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Bambuda Castle - Hostel

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Front of property
Hobbit Home | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fitness facility
Exterior
Hobbit Home | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
El Castillo, Calle Principal, El Santua, Los Naranjos, Los Naranjos
  • Sendero El Pianista
    7 min drive
  • Los Ladrillos
    7 min drive
  • Church of San Juan Bautista
    7 min drive
  • David (DAV-Enrique Malek Intl.)
    67 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Bed in 10-Bed Dorm

Bed in 10-Bed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 10-Bed Dorm

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Dorm

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Cabin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Tower Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Tower Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden Bungalow | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Garden Bungalow

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hobbit Home | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Hobbit Home

  • 300 sq ft
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Bed in Deluxe 6-Bed Dorm

In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Deluxe 6-Bed Dorm

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Exterior
Villa Alejandro
Parking included
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor Space
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (86)
The price is $94
per night
$124 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Villa Alejandro

About the neighborhood

Los Naranjos

Located in Los Naranjos, Bambuda Castle - Hostel is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Sendero El Pianista and Church of San Juan Bautista. .This hostel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from La Amistad International Park and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Los Ladrillos.
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What's nearby

  • Sendero El Pianista - 7 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Church of San Juan Bautista - 7 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Municipal Park - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Boquete Library - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Boquete Tree Trek - 26 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • David (DAV-Enrique Malek Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kotowa Coffee House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Ladera - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Rock - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ngädri - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Donde Gisele - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Bambuda Castle - Hostel

Adults-only hostel with an indoor pool and a restaurant
Bambuda Castle - Hostel offers 7 accommodations with safes. This Los Naranjos hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Bambuda Castle - Hostel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Bambuda Castle - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: PAB 6 to 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 12 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately PAB 6 to 8 per person

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Guests under 12 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Bambuda Castle Hostel Boquete
Bambuda Castle Hostel
Bambuda Castle Boquete
Bambuda Castle
Bambuda Castle Hostel
Bambuda Hostel Los Naranjos
Bambuda Castle - Hostel Los Naranjos
Bambuda Castle - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 111 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 111 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
property is undertaking expansion. service was excellent. Water ie. Hot water is a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan R

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent in every way
Bambuda is fantastic. The location is excellent with breathtaking views of the mountains & countryside. The food in the restaurant is excellent & there are numerous options at all times of the day. The service at the front desk & at the restaurant are prefect: helpful, friendly, & enthusiastic. Taxi rides from the hotel to a variety of destinations are easy to get & inexpensive. I had a cabin with a balcony. It felt like a cabin in the mountains but with strong hot water in the shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Bellflower

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone here was absolutely amazing. Views were great. Food was delicious. Staff is so friendly. Front desk worker Reynina was our favorite.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maitri

I will be here for 9 days total because my plans keep changing! I have had to add days on repeatedly and they do their best to keep me in the same or similar location. Then I got sick and they isolated me and took care of me like family. This has felt like a home away from home… not a vacation but I’m safe and well cared for!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oscar Xavier

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great views in a quiet setting
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent dining
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cool place! It’s part hostel and part hotel. We stayed in one of the hobbit homes and it was beyond cool. Everything was new and updated inside the home. It was a very nice, but casual environment around the hotel. It had a great vibe of young and older adults. The dining area is large and a great hangout for all visitors. The views of the mountains were fantastic. The staff was very helpful and even had a laundry service for us. The food was great. It was a very fun and unique place to stay. We really enjoyed it and would book there again.

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great retreat from the hustle & bustle of downtown. Truly feels like you are on an eco resort with comfortable amenities and a truly unique feel to the hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reggie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property! Very attentive staff. Good food. Unique castle and hobbit holes! I’ve been to many great hostels and this one tops them all!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff...Amazing view
Stayed in Cocobolo "hobbit house". So cute and unique. High ceiling, sliding door w screen. Birds everywhere in the garden. Amazing view. Shared basic kitchen with fridge. No coffee maker...but a tea kettle. Restaurant on site that is actually open 7 days. Pool and hot tub. Lots of hiking nearby. Better to have a car to get to and from town...but taxis are a few bucks. $30 shuttle daily 8am gets you to bocas del toro. $20 Uber from David. Staff are extremely helpful and all speak fluent english. Great recommendations for restaurants in town...plus where to shop for bakery, veggies and gifts. There's a little info book on all to see and do in the area. So very helpful! Loved this place. Would stay again in a heartbeat
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting architecture and decorating. Beautiful views and lovely landscape
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The grounds were incredibly beautiful! The flowers and the
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Neimis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Fredrick

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
More of a Hostal that expected. Lots of dorm rooms full of dudes. All the dudes in the hot tube… no thanks. Had a room that was like a lord-of-the-rings hut. Tiny, damp and dirty. Only one door/window so hard to get any air circulation. Boquete is known for its coffee, but don’t look here for one. Tried 2 days in a row at 8am to get a cup and got the weakest brew in the Shire. Frodo may like it, but not me.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, unique hostel!
We loved our stay at Bambuda Castle! The shared open air balcony was such a highlight. We were able to come back from hiking and watch the afternoon storms roll through the hills. Gorgeous and relaxing. Hostel was spotlessly clean and the folks at the reception desk were unfailingly helpful. Food was way better than it had to be. Would recommend a car as it is difficult to get anywhere without one. Parking was tight but still do-able.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

TINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and good value
Love this place. We live in Panamá but love to visit Boquete and this is one of our favorite places to stay. Super terrific service as staff go out of their way to make your stay pleasant. Food is fabulous. The dome rooms are cozy, private and peaceful. All this at a price that can’t beat for the quality. This may be a hostel but it’s better than a lot of hotels we’ve stayed at. We would definitely recommend.
Superb salad and pizza
View from our walk
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facility with indoor swimming pool and hot tub, the view is great and the staff is very friendly. My room was small but very functional and great condition and the rain shower was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Espere 1 hora por un desayuno y no me llego completo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021