Take the whole lodge: a private buyout in Bocas del Toro

Six suites, up to 12 guests, a chef and a bartender, and a pool, bar and dining room that are yours alone. Book the Entire Lodge and The Lodge at Punta Rica, an off-grid eco-lodge on Isla Bastimentos about 10 minutes by boat from Bocas Town, becomes exclusive use for your group: no other guests, just your people, your hosts and our staff. Children and infants are welcome with an Entire Lodge booking. It’s barefoot luxury: your own chef and bartender, no dress code, and the jungle on every side.

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From $1,118 per night before taxes for the whole lodge in our quieter months, and about $1,300 in peak season (non-refundable rate, checked October 2026; flexible rates run about 5% higher). Shared by 12 guests, that is about $93 per person per night, with breakfast included.

Rated 9.8 “Exceptional” from 113 guest reviews on Booking.com.

Pool and lodge buildings in the jungle at The Lodge at Punta Rica

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What is private to your group

  • All six suites: four two-story King Suites and two Queen Suites
  • The pool, bar, dining area and Grand Room living room
  • Wide decks, a private dock and beach access (not a private beach)
  • Kayaks, paddleboards and snorkel gear
  • Your on-site hosts, Dan and Brian, plus a chef and bartender

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Who it is for

  • Milestone birthdays and anniversaries
  • Family reunions and multi-generational trips (children welcome on buyouts)
  • Friend trips and bachelor or bachelorette weekends (plan events with us in advance)
  • Yoga, wellness and creative retreats: you bring the program, we bring the venue, the food and the hosts
  • Small team offsites (Wi-Fi is available throughout the property)

Food and drink

Breakfast is cooked to order and included (served 8:00–10:00). A poolside lunch menu runs 12:00–3:00, and our chef cooks a three-course dinner six nights a week (not Sundays). There is a full bar, and food and drink are tallied on one bill at checkout. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

A sample four-night plan

  1. Arrive. We pick your group up by boat at the Bocas Town dock, and a welcome cocktail is waiting at the lodge. Pool, sunset, chef’s dinner.
  2. Beach and reef. Snorkel with our gear, then take a short water taxi to Red Frog Beach or plan a trip to Cayo Zapatillas.
  3. Village and trail. Visit Old Bank by water taxi and hike to Wizard Beach (about a 40-minute walk).
  4. Chocolate and islands. Try the chocolate and permaculture tour at La Loma or a custom island tour with Bocas Islands Adventours. Or stay in and book a massage or a private yoga session at the lodge (arranged in advance, extra cost). Farewell dinner.
  5. Depart. Breakfast, then a boat back to the Bocas Town dock.

Getting here

Fly into Bocas del Toro (BOC) or take the ferry to Bocas Town, then take a short taxi to the waterfront (ask us for the current fare). With an Entire Lodge booking, we meet your group for free at our standard pickup point behind Virginia’s House, the yellow house to the left of the police station, and bring everyone to the lodge by boat. Please confirm your arrival with us 24 hours ahead and tell us your group’s arrival times so we can plan the transfers. Our last boat leaves Bocas Town at 5:30 PM, so your group can check in before 6 PM; later arrivals can come by water taxi with our help. We also drop you back at the dock when you leave.

Good to know

  • Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Smoking is outdoors only.
  • The lodge is a hilltop property with many stairs and uneven paths, and some decks are open without full railings. The pool is not fenced, and the dock has deep water.
  • We run on solar power and rainwater, so please conserve; there are no TVs, and Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
  • One dog per booking is welcome at no extra charge.
  • Add-ons: an in-lodge massage or a private yoga instructor can be booked in advance at extra cost. Yoga mats are provided in the suites.

What happens after you book

You will hear from us through a few different systems. That is normal, and they are all us.

  1. A booking inquiry and acknowledgement from our booking system (Guesty).
  2. A secure link from ChargeAutomation, our payment partner, to pay your 50% deposit (please pay within 24 hours to secure your dates) and complete a short online check-in (guest details, arrival info and the rental agreement).
  3. Your free Full Guide to Bocas, sent once your deposit and online check-in are done (it’s in your welcome portal for easy access).
  4. Personal emails, SMS and WhatsApp messages (choose your preference) from your hosts and hosting team through our booking system’s shared inbox, so our whole team sees your message, to plan your boat pickup, dinners and tours. Just reply to any of our messages.

The other 50% is charged 30 days before arrival. Each step unlocks the next. If anything looks unexpected, just reply to one of our booking messages and we will sort it out.

Frequently asked questions

Up to 12 guests across six suites: four two-story King Suites and two Queen Suites.

Yes. Children and infants are welcome with an Entire Lodge booking. We suggest ages 12 and up because of the boat transfers, stairs and an unfenced pool; please supervise children and non-swimmers near the pool and dock.

On an Entire Lodge booking the pool, bar, dining area and Grand Room living room are private to your group, along with all six suites and the decks.

A cooked-to-order breakfast is included each morning. Lunch from the poolside menu and a three-course dinner (six nights a week, not Sundays) are available at per-person prices; ask us for current pricing. Vegetarian and vegan options are available; tell us about allergies when you book.

Events and parties are not allowed unless planned with us in advance. Message us with your idea, headcount and timing and we will tell you what is possible.

Check availability and book on our booking page, or ask us for a group quote. After you book, you will get a confirmation from Guesty, then a secure ChargeAutomation link to pay a 50% deposit (please pay within 24 hours to secure the lodge) and complete online check-in; once both are done, we send your free Full Guide to Bocas. The other 50% is charged 30 days before arrival, so there is nothing to pay at check-in.

When you book direct, you choose between two rates. Our flexible rate gives you free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival; after that, 50% of the stay is charged. Our non-refundable rate is about 5% lower and can’t be refunded. Bookings made through Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia or Vrbo follow that platform’s policy.

Yes: one dog per booking, no pet fee. Please tell us in advance. Our resident dog, Nacho, roams the property.

Planning a group trip?

Tell us your dates, group size and the occasion, and we will reply with availability and a quote built for your group. You can also call or text +1 916-619-5970.

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