Situated in Puerto Lindo, Hostel Wunderbar provides accommodation with seating area. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. A terrace with river view, a cable flat-screen TV and air conditioning are offered in some units. At the guest house, units include bed linen and towels. A minimarket is available at the guest house. For guests with children, the guest house offers outdoor play equipment and a baby safety gate. Guests can swim in the infinity pool, go snorkelling or hiking, or relax in the garden and use the barbecue facilities. The nearest airport is Albrook "Marcos A. Gelabert" International Airport, 108 km from Hostel Wunderbar.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.3
High score for Puerto Lindo
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Annika
    Ireland Ireland
    Peter, who is working there is such a great person - the good vibes, the good conversations with Peter, the ambient made one night in this remote hostel super nice
  • Isabelle
    Canada Canada
    Staff super helpful and friendly. Helped us boked a tour and was very generous to offer us to shower after trip even thought we cheked out, very appreicated! Beautiful gardens and nature.
  • Jane
    South Africa South Africa
    Excellent host and the best Panamanian food I've had
  • M
    Maurice
    Canada Canada
    Location was walking distance to Garrote so accessibility to boat rides to Isla Mamey was good. Nice tropical environment and the property operators were very friendly.
  • Jye
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful hostel with very kind staff and great facilities. Very clean and breakfast was great! Nice place to relax in hammocks in the trees and a short walk to town.
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice hammocks and cool to watch the hummingbirds. Good facilities and pool. Friendly helpful staff. Clean room, comfy bed.
  • Nico
    Portugal Portugal
    Very spacious & stylish common space. Kitchen well equipped, coffee every morning. Kolibries are a joy to watch. Sylvia helps wherever she can to make your stay comfortable. You can make trips to beautiful beach islands like Mamey, 10 minutes $...
  • Helmut
    Germany Germany
    Silvia and her team are doing a good job. The garden and the surrounding nature is fantastic. Rooms are clean and there a good communal fascilities like kitchen, great porch, small pool.
  • Monika
    Poland Poland
    Place is Perfect, , wonderfull garden, birds , chill and nice owner. One of my favorite place on Panama 😀
  • Svenja
    Thailand Thailand
    nice hostel with a nice balcony with hammocks, perfect to relax:) staff was helpful and organized a jungle tour with us. nice place :)

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.3Based on 204 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

we was sailing arround the world for 18 years, after our daughter was born we decide to stay here in puerto lindo

Property information

PLEASE NOTE , YOUR RESERVATION IS VALID , SO SOON THE PAYMENT IS DONE About Hostel Wunderbar – Welcome to a different pace of life. Our wonderful hotel is our livelihood and our home and we consider ourselves very lucky to be able to share our beautiful surroundings with our guests. The Rio Pina winds its way through our property on its way to the sea and the palm trees and vegetation along the banks are teaming with wildlife including monkeys, frogs, geckos, butterflies, fruit bats and tropical birds. We are also only 200 meters from the sea where you can catch a water taxi and explore one of the twelve beautiful Caribbean islands close by.

Neighbourhood information

Our beautiful family run hotel is situated within Portobelo National Park on the edge of the sleepy fishing village of Puerto Lindo and is a nature lover’s paradise. It is the perfect location to explore the abundant wildlife within the Panama jungle, get up close and personal with the aquatic life around the coral reefs and mangroves, walk along the white sandy beaches of the deserted Caribbean islands or simply chill out and relax in one of our hammocks with a great book. We are dedicated to maintaining a harmonious balance with our environment and local wildlife and are committed to developing our property in a responsible manner. Our focus is on working with the local community to incorporate a touch of luxury in an eco-friendly manner. See our Making a Difference page for more information.

Languages spoken

German,English,Spanish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hostel Wunderbar
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Children's playground
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and costs US$3 per 24 hours.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Hand massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Hostel Wunderbar takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 11:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 21:30 and 05:30
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$20 is required on arrival. That's about £15. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment can also be made via PayPal.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of US$20 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Hostel Wunderbar

  • Hostel Wunderbar is 500 yards from the centre of Puerto Lindo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hostel Wunderbar include:

    • Double
    • Triple

  • The prices at Hostel Wunderbar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Hostel Wunderbar is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Hostel Wunderbar offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Games room
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Foot massage
    • Swimming Pool
    • Back massage
    • Hand massage
    • Horse riding
    • Neck massage

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Hostel Wunderbar is popular with guests booking family stays.