Palmar Beach Lodge

Bocas del Toro · Panama

Palmar Beach Lodge

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53% SHIT
Medium confidence 207 reviews
4th best in Bocas del Toro

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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 👕 Laundry 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🌆 Rooftop 🍺 Bar 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (29)
Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Wi-Fi Restaurant Meals Available Linen Included Towels Included Reading Light Charging Plugs Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Fire Extinguishers First Aid Kits Smoke Alarms Smoke Detector Hot Showers Massage Common Room Late Check-out Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access Free Luggage Storage Panoramic Views

Prices

Dorms $25 / night
Privates $150 / night

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Recent reviews

Germany FEMALE 25-30 Apr 24, 2026 Atm 80%

Die Palmar Beach Lodge ist eigentlich ein Hotel, bietet mit den beiden Dorms aber auch eine Übernächtungsoption für den Backpacker Geldbeutel. Die Anlage ist super schön und sauber. Die Lage direkt am Red Frog Beach ist traumhaft und der Poolbereich bietet ebenfalls einen wunderbaren Ausblick. Der 8-Bett Dorm war sehr schön und gut klimatisiert. Da es außenrum kaum andere Optionen gibt, essen eigentlich alle im Restaurant dort, das allerdings etwas teurer ist.

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Spain FEMALE 25-30 Apr 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Se siente más como un resort que como un hostal. Increíbles instalaciones. Solo diría que fuera del alojamiento no hay mucho que hacer ni restaurantes, la única opción de comida es en el mismo hotel.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Wunderschöne Unterkunft mit tollem Urlaubsfeeling. Die Dorms waren gros genug und es gab ausreichend Toiletten und Duschen. Leider war es relativ feucht in den Dorms und roch auch ein bisschen nach Schimmel, wir haben jedoch keinen gesehen. Die Preise im Restaurant waren nicht günstig.

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Germany MIXEDGROUP 18-24 Mar 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Este lugar es un paraíso y perfecto para descansar unos días!!

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Die Anlage ist super schön gepflegt und sauber, man kann total relaxen. Der 8 Bett Dorm ist besonders schön, ich war noch nie in so einem tollen Dorm. Der Service und die Mitarbeiter waren eher mäßig bis unfreundlich und langsam. Das Wlan im Zimmer ist nicht so toll. Als ich abends alleine durch den Wald gehen musste um zurück ins Hotel zu kommen, fühlte ich mich unsicher, es wäre super wenn mehr Sicherheitspersonal anwesend wäre 24/7

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England MALE 25-30 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 100%

Has a few issues but once manager Rene was informed he went above and beyond to fix it! Incredible food and beach on your doorstep

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USA MALE 31-40 Mar 8, 2026 Atm 100%

A bit expensive compared to most hostels but you 100% get what you pay for. I was planning on staying 2 nights but it turned into 4. It might be worth booking the stay with the hotel directly though instead of Hostelworld.

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New Zealand FEMALE 25-30 Mar 6, 2026 Atm 60%

Really nice but have to buy food from the restaurant which is quite expensive.

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England MALE 31-40 Mar 5, 2026 Atm 80%

Nice place, beautiful beach and pool area. The food was a bit pricey with not much option elsewhere.

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Germany COUPLE 18-24 Feb 28, 2026 Atm 100%

Perfekt und im Paradies 🌸🐬

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England FEMALE 25-30 Feb 27, 2026 Atm 100%

Really beautiful place to stay! Absolute bargain what you get for the price of a dorm room. Only negatives are that there could be more sun loungers (especially by the pool), and that the wifi only worked in the social areas, and didn’t work in the dorm room at all. Also it is totally remote so bring snacks if you don’t plan on venturing out often!

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Portugal FEMALE 31-40 Feb 21, 2026 Atm 60%

Amazing location and honestly the best dorm I’ve ever stayed in! Each bed has its own light, fan, window, and curtains, plus the dorm has a private bathroom with two toilets and two showers. But the staff wasn’t very welcoming. I wasn’t given any information or the welcome drink others received. Daily events were canceled, and since the area is secluded, there wasn’t much else to do. The restaurant food is good but pricey, and with no other options nearby, you’re basically forced to ea...

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USA MALE 31-40 Feb 9, 2026 Atm 80%

I stayed in the dorms and the bunks were the nicest ive ever seen. however the bed did not have much padding over the springs so after the 3rd night i was in a lot of pain trying to find a comfortable position to sleep.

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Feb 8, 2026 Atm 60%

This is one of the nicest hostels I stayed at in Central America. Not very social, but otherwise everything was great. I actually stayed here after staying Bambuda and prefer here. It’s so cheap for how nice it is, and the location right on the beach is unbeatable. Carrying my luggage from the dock was a struggle the first time, especially since I had a broken collarbone, but when I checked out, someone helped me carry my bags, which was amazing.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Feb 6, 2026 Atm 100%

This was more a resort than a hostel. I absolutely loved my stay! It felt like a little luxury getaway. Very clean, nice staff and lots of activities that were organized.

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Feb 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Das schönste Hostel in dem ich je übernachtet habe! Die Dorms sind gut durchdacht und gepflegt. Die kostenlose Yogastunde hat Spaß gemacht und das Essen war (wenn auch nicht ganz billig) super lecker! Der Wäscheservice war flott und obwohl es kein klassisches Hostel ist sondern eher eine Art Resort habe ich als alleine reisende Frau durch Angebote wie die Welcome-Drinks schnell Kontakte geknüpft. Absolute Empfehlung!

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Dec 16, 2025 Atm 100%

Tolle Unterkunft und Luxus pur! Zimmer (Dorm) ist genau wie auf dem Fotos und modern und einfach wow! Es werden Aktivitäten angeboten (Lagerfeuer, Livemusik) und das Personal ist super nett. Essen ist lecker, wenn auch etwas teurer. Komme wieder!!

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Dec 15, 2025 Atm 80%

I really liked the stay there and it was one of the best hostels during my trip but there were instructions all the time which ruined the chill atmosphere. and my dorm had a really strong smell of something which also went into my clothes and everything and didn’t go out until i washed them again. but other than that i really liked the hostel, the stuff is great and it’s as clean as you can keep a place full of sand

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Slovenia MALE 25-30 Dec 8, 2025 Atm 60%

Helpful staff, nice location. Restaurant is quite expensive

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Germany COUPLE 25-30 Nov 30, 2025 Atm 100%

Keine Küche. Man muss unweigerlich im Restaurant dort essen. Ansonsten wunderschön und super entspannt mit direkter Strandlage

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