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Cosmic Crab Resort

3.0 star property

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Cabin | Room amenity
Cabin | Garden view
Cabin, Garden View | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Map
Carenero Island Trail, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro
  • Carenero Island
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Tortuga Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, Garden Area

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cabin | Terrace/patio

Cabin

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Cabin, Garden View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, Garden View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, Garden Area

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cabin, Garden View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin, Garden View

  • 92 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 6 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow, Sea View, Overwater

  • 14 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cabin | Living area

Cabin

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Single Sofa Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

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Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin

  • 14 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Romantic Cabin, Sea View, Overwater | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Romantic Cabin, Sea View, Overwater

  • 14 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cabin | Room amenity

Cabin

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Single Beds

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Cabin | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Romantic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Overwater | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Romantic Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Overwater

  • 14 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bungalow, Sea View, Overwater | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow, Sea View, Overwater

  • 14 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bungalow, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View, Overwater

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Cabin, Partial Sea View | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Cabin, Partial Sea View

  • 56 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About this property

Cosmic Crab Resort

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or at a marina before returning for a meal at one of Cosmic Crab Resort's 2 restaurants. Housekeeping is available on request.
Cosmic Crab Resort offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. 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 on-site spa services. Services include massages.
During your stay at Cosmic Crab Resort, you're just a quick walk from Carenero Island. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • For dining with a beachfront location, stop by Cosmic Crab Cafe, one of the property's 2 restaurants
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes horse riding/rentals, rowing/canoeing and kayaking
  • Steps from Carenero Island and 3 minutes on foot from Bolivar Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Cosmic Crab Resort offers its guests a marina, a waterslide, and an outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Cosmic Crab Resort.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bocas del Toro hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 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 transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Snorkelling
  • 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 lift

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: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by Boat. Transfers need to be confirmed in advance by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property 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.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children aged 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Cosmic Crab Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 98 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Must stay
It was great Jone the owner was awesome, the food was great. To get a water taxi to the property is not a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Chelsea

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do not recommend the cosmic crab. There were 3 of us staying for 4 nights in the hummingbird cabin and we could not wait to leave. The property has potential but has been neglected. The cabins smell like raw sewage inside and out. The water pressure was very low. I have been living in Panama for years now and am very accustomed to rustic accommodations but this place is just poorly managed, and poorly maintained. The restaurant closes at 7:30 and was barely open during our entire stay. Whenever we needed anything it always felt like we were inconveniencing the staff and like our being there was such a burden. We never asked for housekeeping but when we did ask for towels the owner scolded us for not asking “in advance”. The owner also was very rude and passive aggressive whenever we needed anything. There was no coffee the morning after we checked in and it was like we were asking for a million dollars just to get coffee that was supposed to be free every day. when we asked if we could get lunch on our last day, the owner literally told us “that’s not going to happen”. Complete lack of hospitality especially from Joan, the owner. She tries to make you feel welcomed but the moment you need something you feel like a burden. This place has potential but the management is terrible. Just stay somewhere else far away from the krusty crab.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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