Hotel Isla Verde

We spent three nights at Isla Verde in Mariposa, an upper suite. It was beautiful, and so hard to leave when our stay was over. The suite itself was great, kind of like a big studio apartment with windows everywhere. There was a small kitchen with a fridge, an oven, and a coffee maker, and a nice dining table to sit at. The bathroom was pristine. The bed was comfortable. There was a fan but no AC, but it got very cool at night and we didn't even need the fan. We had a porch in the front of the suite and a beautiful balcony off the back that overlooked the gardens and the little river that goes through the property. We spent hours on the balcony with a cool drink, just listening to the river, enjoying the gardens, and watching the birds. What is amazing is that Isla Verde is very close to town (only a couple of blocks to the main drag) but you would never know it. The river blocks any street noise, which is minimal in Boquete anyway. The staff were great, and Sabine was very helpful and friendly. We had a hard time figuring out how to book our domestic flights online, so she booked them for us (even though we asked her very last-minute!) at no charge. She also gave us some good directions and information on things to do in the area. We never had breakfast at Isla Verde, so I can't comment on that. We ate at Cafe Punto de Encuentro, which was great. Boquete is great and I highly recommend Isla Verde!

Isla Verde is situated very close to town, a 5 minute walk, and offers cute little self contained cabins for the stay. The cabins have little kitchens so you can cook if need be. The beautiful grounds and breathtaking views make this place what it is. The breakfasts are a little pricey, but the food is quite good. We did find the staff (owners kids) a little difficult, but it didn't taint our stay at all. I fully recommend Isla Verde to anyone looking for a very relaxing location that is close to the little town & restaurants!

This was our fourth trip to Boquete Panama and on prior visits we stayed on a small coffee farm a mile or so up the mountain. We decided this year to stay closer to town so we could walk and get around more without a car. Fortunately Isla Verde turned out to be a perfect location. The rooms are well thought out and the grounds are well maintained. The breakfast, optional and extra, is terrific. There is also a spa on the grounds were we were able to get terrific massages.