Located 1 block from the seafront in Bocas del Toro, Spanish by the Sea – Bocas offers a communal kitchen and dining area, a garden, a space with lots hammocks and accommodation with free Wi-Fi. The Spanish by the Sea hostel features private rooms and beds in dormitories, all with access to shared bathrooms. There is private lockers available in the hostel. Guests can relax in the communal lounge. The on-site tour desk can arrange kayak rental and provide information about things to do in Bocas del Toro. You can swim and snorkel within a 5-minute walk of Spanish by the Sea, while surfing classes are available just a 5-minute boat ride away. Bocas del Toro Airport is just 1 km away, and is a 1-hour flight from Panama City.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Bocas del Toro, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
or
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
or
1 single bed
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
2 double beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pappa
    Italy Italy
    The environment was really backpackers-friendly and both the staff and the structure of the place made you feel very welcome and willing to come back! The breakfast for 2 usd was amazing! I liked all of this place.
  • Isabella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing staff with really friendly guests staying there. A great place to meet people with lovely communal areas.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, nice staff, and okay breakfast with coffee. Plenty of good chill out areas

Property surroundings

Facilities of Spanish by the Sea - Bocas

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules
Spanish by the Sea - Bocas takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

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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 not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

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

If guests are arriving after 8pm they need to mail or text us. We can charge a $5 dollar per hour additional fee.

Please inform Spanish by the Sea - Bocas in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Spanish by the Sea - Bocas

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

  • The nearest beach is just 0.8 miles from Spanish by the Sea - Bocas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Spanish by the Sea - Bocas offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Table tennis
    • Canoeing

  • Check-in at Spanish by the Sea - Bocas is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Spanish by the Sea - Bocas is 0.6 miles from the centre of Bocas del Toro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.