Reviews of El Jaguar

The location was beautiful as it was right on the water and the hostel had beautiful hammocks to relax in. Everyone was really friendly too! Highly recommend

Cash only - No ATMS on Island, Medium firm bed, strong fan, 2 communal kitchens, amazing view on the communal porch with tables and hammocks, staff is super nice, they were able to accommodate a special request, cleaned my room halfway through my week stay. Decent WiFi in room, but better signal in the communal space. Snorkel tours available. Nearby small restaurants and 2 small grocery stores(most only cash). Place is clean (except for the the 2 filthy kitchen towels were not changed from Friday until Wednesday)

Things to know - Cash only (no credit cards), Only cold water showers (typical at this price point), they didn’t respond to messages on the booking platform about how to get there from Isla Colon (take a water taxi for $5, plenty during the day), Rooms are basic, but comfortable.

Facilities were really good - exactly as described and well kept. Room was small, but fine and fan kept us cool. Bathroom was also small but well maintained and kept clean. Location is quiet and relaxed, the perfect escape from Bocas.

room, hammocks, nice view, near the main boat station on the island, beautiful wooden floor, very relaxing and kind vibe. I would recommend this place to everyone. I think it's perfect both for solo travellers and couples.

Very comfortable and nice common area. The kitchen was well equipped. Room was small but perfect. They offer great tours and water taxis whenever you need.

No hot water or WiFi in our room. No atm or pharmacy on the island. Coffee costs $1.

Nice volunteers. Well equiped kitchen. Good located on the island. Nice commen area

The over the water terrace is great. Also, the tiny town in which the hostel is located truely makes you feel like a visitor, contrary to Bocas town which is much more touristy.

Nothing.

The Hamacas and the proximity to the trail to the beach and other side of the island. There was a sloth on the trail to the beach. There are restaurants bars and convenient stores near by. Excellent chicken wings across from convenient store.

Not on the main island and the water In front of the hostel was not clear so we didn’t want to swim off the dock

Location right on the water was great. It was also only a short walk to the track across the island to Wizard Beach. Room was adequate and the bed comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. The stove had good strong gas and good skillets and cooking pots and utensils. Also good to have toasters and blender. The tables out overlooking the water and the hammocks were great.

The shared bathroom was adequate but the hand basin and the toilet are a bit rickerty. One gets the impression that sometime soon there could be an inconvenient breakge or failure there. A bit of preventative maintenance needed.

Nice hostel in Bastimentos! The very friendly host who helped me with everything. Feel like a friend <3 The hostel is on the sea and the view was amazing. I had rainy days (I spent them on a hammock, relaxing <3 ) and the humidity in the room was high, but it wasn't the reason for the hostel. Note that you cannot bring your own alcoholic beverages to the hostel, but fortunately they have a bar :D

There could be more kitchen utensils. And there was one cockroach in my room...

Awesome place with great views! Staff were really nice and helpful. The room was nice and there are lots of options for tours and rentals

There is a bar next to it that plays really loud music in the evening, even if its empty,but not past 10pm. As i understand the owners are battling to get the music stopped so its not their fault just something to be aware of if you want a quiet evening.

Excellent place, the owner of the property and the staff were very helpful in giving us advice. I also rented a kayak to explore the island properly. Already my second stay in El Jaguar

Loved the view over the ocean and the place on the island. They have tours you can book and a clean kitchen. Great hotel and tasty cocktails :)

It’s really a lovely hostel right at (above) the water. My room was really great and felt way bigger than it looks on the photos. The owner and the staff were super friendly. I can recommend the happy hour 🤣