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The Sea Monkey

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near Bluff Beach

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Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
On the beach, white sand
Deluxe Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Ocean View (Overwater) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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East End Calle Principal, Bastimento, Isla Bastimentos, Bastimentos
  • Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Red Frog Beach
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View, Overwater

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View, Overwater

  • 330 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Ocean View (Overwater)

Terrace/patio

Deluxe Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Ocean View (Overwater)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 650 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Bungalow, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Ocean View (Overwater)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 700 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bastimentos

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Bluff Beach. Also, Hospital Point is within half a mile (1 km) and Red Frog Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Up in the Hill Organic Coffee Farm - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Wizard Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 54 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Playa El Istmito - 59 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barco Hundido Bar - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪The Pirate Bar Restaurant - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Café Del Mar - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪coco fastronomy - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Brother’s - ‬1 min drive

About this property

The Sea Monkey

Beachfront hotel near Bluff Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Sea Monkey also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This Bastimentos hotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Sea Monkey offers 5 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 8 are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 8 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Sea Monkey Hotel
The Sea Monkey Bastimentos
The Sea Monkey Hotel Bastimentos

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sea Monkey to the airport?

The Sea Monkey is 0.4 mi (1-min drive) away from the Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Sea Monkey have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Sea Monkey.

How close is The Sea Monkey to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sea Monkey offer free breakfast?

The Sea Monkey offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at The Sea Monkey?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Sea Monkey?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sea Monkey?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Sea Monkey have a pool?

The Sea Monkey does not have a pool.

Does The Sea Monkey have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Sea Monkey have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Sea Monkey to downtown Bastimentos?

The Sea Monkey is 4.7 mi away from Bastimentos.

The Sea Monkey Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
area around Sea Monkey doesn't protect the environment forom human's biological degradation of the environment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ka Ki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifton

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Open Ocean View

The greatest aspect of the place was the fact that your bedroom opens up to the sea and you can wake up with a gorgeous view. Stacey was very helpful and accommodating in many ways. The hike to Wizard Beach was rewarding.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The over water property is on the edge of the Old Bank. It’s easy to walk around and also to catch a water taxi from the dock. The room was well-appointed and bed was comfortable. Water pressure was weak, but not something that was a deal-breaker. The view of the water is amazing, and you feel very secluded. The staff were excellent and helpful. There is some noise from the wildlife and dogs nearby, which is unavoidable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

rhonda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Isla Bastimentos, the people, and the property but there is quite a bit of litter on the island and the water is not clean enough around the villa to swim in. It seemed that a lot of grey water and dirt went into to the water as it smelled.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Buford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The over the water rooms provide amazing views. There is no AC but the doors open the full length of wall to a patio and provide enough breeze along with a windows and a fan. The staff is very friendly and helpful. We loved our stay and would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

emmanuelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Room with a view

The room was right on the ocean Gorgeous view
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

CHIARNA

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view is amazing and the property has potential however there is trash everywhere and often floating in the water. We were disappointed that the hammock was ripped so we could not use it. We let them know but no effort was made. There were multiple water bugs! In the middle of the night I woke up to a water bug on me in the bed sleeping. The music from the town is pumping all night. We ended up paying to visit another beach during the day which was great but requires a water taxi and beach entrance fees. Not a place to get away to relax. The price is not worth it, the quality is about the same as a hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sea Monkey is an experience you will never forget. The view is unbeatable and the rustic feel makes this overwater bungalow such a great experience. Lin let us check in super early, gave us a quick tour and was very helpful by WhatsApp. She helped set up a tour, and organized breakfast every morning right to our door. She also helped us reserve a tour at the coffee farm even though we were checking out. They are in the process of building more bungalows - we are excited to see these when they are done! One little thing to note for other tourists is that there is no AC, but there is a huge fan right above the bed and we found it warm but comfortable in the unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Eric

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
The pictures are misleading. The cabin itself is fine. However, the water is not that clear. Not even close. The area around it is filthy with trash so you don’t want to go in the water. This is a place for a backpacker looking for a deal. They could also use an extra fan. If you are there on the weekend the town is extremely loud. The staff was great but we would not go back due to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emmet

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service. Views from the porch are spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the open air room, mini refrigerator & complete over water views. Breakfast was great. Lynn and her sisters were great. Could use some basic items like glasses, and island food, drink, & activities suggestions/literature. Was great to have a water taxi pick you up at your own dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Adelina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Es muy básica ! Tardaron en responder. Desayuno muy básico. Muy pero muy caro para lo que ofrecen. Los alrededores muy feos
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heiner

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wer hier Flitterwochen plant, sollte die eigenen Ansprüche überdenken. Es handelt sich hier, um eine Holzhütte auf dem Wasser...nicht mehr...nicht weniger. Es pfeift der Wind durch...es gibt Tiere wie Kakerlaken. Und ja hier treibt im Wasser hin und wieder Müll. Selbstreflexion ist ein guter Zeitpunkt. Der "gehört" doch mittlerweile in unsere Welt. Die Strände sind traumhaft...Old Banks, der Standort der Hütte, scheint nicht komplett vom Tourismus zu profitieren, so erhält man den Eindruck ins authentische "locallife" eintauchen zu dürfen. Allerdings auch mit allen Konsequenzen...Musik soweit das Gehör reicht...Baustellen...Hundegebell...Müllverbrennung (und leider gehört auch da viel Plastik zu)...die Menschen, sind alle sehr nett...sehr bemüht...und die Restaurants sind großartig. Westliche Konsumwerte sollten nicht als Maßstab mitgenommen werden...Bei tollem Wetter, gibt es wohl wenige Plätze, die das toppen können...
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Pascal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ma femme n’a pas pu dormir car trop de bruit la musique jusqu’à 8h du matin c’est un scandale
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Estefania

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Paraiso

Lugar maravilloso, todo muy sencillo y cerca de la naturaleza, del mar, gran experiencia. No esperen la estructura de hotel, disfruten la tranquilidad y belleza
Vista de la cama
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Pirjo

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022