RIVA B&B
Calle de la Playa isla Carenero, Bocas Town, Panama
RIVA B&B in Bocas Town provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free Wifi. Carenero Beach is a few steps from the bed and full breakfast. The units at the bed and breakfast formula feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can make the most of a peaceful sojourn. A balcony with outdoor furniture and sea views is offered in select units. At the bed and breakfast spread, the units come with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast formula options with warm dishes, fruit, and juice are available. Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport is 0.6 miles away.
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356 Reviews
Price Summary
128 $ / night** Approximate prices for a 1-night stay
Guest reviews for RIVA B&B
"Very close to Bocas Town. Beautiful space on the water. Very friendly staff (Michel). Yummy breakfast. Close distance and easy walking paths to beach and restaurants."
"Nothing!"
"Super close to everything but quiet compared to anything on Isla Colon. Fantastic view and never waited more than a minute for a water taxi."
"Everything was great!"
"Great location, very nice and comfortable rooms. Clean and paid attention to all details. Michel, the owner and host was a very nice guy and very hospitable. Cooked an amazing breakfast too! Thank you!"
"Aucun."
"The property is very cosy and you feel at home right at the moment you arrive. The rooms are extremely comfortable, the shower is amazing, the hot water is definitely a plus, and the sea view together with the sound of the waves is simply wonderful. The place is very quiet and peaceful, yet in a great location with easy access to the main island. The breakfast was great, and the coconut bread very tasty. Michel, our host, was incredibly attentive to our needs, very flexible and accommodating, and made sure we felt at home at all times. We would definitely recommend this place. Thank you, Michel!"
"Nothing everything was great. We wish we had a better weather, but that has nothing to do with the hotel."
"Lovely place to stay. Breakfast was very good. Air conditioning is a plus!"
"Aucun."
"Ania is simple amazing! Her hospitality and kindness is one of a kind and she really makes the difference from other stays. The place is one of the few places totally worth it in Bocas in terms of infrastructure. RIVAs place is by far one of the best places to stay and I highly recommend the location as well. You guys need to try the “coconut local bread” in the mornings with Ania. Her cooking is even better so please try the omelette 100%"
"No complaints, may be just more amenities in the bathroom like: soap, shampoo, etc"
"I truly loved the warm, family-style hospitality of the owner — a level of care and attention you don’t often find in guesthouses. Everything was well-organized and pleasant, from the breakfast service to the room and property maintenance."
"I have to say, I loved everything — I’d be happy to come back to this place every year."
"Our stay couldn’t be any better , the host welcomed us and made us feel extremely comfortable and gave us tips to ensure we enjoyed our stay!"
"Everything was perfect !"
"Excellent location… near everything you want to do but far enough away from the hustle and bustle of busy cities! Best custom made breakfasts for all of us! So fresh too!"
"It was all perfect!"
"Beautiful property, super well maintained, beautiful deck and common area. Room was perfect, AC worked great, nice shower with good pressure. Ania is an absolute gem, amazing host. Breakfast was delicious, fruit in season, homemade bread and I recommend the French toast! Amazing! Water taxi brought us straight to her dock and would pick us up there too."
"Nothing!"
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Guest reviews
"La isla es preciosa y la comida (incluida en el precio) riquísima. Tienes que saber a dónde vas, no hay grandes comodidades, no hay electricidad durante todo el día y la comida varía poco entre pescado y pollo, aún así duermes en el paraíso, la cama es cómoda y todo está limpio. Puedes contratar con ellos el transfer desde Ciudad de Panamá. El precio incluye desayuno, comida y cena y una excursión por las islas de al rededor durante un día. Tienes opción de pagar un poco más y tener cabaña con suelo de madera y baño privado."
"It is a paradise; the fish species are just a few steps from your room"
"Es sind nur 2 Häuser auf der Insel und die meisten Tages Touristen sind auf der Rückseite in einem „eigenen“ Bereich, daher ist es wundervoll entspannend. Die Einheimischen hier sind sehr zuvorkommend und das Essen ist sehr lecker und ausreichend- vor allem das Frühstück! Auf anderen Inseln ist es oft eher Massenabfertigung beim Essen."
"Highly recommended! It took us a while to find the right boat. We almost booked a smaller boat for basically the same price but look no further, Renaissance is a beautiful well kept boat and much bigger than the average and very spacious inside. We spent a few nights on board Renaissance and I have to say I did not expect that high level of service. From the moment we stepped on board we felt like home. A wonderful family dynamic. Captain Morgan is very professional and we felt safe at all times. He took us to the most beautiful islands and incredible snorkeling spots. Petra's cooking was just extraordinary. The flavors and the presentation were spectacular. The kids were very lovely and polite and they helped us as guides on the islands since we don't speak spanish, it seems like they know all the locals which we found adorable. /Pierre"
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