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A world of comfort and tranquility awaits you at El Regalo Resort. Stay with us and discover our luxurious guestrooms and suites, each with pristine panoramas of the mountains and the sea. Tucked away amidst verdant foliage in a remote corner of the world near Boca Chica Panama, with lush vistas of the Gulf of Chiriqui, mystical islands scattered on the horizon and bocas del mar, where the river meets the ocean, El Regalo allows you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of our oasis of serenity.
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Simply elegant and charming escape! I was able to completely disconnect since every detail during our stay was perfectly curated! Location was ideal for going off grid and still accessible to so many incredible excursions (land and water). The staff, cuisine, and service did not disappoint. So much care was taken in ensuring that every meal was flavorfully prepared and beautifully presented. Great place for night sky gazing and enjoying sunrise and sunsets over the ocean. This is paradise and island living at its finest! I’m already planning my next visit!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Jenni Leese, Owner at El Regalo Resort
Responded 5 Mar 2024
Such kind words- thank you! It was our pleasure to serve you during the retreat. We look forward to hosting you again! Cheers:)
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My stay at El Regalo was nothing short of spectacular. The resort itself is secluded on an unpaved road on top of a hill. There are wonderful 360 degree views of the ocean and forest. It is incredibly peaceful and serene with just the sounds of humming birds, rustling leaves, trickling water, and far off howler monkeys. The staff is incredibly attentive. They catered to us on a level I have never seen before. One evening we wanted to watch the sunset from a gazebo on the property. A staff member accompanied us on the half mile drive, setup a charcuterie board, poured wine, and walked back to the main building allowing us to enjoy the moment alone. This is just an example of how El Regalo spoils their guests.
I cannot say enough good things about El Regalo. If I could give them ten stars, I would.
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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The resort is beautiful beginning with the manicured grounds, a fabulous infinity pool overlooking the amazing Gulf of Chiriqui and a private beach. Our bedroom was spotless with 2 king size beds, large bathroom and my favorite was a huge deck with a breathing taking view !
The owners are very friendly and helpful. The staff from reservations , bar tender , chef , server are all 5 star! The free breakfast is great and will keep you full for a vary long time . Lunch and dinner delicious with fresh caught fish daily and they will pack a cooler for you to take to the beach .
I can honestly say I am glad I live only 1.5 hours away . I will be back.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Jenni Leese, Owner at El Regalo Resort
Responded 31 Jan 2023
Ellen- it was such a pleasure to have you two stay with us and we are also thankful you only live 1.5 hours away:). Hope to see you soon!!
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We had an amazing stay at El Regalo Resort! We visited in July, during the wet season, so the hotel was very quiet but this just made our stay feel even more personal. The staff and owners were so lovely and helpful. They helped us book all our activities in Boca Chica, including a whale watching tour where we were lucky enough to see a mother and baby whale, as well as exploring the many remote idyllic islands and white sand beaches in the area, which was incredible. We are both vegetarian and the hotel and chef were so accommodating, cooking us something different every day and even providing packed lunches for our day adventure. The food and cocktails were delicious. The views from the hotel are absolutely stunning and you are surrounded by nature and interesting exotic wildlife the whole time, so there’s plenty to explore - you cannot beat the location. We had such a memorable experience and cannot recommend this hotel enough. We would love to stay here again soon!
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Response from Jenni Leese, Owner at El Regalo Resort
Responded 23 Aug 2023
We enjoyed you so much! Thank you for your kind words and happy to know you had such a great experience. Hope to see you again!
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This may be the closest I have ever come to a real 5 star stay. The rooms were large and fantastically furnished, they had everything in them that could be needed and if something was missing all you had to do was ask. Every person in their staff was exceptionally attentive to your every need. They have a beautiful beach that was ours alone for the entire day.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Room Tip: Not a lot of other places close by to shop or eat but everything you need is right here.
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We had a wonderful time and truly enjoyed it. It is an ideal location for anyone who appreciates stargazing, reading a book or spending time looking into its beautiful surroundings. It is a good place to detox from an ongoing world polarisation and appreciate nature.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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If you would like a beautiful relaxing beach escape that feels luxurious, but won’t break the bank, I highly recommend “El Regalo Resort” in Boca Chica. It is a beautiful five bedroom hotel with enormous, nicely appointed rooms and bathrooms, a/c, security boxes, shampoo, conditioner and body wash, sunscreen, luxurious towels, boogie boards, a ping pong table, games books, a great infinity pool with a llama raft and amazing views on all sides. They offer a well-stocked bar, signature cocktails and smoothies as well as breakfast lunch and dinner. We enjoyed fresh fish for dinner. The service is outstanding….Melvin & Maves were the best staff!
The very charming and accommodating owner, Jenni, can make arrangements for a boat to take you to the idyllic outer islands in the Boca Chica Marine Park or a guided tour to a huge waterfall and indigenous village.
There’s a lovely fairly secluded beach that is a five minute drive or 20 minute walk away from the resort. We saw green parrots and iguanas and could hear the howler monkeys in the distance. The sunsets are spectacular and there’s a special area with hammocks and chairs to enjoy the ever changing sky as the sun sets. With only 5 rooms, it is a fantastic place for a retreat with family and/or friends and you could have the whole place to yourself! All the rooms have great views, but the Parida Suite is extra special! We found El Regalo (the gift) Resort to be a real gem and we recommend it highly!
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:The Parida Suite is extra special!
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Response from Jenni Leese, Owner at El Regalo Resort
Responded 9 Jun 2022
We miss your big smile here at El Regalo! Thank you for all of your kind words and we look forward to your return visit :)
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We spent 4 nights in this wonderful boutique hotel in Boca Chica surrounded by stunning countryside and just the sound of the birds and the monkeys. A very special place that seems relatively unknown. Beach was a 15 minute walk away ( usually deserted) if you want to stray from the pool at the hotel and we particularly liked the tours organised by Jenni for us - island hopping/snorkelling and very peaceful kayaking through the mangroves. Great food and lovely staff - if we lived closer we would be back.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:We survived without a car but might be useful to rent one from David. Could combine this trip...
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Our second trip to El Regalo and a dream come true—coming back with a group of friends! The ten of us felt like we were home, if our home was a tropical paradise that pampered us from sun up to sun down! The staff at El Regalo made sure our every need was provided for and went above and beyond by offering a cooking class, salsa dancing lessons, delicious meals, yummy cocktails, pickleball, a hike, and so much more. So fun! They also arranged our transportation, island hopping, coffee farm tour, and e-bike adventure! It was a week we will always remember, thanks to El Regalo’s hospitality.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Room Tip:Ask Jenni at El Regalo any questions you have about the area, travel, activities, etc., and...
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Response from Jenni Leese, Owner at El Regalo Resort
Responded 5 Mar 2024
It was a pleasure to host your group of friends and let each of you have time of adventure, relaxation and pampering. Thank you for trusting us with this valuable time:)
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This resort is AMAZING. The view from the infinity pool is divine, there are only 5 rooms so there's not a crush of people, there's a private beach a short drive away, the beds are comfortable, and the staff friendly and accomodating. The husbands went fishing and came back smelling horribly of fish. They cleaned their clothes (3 times to get them to stop stinking) and didn't charge for the service. The owner went out to the store to bring us back ice for the fish and, at our request, the chef prepared the fish the guys caught for dinner that night. We felt very cared for and would HIGHLY recommend this resort to anyone looking for a quiet getaway with plenty of space to chill out.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Response from Jenni Leese, Owner at El Regalo Resort
Responded 5 Jul 2023
Kelle- thank you for trusting us for your husband's birthday celebration:). Next time you can add massages in the shala to complete the relaxing fun! It was a pleasure to meet you and hoping maybe to connect with karaoke or a retreat soon! All the best to you!
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Hola,
Se puede llegar por tierra. Entra por horconcitos y encontarara 6 letreros hasta el hotel. El primer letrero va a decir 20 kms via hacia Boca Chica hasta llegar al Resort.
There are more places to choose from in the Boca Chica area.
PRICE RANGE
€191 - €244 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
PanamaChiriqui ProvinceBoca Chica
NUMBER OF ROOMS
5
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