On the beach.Your stay at this hostal will put you steps from Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and a 5-minute walk from Hospital Point. Bolivar Park and Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea are also within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 1 min drive - 0.6 km
Bocas Marina - 2 min drive - 0.9 km
Carenero Island - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
Up in the Hill Organic Coffee Farm - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
Getting around
Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 1 min drive
Restaurants
Barco Hundido Bar - 1 min drive
The Pirate Bar Restaurant - 1 min drive
Mana Bar and Restaurant - 1 min drive
Café Del Mar - 1 min drive
coco fastronomy - 1 min drive
About this property
El Jaguar
Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Bastimentos hostal
El Jaguar offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.
12 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Built in 2001
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Terrace
Garden
Bar or lounge
El Jaguar offers 12 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. This Bastimentos hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
1 bar
Things to do
Kayaking
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Towels
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 10 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 1 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 1 are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property 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.
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 percent
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 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.
We should mention
There is no hot water on site.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Property is also known as
El Jaguar Hostel Isla Bastimentos
El Jaguar Hostel
El Jaguar Isla Bastimentos
El Jaguar Hostal Isla Bastimentos
El Jaguar Hostal
El Jaguar Bastimentos
El Jaguar Hostal Bastimentos
El Jaguar Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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."
Friendly place, great service, comfortable room. Would stay here again.
David
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
15 Oct 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good for a quick stay
OK for the one night I needed. Owner was very helpful and friendly. Nice deck with plenty of hammocks. Conveniently located next to the water taxi station for access to the other islands. Soap in room but no towel ,but provided upon request.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
5 Feb 2018
Liked: Cleanliness
On the water
This accommodation is not on the beach it is on the water. It's basic. Good if you want to do water sports.
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!
Buena habitación mediana con AC y baño. La cocina está okay. Zona común es grande y con un bar.
Hay bastante ruido alrededor del hostal con música y gente trabajando en muelles con lo que puede dificultar el sueño.
Localisation parfaite dans le village de Old Bank. Hôtel sur pilotis à l'ambiance très cool et sereine, comme un air de paradis!
Le personnel et le capitaine Andrew sont adorables et proposent de bonnes excursions.
Dommage, cette ile pourrait être parfaite si elle n'était pas si sale :-(
Séjour de 4 nuits fantastiques. Chambre très simple mais lieu magique face a la mer. Literie correcte . Personnel sympathique. Des excursions sont proposées.
Bien situé dans old bank. Point negatif …. Eau froide pour la douche
Das Hostel ist toll gelegen. Direkt über dem Wasser. Wir hatten das de Luxe_Zimmer, mit dem wir zufrieden waren. Die Gemeinschaftsküche ist super durchdacht, die Ausstattung lässt allerdings zu wünschen übrig bzw. könnte teilweise erneuert werden. Andere Strände bzw. Orte auf der Insel sind teilweise nur mit dem Boot erreichbar.
GisA
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
8/10 Good
Nuno
25 Dec 2019
Hotel de ilha, boa relação preço qualidade. Oferece serviço de cozinha partilhada.