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Reviews of Hostal del Mar - Main Street

Calle 3ra Isla Colon, 0000 Bocas del Toro, Panama

#37 of 54 hotels in Bocas del Toro

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Review score

Based on 63 hostel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The party venue is close to the hotel, so the noise can be heard in the room to some extent, but it doesn't bother too much. Please note that there is no air conditioning in the room. However there is a fan. The outer door/gate is locked, which improves security. However, you need a key to open it, so it can be a risk in an emergency. So make sure you know the location of your key.

    The accommodation was really nice and clean. The location is great and you can see the sea from the balcony. The beds were comfortable and you could get more towels by asking.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 November 2023

    8.0
    It is a good enough place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In front there was a busy nice bar-restaurant

    It is located in the center of the town

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very tiny for the money I paid, and very hot.

    The location is great and staff super sweet!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    8.0
    For 2-3 days it is nice to be accommodated here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The outdoor entertainment venue right next to the hotel blares music until dawn, and it is almost impossible to sleep even with the windows closed. There is no breakfast at the accommodation, they give you a coupon for the bar of the neighboring hotel, where you can choose from portioned menus (you STILL HAVE TO pay 5 usd). The breakfast is not very rich for this amount of money, it is better to look around the city (and highly recommended!)!

    The common kitchen is well equipped (fridge, microwave, coffee maker, cutlery, plates) and some coffee and clean water is always available for free. The area is very safe, the staff is very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    7.0
    Centrally located and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    In the weekend the local disco plays music very loud and you will hear it in your room. We were prepared thanks to the reviews and brought earplugs. Our room was very hot, it would be great if they could provide extra standing fans for the rooms. The fridge in the lounge area wasn’t very clean. Would be good to include in the house rules to keep the fridge clean and have people who check out remove their items. WiFi was excellent the two days that it worked for us. The last day it didn’t work for us.

    The property was located well and the staff was very friendly. Affordable laundry service. The lounge area is big and has lots of spaces to relax or do some work.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2023

    7.0
    Hostel del Mar is an older but picturesque building with a lovely patio at the front looking out over the ocean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room really tiny and the window, looked out on to the neighboring property wall. Common in Panama - I had to shower in cold water!

    good location. Nice kitchen enabling one to prepare one’s food and a nice veranda overlooking the street on which to eat it.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2023

    8.0
    Central location close to ferry, eateries and shops
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As all places in Bocas, especially on this island, it is a bit smelly and noisy and you cannot drink the tap water. Not a complaint, but just to go in with realistic expectations.

    The property is a short walk from the ferry terminal and is very close to where you can do boat trips to the other islands. Restaurants and shops are close by. The room was small and older, but comfortable and clean. The shared living space and kitchen were clean and handy. Also very close to the airport. Drinking water provided in the kitchen and a discounted breakfast at an adjacent property.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    a bit noisy due to the bars on the street

    very cozy place, they gave us a room upgrade, very clean as well

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2022

    7.0
    City center with its best and worst
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bocas is a party city and one night out of three we could get any sleep due to super loud music outside till 4AM.

    It was right on the main street, very close everywhere. The bed was comfortable. The room was tiny but we knew when we booked so it was all right. The place has wonderful balconies on both sides so you can chill there and enjoy. We watched the Christmas parade from on of them and it was awesome.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    room was a Little warm

    beautiful cozy room, Great Common are and lovely people! the room was very clean

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The ceiling fan wasn’t strong enough so it stayed very hot in the room all night.

    nicely located (bring earplugs though), and friendly staff!

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I think you can not use the deck because the owner lives downstairs and there are big dogs. But other than that, everything was great and besides, you don't spend too much time in the room. You are always away on tours to other islands or out to eat.

    No AC, just a fan but it has a great location and you are only there to sleep. Hang out upstairs patio was nice and had a view of the island. There is an equipped kitchen and free water. The owner was very nice!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was well.

    You get a brochure from the hotel to go to a restaurant and it's a great place to eat.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2022

    7.0
    Expensive for being a hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too expensive for being a hostel (around 55$/night) and it needs refurbishment.

    I was lucky because I had views to the sea, but that just happens with rooms 4 and 2. The rest of the bedrooms are really small and they don’t have any views.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not the hotel's fault, but the bar in front was playing loud music throughout the night. Ear plugs help though.

    The staff were great and the rooms and hotel were kept very clean. Location is convenient to everything. Free drinking water was a plus!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2022

    7.0
    Good value for money/ noisy
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is very central however get ready for a sleepless nights u less you like party. There was a disco nearby and the music went on til 3am.

    All very clean and staff very friendly

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2022

    9.0
    Good hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Because it is in the main street, it is a bit noisy. Bring earplugs.

    Room is perfect size for 1 person. With 2 it might get a little full. However: bed was very comfortable, all was super clean, the staff is super nice and there is a lovely hang out area with sea view. Location is good!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2022

    7.0
    if you want to go out partying perfect, if you want to sleep not recommendable because of noise
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the rooms and furniture is really old and there were also some cockroaches probably normal ok Bocas… it was extremely loud! it felt like we stayed in the disco even we didn’t go out!! couldn really sleep.

    it’s a cute house with a really really nice balcony to sit outside and a cute kitchen. location is good for walking around

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2022

    7.0
    Loud and central
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The windows don’t close so all the sounds from the clubs and bars get right into your room. The room we slept in was also tiny for two people! I think she mixed up the booking and thought I was on my own. On the toilet you couldn’t sit normally because your legs would touch the wall in front of you.

    The terrace right over the ocean with hammocks was great! Great place to do your morning yoga looking over the water. It’s right in the city center! So great for going out. There’s a club right across the street. Which is great if you want to party yourself. Staff was nice and helpful too! Good shower with hot water. They cleaned the room every day.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2022

    8.0
    Clean, well-kept hostel in central location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There is no air conditioning and only a ceiling fan, so the room gets pretty warm at night. Because of central location, there is a lot of noise at night (particularly on weekends). While the property manager and cleaner were friendly, the woman working at reception told us outright she "did not have time" to help us.

    Very well-located in the centre of Bocas Del Toro, so it was a quick walk to water taxis, restaurants, grocery stores, and bars. The room was spacious and well-kept. We loved sitting out on the front and back terraces.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2022

    9.0
    Charming place with great location and views
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room on the smaller side (ok for solo traveler) and small bathroom (had to sit diagonally on the loo). Like most places in the area thin walls and windos so loud at night.

    Very well kept and charming, nice room, water tank and coffee for guests, lovely view from the common balcony, central but still a bit further away from the main hustle and bustle.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2022

    8.0
    Great low budget choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Bathroom is Tiny. When sitting on the toilet your legs touch the wall in front (and I’m not a tall guy) - No A/C so it gets very hot. Ventilator makes a lot of noise. - Street noise (but that’s basically everywhere in the center)

    - Very friendly and good spirited staff! - The room was small, but comfortable enough - Good price / quality (for Bocas standards) - Strong and warm shower - Good location. - Lovely outdoor Loggia on the first floor with great views on the water.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2022

    9.0
    lovely little stay in the heart of isla colon’s tourist district. clean with friendly staff, a great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    can be loud due to location on the main road but it was never a big issue.

    location and staff were amazing. very scenic spot over the water. kitchen offers great amenities

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

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    Stayed in March 2024

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