Some excerpts from the website of Cielito Sur that might be useful
Rates, Packages and Policies.
Room Rates: Our range in
room rates is from $75 to $95 plus a 10% tourism tax for occupancy of a
room by one or two people. All
rooms have a
private bathroom with a
bathtub, hot water and
room heater. The
room rate includes a full homemade country style
breakfast. Additional persons can be accommodated in the Ngobe-Bugle and Woonan-Embera
rooms. Where this is requested, the additional charge is $35 per person plus tax. ** Reservations are accepted for stays of two nights or more ** and may not be combined with other promotional offers or discounts. Rate effective 1 Nov 2007. Rates subject to change. Click on
room name to reserve. RATE HIGH SEASON 1 Nov 08 - 30 Apr 09. RATE GREEN SEASON 1 May 08 - 30 Sep 08. Individual, Double or Triple. One (1) King Bed (convertible to two (2) Twin Beds upon request) One (1) Twin Day Bed Wet
Bar (
refrigerator, microwave
coffee maker). Individual or Double. One (1) King Bed (convertible to two (2) Twin Beds upon request). One (1) Queen Bed One (1) Twin Day Bed Wet
Bar (
refrigerator, microwave
coffee maker). Rates subject to change. Romance Package: Custom gift basket with champagne, roses, engraved wine goblets, chocolates, cheese, pate, crackers and fresh fruit upon arrival, delicious
dinner for two at one of Volcan's premier
restaurants. Special Occassion Package: Wine, flowers, chocolate waiting on a silver tray in your
room.
Lunch to go for Two: Sandwiches, fruit, cookies, granola
bars, fruit juice and water to go. Bird-watching: All-day with local birding guide. Transportation extra. Rate for group of 1 to 4 people.*. Bird-watching: Half-day with local birding guide. Transportation extra. Rate for group of 1 to 4 people.*. Canoe: includes round-
trip transfer to the Volcan Laggons, life vest and guide. Rate per person.*. Mountain-
bike: Rent by the hour or all day! Gift certificates are a great gift for friends, family or
business associates. Aeroperlas: Panama - David
Ticket: Reserve and purchase your Aeroperlas
tickets to fly between Panama City (PAC) and David (DAV) and vice-versa*. See Aeroperlas flight schedule. Round
trip: $140.00 One way: $70.00. Aeroperlas: David - Bocas del Toro
Ticket: Reserve and purchase your Aeroperlas
tickets to fly between David (DAV) and Bocas del Toro (BOC) and vice-versa*. Round
trip: $65.00 One way: $32.50. Aeroperlas: Bocas del Toro - Panama
Ticket: Reserve and purchase your Aeroperlas
tickets to fly between Bocas del Toro (BOC) and Panama City (PAC) and vice-versa*. Air Panama: Panama - David
Ticket: Reserve and purchase your Air Panama
tickets to fly between Panama City (PAC) and David (DAV) and vice-versa*. See Air Panama flight schedule. Air Panama: David - Bocas del Toro
Ticket: Reserve and purchase your Air Panama
tickets to fly between David (DAV) and Bocas del Toro (BOC)*. Air Panama: Bocas del Toro - Panama
Ticket: Reserve and purchase your Air Panama
tickets to fly between Bocas del Toro (BOC) and Panama City (PAC) and vice-versa*. Air Panama: David - San Jose
Ticket: Reserve and purchase your Air Panama
tickets to fly between David (DAV) and San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) and vice-versa*. Round
trip: $199.00 One way: $99.50. David
Airport Transfer. One-way
transfer from the
airport or bus terminal in David to Cielito Sur BB Inn and vice versa (1-2 persons).*. Panama CR Border
Transfer: One-way
transfer from Paso Canoas (Panama - Costa Rica border) to Cielito Sur BB Inn and vice versa (1-2 persons).*. Boquete
Transfer: One-way
transfer from the Cielito Sur BB Inn to Boquete and vice versa (1-2 persons).*. Park
Transfer: One-way
transfer from Cielito Sur BB Inn to the Baru Volcano National Park or La Amistad International Park and vice versa (1-2 persons).*. Quetzales Trail
Transfer Special: One-way
transfer from Cielito Sur BB Inn to the Baru Volcano National Park, where you hike the Quetzales Trail to Boquete,
transfer of your luggage to Boquete, pick up at trail end and
transfer to your hotel in Boquete (1-2 persons).*. Panama City
Airport Transfer: One-way
transfer from Tocumen International
Airport (PTY) in Panama City to the hotel of your choice in Panama City and vice versa (1-2 persons).*. Panama City Hotel
Transfer: One-way
transfer from the hotel of your choice in Panama City to the Marcos A. Gelabert
Airport (PAC - local dometic flights) in Albrook and vice versa (1-2 persons).*. We can arrange special packages for outdoor adventurers, fishermen, hikers, bikers, kayakers, or lazy folks who like to take naps sit on decks. Dream it and we'll make it happen! * US$2.00 Reservation Service Fee. Policies and General Information: You may check availability and request a reservation online by clicking. Or you may
telephone us at (507) 771-2038 so that we can check on availability of the
room that you want, and arrange for your credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express) or
transfer deposit. We will then send you confirmation via email. Reservations are accepted for stays of two nights or more. Check In: between 2:00 6:00 PM or by prior arrangement. If your arrival will be after 6:00 PM, arrangements must be made in advance.
Rooms are released for new reservations after 6:00 PM unless prior arragements have been made. No check-in after 10:00 PM. The
quiet and intimate atmosphere of Cielito Sur BB is insured by our deliberate decision to remain small. This feature, however, makes scheduling and booking a critical process upon which hinges the ultimate success of this format. No-shows, late arrivals and schedule changes can have a catastrophic impact on a BB inn of just
four rooms. We ask, therefore, that you agree with the terms and conditions of our reservation policy. A one night deposit is required to reserve your
room. Deposits are pre-payments or a credit card authorization. Your credit card is not charged until check-out or no-show. Deposits are refundable according to the table below: 100% refund if you cancel 10 or more days prior to your scheduled visit. 50% refund if you cancel 5 to 9 days prior to your scheduled visit no refund if you cancel less than 5 days prior to your scheduled visit. Late arrivals are usually responsible for a
room left empty for a night. Early departures are usually responsible for the vacant
room portion of their reserved stay. By sending us your deposit, you confirm that you have read and agreed to the terms of Cielito Sur's reservation policy. Cielito Sur BB will make the final decision on any refunds. Cielito Sur BB Inn is often a destination for couples wishing to get away for a
celebration or a romantic weekend, and the
quiet we provide is most appreciated by adults. Although we are very fond of children, we feel that as a courtesy to our guests, we can only welcome young people 12 and older who would feel comfortable in a grown-up environment. If you have children younger than this, please plan a visit with us as a getaway. It will enable you to appreciate the exuberance of your children when you return home refreshed! Cielito Sur BB Inn is a no-smoking establishment. Smoking is permitted on the grounds, the porch or the
patio. No smoking inside the
rooms! Those choosing to disregard our policy will be asked to leave but will be responsible for the reservation, plus cleaning fees of $100, in addition to compensation for any future revenue lost due to rendering a
room unacceptable for incoming guests. Because we have Inn Dogs (. ) we cannot accommodate guest pets. Cielito Sur BB Inn is closed during the month of October.
Comments from our Guestbook. Here are some comments from the Cielito Sur BB guestbook. Thank you to all those who took the time to leave their comments! We hope to see you again soon What a place! I've visited 100s of hotels in all of Latin America, and few have achieved the quality of service, the level of comfort and uniqueness of your BB. We fell in love with Cielito Sur within minutes. I love the hummingbirds! Glenn is a treasure trove of info, and your library is so complete. Absolutely wonderful. Kristina Schreck, Frommer's Panama. Thank you so much for such wonderful hospitality. Without exception, this is the loveliest BB I've ever stayed in. Sitting watching all the birds is mesmerizing... the sound of the stream and waterfall...it's just so relaxing. Wonderful
breakfasts too! Steenie Harvey, European Editor, International Living, Ireland. WOW!! From the minute we drove through the gate, we felt like we were in paradise. What a beautiful and tranquil setting. Your place is so welcoming down to the most minute detail. Thanks so much for the wonderful
dinner and great company. Catching up from Balboa Dive
Club days was so fun. Your
breakfasts are a true robust and delicious way to
wake up. The hummers are magical. Thanks for being so proactive with the preservation of the ecology. Carole Lightell, Oregon, USA. Your home is a little bit of heaven on this earth. Thank you for sharing and for the wonderful
breakfasts. Thank you Glenn for the directions to all your beatiful birds and for arranging a view of the Resplendent Quetzals. Nicole John Smith, Ontario, Canada. You have blessed us with your gift of hospitality graciousness. Being at Cielito Sur has been refreshing and renewing. Thanks for the delicious food, the great
coffee, the comfortable
rooms, the peaceful
gardens, the abundance of flowers and birds, the warm informative conversations! Cielito Sur is a magical place! Steve Cheryl Yant, Oregon, USA. We have visited many places and experienced numerous vacations spots, but Cielito Sur is in a category all by itself. It's unique, cozy, beautiful and inviting. The enormous variety of birds, its cleanliness,
beauty and hospitality offered are factors that make you want to return and stay longer Dolores Harold Jury, Oklahoma, USA. Thank you for your warm hospitality, engaging conversation, great introdutions + accommodations magnifico! Your bit of heaven here is a 'spoiler'. There's no place more perfecto on the planet. You have certainly made a significant difference in our experience of Panama. And, you are 'proof in the pudding' that great hospitality (and food) is in the detail Linda Harris David Bangert, Hawaii, USA. We can't begin to thank you for sharing this little bit of heaven with us. Your
gardens are absolutely breathtaking! And the
room with the most comfortable bed and all the amenities and traditional decor makes us feel right at home. The birds, the ducks and the adorable puppies...WOW! Everything to make a perfect holiday. Thank you for your hospitality...we look forward to our next visit. Muchas, muchas gracias! F. C. Kelly Smith, California, USA....your hospitality was so very wonderful here in the 'South Heavens'...nothing but five stars from the accommodations to the spacious
patio areas to the scrumptious
breakfast... Chrisse Harwanko, Okinawa, Japan....what a delightful surprise, your home by the brook. We have enjoyed the peace and
quiet and the many birds! Annie-Laurie Cisneros, Panama....beautiful setting, good bird watching, delicious home cooked
breakfast and every help and assistance to make our stay more enjoyable...what more could we want? Les Vanna Dutton, England....beautiful, relaxing, inspiring and heaven all in one place. We had a great time walking through the rain and cloud forest. Thanks for such a warm 'family' welcome... Bob Irene Smith, Arizona, USA....I feel like I died and went to heaven! Your scrupulous attention to detail, excellent food, warmth and hospitality make this place paradise... Laura Livingston, USA....Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, very loving doggies, spectacular hummingbirds and extensive knowledge of the area... Jim Nancy Forbes, British Columbia, Canada....Your BB is truly a gem, and we are so happy that we found out about it in the Panama Guidebook (Lonely Planet). The author was correct when he stated that Cielito Sur is a real find. The
beauty of your setting, the hummingbirds constant presence, the delicious
breakfasts and your warm personalities all combined to create a very enjoyable experience... Carl, Sharon Dana Meggers, California, USA. Your finca is one of the nicest place we have stayed with! It is wonderful, peaceful place in a lovely surrounding... Jan Hendricks Claudia Duerr, Cologne, Germany. Best birdwatching place we have been to... Pamela Tim Keller, Indiana, USA. Best bed, best
room, best grounds, and best food we've had in Panama. Thanks for making our short stay very memorable Nina Scott Hodlmair, Illinois, USA. In the Chiriqui highlands we stayed in Nueva Suiza at the Hostal Cielito Sur BB. This BB more than lived up to the expectations in the 2001 edition Lonely Planet Panama Guide. The BB is an immaculate operation in a beautiful setting. The owners are Janet and Glenn Lee. They were incredibly accommodating. The superb
breakfast is largely made from everything grown and produced right on the grounds including the homegrown and roasted
coffee. Homedamde jams, breads and juices are also included. Brian Hatoff, California, USA. Reviews and Articles. Tripadvisor.com Read traveler's reviews of Cielito Sur BB Inn. (Read reviews at Tripadvisor.com). Fodor's PANAMA - 1st Edition (Fodor's Gold Guide) March 2008 FODOR'S CHOICE - Gold Star The best thing about this BB is the service provided by it's Panamanian-American owners, Janet Glenn Lee. They rent mountain
bikes, prepare box
lunches, and organize
tours ranging from bird-watching to a guided hike on the Sendero Los Quetzales with luggage
transfers to your hotel in Boquete. Then there's its tranquil location at the forest edge, where a stream runs through the
gardens and birdsong plays from sunrise to sunset. Spacious, well-equipped
guest rooms are decorated with indigenous Panamanian crafts. Brighter end
rooms are worth the extra $10. Guest share a cozy
lounge with fireplace, DVD,
stereo and
computer, as well as a wide covered
terrace with rocking chairs for watching the hummingbirds. You might end up skipping
lunch after the magnificent
breakfasts. Pros:
Quiet, near nature, great
breakfasts, helpful owners, nice
rooms. Cons: No
restaurant, often full. David Dudenhoefer. Lonely Planet PANAMA - 4th Edition November 2007 Just over 3 kms. past Bambito in the hamlet of Nueva Suiza is Hostal Cielito Sur BB which is a great place to stop and recharge your body for the night. Owned by a friendly Panamanian-American couple, this delightful BB offers four spacious
guestrooms that have such incredible amenities as hot-water
bathtubs,
living room with fireplace and a private riverside
patio. There's also a bohio (rustic hut) that's strung up with hammocks and a bathhouse that's outfitted with a large
jacuzzi. Matthew D. Firestone. National Geographic Traveler: PANAMA - 1st Edition October 2007 This peaceful bed-and-
breakfast enjoys a magnificent setting overlooking a trout-filled stream. Spacious, quaintly furnished alpine
rooms...good for birding. A thatched bohio has hammocks and a
bath house has a hot
tub. Christopher P. Baker. Frommer's PANAMA - 1st Edition December 2006 Frommer's Finds Three Star (Exceptional) Rating The guest book at the Cielito Sur is filled with visitor's wistful regrets that they couldn't spend another night at this intimate and peaceful BB - mine included. It's an ideal place for traveller's seeking a pretty pastoral setting, snug
guest rooms and easy-to-plan excursions. The Panaman...