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Bambuda Castle - Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with indoor pool and restaurant
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Front of property
Hobbit Home
Fitness facility
Exterior
Hobbit Home

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
The price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

Room options

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Bed in 10-Bed Dorm

Bed in 10-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
In-room safe
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Cabin Room

Cabin Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Tower Room

Tower Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden Bungalow

Garden Bungalow

Highlights

Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hobbit Home

Hobbit Home

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
In-room safe
  • 27 sq m
  • Valley view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Deluxe 6-Bed Dorm

Highlights

Daily housekeeping
Located on the ground floor
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
El Castillo, Calle Principal, El Santua, Los Naranjos, Los Naranjos

What's nearby

  • Sendero El Pianista - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Church of San Juan Bautista - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Municipal Park - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Boquete Library - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Boquete Tree Trek - 26 min drive - 8.0 km

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

Hostel in the mountains
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room at Bambuda Castle - Hostel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and tour/ticket information
  • Concierge services, a front desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Bambuda Castle - Hostel have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

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 lift
  • 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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-authorise 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 any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Bambuda Castle - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Bambuda Castle - Hostel?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bambuda Castle - Hostel on 9 Dec 2024 start from AU$198.84, 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.

Is Bambuda Castle - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bambuda Castle - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bambuda Castle - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bambuda Castle - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Bambuda Castle - Hostel located?

Situated in the mountains, this hostel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Sendero El Pianista, La Amistad International Park and Los Ladrillos. Church of San Juan Bautista and Municipal Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Bambuda Castle - Hostel Reviews

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

Carlos, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Far exceeded my expectations. I felt peaceful, quiet, and private.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing except for the hot water supply in the hobbit house. When the issue was adressed to the reception the response was to keep it open and it will eventually come. I waited for 10 minutes with extremely cold water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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