Red Frog Bungalows

Isla Bastimentos


Set in the sheltering jungle, the original Red Frog Beach resort has accommodation in a three-bedroom stilted house meters from the beach; two fabulous bungalows under palms imported from Bali; and a bizarre 'tentalow’ – a colorful canvas safari tent with thatched roof. The clubhouse has a games room, a wide-screen TV, a library and a hot tub.

The owner leads surf tours (US$100 for two). On the clubhouse walls are broken boards owned (and broken) by visiting word-title holders Kelly Slater and Dusty Payne, among others. On the beach are palalapas – open-sided thatched lounging huts for guest use. Price includes transfers to/from Bocas del Toro airport.