Avenida B entre Calle 4 y 5, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro, 0101
What's nearby
Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Bolivar Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Bocas Marina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Playa El Istmito - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Tortuga Beach - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 1 min drive
Restaurants
The Pirate Bar Restaurant - 3 min walk
Café Del Mar - 5 min walk
coco fastronomy - 3 min walk
Brother’s - 5 min walk
El Último Refugio - 3 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Surfari Bocas
Situated on the bay, Surfari Bocas is a great choice for a stay in Bocas del Toro. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and scuba diving.
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 8 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Property amenities
Beach
Near the beach
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free offsite parking within 7 ft
Street parking available
Food and drink
Oven
Refrigerator in a common area
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Blender
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Towels provided
Living spaces
Library
Entertainment
TV in a common area
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet friendly
USD 10 per pet per night
Food and water bowls are available
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevators
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Tour/ticket assistance
Daily housekeeping
Multilingual staff
Local maps
Guidebooks/recommendations
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Restaurant dining guide
24-hour front desk
Location highlights
Near the ocean
Near the sea
On the bay
On the waterfront
Near the airport
In the city center
In the entertainment district
Near a hospital
Things to do
Boat tours nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Ziplining nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
9 rooms
2 floors
1 building
Built in 2015
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 8 percent
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Surfari B&B Bocas del Toro
Surfari B&B
Surfari Bocas del Toro
Surfari
Surfari B B
Surfari Bocas Bocas del Toro
Surfari Bocas Private vacation home
Surfari Bocas Private vacation home Bocas del Toro
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Surfari Bocas?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Surfari Bocas?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Surfari Bocas?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Surfari Bocas and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.
What's the area around Surfari Bocas like?
Surfari Bocas is a short 1-minute drive from Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) and 5 minutes' walk from Bolivar Park.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2024
Andrew
Andrew, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 8, 2024
Would’ve been a 5/5 for sure. The area is nice, the staff is nice. Everything is clean and felt very safe the entire time.
The downside however… Our room was in the corner next to the stairs, and for some reason whenever anyone in the entire upstairs would turn on the water, you could hear what we assumed was the water pump. It wasn’t quiet or in the back ground. It had a really loud high pitched noise and would go on for a long time, changing tones and turning on/off randomly. It doesn’t let you sleep through the night and you’re getting up with whoever decides to turn on water first (usually around 5am in our experience). I’m sure any other room would be quieter and nice but I feel bad for you if you’re stuck in room 15 or 25.
Kai
Kai, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 8, 2024
Christopher
Christopher, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 30, 2024
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2024
The owner is wonderful, so helpful and communicative! Place is very quiet and safe (and im a solo female traveler) room is basic but all you need. Wonderful coffee is made in the kitchen every morning. Will definitely stay here again.
Calais
Calais, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Mar 23, 2024
It’s decent. Nice coffee, full kitchen, alright rooms. The shower wasn’t the best and the doors had massive gaps all around. It was comfortable enough but nothing to be ecstatic with. It was quite nice that the bins were changed daily and swept I believe too, so felt clean and looked after
Nauris
Nauris, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 23, 2024
Claire
Claire, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2024
Tony
Tony, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2024
Great place for the price.
For the price, this place was great. Thomas was very helpful and the location made it easy to get around.
Scott
Scott, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2023
Muy buena atención y super cerca de todo; el lugar es muy tranquilo y limpio. Sus dueños son muy ambles atentos. Sin duda volveria a hospedarme con ellos.
Heiddy
Heiddy, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2023
Allison
Allison, 9-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2023
John
John, 8-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2020
La atención de Thomas fue excelente muy contentos con nuestra estadía
Daniela
Daniela, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 19, 2018
Close to all the action in Bocas Town
Pros: close to the action in Bocas Town; affordable
Cons: Can be too close to the action in Bocas Town, especially on weekends with load music and fireworks shows at 2 am. Concrete floors transmit noise from adjacent rooms with ease. 20-something crowd can be very boisterous, especially if partaking to adult beverages on the weekend.
It's much more a hostel with private rooms than a b&b.
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2018
Very laid back, friendly place
I really enjoyed my stay here. The manager was always very nice and made sure I was comfortable. They were very respectful with quiet time until 9 a.m. in the morning, which was nice. My bed was very comfortable and the room was clean. All in all, a great place for the price!
Diane
Diane, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 25, 2018
Excellent
Very friendly Host. Great location! On a side street off the main road so 1min walk to the main area but able to get away from noise at night, highly recommend!
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2017
Perfect location, great amenities and value!
First of all, it is steps from the docks you will land at when arriving to Bocas Town. The amenities are amazing! Roof top patio to enjoy, a kitchen with shared fridges to make your own meals while staying in Bocas.. A nice dining area to chill with fellow travelers. And the rooms- spotless. Clean beds, clean sheets, clean towels, clean floors. One of the best we stayed in. The AC worked perfectly (for Canadians like us who need it). It was also very safe and the owner is such a great guy! We recommended this location to everyone.
Julie
Julie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 4, 2017
B & B hotel
Our stay at the B & B Surfari was ok. The room was clean and the beds ok...mattresses a little too soft. The reason I said I would not recommend this place to a friend is for two reasons; the first is because the Surfari calls itself a B & B but food was not offered at all. No breakfast included or even available. Every B & B we have ever stayed in had breakfast included. The young lady who checked us in was very friendly and helpful and directed us to a really good place to eat for dinner and breakfast that was just down the street. The second reason was the smell of sewage that was almost overwhelming. I'm not sure exactly where it was coming from but it was nasty. It might not have been from the hotel but it would make it hard to recommend this place to a friend for those reasons.
Also, we were overcharged for our room but the hotel and Expedia both worked hard to get it corrected so we appreciated that very much.
Sandy
Sandy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2017
Great little place
The owners were incredibly kind. The breakfast that was included was great. I feel the price we paid was very fair. We had Wi-Fi in the room, as well as AC and hot showers. We really enjoyed our stay.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2017
Truly a Magical B&B Experience
This is one of the better places I've ever experienced. There is a reason this place is always sold out. Jim and Charlene were extremely welcoming and accommodating. They went out of their way to ensure their guests were having a great time and genuinely appreciate having travelers visit their B&B.
Breakfast is made custom for every guest and always contributed to a great start to my day. Jim and Charlene also give good recommendations for places to eat, tours to go on, and bars to visit in the evening. I enjoyed playing with the only Labradoodie on the island and local celebrity, Daisy. If your feeling high energy, Daisy will fetch the frisbee until your arm falls off!
The location is directly behind the main street which gets away from the noise. I received a great night's sleep every night and the rooms were clean with great WIFI. As a solo traveler I really enjoyed the sense of community the two Canadian managers provide. Most early nights were spent having a couple of Balboa's discussing fun things about where everyone is from. The washer and dryer is free to use as well, which comes in handy when you find your clothes soaking wet after a late night of jumping in the ocean.
This place is amazing and I HIGHLY recommend you book all your nights here. You won't regret it.
Jason
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 9, 2024
Excelente relación precio y comodidad..
Jose F
Jose F, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 5, 2024
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2024
Très bien
La chambre était assez spacieuse et propre. L’espace commun est agréable et ce que nous avons préféré a été la communication avec Thomas. Il a été très agréable, de bons conseils et très réactif.