attentive and ready to help at any moment. We also enjoyed evenings and dinners: great atmosphere, excellent cocktails and food (special thank you to a great chef Rodger), music and delicious desserts. We had a wonderful time at Akwaba lodge. Thank you!

The location was great, the landscaping was amazing, The food was REALLY tasty. Great cook. Complimentary breakfast was a plus ( but look what I did not like ) Natalie , the host was very helpful,

First, the house we have got in my opinion was the best ( the size, the view, and the covered veranda ) Just few details will help to improve the stay: Some wall hooks, to hang clothes, hook by the door to hang the keys , and maybe some benches ( one in the bathroom!! ) to put our stuff. Regarding the breakfast, it was nice but skimpy, pot of coffee instead of one small cup please !! :) When I read about the house it was saying it has a kitchen and pats and plates, I was expecting also the usual rental house stuff ( some tea, sugar, salt etc ) but it was not there. I dont think it cost much the owners but it was inconvenient on first day. The place is great and hope this can help to the owners and new renters. I still could rent this again

Natalie and Jean-Christian were really lovely hosts in their little bit of paradise. If you are looking for peace, tranquility and nature this is a great place to stay and get away from it all - tiny hummingbirds, parrots, star fish and dolphins were bonuses. No beach but visit to red frog island had a wonderful sandy beach. Nathalie organised a tour to other islands which I would highly recommend. Sadly too rough for paddle boarding while we were there but I can imagine this would be amazing on a calm day. And finally - The suppers were delicious!

It would be lovely to have a few loungers to lie in the sun although there were lovely hammocks in shaded spots.

Akwaba lodge is located at the middle of Isla Solarte about a 10 minute boat ride ($10/person) from Bocas del Toro. It is on a hill overlooking the water and Isla Bastimentos Breakfast is included in your stay. Lunch dinner and beverages are available at a very reasonable price. The lodge is an eco style lodge surrounded by jungle. Though there are no hiking trails through the jungle you are serenaded by the sounds of birds. Kayaks, SUP and snorkeling equipment is available for your use. Your host and their children are wonderful and will do anything to make your stay a pleasant and wonderful experience. Things to know, the lodge is off the grid with good WiFi and does not have AC, but we were comfortable with our open windows and ceiling fan. The lodge accepts credit cards, but tours and water taxis are cash only so bring US dollars. Side trips to Red Frog Beach and Green Acres Chocolate are a must. Pack insect repellent and anti-itch cream.

Hands down the best place we have stayed on in any of our travels. We enjoyed being a bit more isolated from Bocas itself. The island is amazingly vibrant and natural. The owners are just so friendly and the food was really amazing. Being able to borrow the Kayaks and Snorkeling gear was a nice plus. One day we Kayaked over to Red Frog Beach and saw some Dolphins along the way. If you Kayak along the shores there is a good chance to see sloths as well. We also really just enjoyed spending time in the Hammocks on one if the docks.

I would just say if you want to spend a lot of time in Bocas take a Hotel in Town as the Watertaxi to the Hotel costs about 8$ per person.

We enjoyed our stay at Akwaba. The location is quiet and remote and we thought the food at the restaurant and the welcomng family that own the place were friendly. We personally struggled without airconditioning (which we obviously knew about prior to booking) as our room got super warm without much wind about. Make sure you pack your insect repellent too, as the midges/sandflies at dusk especially are brutal. We loved spending time in the hammocks down on the jetty and free use of stand-up paddle boards and kayaks was great. Recommend.

The owners are wonderful. They make you feel very welcomed, are very kind, and also very helpful with whatever you need. They are also very good cooks! Included Breakfast was just enough and hit the spot. Included fresh fruit, omelette, fresh bread, homemade jam and coffee or tea. Room was large. Bed was confortable. The location is remote, but beautiful.

No A/C. A bit too warm for me at night. But there is a ceiling fan. That helps. But AC would be a lovely improvement for more comfort. There’s not much a beach on the island or at least near the hotel. But is surrounded by water.

A moment out of time, a fantastic stay. Incredible lodge surrounded by lush nature. Everything was done to ensure that our stay went smoothly, and that we were able to make the most of it (snorkeling equipment available, help and advice on the sites to see in the area....). The welcome was warm, the hosts available, attentive, very friendly, and Nathalie, an outstanding cook!!! Thank you to the whole family for the many tips, and their kindness!

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Natalie and J.-C. were more than managers of the property, they were really kind and helpful hosts, always making sure we were comfortable and happy with our stay. The location is sensational, little piece of paradise in the Caribbean. The free kayaks, paddle boards and snorkeling gear were also in good quality and fun to use. Finally, the diner on its own was just perfect and delicious. My husband said he ate the best octopus of his life!

Nothing! Everything was perfect !