Bambuda Lodge

Bambuda Lodge Hostel in Bastimentos Island

About this hostel

Located in Bastimentos Island, this charming hostel for $139 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Bambuda Lodge is located in the tropical rain forest in Bocas del Toro. The property features a coral reef off its dock and a swimming pool with an on-site bar and a fun and social atmosphere. WiFi access is available for guests.

Amenities

Pool

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Bastimentos Island

Nearby attractions

Green Acres Chocolate Farm

Living? Tattoo & Barber Spot

2.20 miles

Bambuda Lodge

4.5

Excellent(1,607 Reviews)

Hostel in Bastimentos Island

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About this hostel

Amenities

Pool

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Gym / Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Bastimentos Island

Nearby attractions

Green Acres Chocolate Farm

Living? Tattoo & Barber Spot

2.20 miles

Reviews

4.5/5.0

Excellent(1,607 Reviews)

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9.0

May 2024

Phenomenal stay on Isla Solarte

Excellent location, far away from anything noisy and yet nearby if you really need it

The boat service could be a little better organized - some people may double-book or double-pay

10.0

Apr 2024

Bambuda Lodge is a little slice of heaven and we will be sure to come back.

The place is stunning, restaurant, pool/lounge area and general premises, all surrounded by gorgeous jungle and wildlife. Such a great vibe the entire day. The food and the staff are fantastic! I was blown away by how kind everyone is and how much they make you feel at home. We did a jungle hike to a beautiful beach (lead by volunteer Serena who did a great job). Adele was another an amazing volunteer. Marco, Sebas, Joanna, Felix, Nando, etc. the list goes on, everyone was incredible and made us never want to leave! I also enjoyed reading about the history of how Bambuda Lodge and Castle came to be, this made me appreciate staying there even more. It’s hard to put into words what a special place this is.

9.0

Apr 2024

relaxing

pool area and slide

water got me sick

10.0

Dec 2023

Echt een aanrader!

Echt een prachtige accommodatie. Middenin de jungle, aan het water. Lekker restaurant, leuk dat er een welkomstdrankje is en super fijne sfeer. We kregen een upgrade naar een huisje. Te gek!

Het is wel wat meer een gedoe om op het hoofdeiland te komen voor eventuele party of restaurants, maar het personeel staat met alle liefde klaar om dit te regelen voor je.

10.0

Dec 2023

Everything great & big recommendation!

The accommodation is my favourite on my Central America trip so far! The island Solarte is located on is gorgeous and the atmosphere among the travellers is great. You can really stay longer here and you will definitely feel at home!

7.0

Sep 2023

Boa

Da comida era muito boa e a área da piscina também

Não gostei da limpeza, o banheiro tinha barba e o chuveiro cabelo e a água do banho tomei fria todos os dias.

8.0

Sep 2023

Very nice hotel with wonderful sea views and beautiful garden

The hotel has a wonderful location, with a private boat dock, a beautiful, very well maintained garden and wonderful sea views from the swimming pool area and the restaurant. Staff is very friendly and rooms are nice and clean.

If you chose a private bungalow, please keep in mind that you can hear every whisper or sigh from the surrounding bungalows.

10.0

Jul 2023

Great for those looking for a relaxing break.

Bambuda Lodge was a great escape from the busy town of Bocas. It has a great pool, a slide and a relaxed environment. Although the dorm rooms did not have AC, there was a fan provided for each individual bunk.

My dorm was directly above the main kitchen, which no doubt made it feel very hot on an evening. There were no hot water on the visits I made to the shower but this is not always important, it’s good to see that Bambuda Lodge runs entirely off rainwater.

9.0

Jul 2023

Amazing hostel!

One of the best hostels we’ve ever stayed in, lovely view, pool and lounge area. Affordable water taxis booked through the hostel. Really lovely staff and volunteers Food very yummy but slightly on the expensive side Dorms really modern, clean and nice- and curtains and a big fan on each bed!

Again, food pretty expensive for budget travellers, a small kitchen or at least kettle/microwave would have been appreciated. The drinking water had a quite a bad smell but this is of course not their fault- if you have a sensitive nose just bring bottled water

7.0

Jul 2023

Great place for a chill, relaxing stay!

This place had an amazing view. We only stayed one night. If your looking for a place to just relax and chill and don’t have to leave this is the place. Not much to do and have to take a water tax if you want to go to town. We stayed in the jungle canopy and it was a little hut with all screens no windows. Each night they do a family dinner so you have to order your food by 5pm and dinner is at 7pm. so if you don’t get your order in you don’t eat, so keep that in mind!

Not being able to order any food at the restaurant after 5pm.

9.0

Jun 2023

it’s a marvellous place, absolutely beautiful and great food, the only thing I feel like it’s a bit too expensive I paid

everything is great the only thing is way to expensive I paid 40 dollars to stay in a dorm which was pretty hot and not very comfy bed

the price and the bed

9.0

Jun 2023

Amazing and very special stay at Bambuda Lodge

The location was truly amazing, it was a very special experience to stay at such a special place. We stayed in the deluxe canopy room and had a beautiful view. The food is amazing at Bambuda lodge and there is just a cozy and chill vibe hanging around there. I definitely felt in love with this place and will come back for sure

10.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

the vibe of this place fking incredible the staff is really awesome and friendly the food incredible shoutout to marco super cool guy make sure to meet him

all perfect

9.0

May 2023

Perfect!

What a beautiful place with a perfect location! We would come here again.

The only (if we have to mention something) thing is that there is not much on the island regarding supermarkets.

9.0

May 2023

Superb

Friendly staff. Super good food. Nice slide. The self sufficient thing is nice. We had a shared bathroom, thats not something we do much. But the toilet and shower were clean and always available.

Because of the self sufficient part, there is no AC (could have seen that ofcourse). Not good nor bad: The hostel is quite hip. So a lot of people between 20-35. Thats no problem but can imagine thats good to know in advance. I think you also pay a bit more because of the hipster experience with the slide :):)

8.0

May 2023

loved the stay; everything you need for a chilled couple of days!

ocean views and super friendly staff!

sweaty hot and a bit smelly rooms - really hard to air out and the fans were a bit rubbish

10.0

Apr 2023

Unique place to stay in Panama

We loved the friendly atmosphere at the Bambuda Lodge, its great staff, and its stunning location in the jungle. The food you can order is delicious and especially the family style dinner is a great place to make new friends! Other islands are also easy to reach by water taxi... We would love to come back 😀

I guess the big waterslide into the sea is a love-hate relationship... It can be lots of fun, but it can also be painful. But you know what you're getting yourself into 😉. The beds in our private room could have been more comfy and less squeaky for the price.

10.0

Apr 2023

Incredible place, one of my best stays

The hostel is absolutely beautiful. It really felt more like I was staying at an exclusive hotel. When I first arrived I had to take it all in - so this is my life now, I’m just moving around to gorgeous places like this… Family dinner in the evening is great and the staff do lots to help everyone get to know each other and bring up the vibe.

It’s a short ride in a water taxi to the main island. On Friday and Saturday when I went out this was kind of annoying because I had to wait for the other people from the hostel to be ready to leave for the taxi to go. At 3am when I decide I’m done I just want to go, I don’t really wanna hang around another 30-40 mins or ask someone else to end their night early.

9.0

Feb 2023

Idyllic but social home base for exploring Bocas del Toro. Great food, views, and vibes.

This is one of my favorite hotels/hostels I've ever stayed at. The vibe was perfect for my taste. The new-arrivals drinks and the family-style dinner instantly promote connections with the other guests. I was traveling with my girlfriend, and we quickly made friends with other couples, one of whom we met up with later in Panama City to continue hanging out. But it's definitely not a party hostel, with activities peaking at 8-9pm and pretty much over by 11. The whole place is also beautiful and beautifully landscaped--because of the view and the design, doing nothing on the deck all day is a treat. The staff are incredibly friendly and the food is great.

As you'll know if you've read other reviews, this is not a great choice for the penny-pinching budget backpackers, as the resort-style, add-it-to-my-tab approach to food and drink and limited alternatives for meals can add up. You also spend minimum $10 round trip to water taxi just about anywhere, and the hostel is isolated, so you can't walk anywhere. Bambuda was perfect for us, but it's not perfect for everyone. It depends on what you're looking for.

8.0

Feb 2023

Great, but expensive

very nice staff, amazing atmosphere, great location

Price, missing bathrooms

10.0

Jan 2023

Best hostel

Best hostel I’ve ever stayed at. Comfy and clean rooms, decent bathrooms. Super friendly staff. The pool area was really cool and loved the slide into the sea!

I stayed in a four person dorm and it got extremely hot at night. The hostel is also a little secluded, and water taxis are expensive, especially if you are travelling solo.

10.0

Jan 2023

Love it!

So beautiful place! The staff was so kind and helpful. They helped us with transportation to Costa rica and that was so easy for us. Food was amazing!

10.0

Jan 2023

Beautiful, clean and lovely hostel

Absolutely loved my time at Bambuda Lodge. The staff was super friendly, the location incredibly clean and it was perfect for relaxing and making friends. Very familiar atmosphere and some fun activities too.

If you're looking for a more lively place, beware that you have to pay 5$ for a taxiboat ;)

9.0

Jan 2023

Great Hostel, good vibes.

Really nice Hostel, good atmosphere and the staff are very friendly and always willing to help out, there are lots of activities for the guests including free jungle hikes, quiz night and bingo. The food is also nice. Really enjoyed my stay.

it can be expensive having to get the water taxis to go anywhere, if you travel alone it’s 10 dollars per journey, if you find others to get the boat with it’s 5 dollars each. The food and drinks can be a bit expensive and can take a long time to come out. if you want to have dinner at the hostel you have to order it before 5.30pm and everyone sits down at the same time and has dinner together, so it’s not just a case of ordering it whenever you want.

9.0

Jan 2023

i love bambuda lodge

the staff and the drinks

hmm… nothing. liked everything.

7.0

Jan 2023

PERFECT for 2/3 nights

family dinners really brought everyone together, the slide is great fun! the location is perfect if your looking for remoteness and the staff go above and beyond to make the stay personal.

the breakfast/lunch situation is really annoying. a kitchen would really level up staying here! you have to worry about ordering in time for all three meals to ensure you don’t starve and there aren’t great alternatives.

10.0

Jan 2023

Gorgeous relaxing stay to welcome in the New Year on a beautiful island!

I loved our stay at Bambuda Lodge, the location was exclusive, peaceful and had a gorgeous view of the ocean, islands and nature. The staff are super friendly and welcoming and the private cabin we had was spacious, clean and tucked away in the forest. Bambuda had a great menu of food and drinks and I loved their family dinner menu they had every night. It was so yummy! The pool area was great and I loved the ambience and music playing throughout the day, it was such a relaxing atmosphere. I would definitely come back!

Nothing major but sometimes our breakfast came late and there’s so many mosquitos/insects about so bring mosquito repellent/antihistamines in case as the pharmacy is on the main land!

8.0

Dec 2022

Very good

very clean, nice and comfortable rooms

food is okay but it’s very overpriced. good location, secluded and chill, but keep in mind that there’s no beach nearby or a nice place to swim in the sea

8.0

Dec 2022

Very good

The actual place itself is really nice, good location if you're looking for somewhere to hang out

You have to get taxis everywhere which is expensive, which of course you expect and plan for. The food and bar are also expensive, but both are good. It would be better if there was a communal kitchen too

10.0

Oct 2022

Amazing! Fantastic atmosphere

Lovely location, very peaceful the pool and water slide are amazing! The dorms were comfy and clean and the shared bathroom was clean! The family dinners are a really nice idea you just have to make sure you order from the daily menu before 5:45pm otherwise there is no food available! There are no shops or anything else so we did spend quite a lot of money on food and water taxis but even still we had an amazing time!!!

Just don’t forget to book the family dinner!!!!

9.0

Oct 2022

Perfect getaway for a few days

The location is just amazing. Best spot to relax and escape for a few days. The staff is very attentive, they remember your name impressively fast and help with everything you need.

Just a minor thing, but worth noticing: there is no AC in the dorms. It gets quite warm during the night.

10.0

Oct 2022

beautiful place to relax and meet other travellers

such a beautiful location and a great atmosphere. welcome drinks at 6 mean you get to meet others staying at the lodge.

nothing. everything was great!

8.0

Oct 2022

If you are looking to chill out, this is the place.

Its a secret get-away on an island. Staff were amazing and friendly. There is a cool slide that goes into the sea too 😎. The dinners were really good at a reasonable price.

You have to get a water taxi in order to do anything other than stay at the resort. No ac but was a fan. Bar shuts at 11 😪

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Bastimentos Island?

The average price for a rental in Bastimentos Island is $160 per night. This rental is $21 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Bambuda Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Bambuda Lodge. Enjoy the water!

Is Bambuda Lodge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Bambuda Lodge?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, laundry, and balcony / patio.

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Bambuda Lodge

About this hostel

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Map of Bastimentos Island

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Bambuda Lodge

Hostel in Bastimentos Island

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Bastimentos Island

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Bastimentos Island?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Bambuda Lodge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Bambuda Lodge?

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