Beachfront

RIVA B&B

Calle de la Playa isla Carenero, Bocas del Toro, Panama
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RIVA B&B

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Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
415 reviews

RIVA B&B in Bocas del Toro provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace. Outdoor seating allows guests to enjoy the fresh air. The units at the bed and breakfast feature private entrance and soundproofing so guests can enjoy a peaceful stay. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries, units at the bed and breakfast also have free WiFi, while some rooms come with a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, the units come with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available every morning. Carenero Beach is a few steps from the bed and breakfast. Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport is 1 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Bocas del Toro, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

Continental

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Bocas del Toro

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anniina
    Finland Finland
    “Location, terrace, room, decorations were perfect! Ania is THE BEST, and the breakfast is AWESOME!!”
  • Ella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We stayed 2 nights at RIVA and had the most relaxing time. Ania was a lovely host, I love her vibe, she made the B&B feel like a home. We spent Christmas here so it was even nicer to be staying somewhere that felt cosy and homey. It rained the...”
  • Onur
    Spain Spain
    “Perfect place in a small and calm island. You can sleep with voice of waves. Spacious room with nice decoration. The owner is so kind. Her breakfasts with fruit bowl and eggs are the best. You can go to main island in 2 minutes by small boats,...”
  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    “The property itself was stunning, so well maintained and right on the water. Easy to get a water taxi to and from! We felt immediately relaxed as soon as we got there. Ania was such a lovely host and made us feel very welcome, and a fabulous cook...”
  • Charlotte
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location. Wonderful host. Beautiful views. Very comfortable. Close to beach and supermarket.”
  • Goaris
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Very clean room, amazing breakfast, friendly staff and an amazing location.”
  • Elise
    Australia Australia
    “Great location, Ania the owner is incredible, French Polish, over and above service, food was delicious.”
  • Dennis
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Superhost..very helpfull and makes an excellent breakfast..snorkel right in front of your room ..we saw many fish, huge starfish and mantra rays..if you need a watertaxi just raide your hand and you will have almost directly ..1 dollar per person...”
  • Máire
    Ireland Ireland
    “We stayed at Rivas B&B for 2 nights. We had originally booked-in for 1 night, but our experience was so fabulous that we decided to stay for a 2nd night. Our host was very helpful & informative, and always on hand for advice & suggestions. Rivas...”
  • Wendy
    Belgium Belgium
    “The place was amazing! Very nice an clean room with ocean view. The owner was great. She explained everything very well and helped on excursions or restaurants. Breakfast was the best! She cooked you anything you wanted.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of RIVA B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Tumble dryer
  • Washing machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge

Internet
Good free WiFi 31 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Executive lounge access
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Polish

House rules
RIVA B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

We offer a water taxi service 24/7 from the main island.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform RIVA B&B in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about RIVA B&B

  • The prices at RIVA B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at RIVA B&B is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at RIVA B&B include:

    • Double

  • The nearest beach is just 750 yards from RIVA B&B. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at RIVA B&B can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte

  • RIVA B&B is 1 miles from the centre of Bocas del Toro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • RIVA B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Beachfront
    • Couples massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Neck massage
    • Beach
    • Hand massage
    • Live music/performance
    • Back massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Full body massage