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Reviews of Eco-Lodge Deseo Bamboo

Entrada de santa catalina s/n- hay cartel que dice como llegar, Santa Catalina, Panama

#27 of 33 hotels in Santa Catalina

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 64 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    6.9

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Lighting was not so good, a bit random And the setup of the space was a bit packed with beds

    Beautiful house Made of bamboo. Magical

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really comfortable, quiet, a lot of birds singing, quite far from city (walk 30 minutes) but worth the peaceful area.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit warm but the fan helped. The beds were not comfortable.

    Very cool and unique design. 10-15 minute walk to several restaurants.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2025

    6.0
    Eco
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Read other reviews. I think it’s good if you’re in a group and not too high demanding.

    The host Fabio is a nice guy! Nice how they build it all in bamboo.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds weren’t too comfortable but that’s only thing. Kids loved it!

    House made filly out of bamboo, outside kitchen, very friendly host Fabio. You can eat coconuts from garden, he organize us coins tour, put mosquito netz everywhere

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    8.0
    True adventure and great experience of Santa Catalina thanks to the accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More furniture in the rooms to be able to put the clothes

    It is what you would except, a lovely bamboo house in the middle of the green and peaceful Santa Catalina. Francesco and Fabio made sure our stay was truely pleasant. We highly recommend it!

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2025

    9.0
    Amazing place in the middle of nature.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I did mis a chill area or a comfortable seat at the house. But that was not a problem as we spent most of the time at the beach anyway.

    Fabio made sure we could find everything super easy. The place is a small oasis in the middle of nature. A small path takes you straight to the beach within a few minutes. Accommodation well equipped with everything you need. The voucher to eat at La Pulperia was the best. Loved their food and atmosphere.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We where a group of 4 people and for that the space was tiny. It felt like 2 beds where just thrown in because the space seemed to be built and suitable for 2 people. There was no chill out area other than than the hammocks (they smelled pretty bad I guess it’s due to the humidity) other than that we didn’t find it comfortable to eat all together there wasn’t really a table that fit 4 people. Also not too many chairs. Two people basically had to sleep in the common area/kitchen. The beds had a weird smell to them and the mattress felt worn down. The door couldn’t be properly locked. If it was locked you could still slide it to one or the other side and squeeze through it. The outdoor shower was really nice. The staff was really nice and helpful. Over all I think you could do so much more with the area than they made of it. Part of it is also under construction so maybe they are upgrading it

    It was pretty quiet and only 10 min to the beach. I accidentally payed them twice and they refunded me instantly.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Checking in procedure. Lack of on site employees to help.

    Design of facilities

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We had a lovely stay. The bungalows were very beautiful, clean and the people that run the place are very kind and welcoming. Also we liked that the place was close to the beach.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a little further from town/the beach than other hostels. An easy walk, but it would be nice to be a bit closer

    Super friendly staff, rooms were really clean and comfortable. They have built an amazing oasis in the jungle!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    6.0
    I like my stay , to meet people and to be in a beautiful natural environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We needed many things, like a lighter for the kitchen, the pot are very old, and not handy, there were no more toilet paper, we had to ask for. No cafe maker, it could be useful to have one. There was oil to cook. It will be nice to have more information about the surroundings, to know how to go for the beach. We were told about the tour with its nice food, in fact the food was very poor. All the information are about what to buy , like a tour to Colboa, surf class, or horse tour.

    I like the location, in the middle of the forest, the tranquility, the staff, very pleasant, the building in itself very beautiful construction

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    9.0
    The owner Francesco was very pleasant and helpful. The staff was also very kind. Their dog Lola was a bonus!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect.

    Charming property and beautiful design of the lodges.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    7.0
    Good spot with very nice staff. Some bug nets would have saved one of our amigos!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It would have been nice to have bug nets on the beds as the cabin is more or less open air.

    We liked the general space, especially the bathroom.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice quiet place, bit of a walk out of town but not too bad.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2023

    8.0
    Cool and relaxing place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small individual fans in the dormitory would be nice; or at least multiple ones that rotate and have variable height. Right now, only one bed can enjoy the fan 🤷‍♂️. Walking to town (15/20 minutes) can get a bit tiring.

    The dormitory is clean and looks very cozy. The staff (Daniel) was very nice and helpful, a real pleasure to have met him. The place is very quiet.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2023

    6.0
    My stay was ok for one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Facilities are a bit basic. No air conditioning so it was a bit hot. I ordered breakfast and I was told the next day that I had to take a 7am… a bit early for a holiday. A bit far away from the beach although it was a nice walk but if you don’t have car it’s a bit remote to come back at night.

    The houses are nicely constructed. The garden is nice. Countryside vibe. The owner is nice and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice, friendly owner. Beautiful quite location.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    every thing was fine!

    Very peaceful atmosphere. really enjoyed staying there!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2023

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No direct access to the beach, beach and town are about 20min walk away. Half of the way has no street lighting and it’s pitch black so can be quite scary when travelling alone. Also there was no soap in the bathroom my entire stay.

    Beautiful properly surrounded by nature. The dorms are quite spacious and bathroom has a nice little glass roof.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    loud at night (no isolation between the dorms)

    very friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    4.0
    Alright
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location isn’t the one shown in Booking. The owner was a little rude when we got lost because of the location shown in booking, and also when we asked for help turning on the stove. It Was far from everywhere. There were holes in the walls and main door due to the wood everywhere , which is understandable but is unsafe because of the animals/bugs. Place was a little tight and uncomfortable to cook/eat.

    The shower was pretty. Beds were pretty comfortable. There were coconuts everywhere. The fridge was big and comfortable to put your food in.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2025

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Bungalow
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The doors is curtains, mat and towels really need to be changed. Shower is horrible, and toilet is leaking on the floor

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was fine and fabio was very nice🥰🥰🥰

    Stayed in February 2025

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