Azul Paradise Resort

The tiki huts are lovely with private decks and windows in the floor. The bathroom was small but had a large walk in shower. The staff was great. Jordano greeted us upon arrival with coconut water in coconuts and then helped us with all our requests. Tours are plentiful and available upon asking. The food and service were great. The boat ride there from the ferry in Bocas del Toro is about 40 minutes.

Beautiful location. Very friendly staff. Food is good, although you have no choice but to eat at the hotel's restaurant since you're completely isolated and after a few days the menu becomes repetitive. At the end of the day the hotel is very basic and you essentially pay a 5 star resort price for the comforts and service of a nice youth hostel.

I stayed at Azul Paradise for 5 days and loved it so much I extended my stay. The view from my room was unbelievable. The room was spacious, clean with all new linens and appliances. I was surrounded by water with so many fish and sea critters to see without even having to go in the water! It actually got to a point where I found myself sleeping with one eye open so I didn't miss anything. Snorkeling in the area was amazing. Crystal clear water and I was happy to see the coral reefs close by in good condition. The staff were all so helpful and friendly anything I needed and they were right there. Calipsoel a local guide at the hotel went out of his way to enhance my experience introducing me to the wonderful people in the village of Salt Creek. just a few minutes from the hotel. Seeing and learning how the indigenous people live here was an amazing experience. I would highly recommend going with him to see the community and to see all the wildlife this place has to offer. The food was excellent with a wide variety for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every night the chef went out of his way to welcome me and the other guests at dinner. This experience was the highlight of the entire month I have been in Panama thus far and I look forward to returning.

We enjoyed a 4 night stay at Azul Paradise we stayed in the over water bungalow #6, this place is very relaxing, the location is very remote and truly amazing if you are looking to enjoy some time away. The staff was very accommodating, they made our stay 100% worth it. The layout of the bungalow it self is nice, the bed is comfortable, the bathroom was spacious and nice, the glass view port is great, I enjoyed seeing many different sea life, including string rays and different fish, the big windows in the bungalows are great, waking up to beautiful sunrises and enjoying the sunsets, was just breathtaking. But I will say the bungalow does needs some updating and maintenance work, the rug was old and a fall hazard, the towels were old and stained, the furniture is dirty, the wood deck and ladder to the ocean needs some up keep, you do not get a key to the bungalow, they say it’s very safe, you are only able to lock it from the inside, a working safe is in the room, which we used, the satellite internet worked great. It is noted that the AC is limited, due to the resort being ECO-friendly, no surprise there, we only had AC from 6pm-7am, there is a fan in the room but it is set to the lowest setting and unable to adjust, in the open floor restaurant on the second level there are little ceiling fans, they didn’t produce any air, it would have been nice having extra big fans for some air, it does get really hot and humid in this region, in my opinion for the amount paid for the resort, there should be AC available at all times. The food was good, Chef Chepi will introduce himself and accommodate to any special requests. Just be aware once you are at the resort you are limited to what they offer from there restaurant only, food and drinks are a separate charge. The only other option is paying for a boat ride each way, to another island, aprox 40 min away for other food options. The food packages are not cheap, so do your research before hand, some of the menu items were not always available. We enjoyed a personal boat tour, we saw dolphins, slots, star fish, corrals, taking us through the mangroves and neighboring island local villages was nice. Over all we really enjoyed our stay, Jordano and Ricardo the manager’s on site were very nice, they answered all our questions and accommodations before and during our stay. Our servers, Orlando, Jerónimo, Melissa and Miriam were extremely nice and attentive, most of the resort workers are from the small local island community, we enjoyed talking to them and learning about there native culture, they offer a tour of there community, if desired. This place has so much potential and could be a true paradise. We travel a lot, and in our opinion it is over priced for what they offer, they are definitely missing attention to details, this being said, the view, the great hospitality from the staff and the tranquility you get from the overwater bungalow is worth a visit.

Azul Paradise is exactly that-Paradise. We visited this beautiful location as part of a Yoga retreat and we couldn’t have asked for a better setting to relax and deeply connect with nature. Our bungalow over the water with amazing sunrises each morning was fantastic! The staff was incredible and took such good care of us. We had luscious meals breakfast, lunch and dinner, with yummy snacks too. Everyday, we were able to swim, paddle board, snorkel, kayak in addition other incredible outings We were lucky enough to witness baby sea turtles hatching and making it to the ocean thanks to the help of Azul Paradise owners and staff. A dream come true that just kept getting better- we also saw dolphins (including a baby!), sloths, monkeys and so much more. Our final night we experienced bioluminescence right outside our bungalow. I would absolutely recommend Azul paradise to everyone!!

Our stay at this hotel was absolutely perfect in every way. The overwater bungalows were a dream come true, offering stunning views and comfort. The facilities were top-notch, providing everything we needed for an relaxing but adventurous stay. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and catered to our every need with a smile. The tours offered were well-organized and gave us a true taste of the natural beauty Panama has to offer. The food was exceptional, with a wide variety of delicious options that satisfied all our cravings. The location was ideal, providing easy access to both relaxation and adventure. I can 1000% recommend this hotel to anyone looking for an unforgettable getaway. Every aspect of our stay exceeded our expectations, and we can't wait to return!