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El Jaguar

Property class: 2

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A wooden deck with white lounge chairs facing a calm lake, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a small table with a remote control, a decorative shell, and a window with a curtain overlooking a tropical garden.
A wooden bar area with a menu board, a refrigerator stocked with drinks, and a clock on the wall.
A waterfront property with a wooden structure, a covered area with chairs, and a blue building with a sign.
A room with a large window, a wooden table with a vase and a remote control, and a colorful object on the table.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
The current price is $23
$21 nightly
$23 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23

Explore the area

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Sector Central, calle 100mts del parque, Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro
  • Place, Up in the Hill Organic Coffee Farm
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Wizard Beach
    ‪22 min walk‬
  • Place, Tortuga Beach
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A room with a bed, a wall-mounted fan, and a door leading to another room.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

A flower on a wooden surface with a view of a calm body of water and boats in the distance.

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom

A bed with a white sheet, a wooden headboard, and a floral garland. There are two small potted plants on a wooden side table.

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Private Bathroom

A room with two beds, a window with a curtain, an air conditioning unit, and a wall with a colorful mural.

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

A room with a large window, a wooden table with a vase and a remote control, and a colorful object on the table.

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

A wooden cabin room with two beds, one with dark bedding and the other with light bedding.

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

A single bed with two pillows in a room with wooden walls and red curtains.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 170 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bastimentos

When you stay at El Jaguar in Bastimentos, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Hospital Point. .This beach hostal is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Bolivar Park and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea.

What's nearby

  • Up in the Hill Organic Coffee Farm - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bolivar Park - 46 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Istmito Beach - 52 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Bocas Marina - 52 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Tortuga Beach - 57 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Barco Hundido Bar - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Tequila Republic - ‬1 min drive
  • Island Tap House
  • ‪Restaurante Tom - ‬1 min drive
  • Casa Acuario

About this property

El Jaguar

El Jaguar offers 12 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. This Bastimentos hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Kayaking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2001

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 10 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 1 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 1 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 percent

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 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 first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

El Jaguar Hostel Isla Bastimentos
El Jaguar Hostel
El Jaguar Isla Bastimentos
El Jaguar Hostal Isla Bastimentos
El Jaguar Hostal
El Jaguar Bastimentos
El Jaguar Hostal Bastimentos

El Jaguar Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hostal, very helpful staff. Day trip tour was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the room was a delight the staff was kind I will be visiting El Jaguar again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ocean view and Alfuronso, the host, was so nice and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel with a lovely view. WATCH OUT: There is a ticket shop 250m
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La habitación posee ventilador, pero la ventana carece de mosquitero. Destaco la atención del dueño y la encargada que a pesar de estar haciendo refacciones no cancelaron la reserva y permitieron que nos alojáramos como únicos pasajeros en el hostel. Excelente la excursión a Cayo Zapatilla con Randall y Amir, el budín de Tita imperdible!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hat alles gepasst 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft ist sehr rustikal aber hat alles was man benötigt. Das Personal ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Die Küche ist immer sauber gewesen und der Outdoor Bereich mit den Hängematten war sehr schön. Man konnte Ausflüge deutlich günstiger vom Hostel aus buchen. Wir würden wiederkommen, da das Preis Leistungsverhältnis für bocas del toro sehr gut ist. Geht unbedingt den Wizard Beach besuchen, er ist traumhaft!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien situé, belle terrasse, excellent service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Séjour très cool.

Bon rapport qualité prix. Très bien situé. Cuisine fonctionnelle. Grande Terrasse commune sur l'eau très sympa. Water taxi sur place avec possibilité d'excursions et connexion directe depuis Bocas. En résumé un excellent choix.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buena experiencia en el alojamiento y con todo el personal. Lo recomendaría totalmente.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tranquila el propietario muy amable y servicial
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buena habitación mediana con AC y baño. La cocina está okay. Zona común es grande y con un bar. Hay bastante ruido alrededor del hostal con música y gente trabajando en muelles con lo que puede dificultar el sueño.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Une bonne adresse

Localisation parfaite dans le village de Old Bank. Hôtel sur pilotis à l'ambiance très cool et sereine, comme un air de paradis! Le personnel et le capitaine Andrew sont adorables et proposent de bonnes excursions. Dommage, cette ile pourrait être parfaite si elle n'était pas si sale :-(
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lieu enchanteur

Séjour de 4 nuits fantastiques. Chambre très simple mais lieu magique face a la mer. Literie correcte . Personnel sympathique. Des excursions sont proposées. Bien situé dans old bank. Point negatif …. Eau froide pour la douche
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top. Cadre super et bonne ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness

Tolle Unterkunft mit kleinen Mängeln

Das Hostel ist toll gelegen. Direkt über dem Wasser. Wir hatten das de Luxe_Zimmer, mit dem wir zufrieden waren. Die Gemeinschaftsküche ist super durchdacht, die Ausstattung lässt allerdings zu wünschen übrig bzw. könnte teilweise erneuert werden. Andere Strände bzw. Orte auf der Insel sind teilweise nur mit dem Boot erreichbar.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
La ubicación era muy buena, la cocina estaba bien equipada y el personal amable. Podrían limpiar un poco la entrada trasera que daba mucha pena y muy mala imagen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Avoid

Just appalling and very very overpriced
Broken hanger -
Dismal and depressing. "Comfort room"
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hotel de ilha, boa relação preço qualidade. Oferece serviço de cozinha partilhada.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice stadd, good service. Went on boat and snorkeling tour around the islands, very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super chill

Really great vibe and very chill. Can't beat $1.50 beers and $1 happy hour special. Beers are on the "honor system" because as three part says when you arrive, "you are family now."
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff and convenient to colon. Simple and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

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