Bodhi Santa Catalina

Santa Catalina · Panama

Bodhi Santa Catalina

HostelPunk Score
62% MEH
Medium confidence 124 reviews
Best in Santa Catalina

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Free Parking 🅿️ Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Free Breakfast
Other facilities (10)
Luggage Storage Reception (Limited Hours) Book Exchange Board Games Linen Included Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Common Room

Prices

Dorms $13 - $14 / night
Privates $42 / night

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Recent reviews

Germany MALE 31-40 Apr 6, 2026 Atm 100%

Super Aufenthalt und entspannte Atmosphäre. Tolles Personal! Einzig in den Privatzimmern könnte eine Art Ablagefläche helfen

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Apr 1, 2026 Atm 100%

Heel fijne plek voor als je in Santa Catalina bent. De staff is heel aardig en er hangt een gezellige sfeer.

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Germany COUPLE 18-24 Mar 30, 2026 Atm 100%

Amilkar war der beste Gastgeber den man sich nur wünschen kann! Wir haben uns jeden Morgen auf sein leckeres Frühstück gefreut. Er hat uns bei jeder Frage oder Angelegenheit sofort geholfen 🥰 Die Lage ist super, alles war immer total sauber und die Einrichtung ist sehr schön.

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Czech Republic FEMALE 18-24 Mar 25, 2026 Atm 80%

I enjoyed the stay in the hostel. But my biggest concern is the lack of bathrooms! There were only 2 bathrooms for 2 dorms (11 people) and one of them was used by other guest as well. So we always had to wait quite a long time to get in. Breakfast was good, everyday something different. Staff is super nice as well. Hostel was very clean.

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France FEMALE 31-40 Mar 9, 2026 Atm 100%

Really great hostel! The staff was super friendly and useful, thank to Maritzel! The dorms was quiet and clean. The social vibes is cool. Not many area to chill but was ok

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Mar 6, 2026 Atm 80%

Ik had een klein hutje voor mijzelf. Fijn om een eigen badkamer te hebben. Het was schoon. Enige nadeel was dat erg warm is 's nachts.

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USA COUPLE 31-40 Mar 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel! Very friendly staff, clean facilities. 5 minute walk to the beach. Highly recommend!

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Germany MALE Mar 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Especially the wonderful staff (Noel and Maritzel) made my stay unforgettable :) Muchas Gracias!!

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Feb 10, 2026 Atm 100%

Nice dorm rooms with AC, and the kitchen was nice with lots of counter space, and a good selection of books! Nearby a minimart, but kind of far from the beach. The man working reception was very helpful and kind!

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Spain FEMALE 18-24 Feb 3, 2026 Atm 100%

Me encantó el Hostel, el personal y la atmósfera en general fue de 10. Sin duda volvería a alojarme aquí

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Austria FEMALE 18-24 Jan 24, 2026 Atm 100%

I loved the hostel. I stayed in the dorm for 5 nights - very clean + AC & free towel. The kitchen was also very clean and it was just a very cozy place to stay. The host Noel was so welcoming and friendly and the breakfast they provided was amazing as well! Would definitely stay there again!

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Norway FEMALE 25-30 Jan 12, 2026 Atm 100%

Noel is a good worker:))

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Jan 7, 2026 Atm 100%

Lovely private room. A good walk from the big beach (~20 minutes), but safe to walk there even after dark. Some good cafes and stores close by. Breakfast was good and staff was friendly. Chill vibes - not a party hostel (which is what we wanted).

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France FEMALE 25-30 Dec 23, 2025 Atm 100%

One of my favorite hostels! I had a great time in Bodhi. All of the staff is amazing and really nice - especially Noel made me feel so welcome and at home during my stay. Facilities and location are great as well. Loved the breakfast - different breakfast ever day which tastes very good. Common area with hammocks makes it easy to meet new people. Would always come back there!

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Belgium MALE 18-24 Dec 22, 2025 Atm 80%

Bodhi hostel was a really nice place to stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful and the included breakfast was perfect. The walk to the surfing beach in Santa Catalina is a bit long but still doable. The hostel has a cozy vibe and i would recommend staying here for sure!

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England MALE 31-40 Dec 18, 2025 Atm 100%

Really great hostel with nice areas to relax, comfortable dorms and big kitchen. Staff very friendly and helpful. Bathroom nice but only 1 available between all the dorms!

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Nov 29, 2025 Atm 100%

very nice atmosphere and good breakfast!

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Netherlands FEMALE 18-24 Nov 21, 2025 Atm 80%

Leuk hostel met een fijne sfeer. Het personeel is vriendelijk en de faciliteiten zijn in orde. Ik heb een prettig verblijf gehad.

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Switzerland FEMALE 31-40 Nov 15, 2025 Atm 100%

I loved Bodhi Santa Catalina. I stayed in the little Cabaña which was so cozy and beautiful. It is a very small hostel with very few dorm beds, so naturally there is not a huge social vibe going on, but if you can overlook that, it‘s the perfect place to stay. +very safe +very clean +very cozy and beautiful +absolutely amazing staff (Amilkar was making me feel very welcome and at home) +very tasty breakfast -only cold showers -not very social

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Sep 29, 2025 Atm 100%

Family run, great breakfast, great quality, comfy beds, and a tattoo artist was there offering flash tattoos which was fun! I felt comfortable and relaxed, great location :)

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