Nayara Bocas del Toro

Isla Frangipani, Bocas del Toro

Why we love it:

“Inspired by Balinese architecture and design, experience the ultimate romantic getaway in Nayara’s adults-only paradise nestled in Panama’s Archipelago. Schools of exotic fish, manta rays, and pods of dolphins will become your new friends as they swim by the steps of your overwater villa or pass beneath the internal glass floor inlay.”

Contact Details:

Nayara Bocas del Toro, Isla Frangipani, Panama

UK Telephone: +44 020 70784060

Whatsapp: +1 616 723 0601

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Overview

Built entirely off-grid and on stilts to protect some of the richest marine life and coral reefs in the world, Nayara Bocas del Toro is a leading example of sustainable luxury. This Balinese-inspired, adults-only escape gives thalassophiles the opportunity to capture every movement of the ocean in the overwater villas, complete with saltwater plunge pools, swim-up staircase, and glass floor inlays so that the magic of the seascape can be experienced from the comfort of the room’s four-poster bed. For those wanting to explore the Archipelago further, Nayara offers private boat tours with private captains so that such luxury can be transferred from island to island. After spotting pods of dolphins at sunset, Elephant House is a must visit – a fine dining experience taking place in a 100-year-old structure shipped from Bali.

Accommodations

Private Pool Villa – Stunning overwater villa with private outdoor terrace, swim-up staircase and saltwater plunge pool. Four-poster king bed, smart 4K TV, minibar, air-conditioning, and tablet with 24/7 in-room dining app.

Water Window Villa – With a glass floor inlay inside the villa, guests can watch marine life below from the comfort of the romantic four-poster king bed. Complete with ocean-front terrace with swim-up staircase, smart 4K TV, minibar, air-conditioning, and tablet with 24/7 in-room dining app.

Treehouse – Comprised of locally harvested bamboo and hardwoods from the bottom of the Panama canal, Nayara’s treehouses offer unparalleled views of the surrounding forest, mangroves, and ocean. Includes a king-sized bed, private terrace with Javanese copper bathtub, smart 4K TV, minibar, air-conditioning, and tablet with 24/7 in-room dining app.

Amenities

• Private pool
• Complimentary WIFI
• Minibars
• 24/7 room service
• 2 restaurants

Activities

• Paddle-boarding
• Island exploring with private boat and captain
• Snorkelling and scuba diving
• Range of spa treatments from private terrace

Nayara Resorts

It’s been more than a decade since Nayara Resorts debuted in Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano National Park, bringing ecotourism to the region and pioneering a new model of conservation-driven luxury travel in Central America. Colombian-born, Miami-based hotelier Leo Ghitis was inspired by the more luxurious lodges he had seen on his globe-trotting travels and wanted to introduce the concept to the wilds of Costa Rica.

Since then, the 4,500-acre Nayara Reserve has expanded to include three beloved Costa Rican properties—Nayara Tented Camp, the adults-only Nayara Springs, and the family-friendly Nayara Gardens—each with its own unique personality, all spread over a lush mountainside and looking out to the Arenal Volcano. Guests can travel between the properties via footbridges and jungle pathways to enjoy a wide range of amenities and experiences, from daily yoga and spa treatments, coffee tasting, and more than 10 gourmet bars and restaurants. The Arenal National Park has become a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, home to half the species of birds, mammals, and reptiles found in Costa Rica. Nayara has played a critical part of the destination’s success and overall conservation efforts, having created a sanctuary for sloths and other animals (such as armadillos, howler monkeys, and coati) and reforested large swaths of land that were cleared for cattle ranchers.

In 2020, using the award-winning Nayara Reserve as its template, Nayara Resorts expanded into Chile by adding Nayara Alto Atacama in the Atacama Desert and Nayara Hangaroa on Easter Island to the portfolio. The sixth property most recently added, Nayara Bocas del Toro, sits on a private island in Panama with sixteen overwater villas and the world’s first over-water beach (and soon a handful of towering treehouses). All properties share pristine natural settings, immersive and inclusive guest experiences, and a deep commitment to sustainability and community impact. The mission is to “unlock” some of the world’s most remote and spectacular destinations while fostering a deep connection to nature and wildlife — all without sacrificing stylish design, five-star service, world-class dining, and thrilling eco-adventures.

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Location

NEAREST AIRPORT:
Gelabert Domestic Airport (PAC)

Nayara Bocas del Toro is just a 35-minute drive from Gelabert Airport and is located in Isla Frangipani.