Island Plantation Hotel, Bar & Restaurant

We had a superb stay at Island Plantation, Juan and all staff always greeted us with a smile. The poolside room is wonderful, large and comes with 2 seating areas, in front on the poolside and back at the garden side (last one closed with screens). The outdoor shower is the best we’ve had, strong pressure and hot stable temperature. The room is huge and has a big drink water container, there are no bugs at all. The breakfast on the beach is superb, big, choice of warm food and fruit/breads and the kitchen staff really nice. They let us have breakfast earlier one day because we were diving in the morning. Pool water is perfect temperature and we got pool towels every day and our room made daily. The pizza’s and cocktails at BomBom restaurant are delicious! We had the pleasure to also meet the owners, who are very kind and hospitable too. We recommend Island Plantation to everyone!

We spent 4 nights at Island Plantation on Colon Island. It was one of the best experiences we've had at any hotel, anywhere. The rooms were large, impeccably clean with a very comfy bed. The pool was just outside our door, and seemed to be fairly new, and surrounded by natural jungle landscaping. There's a beach bar /restaurant that serves breakfast-dinner steps from the breaking surf. This is a luxury resort at 1/2 the price. The manager, Juan Carlos was extremely attentive to anything you could need. Overall Island Plantation was as nice a resort as you will find in Panama. And the nicest people too.

This is a Bali style hotel with lush gardens in an out of the way quiet location on Bluff beach. The beach is not swimmable but the crashing waves were nice to watch. You can hear the sound of the waves at night. There is a peaceful deep swimming pool. The road to reach the hotel is currently in bad shape so it is a bit of a bumpy ride to town. Taxis run about $15 one way and $20 after 8 pm to go to town or to restaurants midway between the hotel and town. The hotel has a casual beach restaurant. We thought the food was ok but not great. The rooms are partially open air and do not have air conditioning. It does cool down a bit at night but the bed felt damp and to be honest it wasn’t our best rest. We did find the room layout very nice and appreciated the sitting area. The owner is friendly. I think for adults this is the best option on Isla Colon and for us the location away from Bocas Town was a bonus.

Amazing off the beaten path Bali style resort! I came with the travel yogi for a yoga retreat. The staff were amazing and so hospitable. They were like family by the end of the week. Rooms were open air but fans were provided. It was cool at night too. Food was so good from Bom Bom beach bar. It was nice to have a couple options to choose from for dinner each just. Pizza was great for lunch! The resort dogs and cats were so fun to be around and interact with. The sloth made an appearance the last day too!

Highly recommended! This stunning hotel is nestled between the lush jungle and the pristine, untouched Bluff Beach. We were incredibly fortunate to see sloths and howler monkeys up close during our stay. The staff, both at the hotel and the Bom Bom Beach Bar, were genuinely friendly, flexible, and very welcoming—special thanks to Herold, Juan Carlos, and Edwin for making our experience exceptional. We spent two nights in beautiful, comfortable rooms. The wooden deck and pool are amazing, and the yoga deck and other amenities are equally impressive. We can’t wait to come back!

We had a wonderful trip! The location is just beautiful- oceanfront resort in the jungle! The accommodations were beautiful and rustic, just what we were looking for in a remote vacation. All of the staff were so helpful and kind. The manager Juan Carlos was always ready to answer any questions and help with anything we needed. The owners are onsite and also extremely friendly and helpful. Their customer care was 5+ stars. Thank you all!

First, let me say that my husband and I CANNOT WAIT to come back to Island Plantation. What an incredible experience. ||Second, let me say that I had a hard time deciding where to stay in Bocas and was wracked with anxiety over my choice... until I arrived. I mean, no air conditioning? No hair dryers? Bumpy road? ||It takes an effort to get to Island Plantation, and it is worth it. We did a couple of nights in Panama City, then flew on a small jet (a bit of a rough ride) to Bocas. Then, it was a 24-minute taxi (pick-up truck) ride to Playa Bluff. It's really not fair to call the road to Island Plantation a road... most of it is a muddy, single-lane path full of deep potholes. We brought Dramamine, and we needed it - both for the few trips we took back into town (to catch water taxis to other islands) and for a couple of the rougher boat rides.||We found the resort's owners, Herolf and Chris, to be so kind and gracious. They have hospitality down pat. Their host, Juan Carlos, was very happy to make suggestions and set up transportation for us. My husband asked Herolf which of their stock champagnes was the best and mentioned our 25th anniversary was the following night. He then offered to go into town and purchase a special bottle for us that we could enjoy. And it was in a silver bottle, no less! ||We found the food (minus the steak, we're Texans) to be delicious, especially the chicken curry, seafood with Caribbean sauce, coconut rice, patacones, and thin brick-oven pizza. Breakfast selections were limited but wow, for being part of the room price, much more than adequate. Prices for dinner, pizza, and drinks were a value.||The grounds of Island Plantation are lush... we saw and heard howler monkeys often. Oh, and a sloth crawled along the ceiling of the open-air beachfront restaurant one night! We used the yoga deck both for yoga and as a cozy reading nook. The pool was lovely. Not fancy, but pristine and totally fitting within the vibe of the resort. ||We stayed in one of the stand-alone luxury beachfront suites - and it's where we'll stay again. We appreciated being a little separated from others and loved being able to see and hear the surf from the upstairs living space. Next time, we'll get some provisions in Bocas Town and use the kitchen. And no air-conditioning? No problem... the room was rather sticky between 4-6 p.m., but it cooled down at night, the breeze was perfect, and there's a powerful fan. We slept soundly.||Your walk to the beach from Island Plantation will range from 20 to 200 steps - steps! - and it's a beautiful beach. However, the surf was dangerously rough when we were there, too rough to get in past our knees. Trips that Juan Carlos coordinated to Starfish Beach and Red Frog Island allowed us to get in some saltwater swimming.

A wonderful eco-hotel with a beautiful beach, bar, and restaurant. The owners are fabulous, caring people who go above and beyond to make sure that their guests have an exceptional experience. The staff are warm, helpful and truly great. This is a fantastic place to unplug from the world and just be. Rooms are comfortable and well appointed.