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Hotel Hibiscus Garden / Jardin De Papos

2.5 star property
Hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Bar (on property)
Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, bed sheets
Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View (2 Guest) | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Outdoor pool

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Villa | Terrace/patio

Villa

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tent | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Tent

Highlights

Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View (3 guest ) | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Family Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View (3 guest )

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Tent | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Tent

Highlights

Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Economy Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Economy Room

Highlights

Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Basic Room | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View (2 Guest) | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View (2 Guest)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View (4 Guest) | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Family Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View (4 Guest)

Highlights

Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Playa Lagartero, Hicaco, Veraguas

What's nearby

  • Lagartero Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Estero Beach - 22 min drive - 10.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinguino Café - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tiki Lodge Bar & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪JAMMIN HOSTEL & PIZZERIA - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Vista Coiba Villas - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pescao Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Hotel Hibiscus Garden / Jardin De Papos

Hotel by the ocean
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Hotel Hibiscus Garden / Jardin De Papos. Active travelers can enjoy parasailing, horseback riding, and paddleboards at this hotel. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Kokodrilo bar & Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A paddleboard on site, barbecue grills, and concierge services

Languages

English, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: PAB 8 for adults and PAB 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Kokodrilo bar & Grill

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat tours
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Parasailing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7 AM - 9 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 PAB 8.00 for adults and PAB 6.00 for children

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 and cash
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

Property is also known as

Hibiscus Garden Santiago
Hibiscus Garden Hotel Santa Catalina
Hibiscus Garden Hotel
Hibiscus Garden Santa Catalina
Hibiscus Garden
Bliss Beach Panama
Hibiscus Jardin Papos Hicaco
Hotel Hibiscus Garden / Jardin De Papos Hotel
Hotel Hibiscus Garden / Jardin De Papos Hicaco
Hotel Hibiscus Garden / Jardin De Papos Hotel Hicaco

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Hibiscus Garden / Jardin De Papos have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Hibiscus Garden / Jardin De Papos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Hibiscus Garden / Jardin De Papos?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Hibiscus Garden / Jardin De Papos?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Hibiscus Garden / Jardin De Papos?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Hibiscus Garden / Jardin De Papos located?

This Santa Catalina hotel is on the beach, steps from Lagartero Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Arrimadero Beach and Estero Beach. Santa Catalina Island is 7 mi (11.3 km) away.

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Hotel Hibiscus Garden / Jardin De Papos Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 14 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

larry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Better than reported, not that great though.

The online 1-star rating is not really justified. Although basic, this place is worth the $55 fee. The Hotels.com experience is to be avoided, they overcharged on the rate. The room was basic, the bed below average, but seeing the many species and number of sea birds in the early morning is a treat. The dirt driveway to the site is a biet of a pain.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Aleesa

Owner was a super kind guy. Room was small, dirty and full of bugs. Felt very over priced. Restaurant had good food, hard to communicate as no staff speaks english but its understandable! No shuttle or way to transport into town. We had to hitch hike and we ended up leaving early cause it was so inconveniently located. Place has lots of potential. Could be a super rad get away/ party place with some love.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Claudia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Katherine, Altos del Maria, Panama

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Run down

Hibiscus Garden is managed by well meaning volunteers with a limited budget and is located in an ever growing jungle next to a muddy bay. The saving grace was the excellent fish served for dinner. All in all, a disappointing and over priced experience. Only stayed one night rather than the two for which we had reserved.Some guests in the communal kitchen were too loud until late into the night right under one of the rooms our party occupied.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

for the price of $33/day one should not complain.

However, the meals at the hotel were outrageously expensive, almost double what they were worth. I had ordered for breakfast ham and eggs for $6.00. the eggs were okay but the ham was of a cheap quality. bread was good. the beach behind us was very muddy so did not go in. as for the staff, they were all nice except the german fellow who served us. he had a poor attitude as if to say, take it or leave it. he wanted to charge me .50 cents for jam which, normally is included in the breakfast. nickel and diming us to death. The only good thing about this place was the price of a room at $33/day. Other hotels at santa catalina were all very expensive.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Mike, Edmonton, Alberta Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is a remote jungle getaway that is authentic.

The lack of amenities in this remote location is quickly made up for by friendly staff and fellow travelers. The chef is amazing and makes up fantastic meals at a reasonable price in this rustic getaway best suited for backpackers and seasoned travelers.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sandra, Wiesbaden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ruhiges Anlage außerhalb von Santa Catalina

Wir waren sechs Nächte im Hibiscus Garden und hatten für 5 Nächte zunächst das günstigste und damit auch kleinste DZ mit geteilter Toilette und Dusche gebucht. Das Zimmer war ausreichend, aber mit zwei Taschen muss man sich organisieren. Es verfügt über einen Ventilator. Das Bad und die Toilette hätten besser geputzt werden können, aber da wir die einzigen Nutzer waren, war es noch okay. Direkt vor dem Zimmer ist eine Küche mit Kühlschrank in der man auch kochen kann, wenn man jedoch ohne Auto ist, ist es schwierig Zutaten zu besorgen. Außerdem war das Essen im Restaurant so göttlich, dass wir uns schon im Voraus auf jede Mahlzeit gefreut haben. Raffy, der Koch hat wahnsinnig leckere Gerichte und vor allem sehr frisch, gezaubert. Frisches Thuna Cheviche oder auch das Thun Steak waren mega lecker. Auch das Frühstück kann sich sehen lassen. Die Familie ist sehr nett und hat drei Kinder und hat uns bei allem unterstützt und es war immer wieder nett mit ihr zu plaudern. Als uns der Shuttle nach Boquete einen Tag nicht abholte und unser altes Zimmer gebucht war, organisierten sie alles für uns und gaben uns sogar ein Upgrade Zimmer zum gleichen Preis. (Lieben Dank nochmal dafür). Alles in allem ein schöner Ort, um mal einige Tage einfach die Seele baumeln zu lassen. Ein paar Dinge in der Anlage müssten allerdings mal wieder erneuert werden.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Christopher, Calgary. AB

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

Relaxing

Great place to relax. Mick and Hidi are great hosts and can provide you options and activities to do. Food is good and staff great.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service