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Reviews of Bambuda Castle

Los Naranjos, Boquete, Panama

#23 of 36 hotels in Boquete

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 384 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • 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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  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    10
    Amazing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in Deluxe 6-Bed Dorm
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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: May 20, 2024

    10
    It a place to stay relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tower Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was all good

    It’s great place, mini cattle in the mountains.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dorm
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Far away from everything, not my vibe. Overhyped

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    10
    Perfect, will recommend to my friends!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Love 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: April 26, 2024

    10
    What a gem!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tower Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A 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: April 24, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Dorm
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wonderful place

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • 2-Bedroom Casita
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Service 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: April 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cabin Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Distance from a bus stop

    Views and hobbiton

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    10
    fairytale experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Cabin Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing. There could have been a hairdryer in the room

    unique, clean and stunning views

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    10
    Just my opinion
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Dorm
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool water was too cold. But ok, I enjoyed it anyways.

    I liked the mountain view and the facilities.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    10
    We got a kick out of the tiny Hobbit huts. As they are partially covered by earth, they felt cooler too. The staff was v
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    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: April 3, 2024

    5.0
    Too expensive for what you get
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • 2-Bedroom Casita
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ba decoration and not clean

    Graden and location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    10
    Must be here longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dorm
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Uniqe place Best in the world hostel

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    10
    Bambuda is a great place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cabin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We 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: March 19, 2024

    6.0
    Hotel to stay just one time…
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tower Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My 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: March 17, 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay in Bambuda
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 3-Bed Dorm
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Just 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: March 6, 2024

    6.0
    Disappointed couldn’t enjoy the grounds/peace - construction
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Construction 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: February 29, 2024

    10
    AMAZING
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 10-Bed Dorm
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing everything was perfect

    Amazing place lovely staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tower Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great reception staff. Very helpful and kind.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    10
    It was awesome! We really enjoy everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was wonderfull

    The attention wqs great, the room was beautiful

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 10, 2024

    5.0
    Wouldn't recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 3-Bed Dorm
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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: February 8, 2024

    4.0
    Good view, bad Wi-Fi, almost no hot water, tours they offered are real scams.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 10-Bed Dorm
    • Stayed 3 nights

    A 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: January 28, 2024

    5.0
    No help from front desk
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cabin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Front 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: January 23, 2024

    10
    Beautiful place with great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tower Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My room didn’t have a tv

    Beautiful views, everything is very comfortable. Great staff!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2024

    10
    Highly recommend if you want quiet and slightly away from center of town. Unique!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tower Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some difficulty with language otherwise excellent.

    Breakfast was delicious and priced right.

    Stayed in January 2024

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