Sand Dollar Beach Bed and Breakfast

The bedroom and bathroom are very spacious and comfortable. The hosts are truly amazing and make you feel very welcome. Karen is very sweet, always up for a chat,and happy to share great advice and tips about the island. Every day there is a different and delicious breakfast, which is a lovely local touch. The property is surrounded by lots of green areas, creating a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. The facilities are very nice and the amenities are well thought out. It’s also a great place for nature lovers, with plenty of birds and monkeys around. Everything is very well maintained and clean. In terms of location and transport, buses run every 20 minutes and there are always plenty of taxis passing by, costing only $1 per person, which makes getting around very easy.

What an amazing stay at the Sand Dollar Bed and Breakfast! From the moment we pulled up until the second we (reluctantly) left, Sharon, Mark, Karen, Steve, and Dama welcomed us like family. We were greeted with fresh coconut water, shown around with genuine warmth, and made to feel completely at home. Every breakfast was delicious, the rooms were spotless and comfortable, and the little touches made all the difference. The only “downside” was that we only booked two nights! They helped facilitate a once-in-a-lifetime beach dinner for us at Bocas del Drago, followed by an incredible day exploring the area by boat. It was pure magic. Sand Dollar was hands-down the highlight of our entire trip to Panamá! We’re already planning our return — next time for a lot longer! If you’re headed to the area, stay here. You’ll leave feeling like you have new friends (and maybe even a second family). Thank you, Sharon, Mark, Karen, Steve, and Dama!

Finding a place that feels like a true home rather than just a stay is rare, but Karen, Steve, and their team have mastered the art of hospitality at Sand Dollar Beach. From the moment we arrived and were welcomed with fresh, delicious coconut water, it was clear that this stay would be different from any other in Bocas del Toro. Exceptional Hospitality and Local Flavors Karen is deeply passionate about homegrown, homemade, and conscious living, and that energy permeates the entire property. The breakfasts are a particular highlight, a daily spread of homemade goodies prepared with care. It is a refreshing change to see such a commitment to nature and quality. The property itself is a tropical haven. The garden is impeccably maintained and teeming with fruit trees, which in turn attract a stunning variety of birds. It is the perfect backdrop for anyone looking to reconnect with the environment. Thoughtful Comforts and Amenities The attention to detail in the accommodations is impressive. Unlike other locations in Bocas, Sand Dollar Beach provides consistent access to water throughout the day and a fridge for guest use, which made a significant difference in our comfort. The rooms are equipped with everything a traveler might need: * Comfort: A firm, supportive bed and a bathroom of proper size. * Extras: Thoughtful touches like sunscreen and pareos are provided. * Relaxation: The balcony and hammocks are a major plus, complemented by plenty of seating options to ensure every guest is comfortable. For entertainment and downtime, the house is stocked with games and books, encouraging a slow and relaxed pace of life. The Perfect Balance The location strikes an ideal balance between tranquility and accessibility. While it feels like a private retreat, a local bus passes frequently and will take you into the main areas in just 5 to 10 minutes for only a dollar. Karen is a wonderful host, always available for an insightful chat or a recommendation, yet she intuitively respects your privacy. It is evident that she and Steve have poured their hearts into this property. We enjoyed every single moment of our stay. Thank you, Karen, Steve, and the rest of the team, for such a memorable experience.

I very much enjoy Sand Dollar B&B, a higher end authentic carribbean bed and breakfast. I would give the service and breakfast an extra star if I could. Everything was very clean; rooms tastefully decorated; maybe the best homemade breakfast on the island. I would and will come again.

My wife and I spent 3 nights here while traveling through Costa Rica and Panama for a few weeks earlier this year and found Sound Dollar to be exceptional in every way. Booking, communication, location, accommodations....everything was perfect. Right from the quick reply I received to my initial email with some random questions I immediately knew Sand Dollar was going to be the perfect choice. Mark and Sharon are amazing hosts with a vast amount of knowledge and recommendations in the area and truly make the local experience easy and exciting. They are perfectly located right outside of the busy part of town and only a 10 minute cab to shopping and restaurants and a 15/20 minute bus ride to starfish beach which was awesome. The property is beautiful, the rooms are clean, spacious and air conditioned. Every day starts with an amazing breakfast and ends with a cool and refreshing swim in a beautiful pool. If you like to read there's a great library onsite and all of the rooms have a covered porch with tables, chairs and a great view of the sea and pool. Every day there were monkeys in the trees behind our room and beautiful hummingbirds in the flowers on the porch. Do not hesitate to stay here, you will not e disappointed!

5/5 Excellent||Stay here to relax! I would stay here again! Stayed recently here for 4 nights. A beautiful property across the street from a pretty beach and just down the street from a more usable beach to spend time on. The managers, Steve and Karen, are lovely people that we really enjoyed talking with, very attentive to our needs and even helped us out with getting payment to a restaurant when we didn't have cash, but had planned on paying by card. I LOVED the A/C and it would cool down the room fairly quickly, which was great. Bed was comfy, the bathroom nice, everything was quaint and clean. Breakfast was DELICIOUS!! Dama prepared (as well as Karen) made delicious omelettes, sausage dishes, coconut bread, home-made jams (SO yummy!). I really enjoyed talki g with Dama, Sreve and Karen. Karen gave helpful hints often and they were always willing to call me a taxi, although we didnt have any problems getting one. The pool and property are gorgeous!! Only suggestions are: (this one is TOUGH, I know): an elevator for people like me who pack a 49 lb. bag. (Steve brought my bag up the stairs- so kind). Also, sending some info. about arrival beforehand (we didnt get any) as we sat in our taxi at the gate for awhile, trying to call and get a hold of the hosts to let us in. Had my son jump the short gate (didn't know it was unlocked). Met Steve, he said all taxi drivers know to just come in, ours didn't. Lastly, I was bummed to find out that we couldn't flush our TP down the toilet. However, I do know this to be common in Latin America, but with the rate, I thought I may be able to do that. It's likely not available anywhere in Bocas, not sure, but if possible, it seems the investment would be well worth it. Otherwise FANTASTIC place to stay! Nice and quiet! Steve and Karen are great!

We had an amazing time at Sand Dollar Beach! The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pool is amazing, as is the beautiful, tropical garden and the view. Karen and Steven were great helpfull hosts, they made us feel so welcome. Also Dama is such a nice person and makes great breakfast!||Being just outside of town was really nice. Just more quiet and beautiful. The only thing that would be nice to have are some (e-)bikes to get into town at night for dinner. Sometimes it was hard to find a taxi back to the B&B.

Sharon and Mark were exceptional hosts for our vacation at Sand Dollar Beach Bed & Breakfast!!!! They communicated with us, before we arrived, answered all of our questions, offered us referrals for highly recommended professionals to meet us at the Panama Airport, as well as provided us a highly recommended professional tour guide in Panama City. The Sand Dollar is a gorgeous resort with a beautiful on-grounds swimming pool, right across from the ocean! We could hear the far-away sound of the monkeys and the beautiful sound of the waves from the ocean, from our lovely 2nd floor spacious room with an extremely comfortable bed. Dama, the wonderful housekeeper, cook and charming personality greeted us each morning (as did Sharon & Mark) with Dama's famous & delicious breakfasts. Dama is just delightful!!!! Sharon & Mark are wonderful tour guides, and they offered us many ideas & recommendations for fun ocean activities, sites to see & experiences, as well as wonderful restaurant suggestions. I would highly recommend the Sand Dollar to anyone wanting a beach & special paradise vacation!!!