Socialtel Bocas del Toro

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Calle 1 B, Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro, Bocas del Toro
  • Place, Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Bocas Marina
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tortuga Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.)
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

Standard Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Standard Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Small Room Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Unique Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Unique Seafront Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room Standard

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Double Room Deluxe

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Room Standard

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 13 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Bocas del Toro

With a stay at Socialtel Bocas del Toro in Bocas del Toro, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 1-minute walk from Bolivar Park and 6 minutes by foot from Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal. .This beach hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Bocas Marina.

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
  • ‪Cat In The Cup - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cosmic Crab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Socialtel Bocas del Toro

Waterfront hostel with a nightclub and a restaurant
Socialtel Bocas del Toro offers 50 accommodations with air conditioning. This Bocas del Toro hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a nightclub and bicycles to rent. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
At Socialtel Bocas del Toro, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a library.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Socialtel Bocas del Toro has a restaurant on site.

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 July 14 2025 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
Age restrictions apply for guests staying in dormitory rooms.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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