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Socialtel Bocas del Toro

3.0 star property
Bocas del Toro beach hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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By the ocean, Selina Bocas del Toro - Hostel is an idyllic retreat that offers a vibrant atmosphere with a nightclub and daily manager's reception. With amenities like cycling, free WiFi, a library, bar and billiards/pool table for entertainment.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Gift shops/newsstands

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Small Room Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Room Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Unique Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Unique Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Unique Seafront Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Unique Seafront Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room Standard

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room Deluxe

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Room Standard

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Suite

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 1 B, Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro

What's nearby

  • Bolivar Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa El Istmito - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Starfish Beach - 48 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tequila Republic - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Amaranto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Merén Pool Club & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cat In The Cup - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cosmic Crab - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Bocas del Toro

A great choice for a stay in Bocas del Toro, Socialtel Bocas del Toro features a nightclub. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Street parking available
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Free daily reception

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Nightclub
  • Dock

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 14 2025 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Age restrictions apply for guests staying in dormitory rooms.

Also known as

Selina Hostel Bocas Toro
Selina Hostel
Selina Bocas Toro
Selina Hostels - Bocas Del Toro Panama - Isla Colon
Selina Bocas Toro Hostel
Selina Bocas Del Toro Panama - Isla Colon
Selina Hostel Bocas del Toro
Selina Bocas Toro Hostel Bocas del Toro
Selina Bocas Toro Bocas del Toro
Selina Bocas Toro Bocas l Tor

Frequently asked questions

Is Socialtel Bocas del Toro currently open?

This property is closed from July 14 2025 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Socialtel Bocas del Toro offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Socialtel Bocas del Toro does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Socialtel Bocas del Toro?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Socialtel Bocas del Toro?

No, unfortunately, but there's street parking available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Socialtel Bocas del Toro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Socialtel Bocas del Toro and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, hiking, and kayaking. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga. Socialtel Bocas del Toro also has a nightclub.

Are there restaurants at or near Socialtel Bocas del Toro?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Socialtel Bocas del Toro like?

Socialtel Bocas del Toro is a short 1-minute drive from Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) and 6 minutes' walk from Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal.

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Socialtel Bocas del Toro Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place nice staff
Macaulli, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient location
Katherine, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great!

Great location, quality of accommodation and food! Staff was great too - well informed, super kind and helpful. I sure would like to stay there again.
Lukasz, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stayed a few times at this property. Its a cool and fun place to stay. My bugged disappoint was the overeall cleanliness.
Adrian, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and professional staff. It’s chain hostel so usually get about the same at all locations.
John, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The property overall was fine and conveniently located for where we needed to go the next day. Simple and straightforward.
Juana, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Place is not ideal if you want to have a quiet night
Raymond, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Need an upgrade in all property

4/10 Fair

Wifi was down when got to hotel. Was unable to get key card until later on the day. Was not give room with balcony as had reserve. Hotel needs upgrade. Town bumbs hung around the hotel not giving guest peace. Begging for money and cigarettes.
Ernest, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Hotel Embargado

Necisto mi dinero de vuelta. Tuve que alquilar otro hotel porque este estaba embargado y no dejaron quedarse en el hotel
2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Muito a melhorar

Foi razoável, bem confuso no check in, pois nao tinham todas as informações do site e mesmo informando todos os detalhes da acomodação ainda me cobraram pelo menos 2x. No horário do cafe meu nome não consta na relação fazendo com que me dirigisse novamente a recepção para solicitar a liberação. Nesse momento como tinha um transfer e o horário do café é 7:20 am acabou que nao consegui tomar o café. Outro encomodo foi ter pintura em toda a instalação no meio da alta temporada. Enfim muitos detalhes ruins.
Aline, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

No quisieron darme el desayuno a pesar que estaba incluido, tuve que discutir con el manager para que me lo dieran
Mario, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mantenimiento de las habitaciones (baños percudidos) y áreas comunes
Sandra, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Beau, bon service mais très bruyant.

Un bon service et de bon repas. L’endroit est très beau. Le problème est qu’il y a de la musique tellement forte et tardive qu’il est impossible de dormir.
sylvie, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mitigé

Les dortoirs sont plutôt spacieux, à peu près propre et literie correct. Le personnel de l'accueil nest pas tres aimable si vous avez du mal à vous faire comprendre. La terrasse sur la mer avec balançoires est un vrai plus, le bar est agréable ainsi que son personnel et bonne ambiance pour les doirees et cours de danse. La cuisine à l'étage est pratique .
Elsa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Es un area muy céntrico para el que quiere Conocer bocas! Es divertida y popular.
Adrianys, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Me encantado
Teresa, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

This is a youth Hostile , but no mention on Expedia. It was filled with young college students who were there to party. The hotel had a DJ that played from approximately 5pm to at least 2am every night. They left ear plugs on the bed, which should have been our 1st clue. The room was tiny with almost no normal hotel amenities. If you want to spend your days sleeping and be up all night partying than this is the place for you. Otherwise, I would find a different hotel to stay at.
Michael, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The coolest hotel in Bocas
Maria, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Selina posee una vibra de relax en la cual mis amigos y yo nos sentimos agusto y en paz para descansar y divertirnos.
Ayrton Pecou, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great view and good location

Very nice typical building over the water in Isla Colon. Selina has activities for every kind of stay if you want to relax or if you want to have fun. A great advantage is having another Selina in Red Frog Beach so you can take the intern boat and spend the day on the beautiful reserved spot in Bastimentos island. The restaurant La Neta Caribe has a great Menu and every night there’s a DJ hosting.
Veronica, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Noisy, unpleasant private room. Good cowork

I like Selina hostels. However, I found Bocas one dirty, noisy, lack of maintenance. Our four guests private room was dark, filthy, stinky. Bathroom and sheets quite unpleasant. Cowork is good. Service is friendly.
3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Me parecio que el concepto es bueno, pero me lleve una terrible mala experiencia, nunca habia experimentado algo tan desagradable. Mi blanket estaba vomitado... por lo menos ee un dia. El blaket estaba dobladito y cuando lo iba a utilizar pude ver el manchon , fue disgusting!!!!
Eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was my second stay at Selina. The first time I stayed at this hotel I was injured in an ATV accident on my first day on the island. They took very good care of me. I fractured my shoulder, pulled muscles, and I felt like death. They brought my meals to me, gave me a number to call if I needed anything. They wouldn’t even accept tips because they wanted me to get better. I went again to Bocas del Toro to do a redo. This time they greeted me with open arms and celebrated my return with me. While this is not a 5 star hotel, the staff will take care of you like family. They are there for you! I stayed at one 4 star hotel on Bastimento and they were very unpleasant. Stay at a place where
Young-Won, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

There was a slight problem checking in as they could not find my reservation for several minutes. It seems there was a disconnect between CheapTickets and Selinas. The staff was extremely friendly and professional while they searched for the reservation.
Vicki, 1-night trip