Reviews of Macondo Hostel
corregimiento de isla grande distrito de portobelo, colon callejon caseta delos congo casa 14, Isla Grande, Panama
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Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewNice accommodations with a great community kitchen. Friendly host
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Reviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewA 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!
Reviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe 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.
Reviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewSuper friendly owner. Clean rooms. Great location.
Die to running water on the property, there are a lot of mosquitoes. Even in the dry season.
Reviewed: 8 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewVery 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
Reviewed: 5 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewEnjoyed 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.
Reviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewVery welcoming place, good help to organize tours in the region. Kitchen well equiped !
Reviewed: 21 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat spot on Isla Grande! Clean, comfortable, colorfully decorated, centrally located.
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.
Reviewed: 8 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery chill place with lovely people
Reviewed: 26 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewJustina 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!
Only cold water, warm in the room, a lot of mosquitos, but we still loved this place!
Reviewed: 18 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 January 2025 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewSuper 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.
Couldn't think of anything...
Reviewed: 17 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewVery friendly staff. Amazing location. Really good vibe on the island
Reviewed: 1 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful facilities with open and outdoor spaces. The cabins as rooms are very private and cozy. The location is perfect, close to many important things such as the medical center, the main pier, grocery stores and restaurants.
Reviewed: 13 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewJustina 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.
Reviewed: 23 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewJustina 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.
Reviewed: 10 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewEverything: 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