Cliff's Hostel
Avenida G Norte, between 5th and 6th streets Bocas Town, La Gruta, Panama
Situated in La Gruta, within a 10-minute walk of Istmito and 1.5 miles of Y Griega Beach, Cliff's Hostel provides accommodations with a shared lounge and a terrace, and free WiFi. The property has a shared kitchen and a tour desk for guests. At the hostel all sleeping areas are inclusive of a shared bathroom with a shower. You can play water feature at Cliff's Hostel. Bocas del Toro Isla Colon International Airport is a few steps away.
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223 Reviews
Price Summary
42 $ / night** Approximate prices for a 1-night stay
Guest reviews for Cliff's Hostel
"Amazing vibes, nice staff and all over amazing place for solo traveling 🤙🏻"
"Aucun."
"Had a great stay here! Booked a 4 person dorm and there was an AC and a ceiling fan. The shared amdnities were 3 showers and 2 toilets. The common area is big and there is also a rooftop area! You get free breakfast (pancake mix and purified water to bake it yourself but this was very easy) and the staff is super friendly! The location is great too, 10min walking from the boat dock, 8min from the tour office for snorkeling +beach tours and 2min from a supermarket. Would definitely recommend!!"
"Nothing everything was great!"
"It was located a close 5-10 minute walk to the water taxi, near lots of great restaurants, and provided ingredients to make yummy pancakes in the mornings."
"Some guests made the shared bathroom messy and did not help keep it clean."
"Manuel the manager was very nice and helpful. It's super close to the airport and town ."
"Aucun."
"very cool place, very clean. bed is very comfortable, better than majority of the hostals. real cotton bed lines. locker beside your bed. also many shelves for your personal stuffs. there are many lines in second floor deck for hanging clothes. Fantastic terraza! watching sunsetting there, do my morning Yoga, Having diner up there, Nice people. Kitchen is my Home Kitchen size, got everything I need to prepare my dishes everyday. free pancake is great, people share laughter during pancakes time. Alex is great guy, calm kind and very helpful. booked 2 nights, once I checked in, immediately extended to 5 nights, I am now considering to extend couple of more days. definitely recommend it."
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"Really friendly staff, and clean, comfortable rooms. Coffee and pancakes are available for breakfast. Private rooms are comfortable and the hostel is quiet and chill."
"Nothing negative to say. Had a great stay."
"I had a really lovely time at Cliff’s Hostel. The dorms are small (just 4 beds), which made it feel much more comfortable and relaxed compared to those big 10-bed dorms. The common area is super well designed – there's a hammock, a pool table, and plenty of space to just chill. It's a great place to relax and meet other travelers. The location is also good, though honestly, everything in town is quite close, so it was easy to get around. Breakfast (DIY in a local Panamanian style), starting at 8 am. But when I said that I have to leave earlier, Alexander (the host) actually got up before 7 just so I could have breakfast. He was also incredibly supportive when we talk about my diving course, always encouraging and helpful. Even after I moved out of the hostel, I had an important university exam and needed a favor, Alexander was kind enough to help me out. A warm, welcoming place with great energy. Would definitely recommend!"
"Aucun."
"Lovely hostel and great price, Alexis was also incredibly helpful and kind! Rooms have aircon which is great and it’s a good location from the town"
"Showers have curtains not doors"
"I liked the location, not too far but quiet enough."
"Everything was fine."
"AC in the room. Good shower pressure. Nice building and staff. Good coffee. Comfy beds and pillows."
"Prior notice not given that Credit Cards payment wasn't available. ATM fee at nearby bank was near to the cost of one night. Breakfast included means diy pancakes."
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Guest reviews
"La isla es preciosa y la comida (incluida en el precio) riquísima. Tienes que saber a dónde vas, no hay grandes comodidades, no hay electricidad durante todo el día y la comida varía poco entre pescado y pollo, aún así duermes en el paraíso, la cama es cómoda y todo está limpio. Puedes contratar con ellos el transfer desde Ciudad de Panamá. El precio incluye desayuno, comida y cena y una excursión por las islas de al rededor durante un día. Tienes opción de pagar un poco más y tener cabaña con suelo de madera y baño privado."
"It is a paradise; the fish species are just a few steps from your room"
"Es sind nur 2 Häuser auf der Insel und die meisten Tages Touristen sind auf der Rückseite in einem „eigenen“ Bereich, daher ist es wundervoll entspannend. Die Einheimischen hier sind sehr zuvorkommend und das Essen ist sehr lecker und ausreichend- vor allem das Frühstück! Auf anderen Inseln ist es oft eher Massenabfertigung beim Essen."
"Highly recommended! It took us a while to find the right boat. We almost booked a smaller boat for basically the same price but look no further, Renaissance is a beautiful well kept boat and much bigger than the average and very spacious inside. We spent a few nights on board Renaissance and I have to say I did not expect that high level of service. From the moment we stepped on board we felt like home. A wonderful family dynamic. Captain Morgan is very professional and we felt safe at all times. He took us to the most beautiful islands and incredible snorkeling spots. Petra's cooking was just extraordinary. The flavors and the presentation were spectacular. The kids were very lovely and polite and they helped us as guides on the islands since we don't speak spanish, it seems like they know all the locals which we found adorable. /Pierre"
