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Socialtel Bocas del Toro

3.0 star property
Beach hostel with a nightclub and a restaurant

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Bar (on property)
Beach nearby, sun loungers
Billiards
Unique Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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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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Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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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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Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

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

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Double Room Deluxe

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room Standard

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Suite

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Room Standard

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Bocas del Toro, Socialtel Bocas del Toro is near the airport and on the waterfront. Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bolivar Park and Playa El Istmito. Kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Calle 1 B, Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro

What's nearby

  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Playa El Istmito - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Bocas Marina - 5 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Tortuga Beach - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Paunch Beach - 15 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tequila Republic - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barco Hundido Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Del Mar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Toro Loco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cosmic Crab - ‬2 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 shopping on site and a library.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and a TV in the lobby
  • A billiards/pool table, multilingual staff, and a dock
Room features
All 50 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.

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
  • Shopping
  • 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

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

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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