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Bambuda Lodge, hotel in Bocas del Toro

Bambuda Lodge is located in the tropical rain forest in Bocas del Toro. The property features a coral reef off its dock and a swimming pool with an on-site bar and a fun and social atmosphere.

The room and the facilities are nice and the staff are very friendly. The breakfast and the amount of food are good and plenty.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
1,602 reviews
Price from
£94.65
1 night, 2 adults
Bambuda Bocas Town, hotel in Bocas del Toro

Featuring a shared lounge, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, Bambuda Bocas Town is located in Bocas del Toro, less than 1 km from Istmito and 2.4 km from Y Griega Beach.

Great vibe , location , food everything
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
1,431 reviews
Price from
£81.75
1 night, 2 adults
Surfari Bocas, hotel in Bocas del Toro

Surfari Bocas offers pet-friendly accommodation in Bocas Town. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom fitted with a hot water shower.

Good location close to everything, rooms and bathroom are a bit dated but they are clean. Good kitchen facilities for anyone who wants to cook their own meals
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
671 reviews
Price from
£36.57
1 night, 2 adults
Spanish by the Sea - Bocas, hotel in Bocas del Toro

Set in Bocas del Toro and with Istmito reachable within 1.6 km, Spanish by the Sea - Bocas offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and barbecue facilities.

Breakfast and relax area were very good! Good environment and many young travelers
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
670 reviews
Price from
£30.10
1 night, 2 adults
Hostal On The Sea, hotel in Bocas del Toro

Hostal On The Sea has a garden, private beach area, a shared lounge and terrace in Bocas del Toro.

I really enjoyed the stay. The hostel is simple, yes, but if you want to have an experience to stay in a house on the water, it is a good choice. The hostel has a very nice terrace with a sea view, it is possible to put a hammock to relax in the evening. The facilities are simple, but enough for a short stay. The hostess (Martha) is very helpful, eager to provide information and help with tours. The location is a little bit down from the main street, but very quiet at night.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
205 reviews
Price from
£33.80
1 night, 2 adults
El Jaguar, hotel in Bocas del Toro

Situated in Bocas del Toro, El Jaguar has a shared lounge, bar and free WiFi. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

Nice hostel in Bastimentos! The very friendly host who helped me with everything. Feel like a friend <3 The hostel is on the sea and the view was amazing. I had rainy days (I spent them on a hammock, relaxing <3 ) and the humidity in the room was high, but it wasn't the reason for the hostel. Note that you cannot bring your own alcoholic beverages to the hostel, but fortunately they have a bar :D
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
420 reviews
Price from
£20.92
1 night, 2 adults
Old Bocasso, hotel in Bocas del Toro

Located in Bocas del Toro, 1.5 km from Istmito, Old Bocasso has a number of amenities including a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and free WiFi.

- Very nice staff, that gave us some beer for free - good price and good location! - The common area is nice and the little terrace great to chill on a rainy (or overly sunny) day. - The beds were also big and comfy :)
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
106 reviews
Price from
£47.80
1 night, 2 adults
Bastimentos Hill Guest House, hotel in Bocas del Toro

Boasting a private beach area, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Bastimentos Hill Guest House is set in Bocas del Toro, 700 metres from Carenero Noreste Beach and 2.3 km from Carenero Beach.

Kind staff
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
435 reviews
Price from
£38.63
1 night, 2 adults
The Bocas Corner, hotel in Bocas del Toro

Set in Bocas del Toro, Isla Colon region, The Bocas Corner is located 2.5 km from Y Griega Beach. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Istmito.

The place was horrible, there were three fans in the room, only one of them worked halfway, the heat was unbearable, we didn't sleep for two days, the guests made too much noise late at night, clothes were hanging everywhere, very unpleasant. A terrible experience!
Scored 5.7
5.7
Rated okay
Passable
19 reviews
Price from
£8.85
1 night, 2 adults
Cliff's Hostel, hotel in La Gruta

Set in La Gruta, within less than 1 km of Istmito and 2.4 km of Y Griega Beach, Cliff's Hostel offers accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace, and free WiFi.

In the morning free ingredients for pancakes. Laundry service. Good wifi.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
274 reviews
Price from
£28.97
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Bastimentos Hill Guest House
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 435 reviews

    Boasting a private beach area, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Bastimentos Hill Guest House is set in Bocas del Toro, 700 metres from Carenero Noreste Beach and 2.3 km from Carenero Beach.

    Big terrace with great views, well equipped kitchen

  • Surfari Bocas
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 671 reviews

    Surfari Bocas offers pet-friendly accommodation in Bocas Town. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom fitted with a hot water shower.

    Great staff and location. Super clean Well stocked kitchen

  • El Jaguar
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 420 reviews

    Situated in Bocas del Toro, El Jaguar has a shared lounge, bar and free WiFi. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace.

    Great staff, basic accomodation but great value for money.

  • Spanish by the Sea - Bocas
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 670 reviews

    Set in Bocas del Toro and with Istmito reachable within 1.6 km, Spanish by the Sea - Bocas offers a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and barbecue facilities.

    Nice garden to hang out, close to dive center, pancake for breakfast

  • Bambu Lounge Bocas Hostel

    Located in Bocas del Toro and within 1.6 km of Istmito, Bambu Lounge Bocas Hostel features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

  • Bambuda Bocas Town
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,431 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, Bambuda Bocas Town is located in Bocas del Toro, less than 1 km from Istmito and 2.4 km from Y Griega Beach.

    beautiful view, great kitchen, friendly staff, and clean rooms

  • Old Bocasso
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 106 reviews

    Located in Bocas del Toro, 1.5 km from Istmito, Old Bocasso has a number of amenities including a garden, a shared lounge, a terrace and free WiFi.

    Miły właściciel, dobra lokalizacja, wyposażona kuchnia.

  • Hotelito del Mar - Main Street
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 279 reviews

    Hotelito del Mar - Main Street is offering accommodation in Bocas del Toro.

    clean rooms, good location, friendly staff, common area

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  • Avg. price/night: £39.84
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 900 reviews
    Great location in the center, nice helpful competent stuff, clean, safe, nice common areas,
    Erik
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £39.84
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 900 reviews
    The price is very cheap, especially for a private room. Hostel was pretty quiet and chill. Kitchen was well equipped and there’s plenty of refrigeration space. Staff were helpful. Located very close to restaurants, bars, clubs and boat taxi harbours.
    Omer
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 230 reviews
    The hostel was super cheap which was great for travellers (like us) who are on a budget. The option to rent a fan was great too although it actually wasn’t too hot at night. Loved the outside shower! It’s a little bit further out of town but only $1 for a taxi so not bad at all.
    Indie
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £55.15
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,360 reviews
    The hostel is located in a cool area close to all restaurants and clubs and you also get a free welcome drink, so that’s cool to meet new people :)
    Marie
    Young couple
  • Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 225 reviews
    Great location and if you like to party it is the perfect spot to meet new people. Also, everyday new activities and you should make sure to be at the Filthy Friday party (everyone around is coming and the whole hostel is packed!).
    Benedikt
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £180.70
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 951 reviews
    Great location at beautiful Red Frog Beach, good guest guidance before arrival. The food in the restaurant did taste amazing. Would not recommend booking with breakfast, the menu is limited and it ends up cheaper to order directly from the menu. The dorm itself was spacious and elegant.
    Caecilie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £79.67
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 242 reviews
    We paid for the cheaper private room. There was ac and hot water. The breakfast was simple but good, bread, coffee, eggs and fruit. I believe the hotel is under new ownership and undergoing improvements. Our room was a little tired. It's in a great location to reach restaurants, the beach, and Panama dive centre which was what we wanted. You can easily get back to Colon Island by water taxi for more restaurants and shops.
    Nicola
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £79.67
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 242 reviews
    A beautiful safe place in paradise. Kitchen was clean and had everything needed to prepare meals. Was always someone on the property for any needs. Hostel was cute and close to the surf!!! I loved the amazing snorkeling right on the property with sandy bottom. The breakfast was simple but nice to start the day.
    S
    Shanna
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 225 reviews
    The location is perfect, just one min away from Bocas town. The hostel got a lot of potential, keep in mind is a party hostel so it's very loud, but if you are looking to meet new people this is the right place.
    vickyurian
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £112.82
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,431 reviews
    Probably the best hostel i have stayed in. Fantastic setting and in a great location.
    robbie
    Group