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Set on a white sand beach, the Popa Paradise Beach Resort features a beach bar, swimming pool and yoga studio. This adults-only island property offers free transfers from Bocas del Toro Airport. Popa Paradise’s modern, elegant rooms and suites offer views of the sea, TVs and air conditioning. Many rooms have furnished balconies with panoramic views. The on-site restaurant serves local dishes, while breakfast includes tropical fruit, fresh juices and homemade bread. The pool area has a swim-up bar. Popa Paradise offers an outdoor gym and volleyball courts, while the club house has a library and a TV lounge. Guests can make arrangements to go dolphin watching, sports fishing, kayaking and snorkeling. The Popa Paradise Resort is located on Popa Island, in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago. The property provides free boat transfers to and from Bocas del Toro International Airport, located on Colón Island. Popa Paradisa is now Clothing Optional- guests are free to use the pool and beach wearing a bathing suit, topless, or entirely unclothed (nude). Clothing is required in other public spaces in the resort, such as the restaurant, reception and lobby bar.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Continental, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Activities:

Fitness center

Fishing

Game room


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.2
High score for Buena Vista

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robert
    United States of America United States of America
    This was a beautiful place and an attentive and friendly staff. My wife and I felt comfortable and pampered at this amazing resort. Great food and drinks. We also loved the pool and swim up bar.
  • Mike
    United States of America United States of America
    Very relaxed atmosphere. The owners are Canadian and they displayed good old Canadian hospitality. Very private area and well maintained
  • Sidi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    beautiful scenery, close to the beach, good food and friendly staff.
  • Nadja
    South Africa South Africa
    The resort is absolutely beautiful, the rooms spacious and clean (and nicely air conditioned), the pool bar is perfect for spending a relaxing day in the pool, drinking amazing cocktails, and soaking up some Vitamin D. The location of the resort...
  • Stephanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely magical hotel and wonderful escape from bocas chaos Vince and Rosie - the owners are wonderful and we had so much fun on their island paradise Food was also great and we loved the cocktails
  • Suzan
    Panama Panama
    The privacy nature and the hospitality … extremely friendly owners … and the hotel the beach exptional
  • Tania
    Spain Spain
    We had a lovely stay at Popa Paradise, if you are looking for a quiet and relaxing place (outside the mouse of Bocas Town) that’s the place to go! The hosts, Vince and Rosie, are very friendly and welcoming. Food was great (a bit less options for...
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the relaxed, informal atmosphere of the resort. Everything we needed or wanted was catered for. The staff and the owners were fantastic hosts, making us feel welcomed and well looked after.
  • Perttu
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Beautiful tropical island with top class private bungalows and a central club house/pool area. Everything worked like a dream with the will to go the extra mile to accommodate any wishes.
  • Viviana
    Argentina Argentina
    Atención del personal (Roger, Eduardo y Remi) La tranquilidad La naturaleza Virgen.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American • Cajun/Creole • Caribbean • Local • International • Latin American
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Popa Paradise Beach Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Badminton equipment
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Darts
  • Karaoke
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room
  • Fishing

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Adults only
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Popa Paradise Beach Resort provides shuttle services from and to the Bocas del Toro Isla Colón International Airport.

Please note that this is an adults-only property and only accepts guests of 18 years and over.

Please inform Popa Paradise Beach Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Popa Paradise Beach Resort

  • The prices at Popa Paradise Beach Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Popa Paradise Beach Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Karaoke
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beachfront
    • Fitness
    • Beach
    • Badminton equipment
    • Walking tours
    • Private beach area
    • Swimming pool
    • Yoga classes
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Spa facilities
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Popa Paradise Beach Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Room options at Popa Paradise Beach Resort include:

    • Double
    • Suite
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Popa Paradise Beach Resort is 1.5 miles from the center of Buena Vista. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Popa Paradise Beach Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, Popa Paradise Beach Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.