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Socialtel Bocas del Toro

3.0 star property
Beach hostel with nightclub and restaurant

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Billiards
Bar (on property)
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Unique Room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bocas Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Tortuga Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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Unique Room

Unique Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Unique Seafront Room

Unique Seafront Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Small Room Shared Bathroom

Small Room Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Deluxe

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Standard

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Standard

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Bocas del Toro

Socialtel Bocas del Toro places you steps from Bolivar Park and within a 10-minute stroll of Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this beach hostel include a restaurant, a nightclub and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to bike hire and yoga classes. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a free manager's reception. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Bocas del Toro hostel include Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea and Bocas Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Playa El Istmito - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Bocas Marina - 5 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Tortuga Beach - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Paunch Beach - 15 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tequila Republic - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barco Hundido Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Del Mar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Toro Loco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cosmic Crab - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Bocas del Toro

Beach hostel with nightclub and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A nightclub, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Socialtel Bocas del Toro.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Bocas del Toro hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Nightclub
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Socialtel Bocas del Toro offers 50 accommodations with air conditioning. This Bocas del Toro hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 7 for adults and USD 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Dock
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 14 July 2025 to 31 December 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Socialtel Bocas del Toro

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 7 for adults and from USD 7 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Selina Hostel Bocas Toro
Selina Hostel
Selina Bocas Toro
Selina Hostels - Bocas Del Toro Panama - Isla Colon
Selina Bocas Toro Hostel
Selina Bocas Del Toro Panama - Isla Colon
Selina Hostel Bocas del Toro
Selina Bocas Toro Hostel Bocas del Toro
Selina Bocas Toro Bocas del Toro
Selina Bocas Toro Bocas l Tor

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Socialtel Bocas del Toro?

Socialtel Bocas del Toro offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Socialtel Bocas del Toro?

The closest beach to Socialtel Bocas del Toro is Tortuga Beach (2.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Socialtel Bocas del Toro?

No, there is no spa at this property. Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea is a short 7-minute walk away.

Does Socialtel Bocas del Toro serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Socialtel Bocas del Toro?

No, Socialtel Bocas del Toro does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Socialtel Bocas del Toro?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Socialtel Bocas del Toro?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Socialtel Bocas del Toro?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.