Al Natural Resort

Seven stilt bungalows on a quiet beach facing the Zapatillas Keys

About Al Natural Resort

Al Natural Resort is a solar-powered eco-lodge on Old Point beach, at the southeast tip of Isla Bastimentos in Bocas del Toro. It has seven stilt bungalows and a beachfront villa with three lofts. Highlights: its own PADI dive center and a European chef. You arrive by a 45-minute boat ride from Bocas town.

Al Natural Resort stands on Old Point beach (Punta Vieja), at the southeast tip of Isla Bastimentos, directly across from the Zapatillas Keys in Isla Bastimentos National Marine Park. There are seven bungalows, all built on stilts at the water's edge, and no two share a size or a design. Ngobe-Bugle craftsmanship shaped the buildings, and a 12-volt solar system powers the lighting. The sea side is open, the back has three-quarter walls, and canvas curtains can close the front.

Each bungalow has a terrace, a private bathroom with hot and cold water, a hammock, reading chairs, a locker and a safe. Beds have orthopedic mattresses and fitted mosquito nets. The Superior bungalows add a king bed, a ceiling fan and a wooden lounge chair. A separate beachfront villa with three loft apartments sits an 8-minute walk away on the same beach, facing calm, shallow water.

A European chef cooks with local produce, and meals are served in the two-story restaurant at set times: breakfast from 8:00 AM to 10:00, lunch at 1:00 PM, dinner at 8:00 PM after a cocktail hour from 7:00 PM. Between meals you can kayak and snorkel the reef in front, dive with the resort's own team or walk to the village of Salt Creek. The style is rustic on purpose: there is no mobile signal, and internet means a hot spot a short walk down the beach.

At a glance

Size: 7 bungalows and 3 villa lofts
Airport (BOC): about a 45-minute boat ride from Bocas town, after a meet-and-greet at the airport

Perfect for

Couples and honeymoons
Nature and wildlife
Diving and snorkelling

Hotel Facts

Type

Off-grid beach eco-lodge

Facilities

Restaurant
Bar / Lounge
Airport Transfer

Room Types

Natural House

Beachfront stilt bungalow with a terrace, hammock and an open sea-facing front.

Sea view from a stilt house on the beach

Superior Natural House

Adds a king bed, a ceiling fan and a wooden lounge chair.

Sea view from a stilt house on the beach

Three Bedroom Natural Loft

Upper floor of the villa, soundproofed, with three bedrooms; the villa is an 8-minute walk away.

Beachfront, upstairs in the villa, facing calm shallow water

Dining

Two-story restaurant: Meals by a European chef from local produce, served at set times.

Spa and wellness

Yoga retreat venue: The resort hosts yoga and workshop groups led by professional teachers.

On the property

Zapatilla's Dive Center: The resort runs its own diving tours and PADI courses.
Kayaks and snorkel gear: For exploring the reef in the lagoon just off the villa.
Old Point beach: Secluded beach with calm, shallow swimming water by the villa.
Beachfront Villa La Residencia Natural: Downstairs, two one-bedroom lofts; upstairs, a single loft with three bedrooms.

Good to know

One boat a day leaves Bocas town for the resort around midday, and the return leaves in the morning, between 8:00 and 9:30; send your flight time ahead so the team can plan.
There is no mobile signal at the resort; a hot spot a walk of about 8 minutes down the beach is the way to get online.
The resort closes each year from June 1 to July 31.

Questions travellers ask

How do I get from Bocas airport to Al Natural Resort?

A team member meets you at the airport and takes you to the Al Natural Landing in Bocas town. From there a boat crosses the marine park to the resort in about 45 minutes.