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Cosmic Crab Resort

3.0 star property

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Balcony view
Starfish Family Cabin | Garden view
Front of property
Butterfly Room | Terrace/patio
Hummingbird Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Carenero Island Trail, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro
  • Carenero Island
    1 min walk
  • Bolivar Park
    3 min walk
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
    7 min walk
  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    7 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Gecko Cabin

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Gecko Cabin

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Butterfly Room | Terrace/patio

Butterfly Room

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Coconut Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Coconut Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Seahorse Cabin

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Crab Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Crab Family Room

  • 990 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 6 Twin Beds

View all photos for Manatee Bungalow Over Water

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Manatee Bungalow Over Water

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Starfish Family Cabin | Living area

Starfish Family Cabin

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Dolphin Overwater Bungalow | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Dolphin Overwater Bungalow

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Caracol, Over Water

Caracol, Over Water | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Caracol, Over Water

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cabin | Room amenity

Cabin

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Toucan Family Cabin

Toucan Family Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Toucan Family Cabin

  • 603 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Lionfish Bungalow Overwater | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Lionfish Bungalow Overwater

  • 151 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mermaid Over Water | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Mermaid Over Water

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Sea Turtle Over Water

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hummingbird Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Hummingbird Room

  • 603 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Living area
Los Balcones over the sea
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Laundry
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (2)
The price is $74
per night
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Los Balcones over the sea

About the neighborhood

Bocas del Toro

Located in Bocas del Toro, Cosmic Crab Resort is on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Carenero Island and Bolivar Park. .This beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea.

What's nearby

  • Carenero Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Playa El Istmito - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Tortuga Beach - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪JJ’s at Bocas Blended - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barco Hundido Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pirate Bar Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mana Bar and Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Del Mar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Cosmic Crab Resort

Beachfront hotel with relaxing spa services
Cosmic Crab Resort offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a waterslide and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 15 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a waterslide. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Satisfy your appetite at Cosmic Crab Cafe, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Cosmic Crab Cafe - This beachfront seafood restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Languages

English, Hebrew, Spanish

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

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 12 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Cosmic Crab Cafe

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Designer stores
  • Fishing
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:30 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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 12 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Cosmic Crab Resort Carenero Island
Cosmic Crab Carenero Island
Cosmic Crab Resort Carenero
Cosmic Crab Resort Hotel
Cosmic Crab Resort Bocas del Toro
Cosmic Crab Resort Hotel Bocas del Toro

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 76 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like that the property is on the water.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yorlenys

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inexpensive for what you get. I stayed in a private over the water cabin with my own private bathroom. Conveniently close to Bocas Town. Host was friendly, patient, and very helpful. Has its own restaurant and bar, so really no need to go anywhere else. I would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Very Crabby Stay
Only stayed 2 days as we were ending our 6 weeks in Panama
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Allison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It was wonderful. We just had some issues with the air conditioner, should be changed. Other than that, we had a very good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

JASON, Wichita

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay overall
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful as always ..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Béla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The website (expedia) photo are very diffrent. Room has a bad odor, noisy ac, and sadly a very poor neighborhood with houses with poverty on a garbage field. All the dirt are floating on the sea. I wish i could read the other comments. Expedia helpdesk didnt help me at all. This is my last trip with expedia, asap its over i will cancell my account!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great! Had a great time there. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff treatment
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

shaman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved this hotel. The staff are amazing and the location is great; only a 1 minute boat ride from Isla Colon which takes you directly to the hotel. The room was very spacious with comfortable beds and a small fridge. A half hour stroll through the friendly neighbourhood and you on the other side of the island. The only thing worth a mention was the air conditioner was a bit noisy but we found the nights were cool enough without it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oggun

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at the cosmic crab, 5/5, Great location and great views of the surroundings. Staff was friendly and took time to explain all the services and hotel guidelines. Anyone who wants to have agreat time in Bocas should consider CC

6/10 Okay

Larry

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Zero beach and/or swimming area. Garbage in the water. Cute bungalow over the water
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet location. Easily accessable to water taxis to go to any islands. The food and Bloody Marys at Cosmic Crab are so great. We stayed 2 weeks and ate multiple meals here and neither of us had a bad meal. You can't go wrong here with location, food and cocktails.

10/10 Excellent

janice

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Diana

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed three days and the room was not cleaned once. We also dined in the restaurant and would not recommend the lobster. The accommodations themselves were very unique and quaint however seasoned.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra, san jose

8/10 Good

Natalie

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

6/10 Okay

Claire

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Martina

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022