Hotels in Boquete

Boquete, Panama

Perhaps you’d like something different for your vacation in Panama. There is more to Panama than just the city of Panama, its beaches and the hotels in Panama City. Perhaps you have heard of a place called Boquete and have decided to search out the possibility of staying at one of the hotels in Boquete, Chiriqui Province. Going to Boquete is something you won’t regret. In fact, it is so beautiful, you will dread leaving this little paradise at the end of your vacation.

Boquete, is a small lovely village in the mountainous region of central Panama in Chiriqui Province, located in an area where some of the sweetest oranges and the best coffee is grown on mountain plantations on the slopes, shaded by lush foliage. The coffee is harvested by the Guaymi Indians in the time between October and February. The gardens of Boquete rival the most beautiful gardens in England or on the Meditarranean. You can experience the annual festivals in Boquete such as the the Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival) or the Feria de las Orquideas. You can ride horseback in the mountains. Blessed with fresh mountain air and scenery, Boquete is becoming both a vacation and retirement destination for many travellers and retirees alike. Boquete is a peaceful, tranquil place for those looking to get away from it all, to surround yourself with abundant nature and beauty.

Let’s take a look at some of the hotels in Boquete available to travelers to Panama.


Valle Escondido

Valle Escondido, Boquete, situated in a hidden valley, surrounded by mountains on three sides, at the foot of an ancient volcano, with rivers and creeks a plenty, this is a highly recommended resort in Boquete offering a 9 hole golf course and a full service spa. It is one of the best hotels in Boquete. Hotel rates at the Valle Escondido are very reasonable for any one of the 39 suites, riverside bungalow accommodations. Each of the suites are tastefully decorated in Panamanian style and come with all the amenities a traveller expects such as TV, DVD, internet access, small kitchenette, fireplace, telephone, large bathtub, patio/balcony, lounge chairs.

This resort in Boquete features a fully equipped fitness center, spa, holistic center, large heated pool, an enclosed racquetball area where you can play any indoor ball sports such as squash or volleyball, a Jacuzzi/steam room and lockers are provided. The spa provides massages, acupuncture, reiki and health consultations among other beauty treatments. For the golfer, there is the The Quebrada Grande Golf and Country Club for a game of golf in very scenic surroundings and the cooler air of the mountain.

The Valle Escondido is situated a 10 to15 minute walk to town or five minutes by taxi. It is 45 minutes to a one hour ride which will cost you $25 - $35 from the David airport.

There are two restaurants and a bar which offer guests delicious food and wonderful service. You will be delighted with the organic food cooked up at the restaurants. There are local artisan shops to buy souvenirs of Panama. A Chapel, a pro shop, an event center, and meeting rooms are available for the business traveller.

Other activities to enjoy while staying at the Valle Escondido Resort include: whitewater rafting, a wildlife safari, nature walks, bird watching and coffee tours. The staff are friendly and provide excellent service. The rooms and hotel is exceptionally clean. The scenery of the Valle Escondido Resort is breathtaking and quite a paradise for nature lovers, eco-tourists, bird watchers, golfers alike. It’s the best place to stay in Boquete.

El Oasis, Boquete

The El Oasis in Boquete, Panama, is a luxurious hotel in lovely Boquete available for a reasonable price. Great food is available in the dining room, served by a helpful, professional staff. It is located close to the town of Boquete with its shopping and restaurants. Another highly rated and reasonably priced hotel in Boquete.

Panamonte Inn And Spa, Boquete

Like a country inn in the mountains, charming and hospitable, a perfect place to stay if you would like to explore the mountains of Boquete Panama in Chiriqui Province. It is located only a five minute walk to the town. The Panamonte Inn and Spa is located at the foot of Baru Volcano. Owned by a family and offering a place for travelers to rest since 1914, the Panamonte offers friendliness, beautiful gardens, and recently renovated hotel rooms with full amenities for their guests. One word to describe the Panamonte Inn is “charming”.

Guests can find 17 recently renovated rooms, with all the usual full amenities, such as private bathrooms, air conditioning, TV and telephone in a cozy country style inn atmosphere. There is room service available and you will find the service is warm and friendly. There is a lounge with full bar and roaring fireplaces. Charges for the hotel rooms range from $95 - $310 US. Credit cards accepted include Mastercard, American Express and travelers cheques. A full service spa is available, a travel agency, and business/conference facilities available for the business travelers.

These are just a few of the hotels in Boquete for you to consider on your vacation in Panama. By all means, if it is your first visit to Panama, you must see the city of Panama, the coasts of Panama and of coursel, the Panama Canal. But on your return trip to Panama, I highly recommend you try something different to explore more of Panama and experience all that this marvellous country has to offer. Boquete is beautiful and must not be missed. Like I said, you probably won’t want to leave Boquete once you get here. There are many more hotels in Boquete to consider for your vacation, such as the Fundadores Hotel, the Kalima Suites, Hotel Ladera, Boquete Garden Inn, etc., or even for those on a budget, there are hostels in Boquete for you if that is what you are looking for. Stay tuned for my next article on additional hotels in Boquete in an upcoming article here on Panama City Beach Hotels.