Das Hotel allgemein
The Garden of Eden is a small, 3 bed Bed and Breakfast located in the province of Bocas Del Toro, Panama. We are located in the Bocas Del Toro archipelago on the caribbean ocean. We cater to indivuduals who want a quiet relaxing vacation. We are about 20 minutes from Bocas town (Isla colon) by water taxi. In town you can find shopping and restaurants and night life if that is what youa re looking for.
Die Lage des Hotels
The archipelago of Bocas del Toro in Panama is situated on the northwestern coast of Panama in and around the Bay of Chiriqui. This isolated region of Panama has only recently been discovered by international travelers. It is for this reason that much of the island chain remains in pristine and untouched splendor. It is a diver and outdoor lovers paradise with unspoiled coral reefs, deep-sea fishing, boating, kayaking, snorkeling and long sandy deserted beaches. Traveling to Bocas, as the locals call it, can either be as simple as taking a 40 minute flight from Panama City or as adventurous as going over land by bus and water taxi. Either way it is a destination unlike any to be found elsewhere in Panama. Isla Solarte, also known as Nancy Cay, is an 8 km2 island located only 1.5 km east of Bocas del Toro, where Garden of Eden is located.
Zimmer / Unterbringung im Hotel
The suite has two queen sized beds, private bath with hot and cold rain water shower, and a large deck with a hammock, lounge chairs and a ceiling fan for your comfort. Breathtaking views! No minimum stay. We have 2 cabanas located adjacent to the pool. Each room has a queen size bed and the option of adding a futon that can sleep a 3rd person, private bathroom with hot and cold rain water showers, and a veranda with a hammock and chairs to enjoy a fabulous panoramic view of the bay. Breathtaking views! No minimum stay.
Gastronomie im Hotel
A light Caribbean breakfast is served from 8:00a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Breakfast typically includes a selection of tropical fruits, local bread, yogurt, homemade granola, coffee, tea, and juice. If you are leaving prior to 8:00 a.m. we will have the coffee and warm banana bread ready for you. Lunch is available from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. and varies daily based on what ingredients are available. Prices range from $4 for fruit smoothies to $10 for shrimp cocktail. Dinner is served around 7:00 p.m. and is based on a fixed item of seafood, chicken, beef or pork. Dinner includes appetizers which are available from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Dinners range from $16 to $28. Desserts are typically available starting at $3. Our Chef uses local fresh ingredients and menus are based on what is available at the time. We can accommodate most dietary restrictions (vegan, pescatarian, gluten free, etc). Are you celebrating a birthday, wedding, anniversary or other special event? Let us know ahead of time and we will help make it a memorable experience.
Sport und Unterhaltung
Surfing: Surfing in Bocas Del Toro, Panama is different from surfing in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua or any other places in Central America. The surf in Bocas is island/reef surf, similar to what a surfer might find in the South Pacific or Indian Ocean. The Bocas del Toro surf season generally starts around November and begins to calm around April, although the peak of summer in June and July can bring a mini-season which provides a great window to surf Panama’s Caribbean. Fishing: The sub-sea topography of the Caribbean basin surrounding Bocas del Toro is extreme. Water depths can be more than 2,000 feet just five miles offshore. You can be fishing for Yellowfin, Blackfin, and Bigeye Tuna, Wahoo, Kingfish or Snapper all within a few miles of the island, Mangrove estuaries throughout the archipelago are vast. Most of the sheilded sides of the islands in Bocas del Toro are covered in mature and lush mangrove forests. There are also hundreds of mangrove islets scattered throughout the archipelago, most of which are protected by the Bastimentos National Marine Park by the Federal Government Eco tourism; After enjoying a day on a white sand beach, riding the waves or cruising below them then it is time to take in the other Eco tourist activities available such as exploring the natural limestone “Bat" Caves so named for their most favorite inhabitant. At least they are not called “Caymen Caves”. Panama and especially Bocas Del Toro is known for its high grade Chocolate. There are several Cacao farms that provide tours and classes in how chocolate is made from the seed pod of the Cacoa tree. An educational and delicous adventure! Rainforest, Tropical Plant & Animal Tours Maybe your interests are more focused on the Flora and Fauna. Bocas Del Toro has several excellent rainforest, tropical plant and animal tours that range from a tour of the manicured Finca Las Monas Botanical Gardens to a guided hike through the rainforest. Our staff can also arrange professional bird guides for the bird lovers in your group. Just let us know what your interests are and we will help you find a way to explore them on Bocas.. Kayaks are available for exploring the numerous mangrove inlands in the vicinity of the Garden of Eden, or for watching the dolphins in the bay. For the adventurous it is a 45 minute kayak trip across the bay to Red Frog Beach.
Sonstige Einrichtungen und Services
Holiday season December 20 – January 4 requires a minimum 3 night stay (beginning December 1 you are welcome to inquire if we have 1 or 2 nights available based on scheduling) All rooms are non-smoking The Cabanas can accommodate a maximum of three (3) adults The Starfish Suite can accommodate a maximum of (4) adults The Butterfly Suite can accommodate 2 persons (this unit is only available for large groups or holidays) Inquire for pricing to rent the whole island (2 Cabanas and a Suite) Our facility is not suitable for persons under the age of 18 We are not handicap accessible We do not accept pets Smoking is permitted only in the garden areas or decks. Please consider the comfort of our non-smoking guests. Anyone smoking in a guest room will be charged a $100 cleaning fee. We are Off the Grid: What does off the “grid” mean? It means we collect fresh rain water for all of our water needs and generate our own electricity from solar and diesel generator. We do not have TVs or AC. We do have free wifi internet for checking in with the loved ones. Typically our guests are looking for the time away from technology and getting unplugged. We strive to provide a quiet relaxing vacation away from the stress of life. Being off the grid we provide a comfortable relaxing holiday with as few of technological crutches as we can handle. Check-out: 10:00 AM Check in: 2:00PM Check-in time is between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Should your travel arrangements bring you to the Island earlier than check-in time, please feel free to come on out. If your room is ready, we will gladly check you in and get you settled. If not, we will hold your luggage while you begin your adventures in Bocas del Toro. No check ins accepted after 6:00 p.m. unless airline delays. Check out time is 10:00 am. We would be happy to hold your luggage until your departure if you are leaving the Bocas region later than 10:00 a.m. Early Morning flights: We can get you into Bocas town with no problem to make your flight. The first daily flight for Air Panama flight leaves Bocas del Toro for Panama City at 7:30 a.m. We recommend leaving the Garden of Eden between 6:00 and 6:15 a.m. Your On-site Hosts Dave and Su are your hosts for your stay in Tropical Paradise. Hailing from England, by way of many Caribbean/South American Countries, they are now long time residents of Bocas Del Toro and have grown up in the area for the last 14 years. Their knowledge about the local area, including indigenous and ex-pat communities is extensive and depending on your desire – truth or fiction – they can weave a good tale about how the archipelago has grown (or not grown) over the last two decades. If you are looking for an excursion, adventure, or business deal during they can provide in-depth knowledge about who to believe and where to go. If it is a good story about the area and history, definitely share a glass of wine with them over dinner for some great English wit and insights of the land of Pirates. Dave and Su along with, Miquel (Chef and right hand man) strive to make your stay at the Garden of Eden the best it can be. While living or vacationing in a tropical paradise comes with a very different attitude about nature Dave, Su and Miquel can help put it all together into a vacation that you will always look back on fondly. About Your Stay at the Garden of Eden We are a small Bed and Breakfast located in the tropics, which means you can count on rain and bugs. You will encounter these all over Central America so do not think you are special just because you chose The Garden of Eden. Rooms are attended to daily, however, we only replace linens and towels after the third day of your stay to help conserve water and energy. We do not provide the toiletries in small, cute, environmentally unfriendly bottles. However, if you should have forgotten or run out of some critical need, please ask your hosts. Typically we have the essentials from bug spray to shampoo. Booking & Cancellation Policy Confirming a Reservation: • We require a 50% deposit of your total scheduled stay to confirm the reservation. The balance will be due upon check out. • Room rates do not include taxes and gratuities. Cancellation policy: For cancellations made greater than 30 days before a reservation a full refund will be provided. For cancellations made 30 days or less before the arrival date a refund will be made for any nights that can be rebooked minus a $25 administration fee. Example: original reservation is for 6 nights and is cancelled with a 15 day notice. A rebooking occurs for 3 nights (50% of the stay) then a refund of 50% of the deposit less $25 administration fee will be made. Every effort will be made to re-book cancelled rooms. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PURCHASE TRIP INSURANCE. Early Departures: Refunds for early departures (not staying for the full reservation) will be provided if we are able to rebook the room. Credit Card Policy: We accept credit cards (VISA and MC) for remainder of the balance on room and food. We offer a 5% discount for any portion paid in cash
