Bambuda Lodge - Hostel

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

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Triple Room - Shared Bathroom | Living area

Premium Canopy Room | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, towels

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

About this hostel

Situated in Bastimentos Island, this charming hostel for R 976 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. 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 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.

Amenities

Pool

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of Bastimentos Island

Nearby attractions

Green Acres Chocolate Farm

Living? Tattoo & Barber Spot

2.21 miles

Bambuda Lodge - Hostel

4.4

Excellent(48 Reviews)

Hostel in Bastimentos Island

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Pool

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of Bastimentos Island

Nearby attractions

Green Acres Chocolate Farm

Living? Tattoo & Barber Spot

2.21 miles

Reviews

4.4/5.0

Excellent(48 Reviews)

4.0

Oct 2023

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!

3.0

Oct 2022

Staff was exceptional! Loved every minute of our stay. Food was also delicious! Highly Recommend!

5.0

Aug 2022

Very nice Hostel in a beautiful spot. The staff is just great, very friendly, fun and helpful!! I'd definately recommend staying there. The atmosphere is very relaxing but the party spots are just a short boat-ride away.

2.5

Mar 2022

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.

3.0

Jan 2022

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!

2.5

Jan 2022

3.0

Jan 2022

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.

2.5

Jan 2022

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.

2.0

Mar 2020

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.

2.5

Mar 2020

Amazing location, great staff and incredible meals.

3.0

Mar 2020

Amazing location, great staff and incredible meals.

3.0

Jan 2020

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!

5.0

Jan 2020

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.

4.0

Nov 2019

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!

2.5

Feb 2019

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!!

5.0

Mar 2018

Incredible food, bilingual staff, clean and friendly environment. Would go back in a heartbeat!! Great for solo travelers as well

2.0

Jan 2018

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.

2.0

Jan 2018

2.5

Jan 2018

Super fun, great setting, awesome staff.

5.0

Dec 2017

Great stay at Banbuda Lodge! Perfect food served for dinner, the waterslide got fixed the day of our arrival und was Great fun!

2.5

Jun 2017

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! :)

2.5

Mar 2017

Surreal place to stay. Staff is excellent and family dinners are delicious! The best hostel I have ever stayed at.

4.0

Nov 2016

Lovely pool area, great food, fun waterslide.....

4.0

Nov 2016

Lovely pool area, great food, fun waterslide.....

5.0

Dec 2015

You will not regret this place. Amazing services, good people running the place.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Bastimentos Island is R 2,063 per night. This rental is R 1,087 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Bambuda Lodge - Hostel. 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 - Hostel. Enjoy the water!

Is Bambuda Lodge - Hostel pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Bambuda Lodge - Hostel?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, internet / wifi, laundry, balcony / patio, and garden.

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Bambuda Lodge - Hostel

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Bastimentos Island

Nearby attractions

Bambuda Lodge - Hostel

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 - Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Bambuda Lodge - Hostel?

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