Bed bug reports for Selina Playa — HostelPunk
Selina Playa

Playa Venao · Panama

Selina Playa

Punk Score
67% MEH
Medium confidence 210 reviews
2nd best in Playa Venao
Bed bug reports Showing 2 reports · 1 in the last 12 months
  1. Possible Booking.com

    Leider hatten wir nach dem Aufenthalt diverse Bettwanzenbisse. Wir haben in den Bambustippis übernachtet. Cooler Look aber leider etwas schmuddelig und scheinbar diverse Mitbewohner.

  2. Possible Booking.com

    Q nos han picado chinches.

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Vibe Analysis

Selina Playa sits directly on Playa Venao, with surf right in front of the property. Board rental, lessons, a pool, La Palma restaurant and beach-bar energy make it a practical base for surfers and a loud, social beach trip rather than a quiet reset. The teepee rooms are the clearest personality detail: small wood-and-thatch structures with air conditioning, more like beach camping than a hotel room. They can feel fun and different, but privacy is thin, storage is minimal, shared bathrooms are part of the deal, and insects or sand may be part of the rougher edge. Food and service land unevenly. The restaurant, breakfast, bar staff and reception can be warm and helpful, and the outdoor kitchen plus nearby supermarket help keep costs down in pricey Playa Venao. At the same time, breakfast coordination, towel supply, check-in handling and management communication can be frustrating. Maintenance is the main caution. The location and beach access are strong, but rooms and shared bathrooms may have humidity, mold smells, weak cleaning, water issues, broken fixtures, poor lighting, spotty Wi-Fi and loud music late into the night, especially near the pool or party areas.

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  • Loud music can run very late, including weekends and party nights. 3 mentions Last mentioned Apr 14, 2026
  • Some rooms may feel damp, dusty, dark, or overdue for renovation. 2 mentions Last mentioned Jun 3, 2026
  • Shared bathrooms can be dirty or stretched thin during busy periods. 3 mentions Last mentioned Apr 29, 2026
  • Breakfast handling may be confusing, limited, or poorly coordinated. 2 mentions Last mentioned Mar 17, 2026
  • Security and night staffing have felt inconsistent at times. 3 mentions Last mentioned Jun 3, 2026
  • This is a better fit for surf, beach access, and party energy than for families or quiet sleep. 3 mentions Last mentioned Mar 17, 2026
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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 COOKER 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 🍺 Bar 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (12)
Internet Access Wi-Fi Restaurant Hot Showers Common Room Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Luggage Storage Reception (Limited Hours) Air Conditioning Towels Included 24 Hour Security