It got very windy at night but that is unavoidable in a valley 😅

The staff was super helpful, let us choose our own room and informed us about the region. 100% would go again

Stayed in March 2024

- Facilities are basic but clean - If you don't have a car to get anywhere first you have to walk alongside the main road or wait for a bus - No drinks or food available at the hostel itself, but there's a few - small, really basic an very cheap - restaurants along the road and you can find most things in the small supermarket close by, you may put your things in the fridge and even use the kitchen.

- Really super friendly owner - Fantastic view of Volcan Baru from the terrace with sometimes breathtaking sundowns - Excellent place to meet other travellers - Good starting point for a walk in the mountain forest - Beside the road to Chiriquì Grande it's a good place for a stopover on the way to Bocas (and there's not that much choice in the area) I would recommend a stay of 2-3 nights: if you stop for one night only you'll probably miss the beauty of the surrounding nature, a bath in the mountain river, ... For a longer stay there is not really much to do up there.

Stayed in February 2024

My bathroom sink was not inside my bathroom, but outside on my own balcony, that was not very handy. But I heard that other rooms do not have this „special feature“.

The hostel is very special, each room is different, but all have an own bathroom. The view from the terrace is beautiful as you can see great nature including the sunset. There is a shared kitchen including a shared fridge. The owner is very helpful and explains the available attractions (including hiking options).

Stayed in March 2024

very basic, rather spartan

The views on the terrace are great.

Stayed in October 2023

It was a bit eclectic built on the side of a slope and I have some anxiety about sleeping in shanty construction

Good spot for overnight transit in the mountains and you want to camp but still have a roof over your head. The staff are nice, it was clean and very good value.

Stayed in October 2023

The place is perfect. Maybe a little less comfort than in other places we stayed but you have access to kitchen for example. We were a little afraid that the 5y oldmay fall from the terrace if not attentive.

The owner is incredibly friendly and helpful. He has built the building with his own hands. The location is wonderful in the middle of the mountains. The views are wonderful and you have views of Boquete at night.It is very close to main road but the trucks were not so disturbing as you may expect.

Stayed in August 2023

It’s quite rustic so don’t expect a hot shower and luxury, but it’s a great experience!

Cool treehouse-like building with a great view. Really friendly staff. Comfy bed and well stocked kitchen. Good wifi. Moved here from the Lost and Found hostel and enjoyed it much more.

Stayed in May 2023

The view is amazing!

Stayed in March 2023

Patricia and David are extremely helpful. They are very good at giving advise about trekking in the area.

Stayed in February 2023

Really nice host. our room was tidy and really huge ! we really liked the location and the establishment “directely” in the jungle.

Stayed in January 2023

More Protection against mosquitos by mosquito net in the window would be highly appreciated.

comfy bed, Amazing view and very friendly Host providing all necessary Information to Discover the area around.

Stayed in January 2023

Noisy at night and lots of mosquitoes

This place has so much character and is a must see. Don't expect 5* or even 3* and you will love it. David is a gem!

Stayed in January 2023

Quite cold at night but there were extra blankets available. Mosquitoes but no nets to keep them away

Tree house with lots of details and feeling cosy. Free parking. Lovely host and views

Stayed in November 2022

Everything fine.

Roots hostel is a unique place set up like a tree house with a great view ( when the weather is good) of the volcano baru. The owner was friendly and happy to give us advice on activities. It was raining a lot during our stay, but we still enjoyed the cozy dorm and hung out on the terrace reading.

Stayed in November 2022

Pillows weren't great, if you sleep in room number 2 you can literally hear everything. Or at least if you have really considerate other guests living there that stomp around like elephants and scream like baboons at 6 in the morning, than you will not have a good time there. The last bus from David goes there at 18.00 try to get there in time otherwise the taxi drivers will try to rip you off.

Nice staff, cute dog, great to be so close to nature, kitchen, balcony.

Stayed in October 2022

It's a tree house, there's no hot water and the beds are very basic (no separate sheets). Consider this when booking here and don't complain afterwards.

Nice views, friendly host and fair price

Stayed in March 2022

No moscito nets

Very nice view!

Stayed in March 2022

Our bedroom was underneath the “common area” and we could hear everyone talking and walking above us, so if you are willing to have super quiet and early sleep nights, ask David for the best option.

If you are looking for a place to relax but want to be close to a main road, some food options and lots of nature, this is the perfect place! The house is definitely built with love and David, the owner, is really helpful and makes sure to make you feel welcome. There is nothing healthier than to wake up and take a cold fresh shower with water from the mountains, definitely a dream!

Stayed in March 2022

It's a small hostel, so if you want to socialize, you'd better go to lost'n'found.

Yes, it's very rustic. But exactly that is the charm. Quite in the middle of nowhere, where you can just be yourself and go on various, there's still a lovely Café, a little restaurant and a small supermarket nearby. The owner is super friendly and helpful with all your questions. The privates are charming, the dorms are quite spacious with their own bathrooms. I can highly recommend to stay there a couple of nights. Also ask for the coffee tour. And the sunsets are nice and free ;)

Stayed in March 2022

There are a few drawbacks. Not all rooms are equal, even though they are priced the same. The room we stayed in is not depicted in the photos, which I found misleading. In our room, the ceiling is so low that I hit my head on it. Additionally, there are iron bars supporting the ceiling, posing a potential danger. The elevated bed height makes every nightly movement risky, and I have hit my head five times and my back once on the iron bar. There is also an unpleasant dripping from the shower. I saw few of the other rooms and they seemed much better.

The place is good, and the price-to-value ratio is a gem. It provides stunning views of the volcano and a pleasant nighttime temperature conducive to a good sleep. The owner is a pleasant man dedicated to developing the place.

Stayed in February 2024

Very very rustic and the noise (road and kids)

Good location if you want visit Los Cangitones de Gualaca and the waterfalls or just stop on your way to Bocas ( an hour away from Chiriqui Grande )

Stayed in January 2024

There were holes in the walls which means there were bugs in the room and it was very cold, even additional blankets didn't help. The sink was on the balcony not in the room. Wifi worked only in common area.

Stayed in April 2023

very run down. close to the highway so very noisy all night. No hot water. No towels. The sink is outside on the balcony. It was maybe funky and cute 50 years ago but so was I!

The host was very nice and helpful

Stayed in March 2023

Patricia and David were so nice and helpful to us. You feel like youre home.

Stayed in February 2023