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About this property
Essential Facilities: Spanish by the Sea - Bocas in Bocas del Toro offers a sun terrace, garden, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy the picnic space. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features family rooms with private and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower, wardrobe, and tiled floors. Interconnected rooms are available for added convenience. Breakfast and Services: A delicious breakfast of pancakes and fresh fruits is served daily. Additional amenities include a paid shuttle service, shared kitchen, tour desk, and scuba diving opportunities nearby. Prime Location: Located 3281 feet from Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport, the property is a 19-minute walk from Istmito. Guests appreciate the convenient location and the on-site kitchen.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Dayne
United States
“Great location and great staff (set me up with a private surf lesson for half of what the businesses charge)” - Gabriel
Argentina
“The atmosphere there was great! Things to improve: electric plugs on each bed (just one or two in each room for 4 people) , and bigger places to accommodate your belongings (small lockers in the public hall)” - Leidy
United States
“The staff was nice. They offered pancakes for breakfast and good coffee. The rooms were clean but a bit small. The outdoors area was very nice! Great location!” - Rob
Canada
“Location. It’s a great introduction for the average Joe that’s never set foot on Panamaninn soil. They have the Spanish school that helps. It’s close to groceries and a little shopping lots of places to party. It’s a fun place really. Close to...” - Taste
United Kingdom
“Great stuff, clean rooms and good breakfast , thanks for everything Maryam from Iran” - Natalie
Panama
“Broad cozy common spaces, proximity to everything of interest. Nice breakfast and kitchen, loved the fruits, hammocks and relaxing vibe” - Stephen
United States
“Good hostel, lots of outdoor space to hang out and great staff with a lot of advice about what to do in Bocas. Well equipped kitchen.” - Jairo
Costa Rica
“Nice place. Close to everything in Bocas downtown.” - Wendelin
United States
“Small family owned clean, pancake breakfast great conversations” - Alice
United States
“great value (it includes a simple tasty breakfast of pancakes and fruit and coffee/tea) with spacious and well equipped kitchen facilities. nice location near town but far enough away from the center to be quiet. lovely staff, chill common areas....”
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Child policies
Children over 6 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
If guests are arriving after 8pm they need to mail or text us. We can charge a $5 dollar per hour additional fee.
Please inform Spanish by the Sea - Bocas of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.