Azul Paradise Resort

Beautiful location. Very friendly staff. Food is good, although you have no choice but to eat at the hotel's restaurant since you're completely isolated and after a few days the menu becomes repetitive. At the end of the day the hotel is very basic and you essentially pay a 5 star resort price for the comforts and service of a nice youth hostel.

Very much enjoyed our stay . The boys- Ricardo and Jacobo were very helpful and easy to work with. The chef did a wonderful job and all the waiters were good However, we had a few issues that I pointed out to Ricardo The women cleaning the rooms were not doing a great job with refilling drinking water everyday, also not giving us fresh beach towels.. we had to keep asking for them during our 4 night stay there The 6 people bungalow needed some maintenance. Overall enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back For those thinking of staying here, please note that this is not on Isla colon where the airport is. It is another 30- 40 min boat ride to the south end of Isla Bastimentos. There are no other restaurants close by and hence, you will need to eat your dinner at the resort .. to go anywhere you will need to take a shuttle boat.. All this costs money and hence, factor it in your budget ..

We enjoyed a 4 night stay at Azul Paradise we stayed in the over water bungalow #6, this place is very relaxing, the location is very remote and truly amazing if you are looking to enjoy some time away. The staff was very accommodating, they made our stay 100% worth it. The layout of the bungalow it self is nice, the bed is comfortable, the bathroom was spacious and nice, the glass view port is great, I enjoyed seeing many different sea life, including string rays and different fish, the big windows in the bungalows are great, waking up to beautiful sunrises and enjoying the sunsets, was just breathtaking. But I will say the bungalow does needs some updating and maintenance work, the rug was old and a fall hazard, the towels were old and stained, the furniture is dirty, the wood deck and ladder to the ocean needs some up keep, you do not get a key to the bungalow, they say it’s very safe, you are only able to lock it from the inside, a working safe is in the room, which we used, the satellite internet worked great. It is noted that the AC is limited, due to the resort being ECO-friendly, no surprise there, we only had AC from 6pm-7am, there is a fan in the room but it is set to the lowest setting and unable to adjust, in the open floor restaurant on the second level there are little ceiling fans, they didn’t produce any air, it would have been nice having extra big fans for some air, it does get really hot and humid in this region, in my opinion for the amount paid for the resort, there should be AC available at all times. The food was good, Chef Chepi will introduce himself and accommodate to any special requests. Just be aware once you are at the resort you are limited to what they offer from there restaurant only, food and drinks are a separate charge. The only other option is paying for a boat ride each way, to another island, aprox 40 min away for other food options. The food packages are not cheap, so do your research before hand, some of the menu items were not always available. We enjoyed a personal boat tour, we saw dolphins, slots, star fish, corrals, taking us through the mangroves and neighboring island local villages was nice. Over all we really enjoyed our stay, Jordano and Ricardo the manager’s on site were very nice, they answered all our questions and accommodations before and during our stay. Our servers, Orlando, Jerónimo, Melissa and Miriam were extremely nice and attentive, most of the resort workers are from the small local island community, we enjoyed talking to them and learning about there native culture, they offer a tour of there community, if desired. This place has so much potential and could be a true paradise. We travel a lot, and in our opinion it is over priced for what they offer, they are definitely missing attention to details, this being said, the view, the great hospitality from the staff and the tranquility you get from the overwater bungalow is worth a visit.

We had an amazing yoga retreat at Azul Paradise. Everything went very smoothly, they picked us up at the Bocas del Toro airport and transported us to the resort. Our bungalow had everything we needed and the staff went out of their way to make sure all our needs were met. The food was delicious and the excursions were magical. We saw baby sea turtles hatch and run to sea, a sloth tour, a snorkeling tour, baby dolphins, and visited dolphin island. We also got to experience the bioluminescence phytoplankton from the deck of our bungalow. This vacation was incredibly relaxing and the air conditioning at night was very welcome. Thanks to Erin and Marty for creating this beautiful place and finding such amazing local staff. We appreciated our visit to Salt Creek Village and both the eco-conscious resort and relationship with the local islanders.

Our stay at this hotel was absolutely perfect in every way. The overwater bungalows were a dream come true, offering stunning views and comfort. The facilities were top-notch, providing everything we needed for an relaxing but adventurous stay. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and catered to our every need with a smile. The tours offered were well-organized and gave us a true taste of the natural beauty Panama has to offer. The food was exceptional, with a wide variety of delicious options that satisfied all our cravings. The location was ideal, providing easy access to both relaxation and adventure. I can 1000% recommend this hotel to anyone looking for an unforgettable getaway. Every aspect of our stay exceeded our expectations, and we can't wait to return!

I stayed 4 nights at Azul Paradise and can’t say enough about the staff… Jordano was attentive and made sure that everything was taken care of, Chef Cheppe took great care of us (given my friend has a severe nut allergy and I’m vegan), Orlando and everyone serving at the restaurant were amazing, and Eddie made sure we got from the airport to the dock in Bocas Town and back. The water is clear and warm and great for taking out the kayaks or paddle boards… it’s a beautiful secluded side of the island so is quiet and calm. Panama is HOT and humid, and the AC is only available at night but it was fine at night with the fans. Also the wifi isn’t reliable or strong enough for working so best to just unplug, unwind and enjoy!