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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. WiFi access is available for guests. The property offers individual beds in dormitories or private rooms. You can enjoy views of the ocean, an outdoor seating area, a safety deposit box and bed linen. At Bambuda Lodge you will find kayaks for rent, snorkelling equipment for use on the coral reef, and a 150 foot waterslide from the bar to the ocean. The property has a full restaurant with breakfast, lunch and banquet style family-dinners. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing, hiking and diving. Food is served daily at the restaurant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegan, American


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
4 single beds
6 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sierra
    Canada Canada
    This place is paradise! Evening dinners and daily planned activities were great, lots of spaces to hang around and relax, a pool and super fun slide into the water below, honestly - this place is awesome.
  • Margaux
    France France
    Great common areas by the pool with beautiful views. Very confortable room. Good food and very friendly staff!
  • Claudia
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Wow what a hostel 😍 and the staff is just amazing! Extended my stay, it was so rleaxing there.
  • Ella
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely loved Bambuda Lodge! The environment, staff and volunteers absolutely make it. The best hostel I have ever stayed in. Everyone gets to know your name and it feels so homely. The family dinners are the best. Haddie, Jose and the rest of...
  • Rosemarybloom
    United States United States
    Everything about this place is phenomenal. They really do a great job of facilitating a social atmosphere without it being too party-crazy. The rooms are far enough away from the main area that you can get some quiet. Everything is super clean....
  • A
    Annacy
    United States United States
    The staff and volunteers really make this place amazing. Anouk and Emily were fantastic and so were Marco and Andrea. They are so kind to everyone and go above and beyond
  • Shantala
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The hotel is very beautiful !!! all the staff is very friendly and helpful. The jungle tour with Filo was very good, we saw and experienced a lot. The food is excellent, only once I had something that wasn't good and the staff took the criticism...
  • Kendall
    Australia Australia
    It was beautiful! There were sloths in the trees 🥺 The staff were amazing and learnt your name so quick and always friendly Loved the family dinners - the food was incredible
  • Stewart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super chilled hostel, with a great pool and overlooking the water! The staff are amazing - super friendly and know everyone’s name! The slide is fun and the family dinners are fantastic (and delicious) and a great way to meet others as a solo...
  • Arwin
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The island and the views are amazing. Nothing beats the serenity of that view. The place is run by some very friendly locals, and supported by volunteers who give a little extra touch. Anouk truly put in a lot of effort to make everyone feel at...

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Do you offer water taxis from Isla Colon?

    Hi there, there are many water taxis available in Bocas town. Between the hours of 7 am-6 pm, water taxis should be about $4 per person. I recommend t..
    Answered on 23 July 2021
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?

    yes
    Answered on 29 November 2019
  • re-hi. you mention that access to the beach is closed during lockdown period. what about the pool and the on-site bar, will they be open for use?

    Hi! Yes our on-site facilities will be open for use to guests during the lockdown.
    Answered on 28 December 2020
  • Hi do you have somewhere that I can work on a laptop for the day?

    Yes, we have many people working on laptops and headphones in our common spaces. Depending on your work, most people are able to connect with Zoom cal..
    Answered on 9 November 2021
  • Is the restaurant open?

    Thanks for your question, Our restaurant is open only for guest everyday serving breakfast from 7:30-10:45, lunch from 12:00 -15:45 and our family din..
    Answered on 28 October 2022
  • Hi friends, is there a kitchen at Bambuda Lodge, where you can prep-cook meals??

    No, We do not offer comunal kitchen as part of our amenities, but we have restaurant on site.
    Answered on 26 October 2022
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Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Bambuda Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Water slide
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Only children over the age of 16 are allowed in the property.

The property reserves the right to cancel any reservation made for 4 or more rooms, or more than 9 total guests, according to our group policy.

Individual reservations done under the same person will be categorized as group reservations as well.

For payments made with a Credit Card, an additional 3% will be charged and if it is with Paypal an additional 5%.

Reception is open from 7:30am - 10:00pm local time. If your arrival is later than 10pm please the property, as they will be happy to assist late check in on request. Also If your arrival time is after 5:30pm and you want to join us for our family dinner, please contact the property to send you the menu options, since they take orders until 5:30pm to serve dinner at 7:30pm.

FAQs about Bambuda Lodge

  • Check-in at Bambuda Lodge is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Bambuda Lodge is 2.6 miles from the centre of Bocas del Toro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Bambuda Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegan
    • American
  • The prices at Bambuda Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Bambuda Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Table tennis
    • Diving
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment
    • Swimming Pool
    • Yoga classes
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Happy hour
  • Bambuda Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.