The room opened up right on to the beach with the water and waves just meters away. We enjoyed hearing the waves from bed and sitting on our patio sipping coffee on the morning.

Stayed in August 2025

We had a wonderful stay at Skully’s House. Our room (“The Coconut”) was super clean, spacious, and full of lovely little touches upon arrival. It was very quiet—we had no issues with noise at all. We could see the monkey’s from our balcony. The team is incredibly hospitable, always ready to help, and they provided us with useful information throughout our stay. They even thought along with us when one of the children needed to see a doctor, which made us feel truly cared for. Activities were well organized and always finished on time.

Stayed in August 2025

Great location....friendly staff....good value for money....

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing to mention here!

Pretty much everything. The vibe, staff & owner, location, food options, pool, bar, live music. We really had a blast here with our 3 small kids. However what stood out to me were the tasteful rooms. High quality in the decoration and renovation they did (a year ago I heard).

Stayed in August 2025

Couldn’t find a thing I didn’t like.

Welcome atmosphere with excellent attention from staff towards guests.

Stayed in July 2025

I was admittedly a little nervous about taking my young kids to such an event filled space, but I was blown away by the kindness of the staff, the high quality of the accommodations and Skully the owner’s larger than life personality. We had a BLAST! We loved enjoying happy hour as the kids played in the pool, all whilst listening to the waves rolling in. Food is easy with Skully’s food court, there’s also a great café and pizza place within walking distance. The rooms were quiet and well equipped (sprinklers and smoke detectors!), we felt well taken care of. We would definitely come again!

Stayed in July 2025

Great location and great setting! The rooms were very comfortable and clean and it was great having a few places to choose from for food and it was all delicious It was very easy to get into Bocas main town and to the other islands

Stayed in June 2025

nothing

Everything//Excellent place to stay

Stayed in June 2025

Great friendly atmosphere, the place to be to meet your local expat community. Great people. Great place to be, down the road from the bluffs for some surfing adventure. All terrain vehicles available for rent, tones of trails to explore.

Stayed in April 2025

not really my people

nice place

Stayed in May 2025

Best hostel I’ve stayed at has everything you want in a hostel and it’s only a 20 minute bike ride out of the main town which I thought was perfect! Has food stalls downstairs and many places to chill out and relax. The dorm rooms are equipped with everything you ever wish for in a hostel. Light fan electronic plug clean shower with hot water good organised kitchen also just outside the room for guests to use! Thank you I hope one day I’ll be back

Stayed in April 2025

With ATVs coming and going out, and the one we rented having a mechanical issue, it can be a bit chaotic -- but did not detract from our excellent room, bar and food experience.

Love the vibe, and being right on the beach. The room was perfect, and waking up to the silhouette sky in the morning. Enjoyed talking to Skully and characters at the bar.

Stayed in April 2025

the hostel lacks drying lines. the cleanliness was the worst compared to other hostels i stayed at - the bathroom was overall dirty and smelly, with bugs, the bed and bed curtain had stains and some sticky spots like from a gum. the room was quite noisy at night from the traffic

the best hostel i've ever stayed at when it comes to facilities. there is a pool, private beach access, sunbeds, a bar, 4 restaurants and 2 kitchens. the room was very spacious and nicely decorated. nice sitting areas

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing :) Maybe adding paper towels or cleaning cloths in the kitchen would be a good idea.

Perfect location for my stay at Isla Colón. Not in the busy town but close enough to go into town and close to the beautiful Bluff beach. The hostel has got everything you need (plenty of space to cook) and has a good atmosphere. Lots of activities but no parties until late night. Best of both worlds. The big beds on the beach are perfect to chill.

Stayed in April 2025

Remember you are in Bocas del toro. Do not drink the water out of the taps.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing.

Pirates Life vibe.

Stayed in March 2025

Beautiful views with cool breezes. Just far enough away from town to avoid crowds and traffic.

Stayed in March 2025

Just a small thing: No elevator. Room was on the 3rd floor and had heavy luggage to haul up & down stairs. Front desk people did help, though.

Room was spacious and clean; great desk work area. Fun things to do onsite. Join morning exercise if you can, and also do the weekly gringo bingo! Shout out to the people doing laundry, it was cleaned and folded nicely for a very reasonable price.

Stayed in February 2025

Ok

Ok

Stayed in February 2025

I liked it all! Would happily stay again.

This is a very special place! It is a mix of a beach club bar several small window order restaurants as well as a hostel with some hotel-like rooms. It all totally works. All the staff is great. It’s comfortable. You’re right on the beach listening to the waves, there’s a reason this place is an institution. I wouldn’t say that this is a luxury property. But that should not be understood as any kind of negative. It is just a bit more rustic and lived in in a good way.

Stayed in February 2025

Fantastic facilities. Newly renovated rooms, clean, great restaurants on site, fun bar, lots of activities, great staff.

Stayed in February 2025

There are a lot of people in the hostel and the kitchen equipment is really inadequate. Larger trash cans or leave extra bags nearby, as the bin was full within a moment after changing it.

Amazing location, quiet, additional services such as restaurant, bar, bike rental, etc. Very friendly staff.

Stayed in February 2025

Skully's House checked all the boxes for me!

Stayed in January 2025

I could have worn ear plugs but didn’t want to block out the sound of the waves! Our room opened to outside adjacent to eating area and bar so it could be a little noisy.

Well maintained. Waves crashing off shore constantly! Mesmerizing. All about fun. Great staff .

Stayed in January 2025