The location is quite far away from the village, you cannot do anything on a walking distance (no bars, no supermarkets), so you need to take the hotel shuttle to get downtown (4 dollars for one person, each way, so it becomes expensive). Also, the waiting times for breakfast were too long, we almost missed our tour and had to eat so quick the breakfast...

My favourite thing here was the heated pool and jacuzzi. Such a nice vibe and cozy atmosphere here! The common areas are so well designed, really makes you want to spend time there. I need to highlight how delicious the food in the hotel restaurant was! It is so well made, healthy and full of flavour. I wanted to eat there all the time!

Stayed in August 2025

Food is really nice at a reasonable price but the portions were quite small

Fantastic places to stay. I was in the dorm room but it felt like staying in a luxury hotel.

Stayed in August 2025

The place is stunning, the staff are very helpful, they helped us with tours and transport. Very comfortable and the views are out of this world. The stay was amazing!

Stayed in August 2025

Bambuda Castle offers stunning mountain views and a truly unique atmosphere. The design feels almost hobbit-like, with charming details that make it a perfect place for calm and serenity. It is not in the city center, but for about $4 you can get there easily, so you still have quick access to everything while enjoying a peaceful retreat. The setting is beautiful, the vibe is relaxing, and it is a great choice if you are looking to unwind in a unique and picturesque place. Again the Bambuda standard of high quality stay and experience is also present here. I recommend.

Stayed in July 2025

Smell in the dorm...

Nice place, good staff

Stayed in August 2025

Pleasant stay and very helpfull staff!

Stayed in July 2025

Tower room should get more fresh air. It smells a bit damp. Furthermore, the music outside in front of the tower room is a bit annoying if you want to turn in early.

Food is amazing! Nice vibe.

Stayed in July 2025

Room wasn't cleaned or straightened up the whole time were there (3 days)..

Loved the castle property. Lots of tours offered and staff were fantastic and helpful.

Stayed in July 2025

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Absolutely Incredible Hospitality! Melanie and Ashley were beyond amazing! My friend and I had unexpected issues with our phones (a total nightmare), which made it really difficult to plan our days. Thankfully, Melanie and Ashley stepped in and helped us with both our itinerary and transportation. Their kindness and support made all the difference. This place is truly a gem—peaceful, beautiful, and perfect for relaxation. The views are stunning, and the hobbit cabin is a magical experience in itself. We will definitely be back and will be recommending this beautiful spot to anyone looking to unwind in a serene, unforgettable setting.

Stayed in May 2025

The bar / restaurant closes really early, like around 9pm. After that it’s not possible anymore to get any drinks. The pool and jacuzzi where under construction which was a little sad. Especially when you’re doing some amazing hikes around it’s nice to chill.

It is a castle! Little outside the centre but the shuttle they offer is great! Food is good. Staff is really nice and helpful.

Stayed in June 2025

Really cool property close to Boquete with nice staff and amazing views. We got an upgrade to a hobbit house which was a nice surprise! The room was very comfortable and the castle looks really nice with a well decorated common area. There is also plenty of parking space.

Stayed in May 2025

location was stunning! I stayed in the dorm and it was so comfortable, exactly like the pictures. Such a unique place to stay, and the staff were so kind and helpful - everyone really went out of their way to help us

Stayed in May 2025

They should have local dishes on the menu of the restaurant as well, not just the usual pizza-pasta combo. The hostel is 4km from the centre (uphill) so you need an hour to walk or a shuttle to get there from Boquete.

One of the best hostels I have ever stayed. It is an elegant and expensive hotel, but somehow they have cheap and affordable dorm accomodations as well. The beds are capsule style equipped with lights and electric socket, and the bed is super comfy. The staff is nice and helpful, tons of activities can be booked.

Stayed in May 2025

The only thing that I didn't like was that the Wi-Fi light in the room was too bright and was a bit disturbing at bedtime

The location and amenities were very nice. The staff was very helpful.

Stayed in April 2025

Location ,style ,clean place amazing view

Beautiful view and Hobbit house Amazing 😻

Stayed in April 2025

The restaurant was very bad! Food is good but overprised! the portions are small and prices are extremly high for what you get,plus you have to be very patient or not hungry because the waiting time is insane! one hour for two potates ;)

Amazing location,amazing staff,always ready to help you and giving many info regarding the area.Smiling and very very kind!

Stayed in March 2025

Stayed in Tower Room and Hobbit House and loved the experience. Clean, cosy and comfortable. Location just outside of town but beautiful views of countryside and coffee farms. Great staff on reception and bar/restaurant area. Unfortunately some disturbance and noise as renovations in progress and pool plus self service kitchen area out of use on ground floor.

Stayed in February 2025

A but far from the town. They do have a shuttle service though.

Very nice, clean, and great views. Friendly and helpful staff. The property is more like a hotel that happens to have a dorm room. Don’t book this place expecting a hostel, it doesn’t have a kitchen or other typical hostel amenities

Stayed in March 2025

Location and view alone are worth the stay. The great room and dining balcony are spacious and comfortable. The breakfast and dinner menu are good and prices are reasonable. We stayed in a tower room, bathroom on the main level with a circular staircase up to the bedroom. Unique but not that practical. Full size bed is a bit small for us, but the mattress was decent.

Stayed in March 2025

Far from the centre, $4 for a shuttle bus to the town. No common kitchen to make yourself a tea or coffee. This is a hotel with additional dorm room. Not really suitable for usual backpackers.

Very comfortable and clean. Very nice dorm room and the view on the volcano. 🌋

Stayed in March 2025

No wifi in the hobbit room was a downer. The shower water was luke warm, not hot. Everything else was great.

Stayed in March 2025

We were very disappointed to find the pool under renovation and by the time we were told about this we couldn't rebook anywhere else as we were a group. We complained a little and the staff then surpassed themselves giving us a lovely family room and free breakfast ❤️ The lady on the front desk I think called Melenia was incredible, she was kind and helpful, always smiling and sorted out some trips for us that were great. We did rappelling/canyoning with Angel and his team and zip wires, both well worth it x the bar man who's name I forget pours a great cocktail as well 😍 Food was great but I was limited as a gluten free veggie 🤷 Overall a great stay, I can imagine with the pool all done it will be even better. Our friends stayed in the hobbit houses and loved it x

Stayed in February 2025

The poor wifi and the very ordinary dinners on the menu.

The Hobbit House, the Castle, the grounds, the kind receptionists. The shuttle service was excellent!

Stayed in January 2025

Restaurant possibly understaffed

The staff are really nice. Ashley was very kind and always ready to help

Stayed in January 2025