Carenero Island Trail, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro
Carenero Island
1 min walk
Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
7 min walk
Tortuga Beach
7 min drive
Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
7 min walk
Room options
View all photos for Cabin, Garden Area
Cabin, Garden Area
16 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Cabin
40 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
View all photos for Cabin, Garden View
Cabin, Garden View
50 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Cabin, Garden Area
Cabin, Garden Area
16 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
View all photos for Cabin, Garden View
Cabin, Garden View
92 sq m
Sleeps 7
1 Queen Bed and 6 Twin Beds
View all photos for Bungalow, Sea View, Overwater
Bungalow, Sea View, Overwater
14 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
View all photos for Cabin
Cabin
56 sq m
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed
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Cabin
14 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
View all photos for Romantic Cabin, Sea View, Overwater
Romantic Cabin, Sea View, Overwater
14 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Cabin
38 sq m
Sleeps 7
2 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds
View all photos for Cabin
Cabin
56 sq m
Sleeps 7
2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
View all photos for Romantic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Overwater
Romantic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Overwater
14 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Bungalow, Sea View, Overwater
Bungalow, Sea View, Overwater
14 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Bungalow, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View, Overwater
Bungalow, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View, Overwater
14 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
View all photos for Family Cabin, Partial Sea View
Family Cabin, Partial Sea View
56 sq m
Partial sea view
Sleeps 7
3 Queen Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
About the area
Bocas del Toro
On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Carenero Island and Bolivar Park. Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea and Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
Carenero Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
Tortuga Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
Paunch Beach - 12 min drive - 6.0 km
Getting around
Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 1 min drive
Restaurants
JJ’s at Bocas Blended - 5 min walk
Barco Hundido Bar - 2 min walk
Mana Bar and Restaurant - 3 min walk
Café Del Mar - 4 min walk
coco fastronomy - 5 min walk
About this property
Cosmic Crab Resort
3-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants
Cosmic Crab Resort offers its guests a marina, a waterslide, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.
Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Cosmic Crab Resort.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bocas del Toro hotel.
15 guestrooms or units
2 dining venues
Meeting rooms
Poolside lounge chairs
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Terrace
Garden
Smoking in designated areas
Bar or lounge
Bar by the pool
Swim-up bar
Cosmic Crab Resort offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 12 per person
2 restaurants
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A swim-up bar
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Art gallery
Boat tours
Canoeing
Designer stores
Fishing
Horseback riding/rentals
Kayaking
Outdoor pool
Snorkeling
Waterslide
Accessibility
No elevator
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Shower
Towels provided
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests must transfer to the property via boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets: USD 10 per pet, per day
Only dogs are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra 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.
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 12 per person
Pet fee: USD 10 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 credit card, debit card, or 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
We should mention
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Up to 3 children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Property is also known as
Cosmic Crab Resort Carenero Island
Cosmic Crab Carenero Island
Cosmic Crab Resort Carenero
Cosmic Crab Resort Hotel
Cosmic Crab Resort Bocas del Toro
Cosmic Crab Resort Hotel Bocas del Toro
Cosmic Crab Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 99 reviews
10 - Excellent
43
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 99 reviews
8 - Good
31
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 99 reviews
6 - Okay
12
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 99 reviews
4 - Poor
4
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 99 reviews
2 - Terrible
9
7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Georgios
Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
We stayed here for 2 nights and the hosts were great. The rooms were great as well. I only wish the bar was open later and on Wednesdays seems like they do not open at all. For a hotel I would think guests want to have drinks by the pool while they are on the property. You can jump right off the docks into the clear water and see all types of fish. If they ever change the restaurant/bar times I will go back for sure.
Had a great stay at the Cosmic Crab. Dining options were great on premises and the property was clean and beautiful. Hope we can join you again someday!
Just a quick boat ride from Bocas Del
Toro to a super cute small waterfront resort with pool bar and restaurant ! Staff was very helpful with tours and directions to give the water taxis for what piers and so on
I do not recommend the cosmic crab. There were 3 of us staying for 4 nights in the hummingbird cabin and we could not wait to leave. The property has potential but has been neglected. The cabins smell like raw sewage inside and out. The water pressure was very low. I have been living in Panama for years now and am very accustomed to rustic accommodations but this place is just poorly managed, and poorly maintained. The restaurant closes at 7:30 and was barely open during our entire stay. Whenever we needed anything it always felt like we were inconveniencing the staff and like our being there was such a burden. We never asked for housekeeping but when we did ask for towels the owner scolded us for not asking “in advance”. The owner also was very rude and passive aggressive whenever we needed anything. There was no coffee the morning after we checked in and it was like we were asking for a million dollars just to get coffee that was supposed to be free every day. when we asked if we could get lunch on our last day, the owner literally told us “that’s not going to happen”. Complete lack of hospitality especially from Joan, the owner. She tries to make you feel welcomed but the moment you need something you feel like a burden. This place has potential but the management is terrible. Just stay somewhere else far away from the krusty crab.
Inexpensive for what you get. I stayed in a private over the water cabin with my own private bathroom. Conveniently close to Bocas Town. Host was friendly, patient, and very helpful. Has its own restaurant and bar, so really no need to go anywhere else. I would rent again.
The website (expedia) photo are very diffrent. Room has a bad odor, noisy ac, and sadly a very poor neighborhood with houses with poverty on a garbage field. All the dirt are floating on the sea. I wish i could read the other comments. Expedia helpdesk didnt help me at all. This is my last trip with expedia, asap its over i will cancell my account!
We loved this hotel. The staff are amazing and the location is great; only a 1 minute boat ride from Isla Colon which takes you directly to the hotel. The room was very spacious with comfortable beds and a small fridge. A half hour stroll through the friendly neighbourhood and you on the other side of the island. The only thing worth a mention was the air conditioner was a bit noisy but we found the nights were cool enough without it.
I had a great stay at the cosmic crab, 5/5, Great location and great views of the surroundings. Staff was friendly and took time to explain all the services and hotel guidelines. Anyone who wants to have agreat time in Bocas should consider CC
Great quiet location.
Easily accessable to water taxis to go to any islands.
The food and Bloody Marys at Cosmic Crab are so great. We stayed 2 weeks and ate multiple meals here and neither of us had a bad meal.
You can't go wrong here with location, food and cocktails.