Best Family Friendly Overwater Bungalows in Panama in 2026

Punta Caracol Acqua Lodge is another classic, eco-friendly resort in Bocas del Toro, Panama. It has just nine picturesque overwater bungalows, in the style of traditional jungle huts. They are surrounded by a 100-acre rainforest reserve and are accessible only by boat, so they sure feel secluded, if that’s what you’re after, as most visitors are in these parts. The jungle is absolutely pristine here, great for treks and wildlife spotting right outside your door, and the waters beneath the… > Read More

Eclypse de Mar is an intimate, eco-friendly resort featuring its own private nature reserve in Bocas del Toro along Panama’s east coast. The resort has just seven tastefully designed overwater bungalows that blend seamlessly into the dense jungle, creating a nicely private, secluded backdrop. We think Eclypse de Mar will especially appeal to the nature lovers among you; those looking for a real eco-lodge experience. True to its eco-friendly approach, the resort omits modern comforts like air conditioning, relying instead… > Read More

Sol Bungalows is an intimate, fully off-grid eco-resort featuring just two overwater bungalows on Isla Solarte, the most tranquil and undisturbed of Bocas del Toro’s main islands in Panama. Despite its wild, road-free jungle setting, the resort really isn’t too isolated, being just a 5-minute water taxi ride from the amenities of Bocas Town. Run by former local guides, it provides a sustainable take on luxury, combining solar-powered comfort with world-class surfing, diving, and personalized hospitality. With only two bungalows… > Read More