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Sand Dollar Beach Bed & Breakfast

2.5 star property
Beach B&B near Bocas Marina

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View
View from property
Exterior
Library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Isla Colon, 2 Km from Bocas Town, at the Y n/n, Bocas del Toro, 12345
  • Tortuga Beach
    8 min walk
  • Playa El Istmito
    13 min walk
  • Up in the Hill Organic Coffee Farm
    4 min drive
  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    1 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Family Apartment, Kitchen, Garden Area

Family Apartment, Kitchen, Garden Area

Family Apartment, Kitchen, Garden Area

  • 50 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tropical Suites Hotel
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (230)
The price is CA $248
per night
CA $273 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Tropical Suites Hotel

About the area

Bocas del Toro

Close to the beach.At this Bocas del Toro B&B, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tortuga Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Bolivar Park. Bocas Marina is within 3 miles (5 km) and Starfish Beach is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tortuga Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Carenero Island - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Bocas Marina - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Starfish Beach - 32 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JJ’s at Bocas Blended - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Barco Hundido Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mana Bar and Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café Del Mar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brother’s - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Sand Dollar Beach Bed & Breakfast

Beach B&B near Bocas Marina
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Sand Dollar Beach Bed & Breakfast. Free self parking is available.

This Bocas del Toro bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Sand Dollar Beach Bed & Breakfast offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. This Bocas del Toro bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM–10 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: PAB 25 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 25 lbs per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 7 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 7 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: PAB 25 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, cash, mobile payments, and PayPal. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 7 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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Sand Dollar Beach Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 38 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely experience!
A wonderful place with a fantastic host and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unforgettable experience. We had a great time . A place to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Wonderful communication and kindness!
Panama had a lot of political unrest, so unfortunate to say that we did not get to stay in Bocas this trip. Sand Dollar was perfect in their communication with me before payment, after notification of tour company cancelled Bocas, and rapid full refund even with it past the free cancel date. I plan to rebook with Sand Dollar for sure when I make it to Bocas next trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Andre

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach house. Mark and Sharon are amazing people! Friendly and helpful, they went out of our way to make us feel welcome. Great breakfast, lots of birds, wonderful pool. We loved it here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

john, LUFKIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, great pool. Property is across a busy road from beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous!
The staff is amazing! Lovely views, beautiful gardens, comfortable beds, beautiful pool, calm beach, delicious breakfast, very clean - lovely place! Thank you for a peaceful visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula K

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and the waves crashing acriss the qay lulled us to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful retreat, yet close to town
Beautiful, Traditional Bocas architecture. Small B&B with a location across from a great swimable beach. More peaceful than downtown Bocas. Large comfy rooms with good A/c and good airflow if you prefer. Large relaxing veranda with comfy chairs. Should have stayed several days! Only $1 per person when you flag down taxi out front to get to town. Owners are caring folk who make sure you're welcomed and even if our flight was gruesomely early, they provided coffee & yogurt with granola & fruit. Hope to return for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a spacious old-style tropical plantation house, with wide, hardwood floor verandas overlooking the sea. Outside each room are a hammock and two Adirondack chairs overlooking the bay. Everything is clean and lovely. We had a kingsized four-poster bed, and a very large lockable cabinet to keep valuables in. It's a $1 cab ride from town, just far enough away to grant serenity. For my money, it's the best accommodation on the island!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joe, Panama

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The personal care for the guests from parrt of the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margarita, Denver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is located in a quieter area of Bocas, which is only about 5 minute taxi ride away from the main street ($1/person). The rooms are spacious and clean, the view from the front of the hotel is the beach area, which has a private feel to it as well. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Caretaker Hasso was super helpful with providing info on local places to visit, how to get there and what to expect. Breakfast was excellent as well. Overall two thumbs up!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our Best Lodging Experience in Panama
We stayed in a handful of places throughout Panama and the Sand Dollar B&B was by far our favorite. The location was great (steps away from a great beach and not in the heart of town), the rooms were clean and comfortable and the service was exceptional. The staff went out of their way to help us and accommodate our needs. Plus, Damaris makes the best breakfast! Our biggest regret is that we couldn't stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Victoria, BC, Canada

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is directly across the road from a great swimming beach. The breakfast were fabulous and changed everyday. For $1 per person it is a quick taxi ride into town for tours, dinners and shopping. But the highlight are your hosts, Sharon, Mark and staff who will do ANYTHING to make your stay in Bocas memorable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach views and howler monkeys
The service was amazing. Beautiful views and sounds abound.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful hosts, arranged a super day going to different islands, willing to help with anything. Across from a lovely swimming beach, close to others, quiet but a short cab to town. Lovely breakfast. Hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

jean, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant B.B. near to town and local beaches
Sharon and Mark are friendly and helpful and gave us loads of tips on places to go,nothing seemed too much for them. Damas breakfasts were lovely and she looked after the house ensuring everything sparkled! The B.B. is Situated a 1$ taxi ride from town with its restaurants and bars. The balcony is great just to while the time away relaxing watching the birds, listening to the sea or reading your book. Lovely place!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Edward Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boca's weekend
It was perfect location and much more quiet then downtown area nice people and breakfast was goirmet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location
Perfect location in a quiet area with ocean view, yet close enough to the center of town. Staff was extremely nice and helpful. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heinz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Hotel
-Gute Anbindung an die Stadt mit dem Taxi -nettes Personal -gutes Frühstück - Meer vor der Haustür -Schöner und großer Garten mit Pool
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La casa es una hermosa casa antigua colonial. Con un jardín que es parte de la selva. La ubicación es muy buena. Sharon y Mark siempre tienen excelentes recomendaciones y están siempre dispuestos a que tu estadía sea la mejor.

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschönes authentisches B&B mit außerordentlich lieben hilfsbereiten Gastgebern. Es herrscht eine familiäre Stimmung. Es ist ruhig und nur einen Katzensprung vom schönen Strand entfernt. Mit dem Taxi die alle paar Minuten vorbeikommen ist man in nicht mal 5 Minuten im Zentrum für 1$ pro Person. Perfekte Lage, schöner Pool, schöner Garten mit Kolibris. Das Frühstück ist jeden Tag individuell und mit viel Liebe zubereitet. Perfekte Unterkunft
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022