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Alto Boquete Entrada a Palmira, 180mts a mano izquierda, Boquete, Chiriq Boquete, Panama

#22 of 30 hotels in Boquete

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Review score

Based on 78 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    7.4

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice property and good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found the check in very strange as there wasn’t anyone there to see us in or show us anything about how the kitchen or property worked. Guests turned up one day and we felt responsible to show them around and how things worked, it felt very odd to be doing that. The location was far out of town, we didn’t mind as we stayed in most nights but if you wanted to go into town for dinner you have to catch a taxi.

    We pretty much had the place to ourselves which was lovely. It’s a big property with loads of outdoor space to chill out in. The garden is beautiful and the cleaner would put out fruit from the trees for guests to have, nice touch. The cleaner was very nice & helpful, she also did our laundry for us. In general, the place was good value for money.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice chill courtyard, great place to unwind. It’s a little far from Boquete center but you can easily get there by bus or shared taxi for ~1USD. The rooms and bathrooms are very clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been great to have a lamp and an electricity socket in the upper bed as well

    Richelle is a very kind and helpful manager who had great tips for tours around Boquete.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    8.0
    Cheap comfortable, great patio
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much in the local area, have to get a taxi to boquete but they are cheap and easy. We went in rainy season (October) and it was very quiet.

    Great patio area and kitchen facilities, lovely communal area and layout. Helpful staff recommending the coffee tour, Finca Casanga, highly recommend! Clean bathroom, cleaner comes daily.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    8.0
    I would recommend this place, it is further out of town but a good hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 2-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The hostel was very small and not fully booked, so it was not very social at the time with other people.

    It was a good stay, a quiet place but with good facilities.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and helpful host, the location is really nice and quiet, the dog is so lovely. I really enjoyed my stay in Boquete

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

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

    A bit far from the main town (info:1$ taxi or 0.6$ collectivo plus you need to take two separate ones to get to El Salto). We d like to have stayed longer and not do the hike but enjoy the town more.

    Ambience, responsive host, well equiped kitchen, clean toilet and common areas, close to a tiny local mini market but no alcohol. Supermarket more down the street does though. we could stay after check out to use the facilities

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2023

    8.0
    Good value for the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The gate was hard to open and parking was complicated.

    The staff was friendly and also the guests.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2023

    8.0
    Was a nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Did not get initial response to ringing the doorbell at the gate. Water was shut off and unavailable during one evening. Entrance gate was not functional and as a result vehicle could not be parked in secure area as advertised

    Manager was very helpful in attempting to find lodging to addition days extension. Also was extremely helpful in finding a mechanic to replace brakes that started to grind.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 2-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super cute!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only minuses are probably cold water in the bathroom and small rooms with bunkbeds.

    Nice staff, cleanness, Good value for money.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2022

    9.0
    Home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location is a bit too far from the city centre, but you can easily get there by taking a cab for $1 (per person).

    I loved the people! It immediately felt like home when I arrived, that’s also why I decided to stay a day longer. Carlos really made me feel very welcome

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2022

    8.0
    Good for low budget traveling - Friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    EDIT: previous review was for the wrong hostel. This hostel has lost of potential but need a little love. The furniture was extremely old and the lights were mostly just a light bulb by itself. The walls are thin and you can hear pretty much anything in the other rooms. Having said that, I would still go back because it is a great value for the money.

    Our host was amazing! Super helpful and kind! The place has nice little common area perfect for chilling at night.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is a little far from the hikes and tours, but for most tours they will pick you up and to get to Boquete by bus/taxi is like 0.50 to 1 or 2 dollars.

    Cosy little hostel, feels more intimate. Host was very friendly and answered all of our questions. Enough planks for your things. Nice garden to hang out.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2022

    9.0
    Lovely stay with lovely company
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facilities could have been a tad cleaner but nothing that would put us off staying again. The lock on our door was broken but Sammy was very apologetic and explained he was waiting on a maintenance man.

    The host (Sammy) was amazingly helpful and organised discounted trips for us (like the volcano and the hot springs), and was just very friendly and made it a great experience.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2022

    7.0
    A nice, small and peaceful place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is quite a long distance from Boquete town, so if you like being in the hub, maybe find a place in Boquete. Having said that, it is easy to get a taxi into town. The hostel advertises that they can arrange transfer from David airport but when I asked about it, they were not eager to help and just pointed me to the regular taxi, which is not a problem but then I wish they wouldn’t advertise it.

    It’s a nice, quaint little hostel. Very calm and peaceful. I like that they have small rooms and so you only share space with one other person.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very thin walls (baru room)!!!! You can here everything from the outside, from the kitchen, from the patio when people partying..

    Nice place. Big kitchen. Nice stuff. Good for backpackers.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 2-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The receiptionist was very nice and helpful

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 2-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the owner is the best boy in Panamá! Thanks for the friendly stay!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It's a quiet place if you really want to sleep well after a long hike and don't listen to some noise from the center of Boquete. And the breakfast on the terrace was a joy.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2022

    9.0
    Very chill and comfortable hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that it’s not that close to the village center.

    The staff was very nice! The rooms have only two beds, so most of the times you can feel like being in a private room. The kitchen and common areas are very clean and comfortable. The bus / taxi to the village only costa like 1$. There is a very cheap place to eat next to the hostel.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel is quite far from Boquette - you need to get a bus. The bed was extremely squeaky, it woke us every time we turned!

    Quiet and peaceful location, comfortable room and big bathroom with hot water. Well equipped kitchen and nice shared common areas.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not clean, bed cracks terrible

    it is okay as a basic hostal

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2022

    7.0
    Okay for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed is really old and made a lot of noise when you turned in the bed. We were welcomed by a boy and girl who slept in the reception room and apparently run the place. They did not give any information on what there is to do in Boquete or how to get to other places.

    The hostel had a nice kitchen where you can cook all your meals. There is an amazing bakery down the road. It is not in the center of Boquete but you know this when you book the accommodation. The bathroom was really big and there was a warm shower.

    Stayed in January 2022

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