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The Sea Monkey

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
On the beach, white sand
Exterior
On the beach, white sand
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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East End Calle Principal, Bastimento, Isla Bastimentos, Bastimentos
  • Place, Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Up in the Hill Organic Coffee Farm
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Wizard Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Terrace/patio

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View, Overwater

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View, Overwater

  • Sea view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Sea Monkey

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning and tour/ticket assistance are on-site.
The Sea Monkey offers 5 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. 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 complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Sea Monkey, you're just a quick walk from Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Red Frog 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.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to noon.
The Sea Monkey has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types at the property

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Sea Monkey Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing stay

I had a really relaxing stay at the Sea Monkey. I was in awe of the breathtaking views, and spent much of my time relaxing on the outdoor hammock enjoying the weather and location. The staff were quick in responding to requests via whats app and were super helpful! I enjoyed the little town that was accessible by foot and appreciated that this was also just a 5-10 minute boat ride to other activities. I so cannot wait until I get to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Will

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melyssa, Pflugerville

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDRA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Marilin foi muito gentil e carinhosa. Nos deu cortesias. Me atendeu em tudo o que pedi. O bangalô é espaçoso, agradável. Infelizmente não dava pra tomar banho e a água estava escura. Não sei se é a época do ano ou as chuvas, porque chegamos com chuva e no dia seguinte ja veio o sol. Na varanda do bangalô, tomanos nosso café da manhã, há um cardápio para escolha. O café, o suco, o abacaxi, tudo bem gostoso. Fizemos nosso café da manhã no bangalô 1. A noite jantamos tambem na varanda do bangalô. Não tem ar, mas tem um bom ventilador e estava fresco à noite. As meninas são muito gentis. A cidade old bank não tem saneamento básico e tem muito lixo. Mas é interessante. Gostei bastante.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Mickael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An idyllic stay, but with a few minor slip-ups that could have been avoided. Without that, I highly recommend it, the view is magnificent, but beware of noise pollution. The breakfast is TOP, especially the banana pancakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anders

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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