Isla Bonita Residences
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Isla Bonita Residences sits in Noord, about a mile inland from the Palm Beach hotel strip. The #23 ranking among Noord's specialty lodging puts it in the middle tier, but the subratings tell a different story — sleep quality, rooms, and cleanliness all score perfect fives, which is rare for a small property with only nine reviews. The high marks on service and value suggest this is owner-operated or close to it, the kind of place where someone's paying attention. The triple-dollar price level means you're not getting a budget crash pad, but you're also not paying high-rise rates for a location that's walkable to the beach but not on it. If you want quiet, good beds, and a spotless room without the resort machinery, this works. Just know you'll need a car or regular cab rides to get to the water or restaurants.
At a glance
- Area
- Noord
- Star rating
- ★★★★☆
- Typical nightly
- $550
- Beach access
- shuttle
- Kid-friendly
- ●●●○○
- Party score
- ●●●○○
- Walkability
- ●●○○○
- Rooms
- 100
- Casino
- –
- Swim-up
- –
- Kids' club
- –
- All inclusive
- –
- Vibe
- —
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