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Bambuda Lodge - Hostel

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Property grounds
Jungle Cabin | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
South side of Isla Solarte, Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro
  • Carenero Island
    4 min walk
  • Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
    4 min walk
  • Playa Larga
    47 min drive
  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    1 min drive

Room options

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Triple Room - Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Triple Room - Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Dorm | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bed in 6-Bed Dorm

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Jungle Bungalow | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Jungle Bungalow

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Guest Room Private Balcony-Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Guest Room Private Balcony-Shared Bathroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Canopy Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Canopy Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Jungle Cabin | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Jungle Cabin

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private 4-Bed Dorm | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Private 4-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Premium Canopy Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Canopy Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Bambuda Lodge - Hostel

Bayside hostel with outdoor pool and restaurant
Along with an outdoor pool, this hostel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, concierge services and laundry facilities.
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.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

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

During your stay at Bambuda Lodge - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Hospital Point. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes kayaking
  • Just a 2-minute walk from Hospital Point and 4 minutes on foot from Carenero Island
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Bambuda Lodge - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish

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

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

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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by Boat. Transfers need to be confirmed in advance by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

Bambuda Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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.

10/10 Excellent

Bjoern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I would rate it "6 stars" if I could
Absolutely amazing place - the photos do not lie. Great staff and the food really is incredibly good. Perfect location. Wonderful views. Great pool area/patio. I highly recommend the Bambuda Lodge when you are coming to the Bocas del Toro area.

8/10 Good

Christian , K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cracking Hostel
Lovely pool area, great food, fun waterslide.....

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Pretty good place
We had a good stay. The housekeeping service was hit or miss. It's important to remember that this is a hostel with a dorm and some private rooms. The guests are primarily white foreigners. The staff has a very layed back attitude and were helpful. The food was very good and not expensi

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great as a hostel, social scene, a bit remote
This place would be great for younger folks looking to meet other travelers. There seems to be a good 20-something social scene around the swimming pool, bar and nightly dinners. My girlfriend and I are in our 30's and 40's and it felt a bit young and hippy for us. It's more of an upscale hostel with nice nature, pool and kayaking. The nightly meals are simple and pretty good. No beaches nearby though, you have to call for a boat to come pick you up, which is fairly easy, takes about 15 min and costs $5 per person. They will take you to one of the nearby islands with beaches or better restaurants, etc