El Empalme Vacation Rentals

"great, boutique small rooms but everything needed"

"Clean room, lots of space with water views."

"I would highly recommend this bungalow. If you want fantastic views and seclusion it is perfect. You do have a few neighbors but you have privacy. You do need to take a water taxi and the cost is approx 35 each way to town. You are 10 minutes from Starfish Beach which is absolutely beautiful. This is an eco lodge that is run on solar but we did not find this to be of any inconvenience. Very well decorated and the furnishings very nice. I would absolutely stay here again. The only negative is the fishing equipment needs updated. There are kayaks and paddle boards but we did not use them. We mainly snorkeled around the home. "

"Great place to stay at Isla Colon."

"Great room… excellent restaurant… amazing staff… Beautimous Beaches… good value…clean…"

"We were completely taken care of. The restaurant was excellent!"

"Excellent service. Breakfast was very healthy and delicious, the front desk girls were very nice and helpful, specially Eyleen. All the staff was very nice and friendly. The location is great, the hotel is beautiful. The rooms are gorgeous and were surrounded by nature. Very peaceful and away from the city noise, but not far from city center where you can party, visit all shopping areas, restaurants, the city amenities and the marina to catch the boats to other islands. This hotel surpassed our expectations. Highly recommended! "

"great location, right on beach; room and bathroom were clean; hot water steady; good wi-fi (connect to the many SSIDs on the property); the restaurant has one of the best food we had in Bocas; the area get very crowded during the day with day trippers and Instagrammers; if you are staying overnight, just wait until ~4/5 PM - you'll have the place to yourself; walk to starfish beach is and other small beach spots around the area; note: laundry is $8 and not self-serve or free as advertised; the town bus travels up to the hotel or take a taxi from Bocas Town."

"Our stay at Playa Tortuga was unfortunately very disappointing. From the moment we checked in, it was clear that the property is poorly maintained. The overall cleanliness of the place was lacking, especially in the rooms and bathrooms. The bathroom was in unacceptable condition—there was no shower head, visible stains on the walls and fixtures, and we even encountered roaches, which was extremely unpleasant and concerning. The room itself did not feel clean or well cared for, which made the stay uncomfortable. Basic maintenance and hygiene standards were clearly not met. For a hotel that markets itself as a relaxing place to stay, this was far from the experience we expected. The food was average at best. While it was edible, it did not stand out in terms of quality or variety. To make matters worse, on the day of checkout, we went for breakfast at 7:30 AM and were told that breakfast was not available, even though the hotel states that breakfast starts at 7:00 AM. It appeared that service only begins once more guests arrive, which is very inconvenient for travelers with early plans. Overall, this stay was a letdown due to poor cleanliness, lack of proper maintenance, and inconsistent service. Based on our experience, I would not recommend Playa Tortuga to anyone, and we would not consider staying here again."