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Bambuda Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Bayside hostel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Jungle Cabin | View from room
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec

Explore the area

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South side of Isla Solarte, Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro
  • Place, Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
  • Place, Starfish Beach
  • Place, Red Frog Beach
  • Airport, Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)

Room options

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Bed in 6-Bed Dorm

Bed in 6-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Guest Room Private Balcony-Shared Bathroom

Guest Room Private Balcony-Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Canopy Room

Canopy Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Jungle Cabin

Jungle Cabin

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room - Shared Bathroom

Triple Room - Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Premium Canopy Room

Premium Canopy Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Jungle Bungalow

Jungle Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private 4-Bed Dorm

Private 4-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the area

Bastimentos

At Bambuda Lodge - Hostel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Hospital Point and Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to boat tours and kayaking. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .In proximity to this Bastimentos hostel you'll find Starfish Beach.
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Restaurants

  • Space Lounge & Restaurant
  • La Buga Café
  • coco fastronomy
  • Amaranto
  • Merén Pool Club & Restaurant

About this property

Bambuda Lodge - Hostel

Bayside hostel with outdoor pool and restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Bambuda Lodge - Hostel.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Bastimentos hostel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2013
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bambuda Lodge - Hostel offers 11 accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 9 to 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2013
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via Boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 25 April 2025 to 1 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Front desk
  • Swimming pool

Guests will have access to the following alternative facilities during the renovation:

  • Outdoor pool
  • Recreational facilities

Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9 to 10.00 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments and PayPal.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Bambuda Lodge Hostel Isla Solarte
Bambuda Lodge Hostel
Bambuda Hostel Bastimentos
Bambuda Lodge - Hostel Bastimentos
Bambuda Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bambuda Lodge - Hostel?

Bambuda Lodge - 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 Lodge - Hostel?

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bambuda Lodge - Hostel on 20 Dec 2025 start from NZ$190.55, 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 Lodge - Hostel?

The closest beach to Bambuda Lodge - Hostel is Starfish Beach (15.3 km).

Does Bambuda Lodge - Hostel have a pool?

Bambuda Lodge - Hostel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The property will be renovating the swimming pool from April 25 2025 until December 1 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Does Bambuda Lodge - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bambuda Lodge - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The property will be renovating its dining venue from April 25 2025 until December 1 2025 (completion date subject to change).

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

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

Are pets allowed at Bambuda Lodge - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bambuda Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence

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

Amazing

Such a beautiful hostel! The location is impossible to beat and the staff is truly amazing ! Their customer service was on point!! Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Adam

My stay here was amazing - I wish I had been able to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow!!!!! Just wow!!!! This trip was such an amazing experience from the minute I walked in. I was dropped off with the taxi boat and came off to a beautiful piece of paradise!! I was welcomed with smiles and such kindness. I came on this trip alone but met such beautiful people and was never a dull moment. Andrea, Shari,Silvia,Juan, Joanni , maynor we’re so attentive and made me feel at home on this trip. They made sure we were all having a good time. They created such a beautiful environment here where I felt we were all just part of the same community. I loved the family dinners they coordinated that brought people together with great conversation, good food and fun games. We drank and laughed the night away. The only down side was no Ac but a jump in the pool and a cold beverage is just what you need. the night breeze and fan was just right to sleep comfortably. I was sad to go but will definitely be coming back. Thank you guys again can’t wait to see you again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful and lively place with very friendly staff. Faby, Roy, Kate and Juan were amazing volunteers who are very friendly and welcoming. The food was always delicious and great quality.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool location in the lush jungle with walking paths and warm water! I only lost a little skin on the waterslide, but still so fun! The included hike to hospital point was surprisingly perfect. Nightime underwater glow worms were a trip! I didn’t book this room, but they put me in a sea urchin shaped upsides pool, it was cool. The second night I did get eaten alive by mosquitoes (from under the door and ceiling circle air vent wasn't a perfect closure. Fan was very needed, but still a bit hot one night in Oct, Food was okay, ceviche was the best I’ve had in Panama! All was healthy at least! What an adventure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy

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

Exceptional!

Staff was exceptional! Loved every minute of our stay. Food was also delicious! Highly Recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bambuda is a wonderful place and highly recommended. We had an issue with La Loma Jungle Lodge chocolate tour and water taxi. The proprietors at Bumbuda where able to help resolve.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devan

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

January 2022 visit

Charming, secluded, eco-friendly lodge on Isla Solarte. Overall, the stay was very enjoyable! The highlight of the property is the stunning, open bar and check-in/lounge area. The property offers a great mix of social, hostel dorms, and more isolated, solo/couple bungalows, with the ensuing social balance reflective of this. The bar offers incredible views of the water and mainland. Here is where you will find the hostel’s social dining areas, including the property’s family-style dinner offerings. The property itself is a series of structures and bungalows threaded across a wooden walkway in the middle of the jungle. My room, the bungalow located furthest away, is almost completely in the jungle. I would not at all hesitate to return to Bambuda. It offers good accommodation, trip-planning for activities on nearby islands, and thoughtfully-designed common areas. Staff was super friendly and helpful with service and requests. I really enjoyed their friendly and hospitable disposition. Some downsides are that the limited access and meal options on the island can be trying, but should be known or otherwise understood before arriving to the hostel. Nevertheless, this is a most compelling option for those visiting Bocas!
Looking from the main area
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yotam

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

Great eco lodge

This place is awesome. A short boat right from Bocas town, a cool communal vibe with private bungalows if you want them. Crowd skews young. Bar and pool area are great. Waterslide is fun but dangerous - there's a reason you need to sign the waiver. Food is pretty good though the fact that you have to get your dinner orders in at least 2 hours in advance can be a bummer. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Paulo

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

Beautiful place. Service needs improvement

Beautiful setting facing the sea and jungle. Rooms are pretty with nice view, clean and quiet. A/C would be good but fan helps. Funny swing to the sea and free yoga classes. Cool environment. Service could be better. Check in made in the same place as restaurant need better coordination. If you ask something different in the menu they won’t do and I think staff should be better and improve customer service. Food is ok. Overall recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Milan

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

Definitely worth the money. Amazing

Amazing location, great staff and incredible meals.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Liz, Canada

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I realize this place is rugged, but I got bed bugs!!!!! It has completely destroyed my experience. I knew I was getting bitten and was ready to roll with the ruggedness. But What I couldn’t understand why the mosquito spray wasn’t working. I was literally dousing myself in the stuff. I now see that my room had an infestation. I have the tell tell signs of 3 bites in a line or a triangle pattern. I’m sooo disappointed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rona, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is home away from home and the food is phenomenal especially the veggie food. This place is fab, cannot wait to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful location in the jungle, and plenty to do despite the remote location. The jungle cabins are luxurious yet still have that “in the jungle” feel- and make for great instagram shots!! Only (slight) negative was that it’s a little pricy. Overall would still recommend and will be back again myself!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Great location and atmosphere

We stayed in the jungle bungalows (ours was the furthest one from reception) which are made of fibreglass and so allow you to hear all the sounds of the surrounding jungle esp at night, which was fantastic. The bungalow was spacious with a small private balcony which was great to sit on and take in the views. The food in the restaurant was exceptional with a good choice including vegetarian and vegan. We were worried because we are 60 and arrived with normal suitcases instead of backpacks, but we did not feel out of place and found that everybody was very friendly and talkative. Don't miss the Jungle Trail which takes you into a whole new world and don't miss the bright red tiny frogs and birds! One thing to be careful of is your bill, as everything is put on a tab, and we found a few items which were wrong and which were then removed. Enjoy!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible food, bilingual staff, clean and friendly environment. Would go back in a heartbeat!! Great for solo travelers as well
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

elaine

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

Lovely hotel.

I would only recommend staying for 1 or2 nights. There is very little to do from that location unless you wish to pay! We really enjoyed our stay but thought it was over priced for the standard of room we were in which was a private room. The shared dorm were very good value.They say it's a hostel but they don't have kitchen facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mac

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

Highly recommend!

Super fun, great setting, awesome staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sochhoeun

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

This Hostel Does Not Disappoint!

This was my first hostel experience and it has set the bar high! Everything from the nice, professional and informative staff, to the beautiful landscape where the lodge/hostel was located, to the incredible and delicious family style dinners! If you are visiting the Bocas Del Toro region and need somewhere beautiful, comfortable and affordable to stay, I would highly recommend you stay here at Bambuda Lodge on Isla Solarte! :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surreal place to stay. Staff is excellent and family dinners are delicious! The best hostel I have ever stayed at.