Red Frog Beach Island Resort
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Red Frog Beach Island Resort
3rd Street, Isla Bastimentos 0101 Panama
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HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Modern
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Bar / lounge
Beach
Bicycle rental
Free airport transportation
Spa
Baggage storage
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Plunge pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Kids' meals
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Canoeing
Diving
Hiking
Snorkelling
Airport transportation
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Concierge
Convenience store
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
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Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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Ocean view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
Location
3rd Street, Isla Bastimentos 0101 Panama
Getting there
Car recommended
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Grade: 36 out of 100
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Bocas Del Toro Airport
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Nestled in a stunning setting, Red Frog Beach Island Resort offers comfortable accommodations with sea views that are consistently praised for their cleanliness. However, guests have called out the resort for its environmental impact and some service inconsistencies, such as transportation woes and challenges with room allocation.
While many visitors appreciate the resort's amenities and atmosphere, others find it overpriced, pointing to problems with golf cart availability and the management's fulfillment of promises. The mix of experiences leads to varied opinions on the value provided.
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We arrived in the Bocas region, and had to find a hotel at the last moment. This place was open, so we went. We had a very nice, laid back experience.
This is an American owned resort, with full time residents, as well as tourists. It doesn't feel like the rest of the Panama, but it was a welcome refuge after the noise of Boca's town.
It was quiet and friendly. The location is amazing. They have a BEAUTIFUL private beach. Often the waves are strong, but we were lucky and were able to swim every day.
The resort is sprawled over a large area, so a golf cart is very helpful to get to the beach, the store, and the pool. The staff are really nice, and if you don't have a cart, they will come pick you up, if you can wait. (The plumber even gave us a ride in his cart).
They are right next to Red Frog Beach, so you can visit it as well (though more people). It was a $7 boat ride from Bocas
The restaurant was fine, but the menu never altered. You can walk to a few other restaurants down Red Frog beach, but it is a long hot walk.
We stayed in a "Jungle Lodge" which was clean and comfortable, though dark. We didn't get any cleaning service for the 4 days of our stay.
We never did get a golf cart, despite asking every day. They would say, "I will tell you in a hour", but never did.
The only thing I can fault, it the general wear and tear of the facilities. The place needs some serious maintenance. The place looks like it is slowly decaying. The men's bathroom at the pool was disgusting, and the women's bathroom needing some aggressive scrubbing. The pool was not fully filled.
However it was quiet and safe, and we were grateful they had room for us. We would go back again if they ensure a cart, and clean up a little better. There was a computer error, and I was charge twice for my stay. (due to trying to book online). I didn't realize it until we came home. However they quickly fixed it. I was impressed by their honesty, and the speed at which they corrected the problem.
This is an American owned resort, with full time residents, as well as tourists. It doesn't feel like the rest of the Panama, but it was a welcome refuge after the noise of Boca's town.
It was quiet and friendly. The location is amazing. They have a BEAUTIFUL private beach. Often the waves are strong, but we were lucky and were able to swim every day.
The resort is sprawled over a large area, so a golf cart is very helpful to get to the beach, the store, and the pool. The staff are really nice, and if you don't have a cart, they will come pick you up, if you can wait. (The plumber even gave us a ride in his cart).
They are right next to Red Frog Beach, so you can visit it as well (though more people). It was a $7 boat ride from Bocas
The restaurant was fine, but the menu never altered. You can walk to a few other restaurants down Red Frog beach, but it is a long hot walk.
We stayed in a "Jungle Lodge" which was clean and comfortable, though dark. We didn't get any cleaning service for the 4 days of our stay.
We never did get a golf cart, despite asking every day. They would say, "I will tell you in a hour", but never did.
The only thing I can fault, it the general wear and tear of the facilities. The place needs some serious maintenance. The place looks like it is slowly decaying. The men's bathroom at the pool was disgusting, and the women's bathroom needing some aggressive scrubbing. The pool was not fully filled.
However it was quiet and safe, and we were grateful they had room for us. We would go back again if they ensure a cart, and clean up a little better. There was a computer error, and I was charge twice for my stay. (due to trying to book online). I didn't realize it until we came home. However they quickly fixed it. I was impressed by their honesty, and the speed at which they corrected the problem.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Luisa Fernanda Fernandez, Propietario at Red Frog Beach Island Resort
Responded 10 Jul 2024
Hi! We appreciate your commments and we appreciate each of the recommendations you give us. We hope to see you soon and that you have an excellent experience.
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My travel companion booked this place and it was worth the travel from Panama City -plane, van, boat) short trips so instead of getting bored, each trip brings you to a more interesting scene. The island is quiet with plenty of wildlife. A two bedroom villa with all the amenities including a pool is just what we needed to relax our nerves. This is a 600 hectare facility with a beautiful beach. There is a free golf cart service to help you go around, a grocery and several restaurants on the beach.
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Date of stay: March 2025Trip type: Travelled with friends
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My husband and I stayed here a couple nights during our Panama exploration trip. This resort and the entire Bocas del Toro area is beautiful! After being picked up at the airport, we took a boat ride to the island and were greeted by the very friendly and helpful staff. The entire resort is accessible by golf cart with multiple restaurants, a beach club and a nicely stocked market. I wish we stayed longer to explore more of the island but we did go zip lining which was a lot of fun! We stayed in a villa that was recently updated and was absolutely gorgeous. Although is was high season, the resort is so nicely spread out that you didn't see a lot of other guests, and it was so serene and quiet at the villa. We will definitely be back; I'm working on booking airfare as we speak!
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Red Frog Beach, General Manager at Red Frog Beach Island Resort
Responded 21 Mar 2023
Hi , was a pleasure for us to have you all here at the Resort with Us, Hope that we can see you all again . Regards
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What ever you do if you go to Bocas del Toro please please do yourself a favor and do not waste a dollar on this place. From the moment we stepped on to the dock for the resort we knew this was not what we had excepted. The deck was weather beaten and in some level of disrepair. The only reason this place gets one star is that the reception staff and golf cart shuttle drivers were pleasant and mostly helpful. The room was without adequate clothing storage, insufficient amenities as simple as bottled water, salt and pepper. Additionally, the cooling system directly over the bed leaked water our first night. To their credit it was repaired the next day plus the room was actually serviced that day as well. NO service was provided the remaining days of our stay. Our dinner at La Rosa the first night was awful !!! Worst hamburger I have ever eaten. The place was completely empty at 7-7:30. On Red Frog Beach itself no amenities like lounge chairs nor food/beverage. There was an old broken down bar facility that looked like it hadn't been in use in years. We had to walk down the beach to Palmar Beach for food and lounge chairs (which cost $10). This was courtesy of Palmar Lodge, a neighboring property. Last, this was no budget level room rate. It was $500/night. I am embarrassed to have paid so much.
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Date of stay: February 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Anyone giving this 5-stars is not sharing the truth. It has the potential to be 5-stars but the place is extremely rundown and in need of major maintenance. If it cost 50% less then would be 5-stars as much better value for the money at lower cost, but its currently extremely overpriced for being so rundown. Pre-trip planning was poor as no transportation was setup for us even though we reserved and no tours were setup even though we reserved. New management started over a year ago and disappointing that there has been zero improvement. Much of the info on the website is out of date, and numerous items were always out of stock at the restaurant. The positive is Sergio and Stephanie did a great job and coordinated great tours for us. There’s lots of potential, but may need another change in management to fix.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
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The place is very nice but the organization leaves much to be desired....
We stayed in a very well organized villa (although there was no hairdryer) but did not provide cleaning service .... In a hotel??
The villa was far from everything and it was necessary to have an electric transport which was not available because there were not enough. There is a small bus on call but it arrives when it wants: sometimes immediately sometimes after half an hour or more...
Of the two planned restaurants one is closed and the other is very cheap.
We stayed in a very well organized villa (although there was no hairdryer) but did not provide cleaning service .... In a hotel??
The villa was far from everything and it was necessary to have an electric transport which was not available because there were not enough. There is a small bus on call but it arrives when it wants: sometimes immediately sometimes after half an hour or more...
Of the two planned restaurants one is closed and the other is very cheap.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled with family
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Beautiful Villa. Loved the pool, laundry room and kitchen. Rooms were spacious and very clean.
However, the biggest issue was no golf cart during our stay and we were really far away from everything with no options. When we called for a ride with lots of notice, sometimes no one came or we waited and waited and stressed about missing our plans for the day. We asked for a golf cart but were told none were available. Aside from the absolute need for one, it would have made exploring the island much more fun for our family of five. Two high a price points to have the golf cart/transportation issue.
Also, only had bath towels in the Villa the first few days. Housekeeping came at the end of day two and we then had hand towels for the bathrooms. That was a miss.
Grocery on site was well stocked. Would have liked more restaurant options.
Lovely resort and welcoming staff, but golf cart issue needs to be addressed.
However, the biggest issue was no golf cart during our stay and we were really far away from everything with no options. When we called for a ride with lots of notice, sometimes no one came or we waited and waited and stressed about missing our plans for the day. We asked for a golf cart but were told none were available. Aside from the absolute need for one, it would have made exploring the island much more fun for our family of five. Two high a price points to have the golf cart/transportation issue.
Also, only had bath towels in the Villa the first few days. Housekeeping came at the end of day two and we then had hand towels for the bathrooms. That was a miss.
Grocery on site was well stocked. Would have liked more restaurant options.
Lovely resort and welcoming staff, but golf cart issue needs to be addressed.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Luisa Fernanda Fernandez, Propietario at Red Frog Beach Island Resort
Responded 10 Jul 2024
Hello how are you? We appreciate your comment and the recommendation you make to us, all of this helps us improve our service. We hope you visit us soon
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We were really excited to get here and have the Resort life for a week. But…the property is not what was expected at all. There is only one (very bad) restaurant on the property, which would be ok if you we not in a very remote place. There is only one other choice for dinner on the beach at La Palma and one other choice for lunch at Nacho Mammas on the beach. Both good places. But after a week, it’s the same food over and over. The resort itself has seen better days. The golf carts they use for guests are fairly gross and dirty and everything costs extra. Bicycle are $55 a day. Ridiculous. To go where? Boat tours are 300% more expensive there too. Go to Selina and book everything there. The resort itself to stay is super overpriced for what you receive, which is basically just a room with no real resort ammenties.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Analía Carmona, Propietario at Red Frog Beach Island Resort
Responded 25 Aug 2023
Dear Vashon, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re sorry to hear that you weren’t satisfied with your experience. Your remarks have been noted, and we will make every effort to remove all shortcomings as soon as possible. We will do everything in our power to exceed your expectations next time. Best regards, Red Frog Team
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Poor management , not enough to do on this Island the concierge barely existing. Booked a lunch at the beach club pizza never came after waiting over an hour they said to many orders .
Tried to schedule a massage they said will call us in 10 min never did .
Lounge chairs at the beech broken we asked for 5 towels for our family they said they run out and will be available in few hrs
Tried to schedule a massage they said will call us in 10 min never did .
Lounge chairs at the beech broken we asked for 5 towels for our family they said they run out and will be available in few hrs
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: I don’t think this resort is for family with small kids or elderly you def need a golf cart we...
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The grounds and property are beautiful, but everything else is just awful. The service, management and amenities are nonexistent. But beyond that, it feels icky, like something isn’t quite right. It feels like a high-impact, unsustainable development that never quite reached profitability and at the expense of the environment and potentially local community. It feels wrong.
Beyond the nagging feeling that something is deeply wrong, you have to take a water taxi pretty much everywhere and there is little to do on the property, so you end up feeling pretty stuck. Especially since there are not enough golf carts to go around and the hotel transportation is extremely unreliable. When we arrived, we were told to message the front desk to get a van when we wanted to go somewhere. Well we went to dinner and when we were ready to leave we messaged and messaged and messaged with no response. It is a pitch black, multi-mile walk back to the villas. We wouldn’t have minded all the walking though if we had just been told from the beginning not to expect transportation.
The villas are very dated - definitely a pre-2008 financial crash feel to the place. Wouldn’t mind that so much either if they had the necessities. We also didn’t have any cleaning for the week we were here.
All in all, would not recommend and won’t be coming back.
Beyond the nagging feeling that something is deeply wrong, you have to take a water taxi pretty much everywhere and there is little to do on the property, so you end up feeling pretty stuck. Especially since there are not enough golf carts to go around and the hotel transportation is extremely unreliable. When we arrived, we were told to message the front desk to get a van when we wanted to go somewhere. Well we went to dinner and when we were ready to leave we messaged and messaged and messaged with no response. It is a pitch black, multi-mile walk back to the villas. We wouldn’t have minded all the walking though if we had just been told from the beginning not to expect transportation.
The villas are very dated - definitely a pre-2008 financial crash feel to the place. Wouldn’t mind that so much either if they had the necessities. We also didn’t have any cleaning for the week we were here.
All in all, would not recommend and won’t be coming back.
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: In general, bocas del toro feels like an example of unsustainable tourism quickly losing its...
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The water is rough but swimmable and warm. There are also several places you can access the water that are calmer than other areas. Hard to say exactly because It fluctuates daily
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The surf on the front of the island is a little larger in January and starts to calm down in March.
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"We reserved a golf cart before we got to the resort. It is hot on the island and it is a little bit of a hike between locations. "Read full review
"Ask for a golf cart! Lots of walking otherwise Wi-Fi is just OK - fine for email, texting only - take excursions!!"Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
€58 - €406 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
PanamaBocas del Toro ProvinceIsla Bastimentos
NUMBER OF ROOMS
120
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Frequently Asked Questions about Red Frog Beach Island Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Red Frog Beach Island Resort?
Nearby attractions include Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos (7.8 km), Red Frog Beach (0.5 km), and Gypsy Travel Panama (7.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Red Frog Beach Island Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Red Frog Beach Island Resort?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Red Frog Beach Island Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Red Frog Beach Island Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Octo Caribbean Grill, El Pecado Del Sabor, and Up in the Hill - Coffee Shop & Organic Farm.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Red Frog Beach Island Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Red Frog Beach Island Resort have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Red Frog Beach Island Resort offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Red Frog Beach Island Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Red Frog Beach Island Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Red Frog Beach Island Resort?
Yes, laundry service and self serve laundry are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Red Frog Beach Island Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Does Red Frog Beach Island Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.