This pretty pink-and-green Caribbean-style home sits high on a forested hill. It's a hike up the stairs from the dock, but you'll find five rooms with hardwood floors, balconies and modern comforts. Run by Frenchman Xavier and his mother, the hotel has a good restaurant too, with healthy options. Two-night minimum.
The lovely swimming pool and rancho are located by the dock. There's snorkeling equipment and kayaks to use, and a complimentary half-hour guided tour of the surrounding forest, which is full of sloths, monkeys and birds. A water taxi costs US$10 one way from Bocas Town.