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Socialtel Bocas del Toro

3.0 star property
Beach hostel with a nightclub and a restaurant

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Unique Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Unique Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Unique Room

Highlights

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

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Unique Seafront Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Unique Seafront Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Small Room Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Small Room Shared Bathroom

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Standard Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Deluxe

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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 - 0.1 miles
  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bocas Marina - 5 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Tortuga Beach - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 46 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Barco Hundido Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Pirate Bar Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mana Bar and Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Del Mar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪coco fastronomy - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Bocas del Toro

Hostel by the ocean
Consider a stay at Socialtel Bocas del Toro and take advantage of a nightclub, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a TV in the lobby
  • A billiards/pool table, luggage storage, and a gift shop
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 50 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Dock
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 7 2025 to June 1 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
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.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Socialtel Bocas del Toro?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Socialtel Bocas del Toro?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Socialtel Bocas del Toro?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Socialtel Bocas del Toro located?

Situated in Bocas del Toro, this beach hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Bolivar Park, Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal, and Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea. Bocas Marina and Playa El Istmito are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Socialtel Bocas del Toro Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 133 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Nice place nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10

Stayed a few times at this property. Its a cool and fun place to stay. My bugged disappoint was the overeall cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10

Clean and professional staff. It’s chain hostel so usually get about the same at all locations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10

Place is not ideal if you want to have a quiet night
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

6/10

The property overall was fine and conveniently located for where we needed to go the next day. Simple and straightforward.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

6/10

Need an upgrade in all property

4/10

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

4/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

2/10

No quisieron darme el desayuno a pesar que estaba incluido, tuve que discutir con el manager para que me lo dieran
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Mantenimiento de las habitaciones (baños percudidos) y áreas comunes
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

6/10

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10

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 .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Es un area muy céntrico para el que quiere Conocer bocas! Es divertida y popular.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

2/10

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023