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Reviews of Macondo Hostel

corregimiento de isla grande distrito de portobelo, colon callejon caseta delos congo casa 14, Isla Grande, Panama

#1 of 3 hotels in Isla Grande

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 64 hostel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

    8.0
    Great stay for a reasonable price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Nice accommodations with a great community kitchen. Friendly host

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A perfect place to chill, to get to the caribbean mood. Open space not just technically but also mentally, for good money you recieve full hostel comfort with great staff. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2025

    9.0
    We had time to relax and disconnect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stayed overnight, the place was beautiful as expected surrounded by nature. It is nice and cozy. The staff was very friendly, informative and welcoming. Unfortunately for us due to weather conditions we couldn’t enjoy the beach but the place had a selection of games to play and keep us entertained.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Die to running water on the property, there are a lot of mosquitoes. Even in the dry season.

    Super friendly owner. Clean rooms. Great location.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

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

    Very nice Hostel, surrounded by nature. It was really well decorated and equipped with everything thats necesary. It was clean, cosy and the staff was really helpfull and friendy. Thanks

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    9.0
    Different, but we'll appreciated.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Enjoyed the isolation and quiet in the mist of a rain forest. Juliana was a good hostess. She went out of her way to make us feel comfortable.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very welcoming place, good help to organize tours in the region. Kitchen well equiped !

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was a bit hot in the dorm room. The fan made it ok, but the electricity went out for several hours one night, so it was extra hot and buggy.

    Great spot on Isla Grande! Clean, comfortable, colorfully decorated, centrally located.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    10
    Wonderful stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very chill place with lovely people

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only cold water, warm in the room, a lot of mosquitos, but we still loved this place!

    Justina is great host, great place in the jungle just few steps from the sea, beautiful garden, well equipped kitchen,everything clean and tidy! Absolutely recommend!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2024

    10
    A jewel in a lush environment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't think of anything...

    Super clean. An true oasis in a lush jungle. Owner friendly, reliable, helpful... She gently directed me towards the best swimming spot and some great eateries.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff. Amazing location. Really good vibe on the island

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    10
    It was welcoming, cheery, funky, clean, tidy, safe, and the A/C worked! Highly recommend. Loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Justina and the staff were so warm and welcoming from the start. You genuinely feel like they want you there, creating a little community in the house, bringing people together, and helping everyone with whatever they need. It was cheery and funky, clean, tidy and safe, and the A/C worked well which we kind of needed. And it was the first place we were offered a clothesline! So helpful in rainy season when things are wet. (Laundry service too). Finally, when I left something behind by accident, Justina was an amazing help. Loved it - highly recommend.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2024

    10
    Great hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Justina was a great hostess. She knows a lot about Panama and gsve my tips for my journey in Panama. The hostel was modest but very clean and I really liked the hammocks.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything: The beautiful garden, the superbly equipped kitchen, the helpful hosts and on top of that it was very clean. Just a wonderful place. 10/10

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    😍😍

    I was traveling alone, the first impression was, oh, it looks very cozy, couches, sofas, hammocks everywhere, the garden decorated with love. Just like that house! Everything you could want was available in the kitchen. I've never been to such a clean hostel before!!! I feel very comfortable and have extended it for another two days! Is recommended! Thank you for the lovely stay!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the cutest hostel, super welcoming and helpful staff, great location, very comfortable room, amazing common area

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    Awesome guest house in a vibrant jungle garden, close proximity to gorgeous beach front
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/a

    Colorful, vibrant guest house that was comfortable with accommodating hosts. Great location, beautiful landscaping

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    10
    Amazing stay! Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean and organized! The owner was super nice and helpful!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    10
    Beautiful property and relaxed vibe! Loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was so clean and beautiful. The hostess was incredibly helpful. It was such a peaceful stay on a wonderful little island. The lighthouse visit is a must!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No habia TV

    El ambiente tranquilo y agradable y excelente atencion

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    10
    Macondo Hostel is a dream. It’s an idyllic, thoughtfully constructed space and the staff are lovely, especially Justina.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I didn’t like about Macondo.

    Creative, clean and welcoming space.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nice property with a big garden and common room with huge dining table and hammocks. kitchen is very well equipped and very clean. Rooms and bathrooms are clean too, beds are comfy and it’s not hot at night. location is perfect very close to the two only stores on the island and 1 minute from the beach. the owners are very nice people and will help you throughout your stay.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    10
    Excellent Stay; Hope to be back soon!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great! I hope to return again!

    It’s location was perfect. It was nestled just a minute or so walk away from the main walkway in town, which made it feel much quieter and in tune with nature. The air conditioning worked great.

    Stayed in March 2023

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