When you stay at Acuarela Hostal - Hostel in Rio Hato, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Farallón Beach and La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa. .This beach hostel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Playa Blanca and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Farallon Island.
La Casa de Lourdes Outdoor Spa - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Farallon Island - 12 min drive - 6.7 km
Santa Clara Beach - 13 min drive - 8.0 km
Playa Blanca - 19 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
Rio Hato (RIH-Scarlett Martinez Intl.) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
mansa - 19 min drive
Balboa restaurant - 14 min drive
Restaurante Panama Canal - 14 min drive
Tai kai - 19 min drive
Limon Bar - 14 min drive
About this property
Acuarela Hostal - Hostel
Sun and fun on the beach, near Playa Blanca
Acuarela Hostal - Hostel offers 4 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hostel include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Stop by the hostel's restaurant for lunch or dinner, or grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Languages
English, Italian, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Free off-site parking
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Local area shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM–10 AM
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Guest services
Dry-cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Housekeeping (on request)
Laundry facilities
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Beachfront location
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
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Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
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Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 80.00 per person (one-way)
Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
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, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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We arrived with our 2 sons in mid the lock down on the way back to the airport PTY. Great hosting of Orlanda. Map of expedia is not correct and need to be updated.
Thomas
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Business traveller, Travelled with partner
21 Dec 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Very noisy .... seem to be a little disorganised . Room was ok but everything can do with a proper cleaning
A nice hostel. it is quite literally a 30 second walk from the beach - if you walk slowly!
A nice touch having breakfast included in the morning and having use of the kitchen throughout the day - we were able to keep costs down. There's a mini supermarket, 2 doors away.
We had a room with private bathroom - the bathroom could do with some maintenance. But all in all, we enjoyed our stay here. It is a backpackers hostel, not a hotel - just bear that in mind.
Lo mejor fueron Florencia, Marcos y Emiliano encargados del Hostal. La habitación es amplia y cómoda pero no hay agua caliente y, como los otros hostales de la zona, no tiene TV. Està en la calle principal y a metros de la playa. Hay minimercados y para comer cerca. Lo que no me gustó no tiene que ver con el hostal sino con el lugar: después de las 21 no hay donde ir a tomar ni comer nada. Está en Farallón y no en Playa Blanca.
Endroit simple mais très sympathique. Décoration gaie et cuisine avec l'équipement pour se faire à manger. Toutefois douche minuscule et eau froide seulement.
Vincent Luc
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
6/10 Okay
Michel
27 Dec 2017
Disliked: Room comfort
Honorable adresse en bord de mer
Attention adresse mal recensée. Cet établissement n'est pas à Malena mais 10 kms plus au Nord à Playa Reina.