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Casa Areka features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Panama City. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a grill. The property provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. You can play pool at the hostel. Bridge of the Americas is 5.4 miles from Casa Areka, while Ancon Hill is 5.7 miles away. Albrook "Marcos A. Gelabert" International Airport is 6.2 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Panama City, this property has an excellent location score of 8.7!

Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
8.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Yatdely
    United States United States
    I liked the location of the place, it was clean, many facilities, if you needed something they were always there to support you.
  • Sara
    Italy Italy
    The staff is always friendly and helpful, and there’s a large, very comfortable common area. The kitchen isn’t very big, but it still has everything needed to prepare simple dishes. I’d say the value for money is perfect.
  • Marcel
    Germany Germany
    I liked the location in the city center because you get easily picked up there for tours around Panama City. Also you have a supermarket with everything nearby. The price was great and really good compared to other hostels I visited. The...
  • Heyman
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was self service but decent pancakes and banana and beds were comfy!
  • Moshe
    Israel Israel
    The property is nice and clean The owner is there all the time and is very resourceful
  • Richard
    United States United States
    Location. 24 hour supermarket open across the street. Close to the water.
  • Nathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, near to a supermarket and ATMs. Clean place with a large room and free pancakes for breakfast.
  • Carlos
    Spain Spain
    The owner and the staff was really nice and helpful, the vibe is so good, and it's feel like an oasis in the city, definitely I will come back when in Panama City again. Greetings to Oswaldo and Matias! Hope to come back soon.
  • Nicole
    United States United States
    Great hostel. My locker broke and I had to use a different one.
  • Flora
    United States United States
    Casa Areka actually caught me off guard with how sweet the energy of the space was. Not only was it clean, spacious, and run by thoughtful, attentive staff, Areka also has a super cozy lounge space with board games and a billiard table for the...

Area info

Amenities of Casa Areka
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Pool table

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Laundry

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

House rules
Casa Areka takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
$15 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
Check-in is only possible for guests between 18 and 50 years old
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

FAQs about Casa Areka

  • The prices at Casa Areka may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Casa Areka is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Casa Areka is 0.7 miles from the center of Panama City. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Casa Areka offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Swimming pool