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Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel

2.5 star property
Hostel in Bocas del Toro with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Restaurant
Exterior
Oceanview King Suite
Oceanview Premium Queen Room | Beach/ocean view
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May

Explore the area

Map
Avenida H Norte entre Calle 5 y 6, Isla Colon Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro
  • Tortuga Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Carenero Island
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    ‪7 min walk‬

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
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
  • 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

About the area

Bocas del Toro

At Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel you'll be within steps of Tortuga Beach and Bluff Beach. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Each morning local cuisine breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Bocas del Toro hostel include Playa El Istmito and Red Frog Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Tortuga Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Playa El Istmito - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Paunch Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 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

Hostel in Bocas del Toro with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel.

This Bocas del Toro hostel is smoke free.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and a ceiling fan. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

Languages

English, Spanish

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The price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 lift

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
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: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children 9 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 9 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 9 years old and younger aren't allowed 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel?

Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel?

As of 27 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel on 21 May 2025 start from NZ$130.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel?

Yep, Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel is a short 1-minute walk from Tortuga Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel?

No, there is no spa at this property. Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea is a short 1-minute walk away.

What makes Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel.

Does Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, local cuisine breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel?

No, Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Bambuda Bocas Town - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nina, Gilbert

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Dayrelis

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

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Dayrene

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Huyen

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Twinkle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Yaron

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

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Jorge

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo, Lantana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oneil

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Charles-Étienne

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Eva

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

janeth, Sonsonate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar y hospedaje muy cómodos, tranquilo y seguro
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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