Located in Bocas del Toro, Surfari Bocas is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Bocas Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bolivar Park and Istmito Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
A fridge in a common area, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are available at this holiday home. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a library and express check-in are on-site. All 9 homes offer free WiFi, showers and free toiletries.
Surfari Bocas offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 8 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 8 per cent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Property # 13347439
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Frequently asked questions
Is Surfari Bocas pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Surfari Bocas?
As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surfari Bocas on 18 May 2026 start from £23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Surfari Bocas?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at Surfari Bocas?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Surfari Bocas?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Surfari Bocas located?
Located in the heart of Bocas del Toro, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal, Bolivar Park and Bocas Marina. Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea and Istmito Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Surfari Bocas Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room, staff was friendly, easy check in check out, great location, the owner was very helpful with local information, good air conditioning, good hot water
June
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Troy
20 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Super friendly and helpful checkin. Clean room, would stay again next time!
Troy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jamie
9 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Clean room, close to everything, quiet. Helpful host. Bed was firm and pillows thin.
Good for price.
Jamie
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Adina
9 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean, well-organized, and cozy place to stay. Just a few minutes’ walk from downtown, yet quiet because it’s not right in the center. Excellent kitchen and fridge with everything you need to prepare snacks or meals. Several grocery stores are only a few minutes away as well. Very good coffee available all day!
I’m a solo female traveler and felt very safe. I booked a room with a private shower on the lower level.
Thanks for a great stay — I’ll definitely be back!
Adina
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott
26 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Great place for the price.
For the price, this place was great. Thomas was very helpful and the location made it easy to get around.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owners are personable amd easy to talk to amd answers any questions you may have
Clinton
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Calais
8 May 2024
Liked: Amenities
The owner is wonderful, so helpful and communicative! Place is very quiet and safe (and im a solo female traveler) room is basic but all you need. Wonderful coffee is made in the kitchen every morning. Will definitely stay here again.
Calais
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Barry
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The owner and the other man ( didn’t get his name) are super friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble for them.
The apartment was clean and spacious with hot water and comfortable bed with good aircon, the kitchen in the apartment was well equipped so you could cook easily, the communal kitchen was also well equipped and clean.also nice and quiet area
Would definitely stay here again,
Barry
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diana
11 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We used Boca as a base to explore. The place is small but comfortable beds, full kitchen in our unit and a full shared kitchen across the hall. Air conditioning is quiet and powerful. Power outlets by every bed. Erica the manager is very friendly and helpful. The daily rate is unbeatable. A good supermarket around the corner. We stayed 4 nights. Consider take the bus and do the bat cave.
Diana
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lyra
16 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at. Affordable, clean, beautiful, welcoming hosts, and a very cute resident cat. Free coffee. Comfortable beds. Close to everything in Bocas Town. Hot water, although we had some trouble keeping the shower a constant temperature. However this really didn’t detract from our awesome stay!
Lyra
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Nauris
23 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It’s decent. Nice coffee, full kitchen, alright rooms. The shower wasn’t the best and the doors had massive gaps all around. It was comfortable enough but nothing to be ecstatic with. It was quite nice that the bins were changed daily and swept I believe too, so felt clean and looked after
We had a good two nights at Surfari. The place is new and you can see it in a very positive way. It is also being run by Europeans, which you can also see - the visuality of the place and furniture etc. is a lot better than in many places around here. The guy running the place is very positive and friendly and eager to help. The double room is clean, new and basic - there is not too much extra but there is a decent bed, a very nice new a/c, and a shower with hot water.
Breakfast is served on the roof terrace and is basic and ok. Some fresh fruits, pancakes and toast.
The area seemed to be more peaceful and quiet than some other parts of the town, and it is a short walking distance to everywhere in the town.
All in all I can recommend the place.
Esa
Verified
6/10 Okay
Kai
8 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Would’ve been a 5/5 for sure. The area is nice, the staff is nice. Everything is clean and felt very safe the entire time.
The downside however… Our room was in the corner next to the stairs, and for some reason whenever anyone in the entire upstairs would turn on the water, you could hear what we assumed was the water pump. It wasn’t quiet or in the back ground. It had a really loud high pitched noise and would go on for a long time, changing tones and turning on/off randomly. It doesn’t let you sleep through the night and you’re getting up with whoever decides to turn on water first (usually around 5am in our experience). I’m sure any other room would be quieter and nice but I feel bad for you if you’re stuck in room 15 or 25.
Kai
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laura
15 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tomás, gran anfitrión, te informa minuciosamente de todas las opciones y alternativas posibles para hacer. Apartamento equipado con todo lo necesario aunque hay insectos.
Laura
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
America
31 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Buen servicio
America
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Katherine
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Muy buena atención y super cerca de todo; el lugar es muy tranquilo y limpio. Sus dueños son muy ambles atentos. Sin duda volveria a hospedarme con ellos.
Heiddy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
7 Mar 2023
Liked: Room comfort, communication
El lugar es cómodo y queda muy cerca de todo, supermercados, restaurantes y transporte. La atención de Thomas fue excelente, siempre atento y dispuesto a ayudar con recomendaciones o cualquier cosa que requieras en tu estadÃa.
Se debe mejorar un poco la limpieza del baño y el agua caliente, solo el primer dÃa tuvimos agua caliente.