Carmen's place

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Carmen's Place in Bastimentos offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or sea views, and parquet floors. Each room includes a work desk, shower, and private entrance. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, and luggage storage. Delicious Dining: The property provides vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free breakfast options. Dinner is highly rated by guests, complemented by a welcoming host. Activities and Surroundings: Activities available include canoeing, hiking, snorkelling, and scuba diving. Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport is a few steps away, with scuba diving in the surroundings.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Options with:

  • Garden view

  • Terrace

  • Sea view

  • City view

  • Lake view

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Double Room
We have 1 left
  • 1 large double bed
Garden view
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
Max adults: 2
US$86 per night
Price US$257
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • No credit card needed
Max adults: 2
US$98 per night
Price US$295
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast US$8
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Double Room with Sea View
We have 2 left
  • 1 large double bed
Sea view
Lake view
Garden view
City view
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$98 per night
Price US$294
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • No credit card needed
Max adults: 2
US$113 per night
Price US$338
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast US$8
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
We have 1 left
  • 1 large double bed
Balcony
Sea view
Lake view
Garden view
City view
Private bathroom
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$108 per night
Price US$324
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast included
  • Partially refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • No credit card needed
Max adults: 2
US$124 per night
Price US$373
Excluded: 10 % VAT
  • Exceptional breakfast US$8
  • Costs 50% to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • No credit card needed
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Marta
Poland Poland
“Our stay at Carmen's Place was excellent. From the moment Carmen greeted us on the deck, we felt like we were at a friend's house – delicious dinners, excellent breakfasts, and engaging conversations shared on the beautiful terrace overlooking the...”
Janosch
Panama Panama
“Everything basically. Carmen, the host, runs more of a community than a bed and breakfast. Very cosy very nice details and she takes a lot of care of her guests! And she is a great cook. Staying for dinner is recommended.”
David
Austria Austria
“It was fantastic - thank you Carmen! Hope to see you again”
Audrey
Germany Germany
“I had a wonderful stay at Carmen's place! She and Marcel are friendly outgoing hosts, and the guesthouse has an amazing location surrounded by the jungle facing the bay. Carmen took very good care of me as a solo traveller, suggesting destinations...”
Farrar
United States United States
“Carmen’s place is between luscious jungle and a gentle bay by the sea. It has a dock where in you can sit and relax or even have breakfast. All the food is made by Carmen, and she accommodated my dietary restrictions perfectly. I really enjoyed...”
Marie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location on the island. Easy to take a boat and access to others part of the island. Quiet and peaceful place to hear birds, monkeys, sea at night. Carmen and Marcel are great host. Delicious food cooked by Carmen. Really helpful and...”
Maryna
Italy Italy
“Carmen is very friendly and warm host. We stayed for 2 nights and in both we had dinners there with other guests and Carmen and Marcel. The food was delicious and it was like big family dinner. Carmen is very supportive with all the needs her...”
Nina
Netherlands Netherlands
“The hosts of this bed&breakfast are amazing! Really nice personal touch, great food, and stories. Felt like being part of a temporary family... a really beautiful place and wonderful hosts. Recommend it! & Thank you so much!”
Michelle
Canada Canada
“IHosts Carmen and Marcel are great people. Definitely went out of their way to make our stay special. Our room was bright and specious. No air conditioning but nice ocean breeze blowing through. Their backyard is the Bastamento jungle and the...”
Dominik
Germany Germany
“Great atmosphere, great people, GREAT food!! We really enjoyed our stay so much ☺️”

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

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Carmen's place takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

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.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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