Enjoy a stay on Isla Ina San Blas, with a simple private cabin or a bed in a shared cabin near the beach. Enjoy included meals, Caribbean views and an island-hopping tour to Isla Pelícano and the Natural Pool on checkout day. Both cabin categories use shared bathrooms. Road transportation from Panama City is booked separately.

Table of Contents

• Isla Ina at a Glance
• Isla Ina and Its Beach
• Private and Shared Cabins
• Meals and Inclusions
• Transport and Optional Extras
• Getting There and Departure
• Children and Family Stays
• What to Expect
• What to Bring
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Accommodation Cancellation Policy

Isla Ina and Its Beach

Isla Ina San Blas is approximately 25 minutes by boat from Puerto de Cartí, depending on the route and sea conditions. It lies south of the Lemon Cays and shares its larger island with other cabin properties and a small Guna village, giving you a beach setting with a local community nearby.

Spend your time swimming, relaxing on the sand and enjoying Caribbean views. For more about the archipelago and the Guna people, read Panama's official Gunayala visitor guide. You can also explore our San Blas destination guide and tours.

Private and Shared Cabins

Choose your own private cabin or a bed in a shared cabin. Both options offer basic San Blas Islands accommodation with shared bathrooms, simple bedding and no air conditioning. Select your dates and cabin category in the booking panel to see the current rate and availability.

Private Cabin with Shared Bathroom

Enjoy your own sleeping space near the beach in a traditional thatched cabin. Depending on the assigned cabin, the floor may be wood or sand. Private cabins are available for two or more guests and use shared bathrooms and showers. Do not rely on electricity or a usable outlet in your cabin.

Shared Cabin with Shared Bathroom

The shared cabin is a budget-friendly option with wood or sand floors and a mix of single beds and bunk beds. Cabins accommodate up to six guests. You book a bed rather than an entire cabin, so other travelers may share your sleeping space. Bathrooms and showers are shared.

Looking for a different island experience? Compare Isla Miryadup's private and shared cabins or Yani Island accommodation.

Meals and Inclusions

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included according to your stay schedule. Breakfast may include fruit and ojaldre, a local fried bread. Lunch and dinner are simple island meals, often fish or chicken with rice and salad. Vegetarian meals can be requested when booking. Menus depend on available ingredients, and drinks cost extra.

• The private cabin or shared cabin bed you book
• Bedding and use of shared bathrooms and showers
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner according to your stay schedule
• Accommodation-related island taxes
• An island-hopping tour to Isla Pelícano and the Natural Pool on checkout day

Charged separately: Road and boat transfers, the Guna Yala entrance fee, drinks and optional extras selected during checkout.

Included Checkout-Day Island-Hopping Tour

Your stay includes a tour to Isla Pelícano and the Natural Pool on checkout day. Check out of your cabin at 8:00 AM, then enjoy more time on Isla Ina before the excursion begins. Relax on the beach, swim or take in the Caribbean views while the island team coordinates your departure.

Visit Isla Pelícano for beach time and swimming, then enjoy the shallow waters of the Natural Pool before returning to Puerto de Cartí. The order of stops and departure arrangements may vary with weather and sea conditions.

Leaving the island at 8:00 AM instead? Select the $20-per-person earlier-day island tour option during checkout if you want to take the tour before departure day.

Transport and Optional Extras

Cabin prices are shown per person per night in the booking panel. Road and boat transfers are added separately. Review the final total for your dates, group size and selected extras during checkout.

• Guna Yala entrance fee: $22 for international visitors or $7 for Panamanian residents, paid separately.
• Shared roundtrip road transfer: $55 per person from Panama City or $65 from Playa Bonita to Puerto de Cartí.
• Roundtrip boat transfer: $40 per person between Puerto de Cartí and Isla Ina.
• Late departure with lunch: $25 per person, selected during checkout.
• Earlier-day island tour: $20 per person for guests choosing an 8:00 AM island departure who want to take the Isla Pelícano and Natural Pool tour on an earlier day.
• Cayos Holandeses excursion: Available as an add-on during checkout for stays of at least two nights, subject to weather and ocean conditions. See checkout for the price.
• Lobster meal: $25, subject to catch, availability and the applicable season.
• Drinks: Additional cost.

Optional Cayos Holandeses Excursion

Explore more of the San Blas Islands with an excursion to Cayos Holandeses. This excursion is available only for stays of at least two nights and can be booked as an add-on during checkout.

The excursion depends on weather and ocean conditions. The island team will coordinate the schedule during your stay. This is a separate optional excursion from your included checkout-day tour to Isla Pelícano and the Natural Pool.

Getting There and Departure

Traveling to Isla Ina

If you book shared road transportation, pickup from your Panama City lodging is generally between 5:00 and 5:45 AM. The drive through the hills to Puerto de Cartí takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours, followed by a boat ride of approximately 25 minutes to Isla Ina.

The boat can be wet or bumpy and may stop at other islands. Port arrival around 9:00 AM and island arrival around 10:00 AM are approximate. If you arrange your own road transportation, coordinate your arrival with us before traveling. Only 4x4 vehicles are permitted on the access road into Guna Yala.

Cabin Checkout and Included Departure-Day Tour

Cabin checkout is at 8:00 AM. You can then enjoy more time relaxing on Isla Ina before joining your included island-hopping tour to Isla Pelícano and the Natural Pool. The excursion takes place before your return to Puerto de Cartí.

The island team will advise you when to be ready. Cabin checkout and island departure are separate arrangements: checking out at 8:00 AM does not mean you must leave the island at that time when taking the included departure-day tour.

Early Departure at 8:00 AM

If you choose to leave Isla Ina for the port at 8:00 AM, select the $20-per-person earlier-day island tour option during checkout if you want to enjoy the excursion on an earlier day. When road transportation is booked, the early departure generally returns to Panama City around 1:00 PM.

The optional late-departure-with-lunch arrangement costs $25 per person. Afternoon return arrangements generally reach Panama City around 7:00 PM when road transportation is booked. Your pickup instructions take precedence over estimates; road, weather and sea conditions can affect the schedule.

Children and Family Stays

Accommodation

• Children younger than four stay free.
• Children ages 4–10 receive a 30% accommodation discount.
• Children older than ten pay the standard accommodation price.

Transportation

Children aged four and above pay the full shared transportation fare. Review the available child transportation arrangements and the final total for your family before booking.

What to Expect

These are rustic Guna-operated island cabins with basic shared bathrooms and showers. Water availability and shower salinity can vary. There is no air conditioning or dependable Wi-Fi.

Do not rely on electricity or a usable outlet in your cabin. Bring a charged power bank for your phone and other essential devices.

Local staff may speak limited English. Sandflies can occur, particularly on still days, and ocean currents can bring debris to the shore. Weather and boat conditions can affect travel and excursions.

Medical services are limited in the islands, so bring any essential medication. Please respect the Guna community and ask permission before photographing residents.

What to Bring

• Original passport or Panamanian ID for entry checks
• Cash for the separate entrance fee, drinks and extras
• Towel and swimwear
• Hat, sunglasses and sun-protective clothing
• Insect repellent
• Charged power bank
• Waterproof protection for your phone and belongings during boat journeys
• Personal medication and any additional snacks you want for your stay

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ina Island the same place as Isla Ina?

Yes. Ina Island is the English rendering of Isla Ina in the San Blas Islands, Panama.

Does the private cabin have a private bathroom?

No. Both private and shared Isla Ina cabins use shared bathrooms and showers.

What is the difference between private and shared cabins?

A private cabin gives your party its own sleeping space. In a shared cabin, you book a bed and may share the room with other travelers. Both categories may have sand or wood floors.

Are meals included?

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included according to your stay schedule. Drinks and optional meal upgrades cost extra. Vegetarian meals can be requested when booking.

Is the Isla Pelícano and Natural Pool tour included?

Yes. Your stay includes an island-hopping tour to Isla Pelícano and the Natural Pool on checkout day. Check out of your cabin at 8:00 AM, then enjoy more island time before the excursion begins.

What if I want to leave the island at 8:00 AM?

If you choose an 8:00 AM island departure and want to take the island tour on an earlier day, select the $20-per-person option during checkout.

Can I book an excursion to Cayos Holandeses?

Yes. We offer a Cayos Holandeses excursion for stays of at least two nights. Select it as an add-on during checkout. The excursion depends on weather and ocean conditions, and the island team will coordinate the schedule.

Are road and boat transfers included in the nightly cabin price?

No. On this website accommodation listing, road and boat transfers are added separately. The Guna Yala entrance fee is also paid separately.

Can I drive myself to Puerto de Cartí?

You can arrange your own transportation, but only 4x4 vehicles are permitted on the access road into Guna Yala. Coordinate your arrival time with us before traveling so we can arrange your boat connection.

Is there electricity or Wi-Fi in the cabin?

Do not rely on either. Cabin electricity is not guaranteed, and dependable Wi-Fi is not provided. Bring a charged power bank.

How long is the boat ride from Cartí?

Approximately 25 minutes, though stops and sea conditions can change the journey.

Accommodation Cancellation Policy

Please read our Accommodation Cancellation Policy before booking.