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Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel

2.5 star property

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A wooden deck with a hammock and a view of the ocean.
A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A marina with boats docked, clear turquoise water, and a wooden pier.
A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a wooden desk with a lamp, wicker chairs, and a view of the sea.
A multi-story waterfront property with balconies, a pool, and a dock.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $94
$86 nightly
$94 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 20 - Aug 21

Explore the area

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Avenida H Norte entre Calle 5 y 6, Isla Colon Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro
  • Place, Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bolivar Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Istmito Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    ‪6 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Friends & Family

A room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Friends & Family

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Just Right

A neatly arranged bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Just Right

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Just Right With Balcony

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a large window with a view of palm trees.

Just Right With Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Oceanview Premium Queen Room

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, a chair, a round table, and a ceiling fan.

Oceanview Premium Queen Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a balcony with a view.

Premium Queen Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Oceanview King Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the ocean, a ceiling fan, and a tropical-themed wall mural.

Oceanview King Suite

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Oceanview Premium Friends & Family Room

A room with two beds, a wooden ladder, a ceiling fan, a large window with a view, and a wooden wardrobe.

Oceanview Premium Friends & Family Room

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bocas del Toro

When you stay at Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel in Bocas del Toro, you'll be near the airport, just steps from Bluff Beach and Tortuga Beach. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Paunch Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Istmito Beach.

What's nearby

  • Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bolivar Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Istmito Beach - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Bluff Beach - 22 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Starfish Beach - 51 min drive - 13.4 miles

Getting around

  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tequila Republic - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mana Bar and Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vibe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Island Tap House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Tropical Birds - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel

Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as a communal living room and tour/ticket assistance.
At Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
It is the policy of the property that children under 18 can only stay in a private room and cannot be accommodated in shared dormitory rooms. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and proof of this must be provided on request.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children 8 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 8 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 8 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 8 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Bambuda Bocas Town
Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel Bocas del Toro
Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 60 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ISMAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. Staff very friendly I loved the bartenders Eduardo Erick and Savier too much fun. I will be back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained premises and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nadhinka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibes, friendly staff , good food, would definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles-Étienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hostel, amazing staff, good food and drinks! We had a fun stay at the Bambuda :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Firstly, perfect location, literally 6 min walk from the airport. It is located by the sea with a nice deck to sunbathe and jump to the water for a swim. There’s also a space for the boats to stop by for all excursions you book or if you want to take a water taxi somewhere, so no need to even walk to any port (you would be located right in Bocas with loads of restaurant/cafe options around within minutes of walking). The restaurant area is also right there with a great view and great food/drinks. The breakfast included is generous with 1 option of choice for the food and 2 options for drink. The room we stayed at was spectacular (family sea view), super clean, spacious, bright, nicely decorated and a huge balcony with a great view to the sea. The property also organizes an activity every night (movie night, Caribbean dinner, live music, beer pong, etc) which is a nice touch. They also offer a welcome drink where you meet other guests and interact with each other upon arrival (meet up at the restaurant at 5:30pm for it). I liked the mix of hostel + hotel vibes. Overall great stay and 100% recommend. Would definitely come back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Minna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Hostel rooms looked NOTHING like the photos and were way too small, cramped, and damp. Very overpriced for what it was. The only redeeming factor was the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have a great time! Beauyplaxe and the staff was so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Feels like a boutique hotel ☺️ nothing to complain about, would go there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Dear Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel Management, I am writing to provide feedback regarding my recent stay. While the view from my room was excellent, I was disappointed to be charged a fee for having a fellow traveler briefly visit to see the view. I was unaware of your guest visitation policy, and in my experience, such visits are typically not an issue at other establishments. Beyond the fee itself, I felt that the hospitality and etiquette shown by your staff during this interaction lacked the warmth that makes a guest feel welcome. I believe this situation could have been handled much more professionally. I hope you find this feedback constructive for improving your guest experience. Best regards, Alan Kiczula
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super!

Very nice hotel with very good food. Came back here to eat after check out. A nice hang out place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Joy

Disliked: Cleanliness
Rude staff, no response over message when they say they are ‘available at all times’, shower didn’t work, room wasn’t cleaned prior to our arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Twinkle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place on the waters to spend great family time. Fantastic drinks and food, awesome company of fellow travelers. Francisca and Svea were great! Arulo was a great host and made our stay super fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

I had a great stay and ended up extending for a couple of days. Very friendly in the reception and restaurant. Good food and conmen area with plenty of space to work from.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dayrelis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best hostel in Bocas! Location perfect, many activities making it easy to meet new people. Had 4-bed dorm and all bed had curtains. Totally recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel and everything in Bocas town within walking distance. No refrigerator or coffee maker in rooms and the restaurant area doesn’t open until 7 to 7:30 so you can’t get anything to drink or coffee until then.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was adequate. Not much to it. It was plain and small. The restaurant and public area was nice and right over the water. Food and drinks were good and very reasonably priced. The view over the ocean was very nice. However for the nightly rate I would not go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Hassan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cheap ploys to con tourists. Breakfast is $8 if you purchase at checkin only ( read fine print). Show up at breakfast and pay $20 . Happy hour is 4-7 pm - only sodas and 1 cocktail is half price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eli

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bramnew. Besutifull. The first night when i got up i felt i was in a yate.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant exhaust fan made the room 12 vibrate. From 7:30 am -11:00pm it is impossible to sleep till restaurant kitchen closes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money very bad - had a single room including bathroom. The room was dark, the bed dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place has a good thing going but the check-in was lacking. I was exhausted and patiently waited for 3pm to come so i could get some rest. It took 28 minutes, after asking ywice about the room tone taken to the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023