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Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel

2.5 star property
Bocas del Toro hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Oceanview King Suite
Oceanview Premium Queen Room | Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (11)

  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Communal living room
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Tour/ticket assistance
The price is NZ$323
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 January 2025

Room options

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Just Right

Just Right

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Queen Room

Premium Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Friends & Family

Friends & Family

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Oceanview Premium Queen Room

Oceanview Premium Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Oceanview Premium Friends & Family Room

Oceanview Premium Friends & Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Just Right With Balcony

Just Right With Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Oceanview King Suite

Oceanview King Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Desk
Wardrobe
Laptop workspace
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pod in 6-Pod Shared Room

Pod in 6-Pod Shared Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 18 Single Bunk Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 9 Single Bunk Beds

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Pod in 4-Pod Shared Room

Pod in 4-Pod Shared Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Avenida H Norte entre Calle 5 y 6, Isla Colon Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro

What's nearby

  • Tortuga Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Paunch Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bocas Marina - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Carenero Island - 2 min drive - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪JJ’s at Bocas Blended - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Barco Hundido Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mana Bar and Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Del Mar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Brother’s - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel

Enjoy your visit to Bocas del Toro with a stay at Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 29 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (9 years old and younger) are not allowed
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Communal living room
  • Dock
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8 per person

Pets

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

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 20.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel like?
Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel is a short 1-minute drive from Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) and 13 minutes' walk from Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal.

Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Espectacular
Mi primera vez en Bocas del Toro y todos en el hotel hicieron nuestra estadía súper especial 100% recomendado, desde Carmen, Suly, Pablo y Azael, la comida excelente los desayunos súper y los happy hours y el ambiente de la tarde extraordinario
Juan, 3-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

The restaurant exhaust fan made the room 12 vibrate. From 7:30 am -11:00pm it is impossible to sleep till restaurant kitchen closes.
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

amazing
Dayrelis, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Deborah, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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.
Hassan, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Dayrene, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful water view lounge, restaurant and room
Lovely ocean view suite which was nice, quiet and peaceful to watch the days go by while working. Although early check-in wasn't available, there is luggage storage and access to the common lounge/restaurant area which was a beautifully decorated space to enjoy with the water swing, floaties and access to swim right from the deck. The front desk team were extremely friendly and helpful with checking in on stay and providing local information with tours. I loved that there was filtered water available to guests to reduce plastic bottles. Although one night the water cut-off but this is common on the island as they depend on rain so use mindfully. The included breakfast was also nice with international vegetarian options. Would not hesitate to stay here again, although it is a bit on the higher end if wanting the overwater rooms.
Huyen, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
Twinkle, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cindy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful little slice of heaven
We had a fantastic stay at Bambudas. The entire staff were amazing. The facility itself is wonderful. You feel the boutique hotel vibe mix with a friendly young backpackers atmosphere. The food and drinks at the cafe are great. People are always asking how everything is and take great pride in working there. Only two things I could think of to make the stay better. One, definitely ass a safe to the rooms this way people can lock away passports and other valuables. Secondly I would get a proper ladder installed to get in and out of the water. Someone is bound to get hurt on the broken ladder they have there currently I know I almost did. Other than those two things this place is awesome!
Yaron, 4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christine, 3-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair

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.
Wendy, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Value for money very bad - had a single room including bathroom. The room was dark, the bed dirty.
Sina, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bramnew. Besutifull. The first night when i got up i felt i was in a yate.
eli, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Jorge, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice property on the beach
Brian, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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4/10 Fair

Not so good stay!
We had a two nights stay at Bambuda during our visit to Colon Island. The premium queen room that we booked felt small, and apparently none of the rooms at Bambuda have hot water for shower. So we had no other choice but cold shower, which was unpleasant since the water is quite cold in November. We feel the owner should at least mentioned in their listing description that hot water is not available so guests know up front when booking. Adding to that, my husband had a near miss incident when the shower head came crashing to the floor narrowly missing his head (would have been a decent bruise otherwise). When reported, the staff didn’t seem to care at all and did not fix the shower head issue until the following day. So no shower for one night. Not to mention shampoo and conditioner were not provided. It seems like they don’t want us to take showers at all. Also, the towels have stained spots, and the hotel did not have any extra for replacement when we requested. Unfortunately We can’t recommend this place due to the bad experience during our stay.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Phenomenal Property!
Bambuda is exceptional! From the moment you enter the property, the décor amazes you. From the fantastic wall art to all the wooden fixtures and furniture, everything is designed to impress. Check-In was a breeze and though there was no hot water in the newer section of the building, I didn't miss it because the water was room temperature. The private rooms are beautifully appointed with breathtaking views of the ocean. I loved that the hand and body wash in the bathroom are eco-friendly. In fact, the lodge is very eco-conscious. The bar/restaurant serves delectable food at reasonable prices. Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with my stay and would book again in a heartbeat on my next trip back to Bocas del Toro!
Oneil, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Eva, 7-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Un lugar y hospedaje muy cómodos, tranquilo y seguro
janeth, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Super!
Very nice hotel with very good food. Came back here to eat after check out. A nice hang out place.
Eline, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

No tenía agua el sanitario Y el agua de la ducha solo salía caliente
mariana, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Først godt, så skidt.
Havde booket King suite (værelse nr. 29). Helt fantastisk og god kundeservice ved ankomst! Ville efter vores ophold forlænge og efter misforståelse (som blev udbedret ved at de gav os en omgang morgenmad) skulle vi flytte til en anden king suite (nr. 20). Dette var meget mere larmende, der lugtede af kloak på værelset, trods rengøring i en time om eftermiddagen vågnede vi med samme forfærdelige lugt. Døren til toilettet kunne ikke lukkes ordentligt. Udsigten og privatlivet var bestemt ikke det samme som på etagen ovenover. Slutteligt forlængede vi, men nedgraderede lidt for at spare lidt penge. Havde værelse 9, Just right with balcony. Dette kostede 1000dkk, men levede på ingen måde op til den pris ! Der var ikke badehåndklæder, intet pengeskab, ingen minikøleskab, intet låg til toiletspanden (man må ikke smide papir i toilettet) og ingen udsugning på toilettet. Dertil meget larmende fra rummene ved siden af. Ville absolut fraråde det rum til den pris. Generelt mødte vi lidt svingende service, men specielt Rulo var meget serviceminded og venlig. Stedet ligger pænt og i en rolig del af Bocas, nemt med vandtaxa. Vedligeholdt og lækkert med soldæk. Morgenmaden var fin. Dermed et meget blandet indtryk. Både virkelig godt og skidt.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Feels like a boutique hotel ☺️ nothing to complain about, would go there again!
Chiara, 4-night trip
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