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Reviews of Casa Hostal Bouvá

El Valle de Anton La Pintada, El Valle, Panama

#2 of 3 hotels in El Valle

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Review score

Based on 76 hostel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    8.0
    Lovely Hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Dogs of the Owner were sweet but also loud especially in the early morning

    Nice Location, friendly staff, good breakfast, hammocks outside, little Garden.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a small hostel about 15 minutes walk from the centre of town but close to the start of the India Dormida hike. A nice breakfast cooked fresh of eggs, toast and fruit. The bed in our room was really comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    8.0
    There is hot water, people just don't know how to use it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location close to the hike La India Dormida, very friendly host and nice breakfast (pancakes, scrambled eggs and fruit) To use the hot shower here is the tip. On top of the shower head move the switch to the black dot. But then the most important part. Don't open the tap all the way!! The water won't get warm because it's going to fast through the shower head. So open it just a little bit. The less water comes out the hotter it gets. And here you go...you will enjoy a nice warm shower :) For the price it's a comfortable room but don't expect luxury. The room is not sound proof so bring earplugs for a good sleep. The kitchen is great and free to use

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was how it was. Not the worst , but by far from the best. Rooms were small. Like really small. Breakfast was good.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is a bit out of town, but next to the starting point of the famous trail. And it was quite. The room was big and we had a Moskito net at the window and the breakfast in the morning was really good. The owner could help us with getting the right bus and with the hikes. We had a lovely stay.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2025

    8.0
    Good Option in El Valle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A little far away from restaurants, the bus station and “town.” Staff isn’t there most of the day. Shared bathroom can be a bit annoying if other rooms are full.

    Small hostel with only four rooms, all a decent size. WiFi worked well, shower was hot. Quiet street and close to certain hikes. Breakfast included was simple but filling and a nice perk.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2025

    8.0
    Apart from the bed issue, everything else was nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The sheets on the bed did not feel ¨fresh¨. I believe I woke up with red bedbug bites.

    Great breakfast

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fan in the room is noisy, so you have to choose to ignore it or turn it off and deal with the room being a bit stuffy. Not too hot though, so it’s not a huge inconvenience. Showers are just cold water, so hop in right after your hike!

    Breakfast was lovely, location was good. Very close to the start of La India Dormida, and a short walk to the street with most of the restaurants. Nice hammock spot to sit and relax too!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good breakfast, comfortable beds, nice staff.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not well maintained common bathroom.

    Simple, but clean stay with nice breakfast in the price.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cocrouches.

    Basic accomodation , ok for the price. Breakfast Was nice, quiet place

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1 shared bathroom for 4 rooms was too much

    Location was nice On walking distance to popular hikes

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location. Lovely breakfast included. Hammocks available.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Host did not speak English.

    Very clean. Good breakfast.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was a little hard.

    Love the hammocks. The access to a fridge and kitchen was nice to have cold drinks. Breakfast was good. Good food close by on the corner.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I found the accomodation pretty expensive for the very old infrastructure

    Good host and breakfast. Good location to start the india dormida hike. Spacious rooms

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a dead cockroach near the bed

    The room with the kitchen and the bathroom was great

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    8.0
    Safe, clean and affordable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dogs' barking sometimes disturbs the night's sleep

    Nice hostel a bit outside, but only ten minute walk down to restaurants etc. Excellent breakfast and friendly owners who live as neighbors. Good starting point for nice walks in the mountains

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2023

    9.0
    good stay and good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Nice room with a common kitchen and dinning table the guests can use. Good breakfast and nice hosts.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    we rented bikes for the day here but they were so bad we couldn’t explore much of the town on them

    Nice location with breakfast made to order in the mornings.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2023

    8.0
    It is an affordable and convenient option for a short stay in El Valle
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was a septic line near the room that dispelled a foul odor, not all the time and not extremely strong, but at times it was unpleasant. We spoke the host who received the observation well and said he would be correcting it.

    Friendly staff, clean room.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great Location in El Valle, everyone there was very nice and treated very kindly. Room was very cozy and kitchen was super nice to have. Super quiet spot. Also it is very near la India Dormida and Cima Iguana. Super Markets and the center all in walking distance.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    9.0
    Nice and quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is only one bathroom to share with everyone. It is a bit out of town.

    The owner was very welcoming. They kitchen is nice and clean. The place is clean. It is close to a supermarket and hiking trail.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2023

    9.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If the hostel is full, the fridge is too small. Furthermore one shelf is used by the hostel. The owner should write a note " please ring the bell next house if nobody's there" for the welcoming or further informations about the lodge.

    Very calm location, super clean. Different breakfast every day. No music. Few rooms and a kitchen. Many thanks to Joaquin!

    Stayed in March 2023

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