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Reviews of Selina River Venao

Playa Venao Playa Venao, Playa Venao, Panama

#15 of 27 hotels in Playa Venao

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Review score

Based on 240 hostel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was very nice, we stayed in a private room which had amazing AC. Leo and alejandro from the restaurant were amazing!! The curly hair lady had super bad energy which made it awkward to order .

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    8.0
    a good choice to stay in Venao
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the cleaniness could be better specially in the kitchen and rooms, and they were out of towels to rent which is not very good. but overall it is okay and i recommend it

    Selina River is quieter than selina playa. I stayed in a private room and it was very confortable. The staff is very friendly and upgrade my room after a mistake

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    La piscina y las instalaciones en general

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not always warm water in the shower

    Loved this hostel. Very relaxed. The pool was great and the restaurant is delicious. Staff were nice and helpful. The room was clean and unexpectedly was cleaned every other day which was nice.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were a bit old and not so clean, and there were lots of bugs (cockroaches)... The kitchen was messy and the refrigerators were full and had not worked time to time (there were few power offs)

    The staff at the restaurant (bar) and the yoga instructor were amazing! The common areas (the "library", pool, Yoga deck, restaurant/ bar) are beautiful and very relaxing! Looks amazing!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2025

    8.0
    Cozy little hostel in the forest
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish they had better sunchairs as this hotel is not located on the beach.

    Close to everything, very cozy and probably has the best coffee I have ever tasted. Very pleasant hotel staff

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2025

    8.0
    nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double room with shared bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the AC in the room didn’t work that great, even after turning it up the room was still very cold!!

    it was in a really good location, the pool was really nice, it was clean and the receptionists were very friendly

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a pricey hostel if you are a backpacker. Unfortunately during our stay there was no internet access.

    The hostel is beautiful in the middle of the nature and the swimming pool is amazing.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    9.0
    We liked it. We enjoyed our stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pricy

    Super beautiful rooms, great AC, cosy place outside your room, helpful staff, nice food but pricy

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Problems with WiFi

    Nice little cabins with shared bathroom and I specially liked the pool.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    8.0
    Great option for a quiet stay in Playa Venao.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I felt the stuff is hermetic. Helpful if required, but not very engaged. However, it wasn’t something made my stay unpleasant.

    Quiet place in the walking distance from the beach and a „center” of the village

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    7.0
    Not well maintained and overpriced but ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was not well maintained. The bathroom was full off mildew and the roof leaked. At first the room smelled really bad but it got better in two days. The kitchen in our room didn't have necessary plates, cups, spoons, etc. There could be more places to hang out. The food at the onsite restaurant was good but the staff was not the most friendly type. Overall I think it would have been fine for a cheaper hostel. But since we payed over $90/night, the hostel is really overpriced. This is just personal opinion and might be just bad luck, but I didn't like the vibe at the hostel. The good thing was that it was quiet and peaceful. But people there felt unfriendly. Maybe cultural differencies, but I would at least hope to be smiled to if I greet somebody. If I was travelling alone, this wouldn't have been the place to find company easily.

    The location is perfect: secluded, safe and close to the beach, not too far from restaurants. Maria at front desk was friendly and helpful and the cleaning staff was wery nice and efficient. The pool is nice.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    you can only pay at the property and they gonna charge you full rate without any booking discount. They should mention that before. My room has not hot water.

    Selena River has good location and you can walk around to go to any place. The place is amazing natural feeling and the pool It’s awesome. They have activities every day so you can keep your mind busy

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful chill and cozy place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water was somewhat not hot for a longer than 2 min.

    The room was clean comfortable and the staff were very nice and friendly.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2024

    8.0
    Cute place, too pricey but overall good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit far from the supermarket and the restaurants area and the place where the beginner surfers can surf - which is almost non issue because it’s just 5-10 minutes of walking, but I’ve been there in a rainy period so it affected my experience there. But even with the rain it was not too bad.

    Good shower (with hot water), place to charge near each bed, nice pool, beautifully designed, usually quiet.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    9.0
    Selina minus the party. Good if you want a more quiet stay. If you want the young vibe go to the playa.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms were not the cleanest. Plus I liked the Selina playa better.

    Nice room. Nice pool and work area. Good if you look for something more quiet.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    9.0
    Perfect getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s 5 min walking from the main area and it has a lot of mosquitoes because of the woods

    Great pool, restaurants and staff

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were given one of the few rooms with an old fashioned in wall AC, which kept us up all night with its annoying loud zooming noise. Upon request we luckily received a new room the next day. Sadly we were never able to actually use the pool in our 2 night stay. There was maintenance and the staff kept on saying it would be ready within x time, but in the end it was never ready!

    The staff was friendly and receptive for our feedback. The (extra paid) breakfast is delicious!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleaning staff were too busy to keep the room clean, we had to ask them for the services everyday

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2024

    9.0
    Very good beach getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Since its is kind of in a jungle, there are "a lot* of bugs. Bug spray is a must and I think the place could have put some mosquito lamps around the place. Also there was a problem with the hot water through out our stay

    The staff is very friendly. The location is very quiet calming and nice. Breakfast is awesome, pool is very nice and everything is well maintained

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    It is OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It wasn't really clean. Bathrooms dirty, there were left used sanitary products on the floor ( I know this is a fault of guest! It is still disgusting) When I got there, bedsheets on my bed were dirty, it really looked like they didn't change it. But the receptionists were willing to help and solved it. Bed is without curtain, no small light,no shelf. Definitely not the most comfortable dorm room I have ever stayed ( considering this Selina not being cheap) Also, I wish they would tell me during the check-in there is a workout/yoga area so I could do something on a rainy day. Unfortunately, I saw it when they day was over.

    Common space is very nice with chill vibes, I liked the area around the bar/restaurant. Bartenders were really nice. Great drinks&food!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s not the most sociable hostel.

    Beautiful property with a great pool and all the facilities you’d want in a hostel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

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

    Needed more chairs by the pool and some lounge chairs.. needed fans at the restaurant, too hot with stagnant air.

    It was clean, good restaurant and drinks, pool was perfect!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    It is very well located and the hotel is super relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleaning of the room and bathroom

    The location and vibe!

    Stayed in March 2024

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