Based on 384 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
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Comfort
8.8
Location
8.4
Facilities
8.4
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 May 2024
Ali
CanadaThe power went out but it gave a good castle vibe, the staff were great during all of this
This place was absolute luxury! Definitely stay here if you have the chance!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Emanuel
PanamaIt was all good
It’s great place, mini cattle in the mountains.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 18 May 2024
Samir
FranceFar away from everything, not my vibe. Overhyped
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Kovalenko
PanamaLove the location, the environment, the cabins are just perfect, all new and clean. Gardens, pool, terrace, fire place all well planned and well made. Me and my family really enjoyed the staying here and surelly we will come back. The restaurant is a great option for breakfast and dinner. Portions are big, the prices are more than affordable, meals are delicious. Staff is friendy and attentive.100% recommended!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Käti
EstoniaA really special stay in Boquete. The views are breathtaking. Staff was helpful and lovely. The room itself was cute and the surroundings were beautiful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Andrea
ItalyWonderful place
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Steven
NetherlandsService was very disapointing. The family appartement that we had booked online did not have the view we expected. Changing to an appartement with a view was a downgrade in price, size and comfort.we accepted because we liked the view..., the price did not change. No refund... you have the right to do so. Even so..another friendly offer to compensate in some way..or any empathie was not expressed at all. ..my open suggestion to let us stay an extra night was not even followd-up with a reaction. Your stafmember seemed to avoid us.We stayed 4 nights and not a single moment of communication about my suggestion or any interest in our stay.we were friendly,made no fuss, used the restaurant etc. The cold, business attitude was inhospitable. I'm sorry Steven
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
David
CanadaDistance from a bus stop
Views and hobbiton
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Sara
United Kingdomnothing. There could have been a hairdryer in the room
unique, clean and stunning views
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Idalidis
PanamaThe pool water was too cold. But ok, I enjoyed it anyways.
I liked the mountain view and the facilities.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Jutas
Hungary-
The little Hobbit home huts were amazing, so was the location, on a small hill, overlooking a dark green coffee plantation. We really loved the view from the terrace. Also, there were fish swimming around in the castle moat, which was fun.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Lizette
PanamaBa decoration and not clean
Graden and location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Derehajlo
United StatesUniqe place Best in the world hostel
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Lincoln
United StatesWe love to walk, so we walked the 2.4 miles each way to town every day, even though the trip back gains several hundred feet in elevation. Perhaps they could offer a twice a day shuttle to Boquete.
The view is stunning, the staff are adorable and kind and helpful. Just very sweet people. The room was more like a cabin which was spacious, well equipped, quiet and comfortable. The pool was cool but usable, the Jacuzzi was great after a full day of activities and walking. The restaurant/bar was clean, the food and drink was just fine. The coffee was amazing. The grounds are pleasant and easy to walk.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Evelyn
PanamaMy first look of the bathroom was a hair ball hanging of the curtain. Under the bed there was a lot of dust and I found hair on the bed. At the restaurant there was a lot of dust on the tables. Impossible to eat at the terrace.
The people working at Bambuda are very nice.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Rebecca
United KingdomJust be aware that it is not located in the center of the town, so when in town make sure to do everything you need (groceries, ATM, restaurants etc..) before going up to the castle (the taxi is 4/5$ each way)
The castle is absolutely gorgeous and has all the amenities for you to enjoy your stay : a nice pool, a hot jacuzzi, a shared kitchen to prepare your food. The staff is nice and helpful as they helped organized tours and shuttle The room was cleaned and bathroom too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Kerri
United KingdomConstruction work & noise- couldn’t enjoy grounds/outdoor resturant in peace Swimming pool- freezing & left me feeling ill after using it; not sure if the chemicals were off? Didn’t use again & that was a reason i chose this place. Underwhelmed for £92 p.n, room basic, not in castle (but clean)
The views, grounds & surroundings- beautiful Food- good & reasonable Staff- friendly & helpful
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Athenas
PanamaNothing everything was perfect
Amazing place lovely staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Coelen
NetherlandsGreat reception staff. Very helpful and kind.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 February 2024
Eoris
PanamaEverything was wonderfull
The attention wqs great, the room was beautiful
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Antigoni
United KingdomThe castle seems very outdated. The bed sheet had a blood stain on it and the shared kitchen was absolutely filthy and was very under equipped which really puts you off using the facilities. If you are over 6 foot tall you will not be able to fit in the beds well. To go anywhere you have to take a taxi or the town is a 1hr walk from the castle. The WiFi in the common areas is ok sometimes however in the rooms does not work. Very overpriced.
Very nice building and setting from the outside but that's the only good thing
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Patrice
CanadaA medieval Wi-Fi (not working or max 2mb/s). Don't take any tours with this hotel. It is a scam. We bought a 100$ tour only to discover that it was a driver showing us some free places during the day. The same tour was paid for 70$ by people from other hotels. There's another tour at 50$, but we did it at 15$ by ourselves. Don't take the optional breakfast option if booking (8$). This is the price of the more expansive choice. The prices of breakfast are 5$ to 8$. If you take the breakfast option for 8$, you can't even take a 6$ option and add bacon for 2$. They will refuse it (even if you have already paid for 8$). You need to take a taxi to go to town (4$ or 5$). Hot water was not working most of the time. We stayed 4 days and the hotel lost electricity each day. Once you arrive, they will surprise you that you need to accept that they are currently doing renovation outside that creates sound. This is a bit late to discover that.
The view on the mountains. Comfortable bed. A pool and a spa.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Nikki
PanamaFront desk guy made a mess with my payment, charged me.twice and i still have one charge on my card after paying with a different card at the hotel.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 23 January 2024
Male
PanamaMy room didn’t have a tv
Beautiful views, everything is very comfortable. Great staff!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
David
United StatesSome difficulty with language otherwise excellent.
Breakfast was delicious and priced right.
Stayed in January 2024
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