Island Plantation Hotel, Bar & Restaurant

We had an amazing time at Island Plantation. The resort is truly a magical experience. From the moment we arrived Herolf and Juan Carlos made sure that we had everything we needed and they were so helpful with all of our questions about excursions and they booked our taxis for us. The Bom-Bom restaurant was wonderful, the food and cocktails were delicious and the beach front location was perfect. At Island Plantation we really felt like we were in the rainforest as we could hear the Howler Monkeys and Parrots and Frogs all around us, and we saw many sloths in their natural habitat during our stay. The rooms are decorated beautifully and the pool area is lush and tropical. We thoroughly enjoyed our Rainforest Tour with the Biologist Corrina, she took is on a Tour throught the Rainforest and we saw Toucans, Poison Dart Frogs and many more amazing things. Thank you to everyone at Island Plantation for making our stay so special!

We arrived at Island Plantation after several days in Panama City — and are sorry we didn’t just come directly here. Although city life is stimulating and entertaining, this Bocas del Toro “hotel” on Isla Colon is paradise. ||I write “hotel” because the facility is more like a villa or retreat than a conventional hotel. We stayed in one of the 2-story suites that included a kitchen. Island Plantation is the only place on the Bluff Beach with a restaurant right in the beach. ||They have a beautiful pool, great lounge chairs and cushions throughout the area including on the beach. The included breakfast is fantastic. And the evening meal changes daily and is quite creative with local as well as European-inspired choices. Fresh vegetables. Fruits. Seafood. Everything is simple and nourishing ||Island Plantation has its own pristine swimming pool, a yoga facility, and spa with singles or couples massages available. ||We stayed here for 6 nights but would have been happy to extend our stay indefinitely. Highly recommended.

Our stay at Island Plantation was truly wonderful. The property sits right on a quiet, beautiful beach surrounded by lush greenery, and it immediately feels peaceful the moment you arrive. We stayed in the Overlooking Beach King Suite and it was absolutely worth the upgrade — spacious, comfortable, and perfectly positioned to enjoy the scenery. The housekeeping team kept everything spotless, somehow managing to refresh the room whenever we were out, without ever disturbing us. The service here is exceptional, and a big part of that is thanks to Juan, one of the owners. He went above and beyond from the moment we booked — arranging taxis from the port, helping us plan island-hopping tours, and even checking in through WhatsApp when we were stuck in town late one evening, making sure we got back safely. You can tell he genuinely cares about every guest’s experience. We also loved meeting Luca, their energetic and lovable puppy — don’t forget to say hi when you visit! BomBom Café, located right in front of the hotel, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and I can easily say they make the best drinks I had in the entire Panama trip. The food is good and reasonably priced, though the selection is limited compared to restaurants in town, especially if you're looking for more seafood or variety. Still, the drinks alone are absolutely worth stopping for — they are a complete bomb. Overall, Island Plantation is a gem — beautiful location, quiet beach, great service, wonderful people, clean rooms, relaxing pool, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We enjoyed every moment and would happily return. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This hotel hotel iis even better than it looks. I cannot explain how wonderful it is to live in the forest filled with so many tropcal animals and birds, and still be by the beach hearing the waves as you lay in your bed in an amazing room or by the pool. The staff is so friendly and kind and the owners are so hospitable and will go above and beyond to make sure your stay is great. You can book eco walking tours at he desk you can go to town or just sit on their beach and enjoy a margarita and some cool music. If you are in the area try to stay there if not go there for the day, amaziing pizza and passionfruit margaritas. It is about 20 min drive from Boca

This Hotel , staff and location is amazing . Beautiful gardens and pool area, lovely rooms with so much character and the staff is first class. Moses, Alfred and Javier at the restaurant really made the trip memorable especially Moses. Juan Carlos was also excellent in making sure everything went well !!! Will be back for sure .

Amazing place. A hidden gem. Very quiet, tucked in the jungle a few feet from the beach. Comfortable rooms, great pool, beautiful lush gardens, very nice open air "yoga studio". Great beach bar, with good food. Very very high quality service, super friendly owner and staff. The sloths in front of the hotel were a plus. We couldn't swim in the ocean because the waves and current were a bit strong at this time of the year (June), but we still immensely enjoyed our stay there and would love to come back. It's not a big resort and the town is a 30 min bumpy taxi ride away, but that's why it's so unique. You can disconnect and enjoy the jungle and beach, and still can go in town or excursions if you wish to.

Lovely hotel at the bluff beach. Very friendly owners, beautiful place and excellent service. We enjoyed the breakfast at the beach. Swimming at the beach is not advised, but there is a great pool area. We can only recommend this hotel. Nice

My husband and I loved our stay at Island Plantation! The location is stunning, with wildlife, including sloths, monkeys, and tropical birds, right outside your door. It is off the beaten path down a bumpy beach road about 20 minutes from town, but we enjoyed the isolation from the world. The rooms are clean and comfortable. We especially enjoyed the open-air shower. The onsite restaurant, Bom Bom Beach Bar, had great food and drinks. There are also a few nice restaurants at the neighboring resorts just a short walk down the road. The beach is beautiful and perfect for long walks and lounging. However, the surf is dangerous as there are riptides, so swimming is not recommended. We were happy to put our feet in the waves and use the pool when we wanted to cool down. The manager, Juan Carlos, the owners, Chris and Herolf, and the entire staff were friendly, welcoming, helpful, and responsive to anything we needed. Top-notch service!