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Hostal Garden by Refugio del Rio - Hostel

2.0 star property
Boquete hostel in El Tropezón with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area
Comfort Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom

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Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Netflix
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Av A Este, Boquete, Chiriqui

Getting around

  • David (DAV-Enrique Malek Intl.) - 64 min drive

About this property

Hostal Garden by Refugio del Rio - Hostel

Hostel located in El Tropezón
Consider a stay at Hostal Garden by Refugio del Rio - Hostel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Hostal Garden by Refugio del Rio - Hostel offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, Netflix and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • 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.
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Electrical adapters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Monday (7 AM - 10:30 PM) and Monday - Monday (1 PM - 10:30 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that 2 cats and 2 dogs reside at this property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property from November to May; the rest of the year they are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 12.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per person (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 12.0 per night

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 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 cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted from November to May
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hostal Refugio Rio Hostel Boquete
Hostal Refugio Rio Hostel
Hostal Refugio Rio Boquete
Hostal Refugio Rio
Hostal Refugio Del Rio Hotel Boquete
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Hostal Garden Refugio Rio Boquete
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Hostal Garden by Refugio del Rio Hostel
Hostal Garden by Refugio del Rio Hostel Adults only
Hostal Refugio del Rio
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Frequently asked questions

Is Hostal Garden by Refugio del Rio - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hostal Garden by Refugio del Rio - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hostal Garden by Refugio del Rio - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hostal Garden by Refugio del Rio - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Hostal Garden by Refugio del Rio - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 30 per person applies.

Where is Hostal Garden by Refugio del Rio - Hostel located?

Located in El Tropezón, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Municipal Park, Boquete Community Players Theater and Events Center and Boquete Library. Church of San Juan Bautista and Schumann's Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Hostal Garden by Refugio del Rio - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lawrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to relax. Staff were super friendly and this property was very clean. Kitchen was very big, well stocked with pots, pans, silverware, clean, and organized. There was a big back yard to relax and hang cloths. Minutes away from bus station, grocery stores, open market, and restaurants. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

georges

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

Eorges

Accueil très sympa,agréable séjour.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kenia

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

para relajarte con tu pareja

excelente ubicacion, muy cerca de la feria y todo muy centrico, un ambiente demaciado familiar y relajante pata disfrutar con tu pareja, la terraza es un excelente lugar para toamrte un vino al tiempo. y la atencion del administrador es muy buena, amable y atento.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victor Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boquete is one of the lost awesome towns to visit in Panama. Full of outdoor adventures. Our hostel was perfect, and the staff was friendly and always willing to give us advice on activities and restaurants. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

ANDREE-ANNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great Place, Great staff, Great Value

Thisnplace is great. Staff are fantastic and the facilities are good. We had a basic room with shared bathroom and, although the rook was small, it was great value for money. The reception/owner is fantastic and cery friendly and helpful. The kitchen is eell equipped and supermarkets and market are all close. The location is good and Boquete is wonderfully easy to get around and feels very safe. Highly Recommenld this hostel Pls not there is no daily housekeeping or Netflix (the Hotels website is not accurate)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Independence Day was disappointing. The manager, trying to make extra money, opened the toilets to general public attending Parade, for a fee. It meant no one in hostel had access to bathrooms. It was an added noise and mess. This went in from 9:00 am - 8:00 pm. Otherwise my stay was great. Lovely gardens, quiet, helpful staff
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Isabell

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Unterkunft ist sehr zentral gelegen, das Personal Netz und hilfsbereit. Der Garten ist toll. Die Sauberkeit könnte etwas besser sein, die Zimmer sind auch schon etwas heruntergekommen. Insgesamt etwas teuer dafür.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Muy buen alojamiento, jardin enorme, las recepcionistas muy amables te ayudan en todo
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ron, North Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent kitchen and the staff is super. We had an overall great stay would highly recommend this Hostel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Jose Luis, Panama

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

Bonito y bien ubicado

Excelente hostal para descansar de un viaje a Boquete, ofrecen rides a Bocas del Toro y varios paquetes de actividades en Boquete. Al menos la habitación que escogí, no tenía conector, que es lo único que faltó. La atención muy buena.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very close to everything important in the city: the bus station that takes you to the hikes or to David, the 24h grocery store. The staff is always happy to help you if you have questions about activities nearby or recommendations for restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s important to know that this hostel is cash only! They do not accept credit cards! I didn’t stay in the dorm; I had a private room room. The room was very basic, yet nice. The dorms appeared nice as well. I had a shared bathroom, and that was clean as well. The staff was extremely friendly, and they cleaned constantly. This hostel is near the main road so it’s easy to get to everything.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Australia

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

Great place to relax in the mountains

Everything about this hostel is relaxing. Friendly greetings, amazing staff, excellent facilities, great location...exactly what you need to have a wonderful stay in this gorgeous area of Panama.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Elaine

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

Good location.

Great location in the town and the staff were helpful with any queries.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Animal friendly hostel

mostly young travelers here- nice spaces to hang out inside and outside-shared bathrooms could be a problem sometimes and could have been better maintained- all in all an affordable and convenient place to stay in Boquete with very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maren, Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ich war für vier Nächte im großen Apartment des Hostels. Alles bestens, es ist gsnz neu, sauber und ruhig gelegen. Das Team - besonders Yinna an der Rezeption - war spitze und immer hilfsbereit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Basic hostel close to all amenities.

Close to everything. Nice garden to hang out in. The floor was dirty when we arrived. Had to ask for it to be cleaned, which they did promptly.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Would book again!

Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Maria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Vicenç

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es un Hostel muy acogedor, limpio y el personal muy agradable y atento, te resuelven todas las dudas k tengas. Esta en un lugar muy centrico y Boquete y sus alrededores es muy bonito. Sin duda volveria a este hostel si volviera a Boquete.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017