Eco-Lodge Deseo Bamboo

Location: Entrada de santa catalina s/n- hay cartel que dice como llegar, Santa Catalina, pa

Star Rating: 7.8 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Free beach shuttle
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Parking
• Non-smoking rooms
• Room service
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• Luggage storage
• Tour desk
• Packed lunches
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Grocery deliveries
• Kid meals
• Shared kitchen
• Evening entertainment
• Outdoor furniture
• Fruits
• Personal trainer
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Invoice provided
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Food delivered to guest room
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Access to health care professionals
• Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
• Face masks for guests available
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Mobile app for room service
• Happy hour
• Cooking class
• Aerobics
• Free wired internet
• Snack bar/deli
• Scuba diving on site
• Snorkeling on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Free beach shuttle
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Beach yoga on site
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Concerts/live shows
• Private picnics
• Wine release events
• Reception hall
• Japanese garden
• Fishing nearby
• Hosted evening meal (reserve)
• Beach toys
• Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Villa

  Boasting a private entrance, this villa features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker in the well-equipped kitchen. The villa also comes with a barbecue. The villa has a dining area, an outdoor dining area and garden views. The unit has 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Stovetop
  • Barbecue
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Key access
  • Hearing accessible

• Family Bungalow

  Boasting a private entrance, this spacious bungalow also features 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker in the well-equipped kitchen. The bungalow also comes with a barbecue. The bungalow features a seating area, a dining area, as well as a terrace and a patio. The unit has 6 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 7 (7 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Sofa
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Barbecue
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hearing accessible

• Junior Suite

  Boasting a private entrance, this spacious suite also includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker in the kitchen. The suite also features a barbecue. The suite offers a seating area, a dining area, as well as a terrace and a patio. The unit has 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Barbecue
  • Additional bathroom
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Key access
  • Hearing accessible

• Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View

  Boasting a private entrance, this bungalow also includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker in the fully equipped kitchen. The bungalow also features a barbecue. The bungalow offers a dining area and garden views. The unit has 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Private entrance
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Stovetop
  • Barbecue
  • Coffee machine
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Mobile hotspot device
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Hearing accessible

Guest Reviews

• Julian (9/5): - Beto is the best!
• Da luz (9/5): -
• Ana (10/5): - O espaço e a decoração. A 7 minutos da praia. Não do alojamento mas o facto de a estrada para ir ao centro não ter luz.
• Josue (9/5): -
• Desiree Ra. (9/5): Tranquilidad en un solo sitio! - El sitio es muy tranquilo y la paz que se siente es particularmente especial. La cabaña es muy linda, todo esta limpio y cuenta con todo lo necesario para sentirse en casa. La atención de Alberto es excepcional! Esta un poco alejado de los restaurantes y no hay transporte, quizás consideren alquilar bicis o scooter para que los huéspedes se puedan movilizar mejor! Se nos brindo un servicio de taxi, pero un poco costoso tomando en cuenta las distancias.
• Sylvia (8/5): -
• Marian (9/5): Ruhige Anlage mit einzelnen Holzhäusern - Ein sehr schönes und sehr geräumiges Holzhaus mit separater Küche. Doppelbett mit Moskitonetz. Parkplatz direkt vor dem Haus. Leider keine Frühstücksmöglichkeiten und auch keine Bar bzw. Restaurantservice
• Marian (5/5): Buchung kam nicht zustande da vom anderen Anbieter reserviert. - Eigentlich alles top Kein Frühstück vor Ort.
• branislav (9/5): Resort tres joli - Endroit très calme et resort vraiment joli. L’architecture en bambou est superbe et donne beaucoup de charme au lieu. Les propriétaires sont très sympathiques et très serviables. Il n’est pas possible de prendre le petit déjeuner dans le resort, ce qui est un peu dommage pour un endroit de ce type.
• JAVIER (8/5): Dormir en el campo - Si. Muy original pero demasiadas camas en cada cabaña, mejor una estancia donde sentarse…
• Karla (9/5): Espacioso y muy limpio - Espacioso y limpio, excelente para ambiente familiar 💯✅ El funcionamiento del jacuzzi o piscinita para refrescarse
• Lauri Ert (10/5): Very satisfied - Privacy Kitchen equipment
• Markus (9/5): Super ! - Sehr schöne hüttchen. Wir hatten zu 2. viel Platz. Es ist ein Grill vorhanden und wir haben frischen Fisch gegrillt. Alles da, was man benötigt. Der Gastgeber ist so lieb und hat uns auch einen Ausflug auf die insel coiba organisiert. Ein paar Geckos und Ameisen haben sich auch aufgehalten, hat uns aber nicht gestört. ----
• Carole (9/5): On a été au top dans ces lodges en bambou magnifiques - Tobias a été aux petits soins pour nous. le lodge était super avec la bonne surprise d'un jacuzzi extérieur bien agréable Il faudrait mettre plus d'équipements en ustensiles de cuisine et vaisselle car c'est très minimaliste
• Diaz (10/5): -
• Oriolbo (8/5): - Instalaciones bonitas. Muy buena la atención de Beto. No estaría de más un detalle en la cocina como sal, aceite, azúcar, café.... La gente viene de paso y llevar esto siempre no es práctico.
• Jakob (10/5): - Beto is the best! This guy is just so helpful and lovely. We enjoyed our stay there and he made it just great! Highly recommended to visit!!!
• Audrey (10/5): - Le lieu en retrait( 15 minutes à pied) de l'agitation touristique. Le bungalow absolument sublime avec la cuisine, la chambre et la moustiquaire sur le lit L'extérieur reposant, avec la chant des oiseaux. L'accueil de l'hôte qui s'est rendu disponible quand on avait besoin Tout était génial ! Nous avons adoré notre séjour à l'éco lodge S'il y a un petit bémol à mettre c'est sur la qualité de la literie.
• DOUCETTE (8/5): - Very peaceful location, beautiful open air villa with everything you need. No AC but a nice breeze and fans. Very nice host. The host was very nice and helpful. But he did keep insisting that there was a problem with my credit card payment and wanted me to go get cash to pay them again. He kept saying that cash payment is better, and I had to show my credit card statement more than once to prove I paid, and I had to be forceful to say I was not going to pay again in cash. Unsure if this was a legitimate issue on their end.
• Déborah (9/5): - Environnement magnifique, bien situé, super accueil de Beto! Merci
• Hannes (10/5): - Sehr nettes Personal, wir haben tips für Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Restaurants bekommen, sowie für ein Ausflug.
• Palacios (10/5): -
• Sandra (9/5): -
• Suzanne (6/5): Veel insecten, afgelegen van het dorpje. Groot verblijf maar er missen nog zitplekken. - De grootte Ze waren zonder aankondiging aan het verbouwen vanaf ‘s ochtends vroeg onder ons huisje. En er was geen zitplek.
• Sarah Kristina (5/5): Leider nicht das, was man sich unter einer Eco-Lodge vorstellt - Die Unterkunft lag in der Natur und dennoch fußläufig zum Dorfkern. Wir haben unsere Küche nicht genutzt, aber sie sah ansprechend aus. Der Peruaner Beto, der sich um uns gekümmert hat, war sehr nett. Bei dem Wort „Eco-Lodge“ stellt man sich eine deutlich komfortablere, hochwertigere und mit Liebe zum naturbelassenen Detail ausgestattete Unterkunft vor. Zwar liegt das Anwesen in der Natur, aber die Ausstattung ist veraltet und ohne viele Details. Wegen der vielen Fenster und der Lage der einzelnen Hütten gibt es gefühlt wenig Privatsphäre, da die vorhandenen Vorhänge die Räume nicht komplett vor der Einsicht von außen schützen. Außerdem waren recht früh schon Mitarbeiter/Bauarbeiter unterwegs und aufgrund der Bauart der Hütten (Bambus) hört man die Außengeräusche generell so gut wie ungefiltert. Es gab zu wenig und zu schwache Lichtquellen, nach Einbruch der Dunkelheit sah man im Bad auch mit eingeschaltetem Licht kaum etwas. Die Tür zu unserem Schlafraum ließ sich von innen nicht schließen, geschweige denn abschließen. Es sah so aus, als sei das ehemals vorhandene Schloss abgebrochen (siehe Bild). Das Bett im sogenannten „Deluxe-Bungalow“ war, wie teilweise in vorigen Kommentaren schon beschrieben, eine Katastrophe. Die Matratze war so dünn und durchgelegen, dass sie sich auf der einen Seite extrem nach oben biegt, wenn sich jemand auf die andere Seite legt. Die als Lattenrost dienenden Holzbretter sind lose, was den Effekt noch verstärkt (siehe Bilder). Wir haben bei Abreise darauf hingewiesen und hoffen, dass das Bett repariert und die Matratze ausgetauscht wird. Der Preis war für das, was geboten wird, zu hoch.
• Martin (8/5): Etwas abgelegen - War speziell tolle bambushäuser das Personal war sehr nett Kein Restaurant und ohne Auto etwas mühsam weil es doch etwas abgelegen ist und man sich selbst versorgen muss ohne spanischkenntnisse ist die Verständigung bei Fragen schwierig
• Ser (10/5): - Absolutely gorgeous location. Friendly and helpful staff, despite the language barrier. Prompt response on booking and on some issues with light not working. Plenty on-site free parking. Bungalow is interesting, I would say charming, design and, despite no air conditioning - inside always pleasant conditions. Bungalow is with self catering cooking facilities, however with a lack of some utensils. Additional services available (like clothes washing facilities) for an extra fee. It is not the issue for me, however others should be aware - the bungalows are not sealed from pests and mosquito net provided only for one double bed. Another 2 beds are lacking that. So, if you are prone to bites, have an insect repellent with you.
• Marjorie (5/5): Disappointing and over-priced - Cool construction. Our requested room was not available so we were downgraded and it took me many texts and three weeks to get a refund. The facilities feel neglected and run down. The location that the owner shared was not correct and it took us to a random field. Upon arrival there were no staff on site and it took us a long time to figure out where we were to stay. Note that the description says there is a restaurant on site but there is not.
• Rocío (8/5): -
• Mielgo (5/5): - El entorno y el diseño de la cabaña Mal acceso, colchones viejos incómodos, apoyados en tablones de madera desencajados. Se india en mitad de la noche y no pudimos dormir.
• Andreas (1/5): - Das Hotel wir bei booking und Google Maps im Zentrum von Santa Catalina angezeigt. Es ist leider 1,8 km außerhalb. Da ich kein Auto hatte musste ich jeden Tag mehrfach die Strecke laufen. Es gab keinerlei Verständnis für die falschen Angaben! Ein Fahrrad wurde mir auch nicht angeboten. Es gibt keine Klimaanlage, das Haus ist offen, deshalb sind auch viele Moskitos im Haus. Eine Nacht für 77 Euro ist viel zu teuer bei der Lage.
• Francois (9/5): - The property was quite and a calm setting . Perfect the get away from the noise . Full kitchen setup and a lovely jacuzzi. Being surrounded by nature and the host was amazing.
• Anne (7/5): Goed - Lodges Locatie
• Anne (7/5): Prima lodges maar locatie is minder - Mooie lodges De locatie is relatief ver uit het centrum en vanaf het strand. De locatie op Google klopt niet en geeft een vertekend beeld. Je kunt vanaf het strand een short cut gebruiken maar die is niet verlicht en in het donker uitdagend
• Mª Inés (10/5): Casita de bambú en Santa Catalina - Es una cabaña preciosa. La atención de Francesco y Mauricio. Nos ayudaron en todo momento. Grazie!
• Alexander (10/5): Amazing stay, great location and great host! - The location, owner and amenities Nothing
• loïc (8/5): -
• Roderick (5/5): -
• Almudena (1/5): Uncomfortable stay with leaks, no mosquito nets, poor kitchen supplies, unsafe setup, and a misleading location—we left - The structure of the bamboo cabins are very cool and impressive Unfortunately, our stay here was very disappointing. Because the lodge is made entirely of bamboo, there was no way to keep bugs out, and most of the beds didn’t even have mosquito nets. The roof leaked directly onto one of the beds when it rained, and the beds themselves were old and extremely uncomfortable. The bunk bed was placed right next to the kitchen’s gas tank, which felt unsafe—definitely not a place I would recommend for children. The kitchen was also poorly equipped. For three people we only found two knives and two forks, even though the house is meant to host four. The location is misleading as well. The lodge is marked incorrectly on the map and is actually quite remote from both the beach and the town. The staff were very kind and even washed our clothes, but since it was the wet season, they couldn’t get them dried, and we had no way of doing so ourselves. Overall, we felt so uncomfortable that we decided to leave after just one night.
• Karine (9/5): -
• fotoholico (10/5): -
• Rodrigo (10/5): -
• Sanchez (4/5): Alright - The shower was pretty. Beds were pretty comfortable. There were coconuts everywhere. The fridge was big and comfortable to put your food in. Location isn’t the one shown in Booking. The owner was a little rude when we got lost because of the location shown in booking, and also when we asked for help turning on the stove. It Was far from everywhere. There were holes in the walls and main door due to the wood everywhere , which is understandable but is unsafe because of the animals/bugs. Place was a little tight and uncomfortable to cook/eat.
• Verónica (9/5): Auténtica naturaleza - Las cabañas son auténticas! Están en plena naturaleza. Tienen una cocina pequeña pero q cuenta con lo necesario para pasar un par d días. Norelis nos recibió y estuvo pendiente de lo que pudimos necesitar. Su marido nos invito a tomar unas pipas y nos enseño abrirlas. Estuvimos encantados!! El camino si es cierto que está un poco bacheado pero nosotros entramos con un coche normal sin problema. Íbamos un poco asustados por los comentarios, pero no fue para tanto.
• Eva (4/5): - La ubicación marcada para este hotel es falsa. En realidad se encuentra en una zona mas alejada de la playa de lo que viene indicado. Las cabañas están llenas de polvo, sin aire acindicionado solo un ventilador. Las cabñas están abiertas por la zona superior, si llueve entra algo de agua y entran insectos, nosotros encontramos desde cucarachas a tarántulas. Las camas tienen mosquiteras con agujeros por lo que no sirven de mucho. El primer día se fue la luz y estuvimos 12 horas sin electricidad. Por último tuvimos problemas con el pago, porque en la reserva se indicaba pago 100% por adelantado sin cancelación y luego no se cumplió, se me sugirió un pago por un link externo a booking que por supuesto no hicimos y acabamos pagando en efectivo.
• Nathalie Maurice (1/5): Déception sur toute la ligne. - Le logement que nous avions n'était pas disponible, nous avons été prévenus sur place, en échange le propriétaire nous a proposé 2 chambres, rien à voir avec ce que nous avions réservé au départ. Nous avons refusé et ce fut compliqué de se faire rembourser, le propriétaire et Booking se rejetaient la responsabilité. Je vous invite à lire attentivement les commentaires négatifs sur cet établissement, ils représentent davantage la réalité, ne vous fiez surtout pas aux photos et à la description. C'est bien dommage! L'état de l'hébergement
• eva (9/5): - És molt autèntic i rodejat de natura. Res
• Lottie (7/5): Good - Beautiful house Made of bamboo. Magical The Lighting was not so good, a bit random And the setup of the space was a bit packed with beds
• Eric (9/5): Superb -
• Jakub (9/5): Superb - Really comfortable, quiet, a lot of birds singing, quite far from city (walk 30 minutes) but worth the peaceful area.
• Erik (6/5): Pleasant -
• Kimberly (8/5): Very good - Very cool and unique design. 10-15 minute walk to several restaurants. A bit warm but the fan helped. The beds were not comfortable.
• Miguel (9/5): Superb -
• Josef (10/5): Exceptional -
• Anna-teresa (8/5): Very good -
• Korneel (6/5): Eco - The host Fabio is a nice guy! Nice how they build it all in bamboo. Read other reviews. I think it’s good if you’re in a group and not too high demanding.
• Lana (9/5): Superb - House made filly out of bamboo, outside kitchen, very friendly host Fabio. You can eat coconuts from garden, he organize us coins tour, put mosquito netz everywhere Beds weren’t too comfortable but that’s only thing. Kids loved it!
• Patrice (5/5): Passable - The doors is curtains, mat and towels really need to be changed. Shower is horrible, and toilet is leaking on the floor
• Joana (10/5): Exceptional - everything was fine and fabio was very nice🥰🥰🥰
• Alba (8/5): True adventure and great experience of Santa Catalina thanks to the accommodation. - It is what you would except, a lovely bamboo house in the middle of the green and peaceful Santa Catalina. Francesco and Fabio made sure our stay was truely pleasant. We highly recommend it! More furniture in the rooms to be able to put the clothes
• Stephanie (9/5): Amazing place in the middle of nature. - Fabio made sure we could find everything super easy. The place is a small oasis in the middle of nature. A small path takes you straight to the beach within a few minutes. Accommodation well equipped with everything you need. The voucher to eat at La Pulperia was the best. Loved their food and atmosphere. I did mis a chill area or a comfortable seat at the house. But that was not a problem as we spent most of the time at the beach anyway.
• Apollonia (10/5): Amazing jungle stay! - The location is amazing! There is a walk path in the jungle to the beach which we loved taking. The architecture and the garden(s) are amazing. You are living in the jungle but with comfort. The staff and owner are amazingly friendly and accommodating! We had cleaners every day if we wanted and they even watched for our dog so we could do a snorkel trip to Coiba! We worked from there and like every rural place there was an occasional power cut, but beside that the internet was reliable /
• Seger (6/5): Pleasant - It was pretty quiet and only 10 min to the beach. I accidentally payed them twice and they refunded me instantly. We where a group of 4 people and for that the space was tiny. It felt like 2 beds where just thrown in because the space seemed to be built and suitable for 2 people. There was no chill out area other than than the hammocks (they smelled pretty bad I guess it’s due to the humidity) other than that we didn’t find it comfortable to eat all together there wasn’t really a table that fit 4 people. Also not too many chairs. Two people basically had to sleep in the common area/kitchen. The beds had a weird smell to them and the mattress felt worn down. The door couldn’t be properly locked. If it was locked you could still slide it to one or the other side and squeeze through it. The outdoor shower was really nice. The staff was really nice and helpful. Over all I think you could do so much more with the area than they made of it. Part of it is also under construction so maybe they are upgrading it
• Maximilian (4/5): Clamping for the price of a 4-star hotel - Despite the noisy neighbors, the nature was beautiful. The host was friendly but could help with the towels. The value for money ratio was very disappointing. We had much more comfort for a third to half the price in many other places. It's like camping in the open air, but you pay for a junior suite with air conditioning and a separate and closeable bathroom. The towels came off and lint was everywhere. The access road was not passable without a jeep due to the mud.
• Ellie (4/5): With some love, this place could be great. - The concept of this place is really cool, but execution is not there for the price you pay. It is peaceful and close to nature. The kitchen was not equipped for cooking. There were no bowls, no knife, no lighter for the stove. These were basic items which should have been provided. The fridge didn't close, so didn't work. The roof was a "double roof", so not closed, and two bats came in to the building and we're flying around. The place could benefit from some screens to keep bats out. Many of the lights didn't work, which meant it was not well lit inside. There was also no hot water.
• Horzen (4/5): Disappointing -
• Pinter (7/5): Good - Design of facilities Checking in procedure. Lack of on site employees to help.
• Lucas (8/5): Very good -
• Alcalde (9/5): Superb - We had a lovely stay. The bungalows were very beautiful, clean and the people that run the place are very kind and welcoming. Also we liked that the place was close to the beach.
• Milagros (5/5): Passable -
• Christian (8/5): Very good -
• Elyse (9/5): Superb - Super friendly staff, rooms were really clean and comfortable. They have built an amazing oasis in the jungle! It was a little further from town/the beach than other hostels. An easy walk, but it would be nice to be a bit closer
• Michelle (10/5): Exceptional - Nice place, I love all the nature around and the facilities. It's close to the beach, 5 minutes far away. The price is really good compared the quality!
• Rodrigo (10/5): Exceptional - Very nice location. Close to the beach, only 5 minutes away. All the facilities were clean and the toilets were also clean and everything I need
• Francesco (10/5): Location , beds and staff - The bamboolodge its impressive Close tò the main beach comfortable beds and best staff Thanks you guys ! Hope see you soon
• James (10/5): Exceptional - Love the location close to the beach, there is a path in the middle of nature that goes to playa estero. The lodge has all the facilities that you need.
• Andrea (10/5): Exceptional - The staff Is really helpful and friendly. I spend my days surfing and this hostel is closed to the beach so I didn't have to walk all around the village. Really peaceful and I will come back for sure next time
• Mark (10/5): Exceptional - I like the fact that it was 5 minutes from the beach and in the middle of nature. The lodge is really beautiful and peaceful.
• Greta (5/5): Not worth the amount of money I payed - It was a beautiful property from the outside and the bungalows also looked beautiful from the inside -Way too small bin for toilet paper never cleared out -No WiFi even though it said WiFi available everywhere -Water pump noises at night made it impossible to sleep -Water was running all the time -Location neither on booking nor google maps correct, hard to find -Mattress was very very uncomfortable, I could feel every piece of wood underneath -not the best location, 20-50 mins walk to the beach
• Alejandra (10/5): Exceptional -
• Martinez (10/5): Exceptional - Un lugar maravilloso!
• Regine (6/5): I like my stay , to meet people and to be in a beautiful natural environment - I like the location, in the middle of the forest, the tranquility, the staff, very pleasant, the building in itself very beautiful construction We needed many things, like a lighter for the kitchen, the pot are very old, and not handy, there were no more toilet paper, we had to ask for. No cafe maker, it could be useful to have one. There was oil to cook. It will be nice to have more information about the surroundings, to know how to go for the beach. We were told about the tour with its nice food, in fact the food was very poor. All the information are about what to buy , like a tour to Colboa, surf class, or horse tour.
• Alice (10/5): Really nice lodge staying - I enjoyed my stay in Bamboo! Francesco and the staff were great and kind. They give me all the info that I need, tour to Coiba, transfer to Boquete, restaurants, parties. I recommend it 100%
• Xavier (10/5): Exceptional - friendly ,effient, genuine ,calm and relaxing
• Xavier (10/5): Exceptional - Beautifull and functional
• Daniela (9/5): The owner Francesco was very pleasant and helpful. The staff was also very kind. Their dog Lola was a bonus! - Charming property and beautiful design of the lodges. Everything was perfect.
• Maeve (1/5): One of the worst places I heave ever been stuck in. So much worse than advertised. - The staff were lovely but the property was dilapidated and had no services at all. No food, no bar, no road, nobody! Shocking. It was dirty and neglected. The property was not sealed from rain or animals, birds or insects the mattresses were filthy, the sheets were torn, there was no hot water. It leaked and the access road was dangerous. There were no mosquito nets. The owner was hostile. It was horrible.
• Simone (10/5): Great retreat - Wonderful bungalows, very friendly and professional service by Daniel and Pablo The path leading to the lodge is quite bumpy, better to come with a Jeep
• Lena (7/5): Good -
• Peter (3/5): got canceled after first night because double booked. - I like how it has been situated, quiet and not too far. it’s a nice and clean place in general. Due to being double booked, my stay was rather short, with one night. In general that can happen, although it shouldn’t. what bothered me more, was how it went. They found me a place which was cheaper, but also not really having the same standards - a comparable one seemed to be available but a little bit more expensive and they didn’t want to take the costs. Although they tell, it is important for them to be a quiet place, they started cleaning with loud music 8 am the morning, which is not super early. But enjoying a calm morning in the hammock 2 meters away isn’t enjoyable. checkout time is 11 am. The owner was just passing by and didn’t say a word to me nothing at all. I would at least expect him to say sorry or anything. That being said, probably it was a rare experience at this place and somebody else booking it, might probably not have similar experiences and the assisting girl was very nice and I think she tried her best.
• Michael (8/5): Very good -
• Brett (7/5): Good spot with very nice staff. Some bug nets would have saved one of our amigos! - We liked the general space, especially the bathroom. It would have been nice to have bug nets on the beds as the cabin is more or less open air.
• Carl (4/5): 2x overpriced for what you get. maybe 3x. - the bamboo and hammocks were cool. the location. it’s incredibly expensive for what you get compared to other surf hostels closer to the beach at less than half the price
• Angus (8/5): Very good - Nice quiet place, bit of a walk out of town but not too bad.
• Julian (10/5): Thanks to Francesco and Dani my stay was very pleasant, can recommend! - comfy beds and clean en-suite bathroom for the dorm it’s a fair walk to town and the beach, though it’s a very quite location
• Roman (8/5): Cool and relaxing place - The dormitory is clean and looks very cozy. The staff (Daniel) was very nice and helpful, a real pleasure to have met him. The place is very quiet. Small individual fans in the dormitory would be nice; or at least multiple ones that rotate and have variable height. Right now, only one bed can enjoy the fan 🤷‍♂️. Walking to town (15/20 minutes) can get a bit tiring.
• Thomas (10/5): Exceptional -
• Marie (6/5): My stay was ok for one night. - The houses are nicely constructed. The garden is nice. Countryside vibe. The owner is nice and helpful. Facilities are a bit basic. No air conditioning so it was a bit hot. I ordered breakfast and I was told the next day that I had to take a 7am… a bit early for a holiday. A bit far away from the beach although it was a nice walk but if you don’t have car it’s a bit remote to come back at night.
• Lina (10/5): A peaceful and beautiful oasis in the middle of nature - would stay again! - An oasis in the middle of nature. The architecture is amazing and it’s simply a beautiful spot to relax for a couple days. There is a hidden way to get to the beach. Definitely not a party hostel, rather a very quiet and chill place to be. Francesco and his team are very accommodating and try to fulfill all your wishes and requests! The snorkeling tour they cooperate with is highly recommended! would absolutely stay again!! The kitchen could have been a little more equipped. The dorms have bamboo walls so there is little privacy. The location is a little off, but if you don’t mind the walk it’s honestly fine.
• Allen (4/5): Would not recommend for couples, as there are more convenient options with better amenities for less money. - Lots of space Expensive for a couple. No A/C. No hot water on our first day. Propane stove was not initially hooked up. Location outside of the main town, and suboptimal for walking to local locations.

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