Al Natural is more than an eco-hotel, it’s the authentic Bocas del Toro experience.

Where the National Marine Park of Isla Bastimentos meets the calm, secluded beaches of Punta Vieja, the Al Natural Resort exists as one of Bocas del Toro’s most original and successful Eco-Retreats. Established in 2001, the resort’s business model has evolved with it’s high demand, while staying true to its roots and the visions of its creators.

Family owned and operated from the beginning , the team at Al Natural consists mostly indigenous workers who live in the Ngobe Bugle village of Salt Creek. Hiring indigenous neighbors to build in their traditional techniques, and offering continuous employment over the last 20 years, has given the hotel a very authentic and personal touch, perfectly integrated into the local community and lush tropical environment.

Al Natural offers a restaurant and 7 natural bungalows standing on stilts over the beach. Near by is the staff housing, and manager’s home.

THE LAND

What sets the Al Natural property apart from almost every other location in Bocas del Toro, is the leeward beach which provides calm, safe swimming water year round. This beautiful, 337 meter long, white sand gift, is very rare in the Province of Bocas del Toro, where the majority of the beaches face the open Caribbean, though they attract surfers world wide, they can be dangerous places for swimming. The Al Natural property is 7.321 hectares, 5.8 are in the last phase of the titling process, which is also an incredibly rare and powerful property feature in the archipelago of Bocas del Toro.

THE BUILDINGS

The Al Natural Lodgings on Bastimentos:

The Al Natural Eco-Resort on Isla Bastimentos elegantly combines local craftsmanship and new technologies to provide comfort and luxury to clients while limiting the impact on the surrounding eco-system. There are seven open air beach bungalows used by the guests and one used by the staff. Each one offers incredible views of the ocean and reef, and make you feel as though you are floating.

- The Natural House ( 1 ) – A rectangular living space with one Queen Size bed and wall to wall views of the ocean. This bungalow has many original features including a living tree in the middle of the bathroom!

- Two bed Natural House ( 1 ) – Two Queen Size beds in a single space and a complete tiled bathroom with hot water shower.

- Superior Natural Houses ( 3 ) – Each of these three Superior Bungalows has a large space with one King size bed and one or two additional single beds. They have many special features such as a wooden lounge chair, a very efficient and silent ceiling fan, and a complete tiled bathroom with hot and cold shower. Two of the Superior Natural - Bungalows provide a large septagonal space and are connected by a covered bridge.

- Superior Two-Story Natural House ( 1 ) – Al Natural’s finest bungalow has one bedroom on each floor with a King sized bed in the master bedroom and either a king or 2 single beds in the downstairs bedroom. The bungalow is equipped with one full bathroom with a shower and two sinks, all serviced with hot water. Both bedrooms have a very efficient and silent ceiling fan.

- The Three-bedroom Natural House ( 1 ) – A beautiful hexagonal bungalow, 32 feet in diameter, has two master bedrooms each with a Queen size bed, and one bedroom with two single beds. There is also a complete tilted bathroom with shower, two sinks, all serviced with hot water, and a large veranda and terrace facing the beach and the nearby reefs. This bungalow has many beautiful features including, an incredible high thatched roof, great swinging doors to give a spectacular view to the water from each of two master bedrooms, and a wooden lounge chair.

The Al Natural Restaurant:

The 2 story restaurant on the beach, includes a dining area and bar that accommodates up to 50 people when both floors of the restaurant are used for the seating of guests. The recently renovated kitchen is professional grade and has a large electrical fridge, a deep freezer, two stoves and expansive counter space spread over 27.90 m2 (300 sq.ft). Three separate storage rooms exist for ultimate organization of imported stocks for the many gourmet meals created here, they provide an additional 29.70 m2 (320 sq.ft). The ground level of the restaurant is 81.30 m2 ( 875 sq. ft), there is a sitting corner, and a large inviting bar and a dining room. The 2nd floor is 48.80 m2 (525 sq.ft) , there is a large multi-use space used as a Library, Playroom or Yoga Space, this area can be converted to more seating for large events like weddings.

The Al Natural Staff Housing:

1 beach front bungalow used by staff which could be turned into another guest rental, or Two Story Natural House.

The Al Natural Managerial Beach House:

La Casa Natural, is a truly spectacular three-bedroom beach house set in the middle of the stretch of private beach. The large living space, open concept kitchen and dining space all face a massive covered outdoor space (80 m2/ 860 sqft) only a few meters from the ocean’s edge. The master bedroom has a king size bed and ensuite bathroom, a 2nd bedroom has a Queen size bed, and the 3rd is set up with two singles. The second bathroom is accessible through the common area.

The Al Natural Communal Dock and Rancho:

Arriving at the main dock is a stunning part of the guest experience, jutting 26 meters out over the turquoise sea this structure has an impressive thatch roof and a wonderful sun deck for guests to enjoy. This communal space is ideal for gazing at the stars and sun bathing during the day.

The Al Natural Beach Recreation Center:

The Beach Recreation Center is the first building you see when you step foot on the Al Natural terrain, it is next to the Restaurant. The space has a newly rebuilt bathroom, and has 2 distinct spaces, one closed area where snorkeling gear is kept, and an open space in the front of the building along the beach. The open space has a Ping Pong Table, and this space combined with the terrace is often used for yoga, and private concerts. The covered open space is of 34.80m2 (374 sq. ft.) and the terrace is of 22.30m2 (240 sq. ft.), with a total area of 66.20m2 (712 sq. ft.)