Name: Eclypse de Mar Acqua Lodge
Address: Isla Bastimentos, Old Bank, Bastimentos, Panama, Isla Bastimentos, Isla Bastimentos, Isla Bastimentos, 00000, Panama
Rating: 9

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Beautiful on the water bungalows‼️ Excellent reception and staff. Above & beyond personal service and very detailed oriented‼️ A wonderful place to stay on your visit. We had no problems on our lovely stay. The food was very good and we had an amazing time...

Exceptional, on the Water Bungalows‼️

My wife and two boys (12 & 9) just came back from a wonderful stay at Eclypse de Mar. The over the water bungalows were a unique and fantastic experience. We loved having breakfast in the room as the boys jumped in the water. The nature walk in the back is real jungle. We saw all kinds of fish below the bungalow and enjoyed feeding the fish from the coffee table. A few things to know. You can only get to and from the hotel by water taxi. Bring more cash than you expect. To get around the archipelago, we had a driver take us around in a water taxi and borrowed snorkel gear from the hotel. We liked the flexibility but they seem to offer more formal excursions. The music from bars across the bay carries over the water and I needed the ear plugs the hotel provided. We were told that Sunday nights are particularly bad. There's no air conditioning but the breeze was wonderful, even though everything was damp from the humidity. Finally, know that you can't flush toilet paper down the toilet, they have trash cans in the bathroom. It takes an adventurous spirit, but this experience was one of our favorite parts of Panama.

Unique and meaningful experience

It's an amazing place. Incredible.  Peaceful, and surrounded by nature.
The bungalows are well designed to enjoy the view as much as possible. 
The people working there are lovely and always trying to give us the best experience. Just as one example of that high service quality, Alfred, one of the receptionists, gave us an immediate solution to our requests, which changed all our experience.  The food is great as well!!  Next time in Bocas we will be there again :)

Incredible place, you never will forgot the experience!

So great! A little splurge for us but so worth it!!! A nice degree of separation from busy Colon. Boat taxis are available whenever you want. The restaurant/bar served delicious meals and your choice for breakfast, either in the restaurant or in your bungalow.  The very best part....the bungalow. Fabulous, spacious, comfortable bed and steps into the Caribbean right off your private deck. The water was clear and you can even snorkel right around the bungalow. Do it! So special!


Bucket list 

One of my best experience ever! 
The room was dreamy and unbelievable. 
The whole team was the kindest! From the very first second. 
From amazing Emanuela at the reception to the chef! 
The reserve is magical. 
Highly recommend this amazing dreamy place.

The most dreamy place you can go to

Wow, what an experience.  We stayed in the 4 person over-water hut.  It was the last bungalow down the pier so we were certainly spoiled.  You get a bit friendly with your mates as there is one bathroom and although one couple gets the 4-poster bed, the other gets the two singles in the living quarter.  That said, the experience is unbeatable!  WE went swimming down our stairs everyday and used the kayaks as well.  Breakfast was really good (you put your order in the night before).  Dinners were great as well.  WE were given recommendation to go fishing with a local.  WE caught kingfish, mackerel and bonita.  We brought several back to Eclypse (and gave the rest to the captain - we caught 18 inside two hours).  The staff were wonderful - Mimi in the kitchen and Alfredo at the desk.  Oh, and when we went fishing, the wives took advantage of teh nature reserve which they absolutely loved!!

Go Here - You Will Love It!

We've always dreamed of staying in over-water bungalows, so when we planned our trip to Bocas del Toro and saw Eclypse de Mar, we had to check them out. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. It is absolutely amazing. While it might be a bit pricier than many options in the area, it is so worth it in every way. The bungalows themselves are clean, beautiful, peaceful, and magical, but it doesn't end there by any means. The entire "package" of Eclypse de Mar is simply perfect. The staff is warm, friendly and helpful. (Thanks Nico and Alfredo) The food and drinks are delicious (thanks Erikka and Pierre for your hospitality and delicious creations!!) and reasonably priced. I don't remember everyone's names, but all staff were wonderful. The facilities and attached jungle preserve are beautiful and provide many places to relax and/or be adventurous. We saw amazing birdlife, sloths, and red frogs in the jungle, and used the kayaks, paddle boards and snorkel gear they provide to explore the surrounding waters. The boat tours that Eclypse offers are great as well. Alejandro and Nico took us through the bay with dolphins, then on to Zapatillo Cays for some cold beers on the beach, some exploring, snorkeling, Amphibian boarding, and then surprised us with a wonderful artistic buffet of sweet, fresh fruit (and more beer :-) Then we stopped for lunch at tiny restaurant on the water. Amazing day! We originally booked two nights at Eclypse but fell in love with the place and people instantly, so we asked if another night was available. It was, and our days and nights spent there and around the area were blissful perfection. 

Perfect stay in paradise!

I stayed in the overwater bungalows and in the treehouse. I loved both! The bungalows are bigger than I thought, and with all the windows it is very breezy and stays relatively cool. The hammocks are perfect for relaxing, while you can take a quick swim if you get too hot! The windows do not have screens, but the bed has linen drapes that kept bugs out. The tropical breeze kept them away for the most part anyway. 

The treehouse is great, it is inside the nature reserve so you hear the monkeys and animals through the night. I recommend bringing a bug net; it does have screens but bugs are clever! There are more bugs in treehouse because it is inside the Preserve and that's where bugs live.

The staff are all so friendly and helpful. Most do not speak English, but those who do, love to practice with you. Try your Spanish, though, they love it and will help you correct your words. Sonia was great with helping me learn new words and being nice when I was wrong haha.

There are kayaks, sitting areas, great drinks at reasonable prices, and fabulous food. I highly recommend this place. 

**Some complaints I heard from other people that you can avoid: no, this place does NOT have A/C, and it does not have electricity during the day. The entire Island does not have electricity. It is an ECO lodge. I was glad to have electricity at night. Yes, there are bugs. It's an equatorial island. 

As far as the noise; the tourist town across the lake does play music until about 2 am, louder during the weekends. Similar to any downtown of a city. It can echo across the lake. They give you earplugs. I found it was quieter on weekdays.**

Fantastic place with wonderful staff

Upon arrival, we were immediately greeted by friendly staff. I was with my boyfriend and we grabbed bungalow 7 (the honeymoon suite). It was wonderful and had everything we needed (two beach towels, food to feed the fish from room, etc). We booked two tours with Alejandro, who was wonderful and made sure he shared all the important facts about Panama, its culture and the animals. Very knowledgeable and fun activities. We went snorkeling, dolphin watching, had leisure time on the beach and many more attractions. By far one of the best hotels to stay in Bocas Del toro (if you’re a couple or with a few friends). Taxis everywhere are easily accessible and can take you to the fun spots in town. Overall, 10/10 experience.

Greatest stay around Bocas Del Toro

It was our second visit to these lovely bungalows and we had such a great time. The staff is very friendly and super attentive and we really enjoyed touring  different beaches and because it was September the beaches were amazingly beautiful. We are already planning to visit again. 

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