Cosmic Crab Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Balcony view
Front of property
Crab Family Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Starfish Family Cabin | Garden view
Cabin | Room amenity

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The price is AED 276
AED 305 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 January 2025

Room options

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Gecko Cabin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Butterfly Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed - twin
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Coconut Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Seahorse Cabin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Crab Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Highchair
  • 92 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed and 6 Twin Beds

Manatee Bungalow Over Water

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Champagne service
  • 14 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Starfish Family Cabin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Dolphin Overwater Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Champagne service
  • 14 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Caracol, Over Water

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 14 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Cabin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds and 3 Twin Beds

Toucan Family Cabin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed - twin
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Lionfish Bungalow Overwater

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 14 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Mermaid Over Water

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Champagne service
  • 14 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Sea Turtle Over Water

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Champagne service
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Hummingbird Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 56 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Carenero Island Trail, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro

What's nearby

  • Carenero Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bocas Marina - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tortuga Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Paunch Beach - 12 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪JJ’s at Bocas Blended - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barco Hundido Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pirate Bar Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mana Bar and Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Del Mar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Cosmic Crab Resort

Family-friendly hotel by the ocean
At Cosmic Crab Resort, you can look forward to a marina, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and fishing. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and ocean views. Enjoy onsite activities like snorkeling, boat tours, and rowing/canoeing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and an art gallery on site.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with a waterslide, sun loungers, and a swim-up bar
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, wedding services, and meeting rooms
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Cosmic Crab Resort have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, ceiling fans, and housekeeping

Languages

English, Hebrew, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 3-12 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 swim-up bar, 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Cosmic Crab Cafe

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Boat tours
  • Canoe available
  • Designer stores
  • Fishing
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Guest services

  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Marina onsite
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massages

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 12 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Cosmic Crab Resort Carenero Island
Cosmic Crab Carenero Island
Cosmic Crab Resort Carenero
Cosmic Crab Resort Hotel
Cosmic Crab Resort Bocas del Toro
Cosmic Crab Resort Hotel Bocas del Toro

Frequently asked questions

Does Cosmic Crab Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cosmic Crab Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Cosmic Crab Resort?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Cosmic Crab Resort?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cosmic Crab Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cosmic Crab Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bocas del Toro hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Carenero Island and Bolivar Park. Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea are also within 10 minutes.

Cosmic Crab Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 79 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 79 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Chelsea

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do not recommend the cosmic crab. There were 3 of us staying for 4 nights in the hummingbird cabin and we could not wait to leave. The property has potential but has been neglected. The cabins smell like raw sewage inside and out. The water pressure was very low. I have been living in Panama for years now and am very accustomed to rustic accommodations but this place is just poorly managed, and poorly maintained. The restaurant closes at 7:30 and was barely open during our entire stay. Whenever we needed anything it always felt like we were inconveniencing the staff and like our being there was such a burden. We never asked for housekeeping but when we did ask for towels the owner scolded us for not asking “in advance”. The owner also was very rude and passive aggressive whenever we needed anything. There was no coffee the morning after we checked in and it was like we were asking for a million dollars just to get coffee that was supposed to be free every day. when we asked if we could get lunch on our last day, the owner literally told us “that’s not going to happen”. Complete lack of hospitality especially from Joan, the owner. She tries to make you feel welcomed but the moment you need something you feel like a burden. This place has potential but the management is terrible. Just stay somewhere else far away from the krusty crab.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like that the property is on the water.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yorlenys

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inexpensive for what you get. I stayed in a private over the water cabin with my own private bathroom. Conveniently close to Bocas Town. Host was friendly, patient, and very helpful. Has its own restaurant and bar, so really no need to go anywhere else. I would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Very Crabby Stay
Only stayed 2 days as we were ending our 6 weeks in Panama
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Allison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It was wonderful. We just had some issues with the air conditioner, should be changed. Other than that, we had a very good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

JASON, Wichita

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay overall
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful as always ..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Béla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The website (expedia) photo are very diffrent. Room has a bad odor, noisy ac, and sadly a very poor neighborhood with houses with poverty on a garbage field. All the dirt are floating on the sea. I wish i could read the other comments. Expedia helpdesk didnt help me at all. This is my last trip with expedia, asap its over i will cancell my account!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great! Had a great time there. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff treatment
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

shaman

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved this hotel. The staff are amazing and the location is great; only a 1 minute boat ride from Isla Colon which takes you directly to the hotel. The room was very spacious with comfortable beds and a small fridge. A half hour stroll through the friendly neighbourhood and you on the other side of the island. The only thing worth a mention was the air conditioner was a bit noisy but we found the nights were cool enough without it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oggun

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at the cosmic crab, 5/5, Great location and great views of the surroundings. Staff was friendly and took time to explain all the services and hotel guidelines. Anyone who wants to have agreat time in Bocas should consider CC

6/10 Okay

Larry

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Zero beach and/or swimming area. Garbage in the water. Cute bungalow over the water
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great quiet location. Easily accessable to water taxis to go to any islands. The food and Bloody Marys at Cosmic Crab are so great. We stayed 2 weeks and ate multiple meals here and neither of us had a bad meal. You can't go wrong here with location, food and cocktails.

10/10 Excellent

janice

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Diana

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed three days and the room was not cleaned once. We also dined in the restaurant and would not recommend the lobster. The accommodations themselves were very unique and quaint however seasoned.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra, san jose

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Claire

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022