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Hotel Olas

3.0 star property
Bocas del Toro beach hotel with beach shuttle, restaurant

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Suite, Ocean View
Food court
On the shores of the ocean, Hotel Olas is a haven for sun-seekers. Bask in the warmth on its beautiful beach or indulge in activities like snorkeling and surfing/body boarding. With WiFi at your fingertips, enjoy dry cleaning/laundry services and delicious breakfast from its on-site restaurant.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference centre
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2014
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2014
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite, Ocean View

Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Renovated in 2014
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
Ave Sur, Calle 6, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro

What's nearby

  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bocas Marina - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bolivar Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa El Istmito - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Tortuga Beach - 8 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 1 min drive
  • Airport pickup service
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pirate Bar Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Del Mar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪coco fastronomy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brother’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Último Refugio - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Olas

Located just 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the airport, Hotel Olas offers pick-up service (available on request). You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. A poolside bar and a terrace are other highlights.

Languages

English, Hebrew, Spanish
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 24 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site extended parking

Transfers

    • Airport pick-up (available on request)*
    • Cruise terminal shuttle*

Off-site

    • Area shuttle*
    • Beach shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach yoga
  • Beach volleyball
  • Kayaking
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Waterskiing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Working away

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bike hire

Facilities

  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Special features

Dining

On-site venue – Overlooking the ocean, this bar specialises in international cuisine and only serves breakfast. A children's menu is available.
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Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 70 per stay

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 10 per vehicle
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Local area shuttle and beach shuttle services are offered for an extra charge

Also known as

Hotel Olas
Hotel Olas Bocas del Toro
Olas Bocas del Toro
Olas Hotel
Hotel Olas Bocas Del Toro
Olas Hotel Bocas Town
Hotel Olas Hotel
Hotel Olas Bocas del Toro
Hotel Olas Hotel Bocas del Toro

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Olas offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Olas does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Olas?

Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Olas?

Yes, there's free extended parking.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Olas?

Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is USD 10 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Olas?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing is available.

What is there to do at Hotel Olas and nearby?

Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, waterskiing and fishing. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Olas?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers international cuisine and ocean views.

What's the area around Hotel Olas like?

Hotel Olas is a short 1-minute drive from Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) and 4 minutes' walk from Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal.

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Hotel Olas Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

En general no nos agradó.
En general no nos resultó cómodo. Las camas muy bajas, tuvimos que bajar a pedir nuestras toallas y jabones. No nos las cambiaron al siguiente día. Nos iban a cobrar 5% adicional si pagábamos con tarjeta de crédito y eso no me lo habían anunciado antes, así que optamos por transferir, pero no debe ser.
Carolina Soraya, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

No frills, clean and kid friendly hotel by ocean
The hotel sits right on the water in a neighborhood less than a 10 minute walk from the main water taxi stop. I liked it because it wasn’t touristy. I traveled with my 14 and 9 year old, and they loved the two hammocks by the dock. After a little hiccup at check in about a room that would accommodate us, we had a great experience with the staff. They are helpful and friendly as is the owner. The rooms are small but clean, and there is hot water to shower with. Great location, and easy to walk around the town. If you’re looking for a reasonable no frills hotel, this is the place to go.
katherine, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The location was quiet, excellent water view. Easy walking to 'city'. Breakfast was great. Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable bed!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

El Hotel está muy bonito...la habitación es muy cómoda...buena seguridad...el desayuno muy bueno.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

3-night trip

2/10 Poor

woke up completely covered in bites ? if they were bed bugs or what the ladies that worked there were very nice
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Don't stay here...
When the first impression is that the receptionist doesn't want to greet or even talk to anyone, just looks bothered, then you know this is not going to be nice....and not surprisingly - it wasn't. So, bad service (exception of breakfast staff who did ok pancakes and actually said good morning), bad room with bad beds, bad bathroom with really bad shower...I would say worse than bad, so don't expect a good shower here - 3 drops of water in the minute is good here. At another hotel now....tired, just wanted to warn you guys!
Linus, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Las instalaciones del hotel en deterioro... Nada que ver con las fotos... Descuidado
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ok..could be so much better
This was our third stay there and it was just ok. We had a street facing room. We like the local color so we didn’t mind sounds of the children playing in the street but the dogs and cats barking and screeching were a bit much. The servers were more interested in their cell phones than serving, which was never a problem before. It is a good location for boat pickups and great sunset views.
Adriana, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Olas is very near ferry’s terminal on the more residential side, so it stays quiet after hours. But it is an easy walk to all the activities and hot spots. The breakfast here is great plus you have a lovely view of the water. Rooms are pretty basic, but ours was clean and comfortable. Good shower (one warning-bring your own shampoo). All-in-all, a nice place to stay for your Bocas visit
Kevin, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aceptable en general para dos o tres días
joan j, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Ointreserad personal
Tråkigt bemötande rent allmänt. Helt ointresserade av att man var där. Verkade mest besvärade av att man var där. Väldigt skitigt o handdukarna kändes det som om någon lämnat kvar när de reste hem.
Daniel, 5-night trip

4/10 Fair

For dyrt, for slidt
Megetvgammelt og slidt hotel. Vi borde i suiten. Puds på væggene sad løst. Håndvasken sad løst. Meget ringe internet. Alt for dyrt til kvaliteten
Max Melgaard, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Nicole A, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Great, quieter than expected
Close but not in boca town center.ready walk everything. Great people, staff in a little rustic area of boca but we felt plenty safe and it is tight on the water. Close to good and all but not hugh noise
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Convenient location
We only stayed one night, the staff was friendly, the room was small but worked out fine. It's close to all the restaurants and stores. The free breakfast was really nice, and the view from the dinning area is spectacular.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

A due passi dal centro, sul mare
Siamo una coppia matura. avevamo una "suite" al piano superiore, con bagno privato, terrazzino e vista mare come promesso. wifi, acqua calda, letto ampio e comodo, camera spaziosa con scrivania, frigo, poltrona, diverse prese di corrente, a/c.. forse ridotto l'armadio ma sufficiente per noi. Ottima la colazione (con 3 opzioni a scelta: tema cereali/muesli/succhi, tema pancake/frutta, tema uova/caffé..ecc.), inclusa in tariffa e fatta al momento servita in una terrazza (la struttura è una palafitta) sul mare. L'hotel mette in contatto con agenzie locali per le gite (vi vengono a prendere in barca direttamente dalla sala pranzo, dove dispongono di un piccolo attracco con tanto di doccia dolce) ma il centro è proprio a due passi per cercarle da soli; una anzi è venuta di persona mentre facevamo colazione, ha preso accordi e dopo mezzora siamo partiti.Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo. accettano carte di credito. Pulizia impeccabile, cambio asciugamani giornaliero.Volendo a pagamento ci sono lavatrici/asciugatrici. Al piano superiore c'è un altro lounge comune, coperto ma con vista mare, con divani e tavolini
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Unfriendly atmosphere/ Not the best location
I recently spent a month working in Bocas and wanted to splurge on my last night. I decided to go with Hotel Olas as the pictures seemed nice and there was a restaurant. I had a horrible experience at this place when in the middle of the night I found bedbugs. The night guard said he couldn't do anything to help me. Then after I sat for four hours waiting for reception the unfriendly staff told me she couldn't give me a refund for my room. I don't know if she was truthful in saying she didn't have money or if she was scheming me but I wouldn't be surprised if it were either. I'd probably just avoid if I were you.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Amazing balcony with view in junior suite
Everything about this hotel was great, really strong WiFi, almost too hot of a shower (rare in central America), amazing AC and balcony with view. DRAWBACKS. Bathroom sink has a single push button water tap that is noise and annoying because you need to push it every 5 seconds to get water and only cold water. Makes it impossible to shave face because so cold and need to push button every 5 seconds lol. Free breakfast in the morning is only coffee and 2 pancakes. I didn't get fruits included I think it was finished but I did get fresh juice. It's nice that it is available until 11am and included in room fee. However, they do not offer any other breakfast option even IF you want to pay extra for it which was surprising because there was no way to get eggs or toast or anything like that. But the view right on the water Mase up for it. Very nice quite neighbourhood about 4 minutes walk to all the stores and restaurants but far away enough to not be noisy.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Good deal
Friendly and comfortable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel right on the water.
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay at Hotel Olas. We thought the staff was great. Stephanie at the front desk, is a great asset to the hotel. She spoke English so she was a big help when we needed a tour set up or help with reservations for a flight out of Bocas. The kitchen staff, especially Yetti our waitress made us feel at home and our free breakfast everyday was delicious. When we plan another vacation to Bocas we both agree that we would stay at Hotel Olas.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Hotel on the waterfront
We stayed one night! I had a satisfactory stay. However,my friends, a couple, had a rough night as the room did not have a control for the AC unit. The management did nothing to get another control for them. One of my friends was sick and they would not get her hot water for her to make some tea. They ran out rolls for breakfast and when someone brought some in, they would not offer them the rolls.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Very quiet, near to iguana nightclub and good restaurants, I really like the view they have two terraces..
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

no hot water, very small bed