No A/c in my room. But everyone gets personal fans over their beds which worked out fine.

The staff is awesome. Super friendly permanent staff who remembers your name everyday immediately after you check in. Cheri is the best and with. Warm heart and smile. Mathilde and Piedro on the staff were super fun and made the hike excursion memorable and thrilling. You can meet fellow travelers very easily in the pool and the deck area and then everyone eats together at the same time up at the common dining area. Then you can stay to converse or participate in their nightly themed events. If you want to read a book and relax in solitude, you will a spot for you as well.

Stayed in August 2025

We got a lot of insect bites due to its location, but that is not the property´s fault.

Bambuda Lodge was a great place to go and relax for a couple of days. The room was incredibly comfortable, even though there was no air conditioning, every bed had 2 fans, and that was plenty to keep you fresh at night. The place is super quiet at night as well, so you can rest peacefully, as there are no closed windows in the rooms, only insect nets. You wake up with the sounds of the jungle, and that is priceless. The pool, the restaurant and the views were amazing too. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed in August 2025

Bambuda Lodge is a fantastic place to stay. A special shoutout to Sheri for making the meanest and most delicious cocktails, she is a gem. The staff not only organizes tours but also makes it very easy for solo travelers to connect by hosting social events. When I visited, it was more on the younger and social side compared to some other Bambuda locations. The views are stunning, but what really struck me was the beauty of the jungle huts, which give a high-quality hotel feel right in the middle of nature. Volunteers make sure you are entertained and always have activities to join. Highly recommend and a million thanks to the Bambuda Lodge teams for making this a beautiful stay!

Stayed in July 2025

Keep in mind this is an ecolodge, so it doesn't have AC. That may be a deal breaker for some, especially depending on the time of year you visit.

This place is exceptional in every way: the staff, the food, location, everything. They do a "jungle hike" daily led by the volunteers, and there's a giant water slide that's also super fun. The best part, though, is the food. They have a chef that creates incredible meals for a very reasonable price. Special thank you to staff members Melanie, Francisco, Dani and Sebastian; volunteers Selina and Justine for leading our jungle hike, and Elion for his great service and conversations. (Apologies for misspellings)

Stayed in August 2025

Bit of construction happening as outlined when booking - didn’t cause too much disturbance and I know it will make the property even more lovely when finished.

Absolutely stunning location! The pool and deck area were the perfect spots to relax and unwind. We especially loved having access to stand-up paddle boards and kayaks which was such a huge bonus, especially since the property is a bit more secluded from the rest of Bocas. Having these complimentary activities made a big difference. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming - a special shoutout to Melanie (mi amor), Shary, and Sebastian, who truly went above and beyond to make our stay unforgettable. We absolutely loved it!

Stayed in August 2025

Only a ‘family dinner’ option available so if you don’t like the meal choice that day you can’t have dinner

Super pretty place in the jungle. Really nice pool and bar area

Stayed in July 2025

We were there in the middle of the summer so it was quite hot and humid. If they had an AC option, it would be perfect. The portions of food they served are also on the smaller side. So if you are a larger person or eat a lot it will be tough to become full.

The property was beautiful in the middle of the forest. Lots of animals. The staff was incredible, especially a volunteer named Lucas.

Stayed in July 2025

Everything was perect!

Everything was amazing! The Staff are great, super profesional and run a tight ship. We felt very taken care of, especially after the room upgrades and free kayaks as well as other perks that were not expected. We were very impressed and would Highly recommend this place to anyone thinking about it..

Stayed in June 2025

It gets expensive - be aware that prices do not include tax!

Best place for solo travellers! Great way to meet people. Beautiful setting. Get it with breakfast included.

Stayed in June 2025

Since the hostel is only accessible by water taxi ($5, 10min.), you are kind of forced to eat & drink there. This can be a positive thing as well, since you get to know the other guests even more.

Had an absolut blast! The hostel is beautiful and the staff exceptional. Special shout out to Melissa, Avery, Regan, Ines & Lucas! Definitely the best place to meet people on your travels.

Stayed in June 2025

Most of the volunteers were so professional, and went above and beyond. One young lady volunteer was quite loud, spouting racist theories by the pool, it made our International group quite uncomfortable. She then proceeded to trash the lodge, and her accomodations. I know this does NOT represent the lodge, I felt they should know.

What an amazing place! The pool is great, the food is good. Hard to find a more beautiful location

Stayed in May 2025

I enjoyed my stay in Bambuda lodge! Very nice atmosphere. Love people at the check in. Thx

Stayed in April 2025

The volunteers all signed up together and know eachother from their home in France. I thought that this made them a little less into helping the guests and more into hanging out with eachother. Though the permanent staff was great!

The pool, bar, and restaurant were great at the hotel! The staff was amazing, however the volunteers were not great. Our tour guide ended up losing everyone on the nature walk- not sure where he went. The walk in itself was great, and my boyfriend was able to help everyone who got stuck in the mud, but it was kind of crazy that our guide never helped. Overall I would stay here again, but for a similar price we ended up staying at eclypse Del Mar, and it was a bit nicer. If you’re looking for a more social atmosphere I would recommend bambuda though. The construction was also not an issue whatsoever.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing! I didn't have time to do the waterslide! Sad I missed it!

Our private jungle bungalow was adorable. Since it was also a hostel I was impressed that the cleaning service replaced our towels with fresh ones. The hike to the beach was so fun and very cool that it is included in your stay including the water taxi back! Our guide on the hike Alban was very helpful and kind throughout the excursion! The people who served us breakfast every morning were very attentive and kind , I believe their names were Evan and Romeo, and Pierre. WE joined the welcome drink and trivia afterwards. Trivia was so fun and Emma and Maya did a great job with both leading the trivia and taking care of us for dinner! I lost a toenail while there and Jami was so kind in helping me with the first aid kit and everything I needed to clean up my wound! The food was always great! An overall amazing stay!

Stayed in May 2025

That there was no air conditioning and glass windows in the rooms.

The volunteers, Delaney, Maya, Emma, Alban, Evan, Romeo and Pierre were great! Good people and very helpful always.

Stayed in May 2025

Loved loved loved Bambuda lodge and the staff and volunteers were exceptionally fun to be around. I’d love to give a special shout out to Alban and Juan. Delaney and the group of Frenchies (Romeo, Pierre, Evan, Maya & Emma) were also so incredibly friendly and I loved having them as hosts.

Stayed in May 2025

I loved everything!

I had an incredible time at the lodge and missed it so much when I transferred to Bocas town. I enjoyed my accommodation, the food (get the banana cake!) as well as the well-planned and executed activities. Thank you to all the volunteers and hotel staff who worked tirelessly to make our stay comfortable; big thanks to Delaney, Romeo, Pierre, Emma, Maya and Armon for Keeping us entertained!

Stayed in May 2025

the hostel was beautiful, the view from the pool to the ocean. the slide into the ocean is super funny. They had some constructions going on in the hostel, but it was only between 9am and 5pm so it was no problem at all. A huge big thanks to all the volunteers Alban, Delaney, Emma, Maya, Romeo, Pierre and Evan, who made that stay even more fun! if you are there you must do the jungle hike with them, it’s a once in a lifetime experience!

Stayed in May 2025

Amazing location, great food, good people. Special thanks to the volunteers (Romeo, Pierre, Evan, Maya, Emma, and Alban) as well as the rest of the team.

Stayed in May 2025

The most beautiful stay, perfect if you want a getaway and immerse yourself in nature. The food is incredible, dorms are comfortable, but the staff truly make the experience special. Everyone that works at Bambuda Lodge are so friendly and welcoming, once you leave you will feel like family. Shoutout Alban and Pierre for a fun jungle hike!!!

Stayed in May 2025

The construction but Melanie made sure we had a n extremely comfortable experience through it.

What a beautiful place and with great people! The volunteers Romeo, Pierre, Maya, Emma, Evan, and Alban were the icing on the cake. I stayed at the castle and Santa Catalina, all had great staff but with the lodge this was the first one I experienced with volunteers and it was the best experience. The volunteers added a lot energy and charisma as well as gave us some activities to do when it was quiet. I really enjoyed my stay there thanks to them

Stayed in May 2025

Gorgeous views and brilliant staff and volunteers. Shout out to owain, tadhg Natalia and Franci for

Stayed in May 2025

Can only eat dinner at a specific time but the concept of eating together is a good way to meet other people. Renovations but did not spoil the experience

Sun loungers around the pool, optional free jungle hike, good food, clean facilities, towels included, can book excursions easily

Stayed in April 2025

No hot water in some showers but it’s already hot as heck so who cares

This place is magical!! The staff very friendly and respectful. Big shoutout to natalia, mary, franzi, tadhg and owain for how kind and helpful they were! Will definitely be returning next time I’m back in Panama

Stayed in April 2025