Bambuda Castle - Hostel
Location: El Castillo, Calle Principal, El Santua, Los Naranjos, Los Naranjos, Los Naranjos, PA
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Recreational Amenities
Indulge in the indoor pool and spa tub, or have fun at the arcade/game room.
Dining and Refreshments
Savor meals at the on-site restaurant and grab snacks from the snack bar.
Convenience and Comfort
Benefit from features like concierge services, free Wi-Fi, and daily housekeeping.
To book a relaxing stay at Bambuda Castle - Hostel, reserve now!
Important Information
- Guests under 12 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in common areas
- Arcade/game room
- Library
- Rafting nearby
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Mountain biking nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Snack bar/deli
- Free self parking
- Beach shuttle (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
- Ziplining nearby
- Banquet hall
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Rooms Available
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Premium Twin
2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
200-sq-foot room, located in an annex building, garden views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 42-inch Smart TV with digital channels and Netflix
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace, yard, and safe
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Desk chair
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Family & Friends
2 Twin Bunk Beds or 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
200-sq-foot room, located in an annex building, garden views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Smart television with digital channels and Netflix
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace, yard, and safe
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Desk chair
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Deluxe Double Room
1 Queen Bed
108-sq-foot room, located in an annex building, garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace, safe, and guidebooks
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Desk chair
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Family Room
3 Twin Bunk Beds
215 sq feet, located on the ground floor
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe and guidebooks
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
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Bed In 10-Bed Dorm
1 Twin Bed
236 sq feet, located on the ground floor
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Safe and guidebooks
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Bedsheets provided
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
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Tower Room
1 Double Bed
172-sq-foot room, located on the top floor, garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace, safe, and guidebooks
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
- Location - top floor
- Desk chair
-
Cabin Room
1 Double Bed
194-sq-foot room, located in an annex building, furnished patio with garden views
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace, safe, and guidebooks
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Tile flooring in room
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
- Desk chair
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Bed in Deluxe 6-Bed Dorm
1 Twin Bunk Bed
215 sq feet, located on the ground floor
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, a hair dryer (on request), and toilet paper
Practical - Safe and guidebooks
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, towels not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Toilet paper
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Towels not available
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
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Garden Bungalow
1 Queen Bed
269 sq feet, located in an annex building
Layout - Separate sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace, fenced private yard, and safe
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
- Desk chair
- Fence around yard
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Hobbit Home
1 Queen Bed
269-sq-foot room, located in an annex building, valley views
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Yard, safe, and guidebooks
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Soap
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Low-height bed
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
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Bed in 6-Bed Dorm
1 Twin Bunk Bed
236 sq feet, located on the ground floor
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, a hair dryer (on request), and toilet paper
Practical - Safe and guidebooks
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Smooth flooring in room
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, towels not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Toilet paper
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Towels not available
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Location - ground floor
Guest Reviews
- Ivette (10/5): - Recomendado al maximo
- Michelle (10/5): - We felt like we stayed in the Shire with the hobbit style rooms, and the castle provided an ambiance of elegance. The staff accommodated for my mobility challenged wife like she was family.
- pedro (8/5): - the property is noice but wan under construction. we will try it again.
- Joanna (6/5): Under Construction - I booked it prior to knowing the facility was under construction; I selected the non-refundable option so we were stuck. Wish I would have known before. When it is a complete I am sure it will be beautiful.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Eine spezielle Unterkunft etwas ausserhalb von Boquete. Die Angestellten waren sehr freundlich und Hilfsbereit und das Essen war lecker. Leider wird die Unterkunft zur Zeit erweitert, wodurch Lärm entsteht und der Pool nicht benutzbar ist. Eine Information auf der Webseite wäre gut gewesen. Die Unterkunft ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen - z.B. liessen sich die Fenster kaum/nicht öffnen und schliessen, die Farbe geht ab…
- sophya (8/5): - The staff is very friendly and the view is amazing
- Lilia (10/5): - Great stay, we love it , we had a lovely stay, we recomend it.
- Carlos (10/5): - Far exceeded my expectations. I felt peaceful, quiet, and private.
- Paul (8/5): - 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.
- George (10/5): - property is undertaking expansion. service was excellent. Water ie. Hot water is a problem.
- Manuel (10/5): 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.
- Amy (10/5): - Lovely!
- Jonathan (10/5): - Everything
- Jacqueline (10/5): - Everyone here was absolutely amazing. Views were great. Food was delicious. Staff is so friendly. Front desk worker Reynina was our favorite.
- Maitri (10/5): - 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!
- Karen (10/5): - Beautiful property, great views in a quiet setting
- Fernando (10/5): - Excellent dining
- Aimee (10/5): - 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.
- Liz (10/5): - 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!
- Reggie (10/5): - 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!
- Verified traveler (10/5): 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
- Peter (10/5): - Interesting architecture and decorating. Beautiful views and lovely landscape
- Ashley (10/5): - The grounds were incredibly beautiful! The flowers and the
- Fredrick (4/5): - 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.
- Karen (10/5): 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.
- TINA (10/5): 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.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very nice facility with indoor swimming pool and hot tub, the view is great and the staff is very friendly. My room was small but very functional and great condition and the rain shower was amazing
- Verified traveler (6/5): - Espere 1 hora por un desayuno y no me llego completo
- Verified traveler (10/5): - just awesome, view, special... not a luxury place, but a very special
- Verified traveler (8/5): - The private rooms are very nice, the castle have a good atmosphere
- Susan (10/5): Amazing! - Super cute and amazing food. Lots of fun for friends to gather snd meet people of all over. Highly recommend!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - I like everything
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great living like Mr and Mrs Hobbit! Overall it was a great stay and the staff were super.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - A vary beautiful cozy place, the staff it’s very friendly.
- RACHEL (10/5): My secret place in Panama - This is a kind of place where I want to come and stay over and over again. Very charming, at home, and inclusive environment is very welcoming and comfortable.
- Rebecca (10/5): - Amazing place with wonderful staff. Wish we could've stayed longer!
- NicoMackenzie (10/5): - We really enjoyed our stay at Bambuda Castle! All the staff was friendly, professional and helpful, special shout out to Carlos, excellent service!! The gardens around the property will take your breath away! We would definitely go back on our next trip to Boquete!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - This is the coolest place to stay! Rooms and property very unique with vistas galore. Staff are good, common areas clean and well maintained. Had a bit of a cleanliness issue in my room’s bathroom (other people’s hair) but the bed was super comfy. I stayed in a tower room and it was very neat! I loved hanging out and drinking wine or coffee on the back porch.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Fantastic place. We stayed in one of the bungalows. The dinner was also very good and was reasonably priced. Same goes re. breakfast which you can have on the terrace with amazing views of boquete.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Staff was great, amenities were great. The dinner selections, quality, and value really added to the stay. This should be in unique experiences if it isnt all ready. I highly recommend it..
- Brad (10/5): Neat place - Super cool rooms, friendly staff and nice price
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Property location is perfect, views are spectacular, grounds are beautifully maintained. We stayed in one of the private under ground “hobbit” houses. Unique & very private & comfortable. Staff were always there & willing to answer questions. Amazing meals came out of the kitchen.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Ambiente y entorno ubicación paisajes arquitectura del hotel
- Connie (10/5): Boquete Jazz & Blues - very nice and feels like home, food and chefs are great. The view are wonderful & the flowers all so pretty
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great location, very close to town of boguete. Very relaxed atmosphere and great pool.
- Michael (10/5): Amazing place in great location - The amenities are great: + you are staying in a castle... + there is a pool + there is a jacuzi + there is a terasse with great views + lobby area with fireplace and nice atmosphere + tv room with netflix, playstation... + free shuttle to and from town twice daily (otherwise 4$ taxi or 45min walk) + delicious community dinners + lovely garden with space for sports, yoga, sunbathing, all that with a great view + kitchen to prepare your own food Only a few negative things: - dorm rooms pretty crammed - kitchen lacks equipment All in all - an amazing place for your stay in Boquete!
- Alexander J. (10/5): Hobbit house + Swiss alps + Coffee Plantation = - Hobbit house + Swiss alps + Coffee Plantation = Perfection there are no surprises that this is a 5 rated hostel, but we rate this a 5 star as a Hotel. Don’t miss the Coffee Plantation tour and the honey farm.
- ELIOT (10/5): Hobbit or King it is nice place to stay - Wonderful place. You are about 2 miles from town so it's either a 45 minute walk or a $2/pp cab ride. Highly recommend this place
- Katy (10/5): Best Hostel I've ever stayed in. - This hostel is epic! Jacuzzi and swimming pool are the highlight. Balcony has an amazing view. Staff are amazing and super helpful.
- Katy (10/5): Stay here it's amazing! - Best hostel I've aver stayed in. Extended my stay twice. The hot tub is perfect after hiking and the staff are great!
- Verified traveler (10/5): Incredible hotel - Even though there was a problem with my booking (the room I booked through Orbitz did not match what was provided, and the room type i booked was sold out) the hotel staff was extremely apologetic and offered me free breakfast in return which we greatly appreciated. Staff were super friendly in giving recommendations and arranging taxis to/from the town or wherever we wanted to go. The castle is a really cool experience that I highly recommend!
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Great hostel - good vibes, great staff, beautiful location.
- Jordan (10/5): Coolest spot there ever was - This place is Canadian owned and the friendliness shows....it's an absolutely an amazing place to stay...best hostel I have ever seen and experienced in my life. never wanted to come back to a country just because of a hotel and this is it.
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