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Bambuda Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
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December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Jungle Cabin
Property grounds
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • 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
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)

Room options

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Triple Room - Shared Bathroom

Triple Room - Shared Bathroom

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

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Bed in 6-Bed Dorm

Bed in 6-Bed Dorm

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Jungle Bungalow

Jungle Bungalow

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Guest Room Private Balcony-Shared Bathroom

Guest Room Private Balcony-Shared Bathroom

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

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Canopy Room

Canopy Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Jungle Cabin

Jungle Cabin

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private 4-Bed Dorm

Private 4-Bed Dorm

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium Canopy Room

Premium Canopy Room

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

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About the area

Bastimentos

Located in Bastimentos, Bambuda Lodge - Hostel is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Hospital Point and Carenero Island. .This hostel is within close proximity of Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Up in the Hill Organic Coffee Farm.
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What's nearby

  • Carenero Island - 4 min walk
  • Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 4 min walk

Restaurants

  • Barco Hundido Bar
  • The Pirate Bar Restaurant
  • Café Del Mar
  • coco fastronomy
  • Brother’s

About this property

Bambuda Lodge - Hostel

Bayside hostel with an outdoor pool and a restaurant
Bambuda Lodge - Hostel offers 11 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Bambuda Lodge - Hostel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 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 public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 9-10.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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 percent 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

Pets not 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9 to 10.00 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 16 years old and younger are not permitted 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