Al Natural Resort

Al Natural Resort is my family's most cherished and beloved tradition. Our first trip was in 2004, when our kids were teenagers. We returned in 2014 and again in 2024. During those three 10-year snapshots in time, the attentive owner, Michel, and the capable chef, Vincent, managed to create a consistently magical environment. The food is spectacular and the opportunities to interact with the natural environment are limitless. As long as I live, I'll never forget the opportunity I was given to take a small boat to a nearby island to see over 100 newly-hatched Hawksbill sea turtles make their way across the beach and into the Caribbean Sea. I feel similarly grateful to have witnessed bioluminescence in the water on darkened nights. The Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve dinners are nothing short of events that I hope you won't miss out on. The food, wine, and decorations don't even seem possible on such a remote island, but they somehow manage to magically pull a rabbit out of a hat — time after time. This place really delivers. This combination of feeling pampered and also "roughing it" a little bit hits a sweet spot for me and my family. If I'm still traveling then, I hope to be back in 2034. It's not too late to make this special resort part of your family tradition.

Absolutely stunning resort! Beautiful and private location on the waterfront with gorgeous views of the Caribbean, easy access to the crystal clear beach with plenty of activities in the area. The resort is located on the southern shore on the eastern side of the island so it’s sheltered, private, while offering the unique location of being able to see both the sunrises and sunsets! The rooms are well maintained, very comfortable with a balance of traditional Panamanian culture and modern amenities, all with beautiful views of the ocean. Some of the many amenities include (but not limited to) bug nets that keep out the pesky bugs, great restrooms, hot showers, and plenty of areas to lounge and take in the beautiful views of the natural area. Al Natural has a number of on-site activities such as board games, water sports, snorkeling, badminton, ping pong, hiking trails, and so much more. The resort is also well connected with the local village to provide authentic and sustainable adventures that include guided hikes, turtle hatching excursions, dolphin and bird watching, chocolate farms, and so much more. All of the Al Natural staff are very friendly, have a wealth of knowledge of the local flora and fauna, the area, and make for a very special experience. From Michel who oversees the entire operation and ensures your stay is exactly what you want, to Ishmael who runs the front of house and makes you feel like VIP, to Vincent who crafts beautiful Belgian dishes with French cuisine influences, to everyone else that’s a part of the Al Natural community, the staff members make Al Natural a must-visit destination for an unforgettable experience.

A place to escape the stresses of everyday life and connect with nature. This is a mix of all inclusive resort and camping. ||After a 45min boat ride from the main town, we arrived in this tropical jungle paradise. Stayed in a 3br over the water bungalow which was located on a beautiful strip of beach. ||There are plenty of activities to keep your family busy. Swimming, kayaking, animal sightings (monkeys, birds, sea life)……we came with our teenager and never heard “I’m bored”! The excursions offered are a great value and excellent use of your time. I especially enjoyed snorkeling at Coral Cay, specifically around the mangrove island. I have never seen such a unique ecosystem of soft corals, plants, and fish. A hiking tour of the Salty Cay Villiage included a sloth river tour, cayman trail, and red frogs. We got to see how the villagers live and learn from local tour guides. Seeing baby turtles leave the nest is absolutely amazing. ||Three meals a day are included and really a highlight of our stay. The food was excellent, really 5* meals. So fresh and delicious. Family style seating meant making new like minded friends from around the world. ||Ishmael is an absolute legend-from booking tours to serving meals, he knows how to get things done. ||It’s all open air, so prepare yourself with bug spray, appropriate clothing, and an adventurous outlook! Some bungalows have ceiling fans and others don’t. If I could do it again, I’d make sure mine had a ceiling fan and I’d bring more individual battery charged fans for sleeping. Everything in the bungalow was kept as clean as possible in an open air environment, but make no mistake, this is the jungle experience not a luxury hotel.

We spent the most relaxing 7 days vacation during the winter holiday break at Al Natural resort. It’s our second time coming, we love it so much!! Michel and Vincent are so welcoming and kind. The staff is amazing!! Thank you Ismael, Jacob, Yan Carlos, Demetrio, Brenda, German and all the wonderful ladies at the kitchen and everyone working there!!! My daughter absolutely loved Dulce, the dog at the property. They played together every day and my daughter looked forward every day to interact with her. We enjoyed the food, beautiful apartment and excursions very much!! It was like living in paradise!!! We can’t wait to come back for our next vacations!! We also got to meet so many wonderful people who were guests at the hotel and enjoyed wonderful meals with them!! The Christmas party Michel and Vincent organized for us was fantastic, they even got fireworks for us!!! What a treat!! Thank you!!!

This was our 3rd visit at Al Natural and it was our longest so far, 11 days. Al Natural is one of the best places we know to completely unwind and de-stress from your busy life. No WiFi (unless you’re prepared to take a nice walk down the beach to another place) and no phone coverage (at least not on our phones). The only thing you’ll hear for most of the day are the birds and the sea. |But there’s plenty to do if you feel like being active. Besides swimming and paddling, there’s a number of excursions on offer. |The food was absolutely fabulous with fresh fish most days. Vincent takes up the challenge of preparing a different dish for every day of your stay. For our long stay, that was quite a feat and highly appreciated. Michel and Vincent are great hosts, and they’ll make sure that you’ll want to come back as we did. |We also like the other guests that come to Al Natural. Lots of relaxed vibes, friendliness, and no attitudes. |We didn’t see any Night Monkeys this time around, unfortunately. But we did spot plenty of other wildlife. Lots of beautiful birds, nurse sharks, rays, barracudas (very tasty, by the way). |

Had an incredible time at Al Natural Resort! They have lots of activities (snorkeling, scuba, tours of nearby attractions) or plenty to do right on the island. The bungalows are open-air and beautiful. We did not have any issues with bugs, but there was a mosquito net provided.||||Food was absolutely amazing and loved the family-style serving to chat with other guests. Michel (owner) had dinner with us some nights and it was great to get to know him. The staff was all very nice and accommodating to make sure we had the best time.

Secluded & as close to nature as can be. Yet, while enjoying a comfortable bed (& warm shower...) This is the ultimate relaxing stay, away from social media, news, etc... Michel, the owner, and his staff know how to deliver. The dining experience is perfectly crafted (thanks to Chef Vincent.) Overall, it is the perfect escape / vacation to a busy modern life. We'll be back for sure.

We stayed for 8 nights and enjoyed every moment. The nature was incredible nice and the bungalows close to the water were amazing. Also the food was excellent and once again we would like to thank Vincent, the chef, for his extaordinary kitchen!!!||We were treated very well and would like to thank Michel, the owner, for his good care. We definitely will recommend this jewel to our friends.