Selina Playa Venao - Hostel
Location: Playa Venao 1, Azurero District, Las Escobas del Venado, Los Santos, Las Escobas del Venado, PA
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Recreational Amenities
Experience fun in the sun with our outdoor pool and karaoke activities.
Dining and Drinks
Savor delicious meals at our on-site restaurant and unwind with drinks at the bar/lounge or poolside bar.
Convenient Location
Enjoy easy access to the nearby beaches and attractions with our beach shuttle service.
Book your beach getaway at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel now!
Important Information
- Up to 3 children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Amenities & Facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Free beach cabanas
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Karaoke
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Library
- Multilingual staff
- Meeting rooms
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Billiards or pool table
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Ecotours on site
- Surfing/bodyboarding on site
- Free self parking
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Beach shuttle (surcharge)
- Free beach cabanas
- Beach volleyball on site
- Beach yoga on site
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
- Walkway to water
- Horse riding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Food and water bowls
- No elevator (single level property)
Rooms Available
-
Small Room with Balcony and shared bathroom
1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
-
Small Room Shared Bathroom
1 Double Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
-
Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
-
Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
-
Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
-
Suite
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
-
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
-
Deluxe Quadruple Room
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Towels and shower
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
-
Tepee Tent
1 Queen Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Fan
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
-
Tent
1 Queen Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
-
Standard Quadruple Room
2 Queen Beds
344 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
-
Standard Room
1 Queen Bed
172 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
Guest Reviews
- Richard (8/5): - The property is right on the beach. Staff was helpful when our unit lost AC and we had no WIFI. Moved us to a new room. The restaurant Las Palmas was great!!
- Mariana (10/5): - Great place to stay.
- Noa (10/5): - Really good place. Warm water, near the beach, beautiful place. The only downside is that we got a dirty towel in the room and that they don’t give towels for the beach.
- Georges (2/5): Party place. Don't go if you want to sleep - Loud music until at least 2 am coming from the hotel bar and from the neighboring bar. Finished my night in the car
- Marieliz (10/5): Me encanto, volveria a ir - Me encanto el lugar y la atención, al llegar habia llovido fuerte y el terreno estaba inundado,y nos ofrecieron movernos a otra locación y estaba aún más lindo me encanto cada rincon
- Judith del Carmen (8/5): - Más actividades con música
- Jonathan (10/5): - Love this place
- Paul (8/5): - It is a very nice property. Really good to scape from the city and enjoy the beach in a very relaxing way.
- Antonio (8/5): Bien pero falta de mantenimiento - Casa vez que vamos a Venao nos quedamos en Selina por su ubicación, servicios y oferta gastronómica. Esta vez ninguno de esos elementos falló pero, la habitación si estaba bastante descuidada
- Veyra (8/5): - Todo esta muy bonito, pero la limpieza de los baños compartidos es mala, siempre estan sucios
- Carmen (8/5): - The room was extremely small. The share bathroom should be able to lock from inside!
- Verified traveler (8/5): Super bueno! - Chek inn y chek out super rapido Cuartos limpios, comida deliciosa. Solo falta un letrero para ubicarlo mejor
- Sebastien (4/5): - En arrivant le réceptionniste (Kalito )nous a reçu avec une attitude exécrable, peu sympathique et compréhensif de notre situation et menteur par dessus le marché , 2 jours de suite avec coupure d’eau en 6hres et 10heures le matin et ce sans avertir d aucune façon .. par contre , bel endroit et belle plage un peu hippie sur les bords
- Alejandro (6/5): - Tube Que mandar a limpiar la habitación, las camas estaban sucias y el piso de la recámara también
- Raul (6/5): - A/C didn't really work
- Verified traveler (6/5): Venao beautiful, not this place - De lokatie is fantastisch en het eten heerlijk. De ober van de ochtend is helaas ontzettend arrogant en totaal niet klant vriendelijk. De eerste nacht was het een ontzettend kabaal omdat een heel aangal mensen zat te wachten voor onze deur op hin bus naar het vliegveld, tot 3:00 snachts was het kabaam en er wordt niks aan gedaan. Zal zeker Venao aanraden, maar niet deze plek.
- Piotr (10/5): Playa nicht nur für Surfing - Kurz aber intensiv. Tolle Stimmung
- Alejandro (6/5): - The attention of the staff and the atmosphere was excellent, however the cleanliness of the room was not appropriate, my daughter was stung by bedbugs while sleeping in her bed, the bathrooms were dirty of the previous tenants and the showers full of hair
- Tina (10/5): - Schönes Fleck‘chen Erde
- Verified traveler (8/5): Experiencia en Selina Playa Venao - Es mi primera vez en el hotel y la verdad la pasé increible con mis amigos. La comida y los cocteles son buenos!.. La habitación que me toco estaba muy limpia y comoda. Definitivamente el ambidnte en la noche estuvo muy bueno, con DJs, buena música. Considero que se debe revisar un poco la limpieza de los azulejos de la pisicina. Me encanto que es Pet Friendly. Solo debes pagaf 10 dólares x día. Lo recomiendo para trips de amigos, pareja o solos. Considerar que hay noches en donde hay mucho ruido por la música Slds, Grimilda
- Verified traveler (8/5): - everything is great!
- Verified traveler (2/5): - We arrived there was no electricity. The restaurant was under water because of major storm. We told reception to cancel our reservation. We drove inland to escape storm surge. We did not stay.
- Verified traveler (4/5): Only for Backpacking - I do not recommend this hotel for any who are not backpackers. Its a Pimped out hostel. No reception, no service.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Recomendadisimo! - Lo que debo destacar es una Excelente atención por parte del Staff, además, la comida del restaurante está muy buena, y me encanta que el hotel cuente con una cocina común.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - What a great place to visit, the people are friendly and helpful. I wanted to stay an extra night and there was no problem to help me with that. I would reccommend this gem to everyone!
- Jonathan (10/5): - Amazing place - great people, great vibe!
- Carlos Antonio (10/5): Excelente estadía - Fue una estadía excelente, las instalaciones son lo máximo para pasar tiempo en pareja o con amigos, siempre hay alguna actividad para hacer y la atención de todo el personal fue increíble, volvería todas las veces que visite playa venao
- Joseph (8/5): - Very convenient location. Helpful staff and nice inner courtyard with a small pool.
- Mauricio (10/5): Playa hermosa - Excelente todo, excepto que no permiten cooler y no lo comunican en sus páginas, todo lo demás esta muy bien
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Tolle Lage direkt am Strand. Die Privatzimmer sind schön gestaltet und sehr sauber. Der Service an der Bar / im Restaurant ist sehr verbesserungswürdig. Alles andere als aufmerksam und sehr unmotiviert und leider unfreundlich.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Badkamers zijn gedateerd maar de slaapkamers zien er super tof uit. We hadden een tweepersoonskamer met eigen badkamer. Vallen qua leeftijd net een beetje buiten de doelgroep maar hebben het echt heel leuk gehad. Supboards gehuurd en aan de rand van de baai onszelf dit geleerd. Personeel was soms in de bar wat langzaam of vergeetachtig. Maar verder fantastisch
- Verified traveler (10/5): - I loved the accommodations, very quaint. The area was beautiful.
- Verified traveler (4/5): - The Property is ok and on the beach which is good The downside is I specifically asked for an air conditioned room and was given one without air and was booked in a TP tent. The noise on the property was awful starting from Thursday to Sunday. The music is loud and you can't get any sleep at all. They have parties without regards for others that don't party and want to rest. I will never go here again. Also when I booked I specifically asked for A/C and wifi. the gentleman who made the reservation told me the room had A/C which in fact it didn't. I will be sure to check any future reservations I make thru you.
- Hilda (10/5): Buen lugar para relajarse - Fue bueno pudo haber sido mejor si al momento de pedir la Cuenta o pedir el menú no hubiera tenido que levantarme
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great hostel - Great stay!
- Scott (10/5): Couple - Selina did not fail to disappoint. Good job. Awesome location directly on beach and great staff.
- Verified traveler (2/5): - If I wanted to hang out with a bunch of Israelites I would of went to Israel , see the beautiful culture of panama this community takeover
- Jelleny (6/5): - Estuvieron haciendo reparaciones al lado de la habitación con mucho ruido. Deben mejorar la comida y la piscina.
- Deguise (2/5): You are not in Panama and the service not so nice - The place and mainly the staff are good but there is just a manager from the bar and the 2 guys for the surf shop, really behave like non polite, shouting on the staff on the middle of the guest and I was here to relax not to have such person. 3 people totally destroy the place and the last thing is I didn't expect to be in Israel.
- Kenneth (8/5): Pretty cool place - I had to have my room changed three times before I finally settled in. But the staff was very helpful to make sure I was satisfied with my accommodations. The bar/restaurant staff were amazing and the food memorable. Their coconut smoothies were wonderful. And you can’t beat the location.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - excellent place to go for a walk, very good staff.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Amazing experience, right on the beach! People were friendly, staff was very accommodating. Comfortable, clean, and relaxing.
- Maria Gomez (4/5): - The experience overall was good, however there were some issues. When I reserved the hotel room, the description of the room included air conditioning as well as bathroom. However when I arrived they gave me a room that had no air conditioninig and a shared bathroom. So I had to complain, and fortunately they gave me a refund for the mistakes. Apart from that they had a party at night at the bar with loud music until 6am, even though I was probably the furthest away from the bar, it was impossible to sleep until 6 am. There was no appreciation for guests that did not want to be at the party or were going to bed earlier than 6 am, there was no warning of this at all.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great Value - Wonderful place, friendly international community.
- Kathryn (4/5): Not worth it. - Shared bathroom was never cleaned, let alone our room. Very expensive ($100/night) for what we got. Very Instagram worthy grounds though, which is what they are aiming for.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Good location, great vibe! - A little bit too expensive for the value.
- Verified traveler (4/5): Gitmo-inspired jail cell - Nice beach in process of destruction by tasteless developers. Good fun for wealthy youngsters, but inappropriate for adults. I like all kinds of music, but there is no possibility of sleep anywhere on the premises before 3am on weekends due to siesmically loud disco. If you are over 40, the Invisible Old Man phenomena is strong. Continue on to Cambutal or back to Pedasi.
- Verified traveler (6/5): - A $120 deluxe room cannot not have a uncomfortable bed made out of steel. the shower was dirty And I request them to clean ans they never came. In 2 days I never see the housekeeping.
- Joseph (8/5): A very brief review - No wastebasket in the room? Never saw that before. There was one in the shared bathroom, but not in the room. Trash, therefore was left on the floor. Sorry, that's what happens when there's no wastebasket. Room was tiny for the price, but it was all about location right on the beach.
- Verified traveler (6/5): nice place, good value, bar/restaurant needs work - this place is probably the best value on playa venao. the rooms are adequate and in fairly good shape and you get a little breakfast as well. the location is great and they seem to have a lot of staff on hand fixing and painting the place up etc. the service in the bar/restaurant is somewhat laughable though. it seems that this place 'hires' volunteers who work for their stay. none of these staff seem to have any knowledge or experience of working in a bar or restaurant. trying to get their attention to order something can be quite difficult. and on top of everything they add a 10% tip to the bill and don't tell you about it. plus they practically force you to tip of top of that by never giving your change back when you pay.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Great facility, great location. On weekends bar is loud until very late into the night
Photos
