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Hostal El Jaguar

  •  Type: Hostel
  •  Beds: 12
  •  Baths: 12
  •  Sleeps: 26

Description

Hostal el Jaguar sits above the blue waters of the Caribbean on Bastimentos Island, in a string of islands in Bocas del Toro, Panama.
 
The Jaguar is a fourth generation local of Bastimentos and is a school teacher here on the island. He plays music at night for the Hostal and will show you how ceviche is supposed to be done.
 
The hostal is a welcoming place for any type of traveler, vacationers and backpackers, alike. Come enjoy the soothing waters of the Caribbean and see what Bastimentos has to offer you.
 
We offer many tours from visits to Wizard and Red Frog beach to Zapitilla (an area great for snorkeling) as well as a local cave tour.
 
Come enjoy Panama, the island way!
 
There are 12 more rooms listed below
Double Room with Private Bathroom (#1) - Double bed with private bathroom. Uses shared kitchen and living space.  
 
Two Single Beds with Private Bath (#2) - Two twin beds with private bathroom with Caribbean view. Uses shared kitchen and living space.
 
Double Room with Shared Bathroom (#3) - A room with a Double bed, sharing a bathroom in between rooms. Uses shared kitchen and living space.
 
3 Person Room, Private Bath & AC (#4) - Room with single and double beds, with private bathroom overlooking the Caribbean sea. Room equipped with Air Conditioning. Uses shared kitchen and living space.
 
Double Room with Shared Bathroom (#5) - A room with a Double bed, sharing a bathroom in between rooms. Uses shared kitchen and living space.
 
Double Room with Private Bathroom (#6) - Double bed with private bathroom. Uses shared kitchen and living space.
 
Double Room with Private Bathroom (#7) - Double bed with private bathroom. Uses shared kitchen and living space.
 
Deluxe Double Room, Private Bath & AC #8 - Room with a double bed and a private bathroom overlooking a Caribbean view. Room equipped with Air Conditioning. Uses shared kitchen and living space and relaible wifi is also included.
 
Deluxe Double Room, Private Bath & AC #9 - Room with a double bed and a private bathroom overlooking a Caribbean view. Room equipped with Air Conditioning. Uses shared kitchen and living space and relaible wifi is also included.
 
Deluxe Double Room,Private Bath & AC #10 - Room with a double bed and a private bathroom overlooking a Caribbean view. Room equipped with Air Conditioning. Uses shared kitchen and living space and relaible wifi is also included.
 
2 Double Bed- AC- Private Bath (#11) - 2 Double Bed- AC- Private Bath- Uptairs view
 
Double Bed- AC- Private Bath (#12) - Double Bed- AC- Private Bath- Uptairs view.

 

Owner info

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CONTACT OWNER

  • Arnulfo Archibold

Terms & Conditions

Bookings are on a first come, first serve basis only. Rooms will be offered if available.
Cancellations need to be made a day in advance to arrival.
A guest can be asked to leave at anytime by management's disgression. 

Additional Rate details

Check-In: 01:00 PM 
Check-Out: 10:00 AM

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Guest Reviews

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Lexnala

Home away from home


I have been meaning to write this review for a whole. We stayed at Jaguars for two weeks in an over the sea room. The place was wonderful, jaguar and his captain are real characters and always there to offer tips. The people staying at Jaguars were great. It felt like a family at times.

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Erik F

Solid Hostal, Awesome Owner


Bastimentos is the quieter of the two big islands in Bocas. As a result, Hostal El Jaguar was a great place to lay in a hammock and read a book, or take a quick swim or kayak in the ocean. Jaguar is a great guy. He\'s a teacher at the local school, and runs the place nicely. Do the Bat Cave tour. I won\'t spoil all of the fun by telling you too much about it. In the end the surprise was great... Just bring clothes that can be submerged in water.

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Dani F

Lovely hostel


We had two nights in this sweet hostel which is located direct on the sea. In the morning we jumped right away into the water when we got up. The owner and the people who are working there are very nice and it was always a nice atmosphere.

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Jerry D

Great hostel with friendly staff.


Spent Christmas week here with my family and had a fabulous time. Great hostel with friendly staff. Location was great with supermarkets and restaurants in close proximity. Ask about the day trips they offer which are well worth checking out. Thank you Jaguar Hostel for your hospitality!

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The Know How Couple

Great location and vibe


Based over the waterfront, El Jaguar is a laid back hostel with ideal social area and many hammocks. Had a private double with shared bathroom for $22 a night. Kitchen is well equipped (even has a working oven!! - would benefit from oven gloves). Stayed for 4 nights and would definitely return. Happy hour 6-7 for cheap beers/ drinks and they have kayaks for hire to paddle across bay. Staff friendly and it’s clean also ???? Thanks gang x

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CriMD

Better than great value for money


El Jaguar is a great place, especially if you are travelling on a budget and if you want to experience the authentic feel of Isla Bastimentos on its Old Bank friendly neighbourhood. The Jaguar - the host - is very wellcoming man and allways checked-in with us if we have everything we need and also he seemed very hands on his bussiness always being around, improoving and fixing what needed to be fixed around the place. Staff was also friendly and very helpfull from the beginning to the end of our stay and always with a smile on their faces - especially the locals. There are catalogues by the bar with the restaurants and activities available on the island. Also the room was very clean, there were no buggs, we even had towels, soap and a closet and the air fan did its job so we did not miss not booking a room with AC. Be mindfull there is a water shortage on the island during dry season which means you won’t be able to take long and hot showers at any hour but this does not mean you won’t be able to shower and clean more than properly daily. Water is provided on a schedule - just ask about it and you will be fine! I was very sorry to see such horrible previous reviews of this great place of people who lacked compassion for those for whom water becomes a luxury independently of their will. This is a local bussiness, not a big franchise so I think they are worth all the praise for their great job and their eagerness to always improove. Also good supermarket just out the door and lots of great locally owned restaurants with the yummiest caribean cuisine and hospitality walking distance from El Jaguar. Happy hours daily from 18:00 to 19:30 and a great deck to enjoy the bay! Just keep an open mind, people!

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Sacha

Great value for money, authentic vibe


My boyfriend and I stayed here for two nights and we really liked it! The hostal is simpel and has everything you need. We loved the authentic vibe, the staff was extremely friendly and helpful and the location is perfect for hiking and kayaking! Would absolutely recommend this is you are looking for a local place to stay and you are on a budget :)