Spanish by the River - Boquete
Alto Boquete, Entrada a Palmira, 180 Mts a Mano Izquierda Alto Boquete, Boquete 0413 Panama
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#8 of 25 hostels in Boquete
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Our Spanish School & Hostel in Boquete is located in a charming neighborhood. The cozy and comfortable house has 4 rooms; 3 with two single beds and 1 with a double bed and optional private bathroom. There is also a lush garden with lots of birds and orange trees. The kitchen is fully equipped and the living room has a sound system, cable television and DVD. The communal areas in the house, the terrace with hammocks and the garden with it's easy chairs makes this place perfect to relax or to work in style!
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wine / champagne
Bicycles available
Darts
Books, DVDs, music for children
Children's television networks
Airport transportation
Car park
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Shuttle bus service
Business Centre with Internet Access
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Picnic area
Shared kitchen
Shared lounge / TV area
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Alto Boquete, Entrada a Palmira, 180 Mts a Mano Izquierda Alto Boquete, Boquete 0413 Panama
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I spent almost two weeks at this Hostal, and since I’m traveling alone, it was great how Ricardo, the Chilean manager, put together group meals quite often...pizza, tacos, eggplant lasagna, Chilean food, and our Christmas meal. The dorms are only two beds, I had one unfortunate roommate who snored loudly, that was rough for me since I’m a light sleeper, but luckily he left, and Lucas was fine. It is a bit out of town, but nearly is Morton’s Bakery, which is great, as is The Garden Restaurant. A shared taxi or bus is only $.60, and takes ten minutes, nice walk into town along the River also. I’d recommend this Hostal.
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Ingrid L, General Manager at Spanish by the River - Boquete
Responded 4 Dec 2019
Hi there! Many thanks for your great review! We{d love to see you back! Saludos,
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We wanted to spend 2 nights in Spanish By The River and in the end we spent one week there. It's our favorite hostel so far. The community we had there we never had before we cooked with the whole hostel were looking movies together and had very nice conversations. Ricardo the manager cares a lot about those things and organisate everything for cooking, movies, popcorn..... the feeling was very familiar and we made friends. Many people wanted to stay shorter and decide to stay. This so far to the social part. The hostel has a very well equipped kitchen and coffee tee is for free the whole day. In the hostel are living as well some chicken and also those eggs are free.... fruit which are growing in the garden are also included bananas, lime, Orange, Patacones.... We slept in a tent and we had nothing to complain and this for 6$ per person. You can get warm showers and if you need something Ricardo gonna help you for sure. You have hammocks to chill and tables and benches to eat or play or what ever.... All in all if I would own a hostel it would be like Spanish By The River... We loved it and we miss the comfort and community we had. The Wi-Fi is not the best but it was nice because no one is sitting there the whole day with the phone!;) We can definitely recommend to come there. Thanks Ricardo for the nice time we had!!!:) …
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Date of stay: March 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Ingrid L, General Manager at Spanish by the River - Boquete
Responded 4 Dec 2019
Hi Linda, Many thanks for the review! We are happy you had such a wonderful time and yes, Ricardo is a fantastic manager! Saludos,
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I went there after spending 1.5 years in Bocas del Toro. Boquete was not in my plans but the decision of staying there worth it! Ricardo is a great guy, great host. Makes life easy and welcomes everybody. Nice house or nice place to put your tent. Fresh Eggs that you can take, a bonfire with the people that is staying or enjoying the breeze are the high points!
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Date of stay: March 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: can be cold and windy sometimes
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Response from Ingrid L, General Manager at Spanish by the River - Boquete
Responded 4 Dec 2019
Hi there! I know it is a bit late but anyways, many thanks for your great review and for enjoying our place! Hopefully we will see you back in the future! Saludos,
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We stayed at Spanish by the River for a total of 3 nights and were greeted with such hospitality. Ricardo (the hostel manager) was extremely kind and helpful. The hostel has an amazing backyard with chickens that you can have fresh eggs in the morning and fruit trees that was so relaxing to hangout at. Showers/bathrooms were very clean. It is located in Alto Boquete (just about 2 min south of the town) and was about a 60 cent cab ride into town. If you are looking for a hostel not in town and want a great atmosphere and good people to hang out with I strongly recommend staying here! I would love to come back :)
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Date of stay: March 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Unfortunately the weather during our stay was not so nice, but we were lucky and stayed in one of the rooms. There are 4 double rooms and one bathroom in the main house were the kitchen is. So we didn’t had to get out much. The hostel is not close to the city center, so you need to take a taxi or bus to get there.
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Date of stay: November 2017Trip type: Travelled with friends
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The hostel had a really good feel. A mixture of ages with some learning Spanish and some not. The hostal has free eggs you could collect from the Chicken coup each morning and fruits in the garden. Ricardo was a great host and helped me at the local bank due to withdrawal ossues. The hostal dog is great and just loves to be with people , he even followed us towards town one day
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Date of stay: December 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed a week here. Great choice. A taxi ride to town is under a buck and only a few minutes. We actually walked to town a couple of times too. There is a mini grocery store under a minute away. The place itself was cleaned daily. Well equipped in all areas, with a huge back yard, where you can pick fresh lemons or eggs from the hostel chickens. Manager Ricardo was awesome.
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I was there for 3 nights, and it was great! It is clean, a great jarden where you can see homingbirds! The kitchen is complete and clean. The rooms are very nice! A dorm has only 2 beds, so almost a private room! It is a little bit outside town, but you van easilly take a cab for a dollar. I really recommandend this place and will go back for sure if i go to Boquete. It has a very good vibe.
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Travelled solo
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I went for a couple days to Spanish by the river and finally stayed 11 days there. This is a very special place (in a good sense). Is not in the main town (which you can access easily by cheap taxis (less than $1) or even walking if you will to walk for an hour) but this has an interest: I felt like in a farm. They have a really cool terrace with hammocks and other nice furniture and a huge garden, well equipped too and with some hens and a roaster what I think was nice. Also it’s one of the cleanest hostels I’ve ever stayed. They offer a high quality organic coffee from Boquete. It’s definitely not a place for party but for relaxing. Last but not least, Charlie the manager is an amazing guy, very friendly, helpful and hard worker (you’ll always see him doing something to improve the hostel or be sure that it is clean). I left the hostel with a new friend!…
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Date of stay: April 2017Trip type: Travelled solo
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I stayed in this hostel from mid-January to mid-March 2017. 2 nights in the dorm and 2 months in the tent. It is strange to see here negative reviews about this hostel. Probably, these people were expecting to get a royal suite and a Hilton service for $ 6. But this is just a hostel. And this hostel is great! The best in Boquete. There is each dorm for only 2 people and a few good tents in a beautiful garden, really сlean showers and toilets, well equipped kitchen. All these facilities are offered for minimal money. I especially want to recognize the work of the manager Charlie. He is always ready to respond to any request from the guest. Surprising is his patience and tolerance, because sometimes some of the guests were really unbearable; but Charlie always solved any problem with a smile. PS: (to the one who knows) "You know!!! Ha-ha..." (c) ;-D Good luck, friends!…
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Date of stay: January 2017
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Response from Charlie S, Gérant at Spanish by the River - Boquete
Responded 22 Mar 2017
Thank's, my friend, your message reallytouched my heart. I work hard everyday to make this place pleasant and comfortable, sometimes i can sometimes i don't. Thank you for recognizing my hard work. I hope to see you soon. Saludos, Charlie & Kathy - Manager
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PRICE RANGE
US$25 - US$27 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
4
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Frequently Asked Questions about Spanish by the River - Boquete
Which popular attractions are close to Spanish by the River - Boquete?
Nearby attractions include Boquete Bees and Butterflies (6.0 km), Boquete Valley Ruiz Coffee Shop (5.4 km), and Jungla de Panama Wildlife Refuge (1.9 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Spanish by the River - Boquete?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free parking, and airport transportation.
What food & drink options are available at Spanish by the River - Boquete?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Spanish by the River - Boquete?
Yes, free parking, a parking garage, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Spanish by the River - Boquete?
Conveniently located restaurants include Buckle Tip Coffee Studio, Morton's Bakehouse, and RetroGusto Restaurant & Bar.
Does Spanish by the River - Boquete have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Spanish by the River - Boquete offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Spanish by the River - Boquete have airport transportation?
Yes, Spanish by the River - Boquete offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Spanish by the River - Boquete?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and French.