Reviews of Surfari Bocas
Ave B entre Calle 4 y 5, Bocas del Toro, Panama
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Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt was one of the best hostels so far! The staff is realy nice and helpful and the apartment is big and very well equiped. It was also very clean. You are near the restaurants and shops, but it is also quite. It was a perfect stay. Thanks a lot.
Gracias Thomas
Reviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewApartment was nice and kitchen was well stocked. Location is good as close to shops near by. We were able to check in early after arriving on an early flight.
Wifi was really slow and unreliable. Didn’t reach the bed and TV often didn’t work because of this. No hot water in shower for the last day that we stayed there.
Gracias Thomas
Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewStaff
Gracias Thomas
Reviewed: 24 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe propriety is ok but very basic.
I would stay on another island next time.
Gracias Thomas
Reviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGood location. Excellent kitchen facilities. Laundry and drying facilities on site with quick turn around. Staff are very nice. Room was comfortable and the AC was good.
Room smelt slightly off at times
Gracias Thomas
Reviewed: 11 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe owners were so incredibly kind and helpful, they offered to drive us to the boat port when we missed our transport. The beds were very comfortable and the room and bathroom was clean. They also offered on site laundry which was super helpful and quick.
Nothing really - it's in a location a bit further away from the main strip in Bocas where most of the hostels are but it's no more than a 5 minute walk away.
Grazie Thomas
Reviewed: 11 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewRoom was comfortable, kitchen was really handy for keeping food costs down. The owner Thomas and his wife were great hosts.
It was a pleasure to host a nice and kind family . thanks Thomas and Erika
Reviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe host was really friendly! Easy check inn and flexiable. The rooms were okay. You get what you pay for!
There were some cockroaches in the shower and bedroom.
Reviewed: 1 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGreat place to stay, the owner is wonderful and made our stay very enjoyable! Plus we were able to have a hot shower!
thank you! Thomas
Reviewed: 15 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewBasis but good value
thank you Thomas
Reviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe location was great - 2 blocks from the boat launch and store for supplies. Our host Thomas was very helpful with directions and recommendations. The bed was comfy, which for me is always a bonus.
Only stayed one night, but it was the perfect layover.
Reviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat accommodation in Bocas Town. Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable room. Great kitchen facilities. Good strong AC. No complaints!
thanks Thomas
Reviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReally close to the city centre. Rooms are very clean and tidy. Hosts are very welcoming and friendly. Kitchen and fridge are available.
Nothing
thank you thomas
Reviewed: 26 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewGreat location!
Gracias Thomas
Reviewed: 27 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe location is central. Staff is friendly.
Unfortunately, our flat was very outdated. I had bed bug bites all over my back after this stay. Nasty!
The structure was created 10 years ago and constant maintenance work is done, I don't understand how it can be dated. same for the insect bites you mention I would like to remind you that we are on a Caribbean island where mosquitoes and chitras are the masters. Anyway thanks for leaving your comment Thomas
The structure was created 10 years ago and constant maintenance work is done, I don't understand how it can be dated. same for the insect bites you mention I would like to remind you that we are on a Caribbean island where mosquitoes a… Show more
Reviewed: 31 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGood location close to everything, rooms and bathroom are a bit dated but they are clean. Good kitchen facilities for anyone who wants to cook their own meals
Nothing
Thank you Thomas
Reviewed: 23 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewStaff was very nice. The owner was always around to help and make sure rooms were maintained. He also gave me a ride to the airport when I was leaving which was very nice of him. The AC and hot water worked perfectly fine.
The private bathroom was a little dirty and still wasn’t clean even after a “complete cleaning”. There were also ants in the room and sometimes got on the pillows. One of my gifts was also taken when my room was cleaned and when I messaged the owner about it, he did not respond or try to help resolve the situation. However, everything was overall fine.