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Selina Playa Venao - Hostel

3.0 star property
Beachfront dining meets adventure planning at this oceanfront retreat where travelers can dive into water sports or find tranquility in the garden setting

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Selina Playa Venao - Hostel brings the beach right to travelers' doorsteps with its relaxed atmosphere. Guests can enjoy poolside drinks in the sun, join beach volleyball games, explore on horseback, or find quiet moments in the beach cabanas or browsing the library collection.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Tepee Tent | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Tepee Tent

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Tent | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Tent

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a patterned rug, a wall art piece, and a hanging light fixture.

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Air conditioning, Beachfront

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Las Escobas del Venado, Selina Playa Venao - Hostel is in a rural area and on the beach. ShokoGi Panama is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Venao Beach and Puerto Escondido Beach. Windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Las Escobas del Venado travel guide
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Playa Venao 1, Azurero District, Las Escobas del Venado, Los Santos

What's nearby

  • The birds at Playa El Arenal's rustic sandy beach, where boat rides to Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge are commencing.
    Playa El Arenal
    40 min drive - 27.5 miles
  • Los Destiladeros Beach
    Los Destiladeros Beach
    45 min drive - 27.8 miles
  • Venao Beach
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Playa El Toro
    40 min drive - 27.6 miles
  • Puerto Escondido Beach
    49 min drive - 29.1 miles

Getting around

  • Pedasí Airport (PDM)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Natural Venao
    1 min walk
  • Rico’s Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Ruben’s
    10 min walk
  • Micaela
    10 min walk
  • Los Sombreros
    2 min drive

About this property

Selina Playa Venao - Hostel

Hostel near Venao Beach
At Selina Playa Venao - Hostel, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and shopping on site. This hostel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, free beach cabanas, and a beach shuttle. Enjoy onsite activities like beach volleyball, horseback riding, and surfing/body boarding. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8.03 for adults and USD 8.03 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

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 local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 8.03 for adults and USD 8.03 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 70 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 70 (one-way), (from 1 to 18 years old)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Selina Venao s Escobas l Vena
Selina Hostel Playa Venao Las Escobas del Venado
Selina Playa Venao
Selina Playa Venao Hostel
Selina Playa Venao Hostel Las Escobas del Venado
Selina Playa Venao Las Escobas del Venado
Selina Playa Venao
Selina Playa Venao Hostel
Selina Playa Venao - Hostel Las Escobas del Venado
Selina Playa Venao - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Selina Playa Venao - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Selina Playa Venao - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hostel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Selina Playa Venao - Hostel?

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

Does Selina Playa Venao - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of USD 70 per person applies.

Where is Selina Playa Venao - Hostel located?

This Las Escobas del Venado hostel is on the beach, 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Venao Beach, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Playa El Toro and Playa El Arenal. Los Destiladeros Beach and Puerto Escondido Beach are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Selina Playa Venao - Hostel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 107 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Valerie

Supeisibg compared to the reviews and rating. Overpriced for the services. No safe, no pool/beach towel. Dark rooms but comfoetable beds. Bar staff was very friendly and client oriented. Nice lounging area facing the ocean, beautiful sunset. Ideal for backpacker surfers. Good restaurant options around and veey clean supermarket
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The DJ and dance party was great. The main facility was nice - attractive, cool vibe, nice beach, beach shower, nice pool, nice lounge chairs... room / beds were great.. looked great... but the shower curtain was really gross - dirty and moldy and made you feel like you were in a cheap filthy place, even though everything else was good... strange that such an easy and cheap fix would be left in such a disgusting state. Staff were great and altogether a nice stay. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is right on the beach. Staff was helpful when our unit lost AC and we had no WIFI. Moved us to a new room. The restaurant Las Palmas was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good place. Warm water, near the beach, beautiful place. The only downside is that we got a dirty towel in the room and that they don’t give towels for the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

ej

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't get a wink of sleep.The bar played extremely loud music that filtered throughout until 4 am. Kind of like the sleep deprivation torture at Guantanamo!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice property. Really good to scape from the city and enjoy the beach in a very relaxing way.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Georges

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Party place. Don't go if you want to sleep

Loud music until at least 2 am coming from the hotel bar and from the neighboring bar. Finished my night in the car
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Only for Backpacking

I do not recommend this hotel for any who are not backpackers. Its a Pimped out hostel. No reception, no service.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was extremely small. The share bathroom should be able to lock from inside!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Raul

A/C didn't really work
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alfredo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Air Acondicionado
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
El A/A excelente
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carlo

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
La experiencia no fue nada buena. Las habitaciones estaban sucias, no se le da buen mantenimiento al lugar. HABIA MUCHO OLOR A HUMEDAD EN LAS HABITACIONES. VIMOS 3 Y TODAS TENÍAN EL MISMO OLOR. Tanto fue que tuvimos que cambiarnos de hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ricardo

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Caro para lo que ofrece
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marieliz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Me encanto, volveria a ir

Me encanto el lugar y la atención, al llegar habia llovido fuerte y el terreno estaba inundado,y nos ofrecieron movernos a otra locación y estaba aún más lindo me encanto cada rincon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith del Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Más actividades con música
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bien pero falta de mantenimiento

Casa vez que vamos a Venao nos quedamos en Selina por su ubicación, servicios y oferta gastronómica. Esta vez ninguno de esos elementos falló pero, la habitación si estaba bastante descuidada
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Veyra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Todo esta muy bonito, pero la limpieza de los baños compartidos es mala, siempre estan sucios
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super bueno!

Chek inn y chek out super rapido Cuartos limpios, comida deliciosa. Solo falta un letrero para ubicarlo mejor
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
En arrivant le réceptionniste (Kalito )nous a reçu avec une attitude exécrable, peu sympathique et compréhensif de notre situation et menteur par dessus le marché , 2 jours de suite avec coupure d’eau en 6hres et 10heures le matin et ce sans avertir d aucune façon .. par contre , bel endroit et belle plage un peu hippie sur les bords
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alejandro

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Tube Que mandar a limpiar la habitación, las camas estaban sucias y el piso de la recámara también
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Venao beautiful, not this place

De lokatie is fantastisch en het eten heerlijk. De ober van de ochtend is helaas ontzettend arrogant en totaal niet klant vriendelijk. De eerste nacht was het een ontzettend kabaal omdat een heel aangal mensen zat te wachten voor onze deur op hin bus naar het vliegveld, tot 3:00 snachts was het kabaam en er wordt niks aan gedaan. Zal zeker Venao aanraden, maar niet deze plek.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Playa nicht nur für Surfing

Kurz aber intensiv. Tolle Stimmung
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022