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Featuring sea views, Sonny Island Resort in Punta Bajo Rico features accommodation, a garden, a private beach area, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. Complimentary WiFi is offered. An American breakfast is available each morning at the lodge. A range of water sports facilities is available on site and snorkelling can be enjoyed within close proximity of Sonny Island Resort.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

American


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Punta Bajo Rico
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marek
    Poland Poland
    Great location - 2,5h from Panama City. Quiet isolated island. Great beaches. Staff was very helpful. Good food. It is nice place to stay 2-3 nights to really rest.
  • S
    Panama Panama
    The island is beautiful. The food was very good. We saw whales swimming very close to the island while we were eating breakfast - wonderful! Most of the staff was excellent.
  • André
    Germany Germany
    The staff was incredibly nice and helpful, the two available beaches were very beautiful, our room and all the facilities were very beautiful and without any luxury. We were given a room with a king size bed for the three of us (my wife, my...
  • André
    Portugal Portugal
    Optima praia, comida e bungalows muito confortáveis. A apenas 2h de ferry desde a Cidade do Panamá. Os funcionários são extremamente simpáticos e prestativos.
  • Margaux
    France France
    Très jolie cabane avec vue mer, grande et confortable. Nous avons adoré notre séjour (d'une nuit) dans ce beau cadre très reposant. Le staff du restaurant était adorable et aux petits soins.
  • Tânia
    Portugal Portugal
    A localização e a tranquilidade do local. Cabanas privadas com amenities e toalhas de banho. Espreguiçadeiras à disposição e máquina para refill de água sem custos extra e sem limite. AC funciona bem e toda a noite se necessário (assim como a...
  • Jenny
    United States United States
    Food was great! Service and staff were outstanding. Bungalo's were very clean with a great view!
  • Monia
    Italy Italy
    Tutto! Piccola isola paradisiaca con due spiagge dove depongono le uova le tartarughe. Alloggio tutto in legno direttamente sul mare. Letti comodi ed enormi. Colazione a scelta…complimenti per i pancake!! Ottimi
  • Florencia
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The place is well maintained and clean. Staff is super friendly.
  • A
    Alan
    Mexico Mexico
    El lugar estaba mucho mejor de lo que me imaginaba. Hermosa la playa y las instalaciones. Buena cocina, limpio, personal atento

Property questions and answers
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  • How to I get there from Panamá city ? How many ferry’s a day from the city ?

    Hello, is just 1 ferry a day departing at 7:30 Am from Causeway Amador, the name of the company is Sea las Perlas
    Answered on 2 June 2023
  • Hi How do one get to the resort from Panama City? Do we need antigen test? is smoking allowed on the resort or beach? Thank you

    Hi from Panama city do you need to tale a ferry To Sonny Island Resort ( Contact Sea Las perlas Ferry service and made your reservation to Sonny Isla..
    Answered on 3 August 2021
  • Do I need a Covid test to visit the island. My Covid test will be around 72 hours old. Will I need a more recent test?

    No es necesario
    Answered on 29 October 2020
  • Is the resort all inclusive or meals separate? ty

    Hi, meals separate
    Answered on 12 November 2023
  • is there ferry service to the island seven days a week?

    yes, 7 days a week 1 hour departure at 07:00 a.m check in / 07:30 a.m. Departure As soon as you book the Resort, we provide you with the way to b..
    Answered on 26 March 2022
  • Is there a ferry that goes early Saturday morning from Panama City to the island and returns late in the afternoon on Sunday?

    Good morning sir, we do not have at the moment. Greetings. Rodrigo
    Answered on 2 October 2020
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Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • Latin American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Sonny Island Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Snorkelling
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Sonny Island Resort takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:30 to 13:00
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
From 09:30 to 10:00
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 of any age 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

1+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$60 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 Sonny Island Resort 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.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Sonny Island Resort

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

  • Sonny Island Resort offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkelling
    • Beachfront
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Private beach area
    • Walking tours
    • Open-air bath
    • Live music/performance
    • Public Bath
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Beach
    • Themed dinner nights
  • Check-in at Sonny Island Resort is from 12:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Guests staying at Sonny Island Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American
  • Room options at Sonny Island Resort include:

    • Bungalow
    • Tent
  • Sonny Island Resort is 100 yards from the centre of Punta Bajo Rico. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Sonny Island Resort has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant