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Reviews of La Coralina Island House 5 stars

Ruta Principal a Bluff, Playa Paunch, Bocas del Toro, Panama

#11 of 57 hotels in Bocas del Toro

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Review score

Based on 105 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 1 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast and all our meals there were delicious. The buildings and grounds are gorgeous and quite special. Yoga and other classes were great. Spa was awesome-I especially enjoyed the sauna and cold plunge.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful massages from Mariano and John. Great facial as well.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bumpy road to get there.

    It was gorgeous. Beautiful Rooms, very comfortable excellent breakfast. Top notch.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful place, incredible Food but some staff need to be told to be a bit friendlier
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I could say is about 50% of the staff aren’t very friendly the other 50% are super helpful, friendly and accommodating. I’ve read some of the older reviews and other guests have noticed the same thing. When I was sitting by the pool, No one came to get my order (twice) and I always had to go up to the bar to get a menu, and no one came to ask me what I thought of the food and then I’d have to ask for the bill myself. I felt like I was annoying people by asking them when I wanted to order food. I think for a five star Place that’s not okay. If they worked on this, they would get five stars from me.

    The whole place is absolutely beautiful! A Truly stunning resort. Beds very comfortable The Spa was spectacular. Food was fantastic! Best risotto of my life!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the nights the cocktails we ordered were not good, oppose to 2 days before where it was great

    Beautiful hotel - little beach, pool with an ocean view, and spa with a pool with a jungle view. Great rooms with a balcony. Lovely staff who helps with whatever you need.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Honestly, customer service can and should be better.

    The place is magical and beautiful. The infrastructure is unbelievable. The location is great.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    10
    Would definitely return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved everything about it.

    It’s really like a peaceful sanctuary. Located away from the rest of the hustle and bustle of everyday life. If you’re looking for a place to find peace, this is it!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything good service

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    9.0
    Luxury paradise in Panama, at a cost
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite pricey overall. The restaurant was expensive. Expect to spend $100 USD on dinner and light drinks for two. That said breakfast is included and delicious. The spa services were very expensive as well.

    The property and facilities were absolutely incredible. I felt like I was in an Indonesian resort paradise. Gym and yoga classes are included for a well rounded experience. The food was excellent. The spa and spa staff were even better. You have the ocean on one side with an infinity pool overlooking the waves, and the jungle on the other side. Unbeatable

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi internet problematic

    Beautiful environment, great pool

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    10
    Great place to stay! Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We like everything

    The hotel was incredible We loved it! Awsome!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    8.0
    Nice but needs updates and better service for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I did not like my room location - far off in the back of the property (it’s not even visible in most photos shown). I tried to change upon arrival but they did not have many offerings for a solo traveler that were not bigger villas or suites. I did not like the darkness of my garden room and the heavy bleach smells every cleaning. I felt that there was a worn feeling in many areas - restaurant chair cushions stained and sometimes wet and overly worn towels. I also was disappointed there was no beach, like photos shown! I was looking forward to that the most when I booked. Finally, I wish the restaurant and bar staff were more proactive. I sat at the pool for 3 days and whenever I wanted something, I had to get up and go to the bar or restaurant to order. There was plenty of staff and not many guests, so would have liked them to be more proactive…I would have purchased more if they were.

    The Bali/zen vibe of the property carries throughout. It is very relaxing and isolated. My favorite part of the stay were the daily morning yoga classes with Adrienne in the outdoor pavilion. Her level of expertise matched the reputation of Coralina.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful premises, staff were great, room was lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s super minor I just would have liked the staff to be a bit more attentive with people by the pool. I spent a whole day on a sun lounger and not once approached if I wanted drinks or food. It wasn’t by any means busy to be able to do this hourly even.

    The staff on reception were amazing. Really went above and beyond. The property is beautiful and is perfect for a real zen experience. It overlooks the sea and just so delightful hearing the waves in the background. Food was nice enough. Breakfast was made to order. The beach club bar was lovely for an early evening drink. Loved the bath robes. There’s not much around the hotel in terms of a grocery shop as it’s out of town so bring anything you might want/need eg snacks, Powerades etc

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only tip is to do the tour as fast as possible and ask for the event schedule to join Yoga sessions and many others

    The hotel design is beautiful and gives you the opportunity to really switch off. Great bed, shower and amazing restaurant

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2024

    10
    Peace and luxury nestled in Panama
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exquisite property with fabulous ocean views plus the relaxing setting of the lush greenery. Wonderful customer service, beautiful spa and excellent food. Highly recommend and look forward to my next stay. It feels like you are in Bali but without the long flight from the states.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    10
    La Carolina exceeded our expectations. We will definitely go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The choice of juices for breakfast was limited. There was no orange juice or pineapple juice. Only watermelon and passion fruit was available. I did not like either one. That was a minor issue....The breakfast itself was very good and brought to the table in less than 15 minutes. I ordered a frozen strawberry daiquiri one afternoon. It was $12 USD and not very good and was only maybe 5 ounces. The road from Bocas town to the resort is in serious disrepair. But, they are working on it and hopefully it will be fixed soon.

    .The breakfast was very good and served to order. I did not see exactly what I wanted, so they made a special order of a mix of the options that were available. The dinner menu was limited for my taste. However, what I did order was very good. I just did not like a lot of the items on the menu, but that's just me being a meat and potatoes person. I had a hamburger for a late aftermeal meal by the pool. It was exceptional as were the fries. There was a great spa facility and small pool in the jungle a short walk inside the resort. It was a lovely area and very relaxing. The staff at the reception area were outstanding. They handled everything from taxi pickup and drop off to arranging tours. Those ladies were on top of their game!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great

    Very nice clean and the food was the best we ever have , and the waiter Asael bekar was super amazing and professional, and all the staff as well they let us do late check out without any problem, we had great time and the yoga in the forest one of a kind.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is nice and clean, but the streets to get to the place are in good condition. they should improve

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing location spectacular building

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    Great relaxing break at a top class hotel on a quiet surfing beach well away from bocas town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sone waiting staff not very attentive and focussed. Feel they could do more to advertise activities available (there is a list but not very complete). The access road from bocas town is in poor state (as are most roads in the island) which makes travelling around quite tiring. Maybe should stress more than beach is not swimmable( great for surfing though).

    Really beautiful gardens and location in the jungle. Lots of nature (monkeys, wide variety of bird including toucans, sloths) all visible from or close to hotel. Attractive sea views. Also very quiet. Facilities are good and well maintained. Jungle pool very relaxing! Food is very good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    Wish we could have stayed longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing facilities. Great setting and beautiful views from pool and restaurant. The food was incredible and we ate at the restaurant each night.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    10
    Tropical Bali Paradise in Panama
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was honestly perfect, my only suggestion would be to add screens in the bathroom window so you can ventilate without bugs getting in.

    La Coralina exceeded our expectations and was one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at. The property is absolutely stunning and feels like you have teleported to Bali. Our room was spacious and had a lovely outdoor seating area. The infinity pool overlooking Paunch surf break is amazing. This is definitely a great place to stay if you are a surfer. We loved the included breakfast and every other meal we had was fantastic. I also really loved the free daily wellness activities and the spa/gym area is beautifully tucked into the forest where you will find another pool area. The staff were very kind and always anticipating our needs (ie leaving umbrellas outside our rooms when it was raining). I really did not want to check out. Highly recommend this hotel for a beautiful and relaxing stay in Bocas del Toro.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    The most relaxing experience you can have
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing that I didn’t like. When the road to town is ready the location will be even better.

    One of the best hotels I have been to. The property is stunning, between ocean and thick forest. Personnel is extremely helpful and nice. Facilities are impeccable. The swimming pool in the jungle is magic. Yoga instructors are great, I particularly loved Adrianne’s classes. The food is really excellent. Really the most relaxing experience you can ask for!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    9.0
    Balinese style resort on a Panamanian Island.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The property is beautiful, Balinese style. The open areas and the infinity pool are very relaxing. The room was large and comfortable. The breakfast was unbeatable.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    amazing facilities but disappointing service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    For the price you would expect A LOT more service. I understand the concept of no room service, but not being able to deliver extra bottles of water (even if paid for) is completely absurd. and also only offering a coffee machine at the room but only putting 2 capsules a day doesnt make any sense. also for the price range makes no sense to have an empty mini bar. some of the staff were friendly and welcoming but the other half seemed really annoyed to be there. breakfast menu was also very limited!

    The facilities and architecture are 10/10! Felt like we where in Bali, amazing place to disconnect, surf and relax. The hotels location is a bit off the crowd of bocas town, which is great, and right in front an amazing surf peak. the yoga studio and spa were super nice as well. rooms were clean and adequate. food quality was good, but since the hotel is far from the city the menu could have been more extensive. we ended up ordering sushi and pizza for delivery and going out just because the menu got boring

    Stayed in February 2024

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