Sand Dollar Beach Bed & Breakfast

Location: Isla Colon, 2 km from Bocas Town at the Y n/n, Bocas del Toro, pa

Star Rating: 9.6 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 01:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Tour desk
• Non-smoking throughout
• Board games/puzzles
• Concierge service
• Kids' outdoor play equipment
• Outdoor furniture
• Pet bowls
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Free wired internet
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Games
• Housekeeping on request
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Secured parking
• Fishing nearby
• Horse riding nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Water sports equipment
• Beach club nearby (surcharge)
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Beach toys
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Paddle boating nearby

Rooms Available

• Family Apartment, Kitchen, Garden Area

  1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

  538-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the ground floor, balcony/patio with beach views

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Relax - In-room massage available

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - iPod dock

  Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator and electric kettle

  Sleep - Pillowtop bed, Egyptian cotton linens, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels

  Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, desk, and phone

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Accessibility - Visual fire alarm

  Non-Smoking, pet friendly

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Bottle of water
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free Local calls
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • In-room massage available
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Balcony or patio
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Location - ground floor

• Family Suite with Balcony

  This family room has a balcony, tea/coffee maker and stovetop. Please note this room does not include air conditioning. It is cooled by fans.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Dressing room
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Sofa bed
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

• Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View

  The double room provides air conditioning, a seating area, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Cots
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Filip (10/5): Bocas paradijs - Karen en Steve zijn super vriendelijk en deden alles wat wij vroegen.In de ochtend samen ontbijten met de anderen ervaringen delen was heel leuk en boeiend.Savonds lekker zitten op de veranda met zicht op de Caraïbische zee wat wil je nog meer....
• Muiño (10/5): - La atencion excelente te atienden como si estivieras en casa. Super recomendable
• Carmen (8/5): Beautiful BB, pool. - Bed was comfortable, a/c worked pretty well. Karen, Steve and Dama were nice and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and included fresh fruit, yogurt, juice, eggs, bread. Pool was beautiful and the perfect temp. Grounds very nice. The porch with hammocks and seating appreciated. Views were good. Transport pretty easy with catching a cab, (dont stay out too late, cabs get sparse). Location was pretty good, away from the raucus and noise of town, but easy to get to. A bit pricey for the amenities offered. Breakfast a bit repetitive, but, its breakfast. Shower pressure sucks. Sometimes only lukewarm. No TV, some may consider a plus.
• Veronika (1/5): -
• Daniela (10/5): - Lovely place, well maintained facility and very kind and helpful hosts. They organised all beautyful trips for us.
• Manuela (10/5): A beautiful corner of paradise - A beautiful corner of unspoilt paradise, with monkeys and birds in the grounds and a very calming atmosphere. The owners Sharon, Steve and Mark were super friendly and helpful with everything, and ensured we enjoyed our stay. Would have loved to stay more! Nothing! Everything was great!
• Valera (10/5): Fabuloso! Volvería a ir - Las habitaciones son cómodas y muy lindas, tienes una vista increíble de la playa. El trato fue muy amable, y los desayunos muy ricos. Nada
• Valerie (10/5): -
• Andrew (10/5): -
• Nadine (10/5): - Ein sehr süsses, liebevoll geführtes B&B mit ganz tollen Gastgebern, bei denen man sich sofort willkommen fühlt. Sie stehen jederzeit für Tipps und Empfehlungen rund um die Insel zur Verfügung. Der Pool ist ein echtes Highlight. Absolut empfehlenswert!
• Rodrigo (10/5): 100% recomendable - El lugar hermoso, Karen y el resto de las personas excelentes anfitriones, el servicio de desayuno perfecto Todo estuvo perfecto
• Rafaela (9/5): Fantastic stay! - 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. Nothing I can think of 🤗
• Victor (10/5): - La atención de Steve y karen es maravillosa una vibra increíble. Todo me gustó
• Guillermo Sepulveda F (10/5): Un paraíso para conocer y disfrutar con familia - La atención de todo el personal fue excepcional, y las instalaciones cumplieron con todas nuestras expectativas. Un punto muy relevante es la ubicación, la que permite moverse de forma rápida hacia cualquier punto de la isla. nada, todo muy bien
• Baigun (10/5): - El lugar es hermoso. Esta muy bien ubicado. Es super limpio y los desayunos son todo lo que esta bien. Dami cocina riquísimo y mientras desayunas los.colibries y otras aves cantan al rededor Pero lo más importante es la calidez de sus anfitriones. Y los dueños. Que son buena gente. Te ayudan en todo y hacen las cosas con cariño. Y respeto. Lo recomiendo mil veces!!
• nik (5/5): - The location is very nice but There was a road between the hotel and the beach. Also the beach It is not ideal for a swim. The property is amazing The breakfast was very very poor. Every day eggs . The owner is always in the kitchen and you have not privacy. The price is extremely expensive for the benefits
• karl (10/5): Je recommande sans problème - Excellent accueil. Les propriétaires sont très charmant. Il y a l’écoute et donne des bons conseils petit déjeuner très bon. Dommage qu’on attend le passage des véhicules de la route
• Armin (10/5): Ankommen in einem kleinen Juwel... - Das Sand Dollar Beach BB ist eine Perle, von den Eigentümer bis zu allen Angestellten bekommt man immer ein freundliches Lächeln und eine perfekte Antwort auf alle Fragen. Der Garten mit dem absolut sauberen und tollen Pool ist eine Wohlfühloase. Wir haben täglich zu einer gewissen Zeit am Nachmittag im hinteren Bereich in den Bäumen eine Brüllaffenherde beobachten können. Selten haben wir eine so große Vogelvielfalt in einem Garten angetroffen, es war einfach super schön täglich die Vögel zu beobachten, vorallem die Kolibris welche ständig um das wunderschöne Haus herumflogen hatten es uns angetan. Wir hatten von Anfang an das Gefühl ein Teil von hier zu sein, so warmherzig wurden wir behandelt. Das Frühstück wo jeden Morgen frisch zubereitet wird lässt keine Wünsche offen... Ich freue mich zu berichten, dass wir nichts, aber wirklich nichts bennnen können, was uns nicht gefallen hätte, - uns hat alles im Sand Dollar Beach BB gefallen.
• Humberto (9/5): Lugar ideal para descansar con una linda vista al mar. - La atencion, la ubicacion y las instalaciones. Todo muy bien.
• FABIAN (10/5): Great stay! - Great place to stay. Very good location. Not noisy but close to town. Breakfast was great. Karen and Steve were great hosts.
• Sheri (10/5): - Stayed recently for 4 nights. A beautiful property 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 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!). Only suggestions are: (this one is TOUGH, I know) an elevator (Steve brought up my bag-so kind). Some info. about arrival, as we sat in our taxi at the gate for quite awhile, trying to call and get a hold of someone 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. I was disappointed to find out that we couldn't flush our TP down the toilet. I this to be common in Latin America, but with charge for nice B&B, seems an investment could be made in plumbing, but maybe it just doesn't work in Bocas del Toro. Otherwise FANTASTIC place to stay. Nice and quiet -peaceful. Power went out for 25 min. one night, but came on quickly. Steve and Karen are great!
• Nicolas (10/5): Great stay! - Everything : Karen and Steven, location, breakfast, beds, pool,… All perfect ! I recommend 100%
• Florence (9/5): -
• Dianne (10/5): Exceptional - I loved this beautiful property with fruit trees & varied flora & fauna and the old fashioned verandah suitable for sitting for hours and enjoying the view of the ocean across the street. My friends & I occupied four of five rooms that shared the verandah of an old- fashioned "plantation style" house! Breakfasts were delicious & the hosts who live on the property were full of information about Bocas!
• Annette (9/5): Superb -
• Marie (10/5): Exceptional - The food, hosts, chef, pool, room and especially the pillows. I thought it was on the beach so I was a little disappointed that there was a road between inn and beach. Other than that we would definitely go back there in a heartbeat.
• Daryl (10/5): - A really great place! Breakfasts were wonderful. Location was perfect. Very quiet.
• Jamaluddin (7/5): We had a very enjoyable time - The breakfast was excellent. Among other trees in the garden were coconut palms and the gardener cut some fruit and we had absolutely fresh coconut water which was amazing. The swimming pool and environs were idyllic. Lots of native birds to view and enjoy. The bedroom needed better sound insulation.
• B (10/5): Exceptional - From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted by the wonderful hosts, Mark and Sharon. Their beautiful property is surrounded by stunning foliage, and its just a 5-minute taxi ride outside of town. Our room was spacious and offered great views. The highlight was definitely the pool area, a tranquil oasis perfect for relaxing in the sun or shade if you prefer. Each morning, we enjoyed delicious homemade breakfasts. Mark and Sharon made sure every guest felt welcome and offered lots of recommendations. The combination of outstanding hospitality, picturesque surroundings, and comfortable accommodations makes this B&B a gem. We highly recommend Sand Dollar for anyone seeking a relaxing getaway. We will be back for sure.
• Steve (10/5): Great location with awsome hosts. Breakfast is amazing! - The owners were great about helping book local tours with people that encouraged a good time. They went above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and appreciated.
• sylvia (10/5): - We loved the breeze from the ocean and the sounds of the jungle. Howler monkeys and birds. The pool! Our hosts and breakfast were amazing! A very inexpensive Uber ride to town.
• Marjorie (10/5): Perfect place to stay if you want to enjoy Bocas Town but don’t want to be in the noise and bustle. - The property is beautiful — a well-tended jungle oasis. The rooms open into a beautiful veranda and overlooks the beautiful garden and out into the ocean. The owners were super friendly and helpful. The breakfast was fabulous. Nothing — it was ideal.
• Koen (8/5): Very good - Comfortable B&B with a personal touch from it’s very friendly owners! This is a nice place to relax just outside of Bocas town. There is a road right in front of the B&B. In case you are light sleeper, this could wake you up early in the morning.
• Aaron (10/5): - Great location just few min out of the city center sharon and mark are great the are very helpful definitely go back great breakfast
• Geu (9/5): Heartwarming stay in a beautiful setting. - Kathe and Martin are the most friendly hosts we could ask for. They are helpful, very kind to our kids and know the area very well. Dama provided the best breakfast we had in Panama. It was a perfect start to our day. The road in front can be a bit loud. And there is some construction next door.
• Dana (10/5): Lovely experience! - A wonderful place with a fantastic host and staff!
• Sabrina (10/5): Lovely stay - Breakfast each morning was amazing and every day we got something different, selfmade by Damaris. Katy organized everything for us, she booked all the trips and was just an angel. We had the best stay and loved also the house, with the garden and the pool.
• Darren (10/5): Nice relaxing stay - Beautifully maintained property. Lovely garden. Great hosts and staff. Great breakfast.
• LUIS (10/5): - Unforgettable experience. We had a great time . A place to come back.
• Jonathan (8/5): Beautiful property and friendly service - Breakfast by Dama was great Room was lovely with cleaning every day Building, Pool area and gardens were beautiful Friendly owners and staff Not a dislike but something to be aware of - Distance to town. Best to take taxis or if you don’t want to wait then to hire a car, bicycle etc
• Trelawney (10/5): Bocas and the Sand Dollar Inn made for a lovely Easter Weekend. - Sharon and Mark were delightful, as was the staff. Very nice breakfasts every morning.
• Shelle (10/5): Amazing stay in paradise - Sharon and Mark were excellent hosts. The breakfast was amazing. I wish that we could have stayed for much longer!! Highly recommend.
• Maria (10/5): Amazing! - I loved everything about this property, from the distance from downtown to the wonderful hosts and service. I slept to the sound of the waves and woke to birdsong, it was a very convenient and relaxing 4 night stay as a solo traveler. Sharon was very accommodating in all aspects, and I would definitely stay at her place again.
• Paige (10/5): Comfortable, clean, and convenient! - The property was spotless and so clean and well kept! The owners went out of their way to help us with tours and ideas of what to do during our time on the islands. Nothing, truly one of the best places we have ever stayed for a vacation!
• Cédric (10/5): Exceptional - Great hosts ! Very nice accommodation in Bocas ! We really enjoyed our time there :)
• Verified traveler (10/5): 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!
• Che (10/5): Carribbean vibe. Love it - Great staff. Big rooms. Great pool
• Robbert (9/5): Perfect stay, we loved the place. - Breakfast was very well prepared, lovely. Fresh fruit, veggies. Pool and the pool area was great, well maintained. Surroundings are beautiful. Distance to city center relatively short, by taxi for $1 each.
• Matthew (10/5): Exceptional - Breakfast is great location is awesome
• Tim (10/5): Exceptional - Great breakfast.
• Steven (5/5): Passable - It was good When we booked it said $675. We put our credit card in and when we got there they asked for $700 cash. So you can’t paid by card which was an in convenience. It also said air conditioning but there was none. We had a fan and that was all. Also for the price they charge you should at least get a tv. There was none Others than that it was clean and the owners and staff were really nice.
• Mt (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kathy (10/5): - 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!
• Sebastien (9/5): Great B&B to relax in Bocas - Great location a few kilometers away from Bocas town. Easily accessible by bicycle or taxi. The house is very nice, with a big tropical garden and a very nice pool to relax. Breakfast was delicious, with a beautiful view of the garden. Very peaceful at night with a nice breeze. Didn't need AC. Marc and Sharon were very nice hosts.
• Earl (10/5): Exceptional -
• john (8/5): - Beautiful grounds, great pool. Property is across a busy road from beach
• Sheila (10/5): 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!
• Paula K (10/5): - The staff was amazing and the waves crashing acriss the qay lulled us to sleep.
• Lauri (10/5): 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.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - 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!
• Joe (10/5): - The personal care for the guests from parrt of the owners.
• Margarita (10/5): - 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!
• Heather (10/5): 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.
• Debbie (10/5): - The property is directly across the road from a great swimming beach. The breakfast were fabulous and changed everyday. For $1 per person it is a quick taxi ride into town for tours, dinners and shopping. But the highlight are your hosts, Sharon, Mark and staff who will do ANYTHING to make your stay in Bocas memorable.
• Alejandro (10/5): Beach views and howler monkeys - The service was amazing. Beautiful views and sounds abound.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Wonderful hosts, arranged a super day going to different islands, willing to help with anything. Across from a lovely swimming beach, close to others, quiet but a short cab to town. Lovely breakfast. Hope to return!
• jean (10/5): Brilliant B.B. near to town and local beaches - Sharon and Mark are friendly and helpful and gave us loads of tips on places to go,nothing seemed too much for them. Damas breakfasts were lovely and she looked after the house ensuring everything sparkled! The B.B. is Situated a 1$ 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!
• Edward Allen (10/5): Boca's weekend - It was perfect location and much more quiet then downtown area nice people and breakfast was goirmet

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