Hotel Vista Mar

We visited Bocas as backpackers for four nights shortly after the New Year. We had originally booked a different hotel but needed to extend our stay by one night, and when our original hotel couldn’t accommodate this we booked Vista Mar about a month in advance. Because of the fairly last minute booking, the price was quite high - unfortunately, the standard and service didn’t match what we paid. Food: Breakfast was included and was served quickly, but items were often forgotten or we were given the wrong drinks. Hotel / Rooms: The hotel feels tired and shabby, both in the bedrooms and in the common areas. On our third day, we discovered a leak in the ceiling dripping directly over the electric shower in our bathroom. When we reported this, we were told we would need to move rooms for our final night, but nothing was offered to acknowledge the inconvenience. None of this would have bothered us so much if the room rate had been low, but at the price we paid, we expected much better.

The service and the staff is super good. They are really helpful, easygoing. We could check in before 15h what was really helpful for us. The Christmas decoration was amazing. Only the rooms are a bit Retro but I like this vibe! :)

Nice simple hotel with seaview dock. 3$ cocktail happy hour, accomodating staff, good location, we had a good time there, stayed 4 nights amd dod late checkout at 4pm for 10$ extra

The hotel has nice terrace facing the sea with beautiful views. Walking distance to small town Bocas. They make nice cocktails. Service is extremely slow. The rooms are horrible, AC is so loud that you can't hear each other's speaking in the room. Our room had a small balcony with no chairs to sit there. They should renovated the rooms.

I was also lucky, my room, 13, was at the end of the building with full sea view, balcony and a great terrace with two hammocks right beside my door. This could have not been better. Simple but decent room, shower ok, no complaints.|Number 13 is not an unlucky number after all. Number 11 was, thus is what I had but switched right away due to AC issues. ||Parking is limited but most tourist don't drive to the island, so me being lucky again, I have the only spot right beside the hotel. Pictures attached.||Diner also at the hotel, excellent food, met the cook, she would have donde anything to keep people happy. I had a delicious calamari dinner. Perfectly cooked.||Staff was very friendly. They let me check in at 9 am when arrived by ferry and even offered me breakfast because the next morning had to check out at 6 to get to the ferry.|I didn't wanted, wanted to head out right away but that was a nice gesture.

It’s a Beautiful place to get the whole experience of Bocas Town. The room’s balcony is the best part where you can staring at Bocas bay, laying in a “hamaca” it’s mindfulness. And have breakfast front sea view is wonderful! Another good point is the location, far away of the noise of the centre it’s very useful to get a relax vacation.

We came every day for cocktails and dinner. Malena and Rachel are the best!!!! Very lovely. We had the best Margaritas at all. Also the dinner is amazing. I loved the soups and seafood. Very nice restaurant with great sunsets, drinks, food and staff. Thank you sooo much Malena and Rachel!!! A big hug from Conny and Marty 🥰😘😘😘

It's a very weird place, very rude staff. About a week ago, their employees in front of the entrance invited us with my dog to their restaurant, saying that they are pet friendly. Today, I decided to go there to eat and drink something after a long day, and they just kicked us out, saying that people with dogs are not welcomed. The worker guy lazily sitting by the entrance was really rude. Looks like they like to humiliate foreigners and tourists. I would never visit that place even without my dog and do not recommend anyone to go there when there are lots of nice restaurants/hotels around with nice and friendly staff, good food and great prices.