A perfect place to slow down and relax with a wonderful scenery as well! Very friendly, attentive and helpful staff! The tours, the Kuna people arranged, were great. We spent there a couple of days between 2013 and 2014. We had such an awesome time!

I was only able to do one night --- primarily because I booked at the last minute and AirPanama flights were not available --- NOTE TO ANYONE PLANNING ON COMING HERE --- plan ahead!!!
Arriving at the airport is an experience unto itself. You get off the plane and the Sapibenega representatives are right there on the landing strip to greet you and take you to an awaiting "panga" boat from the dock at the end of the runway.
The hotel is about a 5-7 minute boat ride is situated on a tiny island consisting of 5 or six cabins which sleep either 2, 4 or 6 people (depending on how they configure beds). The Guna people really try to make you feel home when there. The cabins are all made from local materials (wood an thatched roofs) with no glass windows and small electric lights (only function when the generator is turned on). I did not have many problems with bugs or other critters. The first (only day) consisted of a fantastic breakfast followed by a briefing of the day's "tours". Each event would be announced by one of the Guna men sounding a conch shell --- very cool!!! At 9:30am we did a trip to one of the nearby islands (Isla Poso) which has a very nice sandy beach on the leeward side of the island. The guides got us to the island and one of the guides (Elvin) took me on a guided snorkel trip showing off the local coral reef. The underwater visibility was not that great because the winds from the sea are quite strong during this time of year and stir up the sands and bring many nutrients to the islands. Lunch was at 1:00pm featuring a tilapia ceviche followed by a grilled corvina (white fish) fillet with mashed potatoes! The 4:00pm tour was to the main community of Playon Chico to see the island and provided an opportunity to purchase locally made "molas" from the Guna women that directly benefit the local community. Although bargaining is prevalent and encouraged, my experience was that the local prices were not that different from what you get in Panama City at the tourist areas. However, I felt better about the fact that I know that this was benefiting this community more directly. The people on the island were very friendly. ***NOTE*** General photos are allowed, but if you take a picture of the Guna women or the children directly, they will ask you "un dolar, un dolar" --- "one dollar, one dollar"... Dinner was at 6:15pm featuring mixed seafood on a bed of angel-hair pasta in white wine sauce! This is DEFINITELY not "roughing it". The generator was not functioning on this day, so evening drinks and conversations with the other guests was done while watching the sunset and then by solar-powered flashlight lanterns. Sleeping in the cabins while listening to the sea under your bed and a constant sea breeze was incredible.
In the morning, the guide took me to the airport via the "panga" boat and then assisted me in weighing my bag, my carry-on bag as part of the check-in process. There was a bit of confusion as they were not sure if there would be one of two flights arriving this day. My guide (Elvin) did a great job of explaining what was going on.
Ultimately, I left with a fantastic experience that really makes one appreciate nature and the people that make this world so diverse and unique.
As long as you are able to disconnect, don't expect 5-star luxury accommodations, love seafood, and are flexible in your daily plans, this is a place for you!
I really wish I could have stayed another night!

I went to the Sapibenega Lodge end of August. I had four excellent days and I will go back with my kids next year. The service is excellent and food is spectacular. i was a little concerned because saw a lot of excellent reviews and one review said there was "little food". The food is abundant and great. Every day they have another menu.

J. Ziemer