Name: El Jaguar
Address: Sector Central, calle 100mts del parque, Isla Bastimentos, Isla Bastimentos, Isla Bastimentos, 00000, Panama
Rating: 8

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Changuinola Capitan Manuel Nino International Airport

El Jaguar

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 :)

Great hostel with a lovely view.WATCH OUT:There is a ticket shop 250m

Really great vibe and very chill. Can't beat $1.50 beers and $1 happy hour special. Beers are on the "honor system" because as three part says when you arrive, "you are family now."

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! 

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

Upon arrival, we were greeted by hotel staff and volunteers. They helped us out of the water taxi and getting our luggage to the reception area. We were given a brief summary of the hostel dos and don'ts right away. The hostel was clean, so was our room and bathroom.Definitely a great experience!

It has a nice view to the ocean, has its own deck, very relaxed lounge with hammocks, it’s very clean, and the host are really nice.

Bastimentos itself is a horrible filthy litter strewn hovel with everything way overpriced and totally not worth visiting the only thing that made it bearable was the accommodation. After reading great reviews about the island we booked 4 nights (3 too many) the hostal has a great communal area, wifi was good and 2 well equipped kitchens and your right on the sea front. We thought we could walk everywhere but, most trails are unsafe to do because of crime (so all the locals tell you) so every trip involves overpriced water taxis, I would recommend the hostal, its great, not the island its awful

Loved the staff and convenient to colon. Simple and clean.

We had a great time here. Very nice people attending you. Comfortable beds. Isn't too polish but the ambient is cool.
I liked its little pier for taking pictures and I recommend boat services to visit other islands.
Don't go with kids, too much water around!

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Great value for money, authentic vibe

Nice accommodation

Better than great value for money

Great location and vibe

Super chill

Very friendly staff

Low price, clean hostel and the staff was nice, kind and service minded.

Clean hostel at a low price.

Friendly place,  great service,  comfortable room. Would stay here again.

Clean, comfortable and friendly

Breakfast included

Free Internet

Suitable for children

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Ski slope nearby

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Smoking allowed

Electric car charging

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