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El Jaguar

2.0 star property
Days spent enjoying the waterfront's natural beauty and evenings savoring cocktails as the sun sets create the perfect rhythm at this peaceful retreat.

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El Jaguar sits on the waterfront, offering beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere. Guests can relax in the garden, spend time on the beach, or explore by kayak. In the evening, the bar is perfect for a sunset cocktail with WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
The current price is NT$746
NT$820 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bathroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View | Free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 170 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Sector Central, calle 100mts del parque, Bastimentos, Bocas del Toro

What's nearby

  • Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Up in the Hill Organic Coffee Farm - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bolivar Park - 47 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Bocas Marina - 52 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Red Frog Beach - 65 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tequila Republic - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Amaranto - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Merén Pool Club & Restaurant - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Reataurante Guari Guary by Nayda - ‬2 min walk
  • Cosmic Crab

About this property

El Jaguar

Hostal on the waterfront
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar at El Jaguar. This hostal is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and kayaking. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at El Jaguar have amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens and limited housekeeping

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NT$937 total
includes taxes & fees
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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

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Kayaking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2001

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 10 percent

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Frequently asked questions

Is El Jaguar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Jaguar?

As of 2025/12/19, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Jaguar on 2025/12/21 start from NT$746, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

This hostal doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at El Jaguar?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at El Jaguar?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is El Jaguar located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bastimentos hostal is just steps from Bastimento-Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Hospital Point. Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Bocas Marina are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

El Jaguar Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DeeAnne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ocean view and Alfuronso, the host, was so nice and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Didier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour très cool.

Bon rapport qualité prix. Très bien situé. Cuisine fonctionnelle. Grande Terrasse commune sur l'eau très sympa. Water taxi sur place avec possibilité d'excursions et connexion directe depuis Bocas. En résumé un excellent choix.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ibai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buena experiencia en el alojamiento y con todo el personal. Lo recomendaría totalmente.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eberhard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tranquila el propietario muy amable y servicial
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Oriol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Une bonne adresse

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 :-(
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lieu enchanteur

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
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top. Cadre super et bonne ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

GisA

Liked: Cleanliness

Tolle Unterkunft mit kleinen Mängeln

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
La ubicación era muy buena, la cocina estaba bien equipada y el personal amable. Podrían limpiar un poco la entrada trasera que daba mucha pena y muy mala imagen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Simone

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid

Just appalling and very very overpriced
Broken hanger -
Dismal and depressing. "Comfort room"
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Nuno

Hotel de ilha, boa relação preço qualidade. Oferece serviço de cozinha partilhada.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel with a lovely view. WATCH OUT: There is a ticket shop 250m
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice stadd, good service. Went on boat and snorkeling tour around the islands, very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super chill

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."
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff and convenient to colon. Simple and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Oscar, Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean hostel at a low price.

Low price, clean hostel and the staff was nice, kind and service minded.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, comfortable and friendly

Friendly place, great service, comfortable room. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

myriam

Liked: Staff & service

Une bonne adresse

L hôtel est simple , bien situé au centre du village mais il est bruyant à cause du fait d être proche de l embarcadère et des va ret vient incessants des bateaux à moteur . La structure bois simple peut difficilement être efficace aussi contre les clients bruyants ( enfants qui courrent , personne qui parle fort ). Sinon , la literie est bonne . Le cadre , et l'environnement sont très jolies, le personnel est sympathique , l accès à la cuisine un vrai plus . Une bonne adresse.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

elisa

Liked: Staff & service

Justo lo que te esperas

Por ese precio, lo que cabe esperar... es justo lo que piden por lo que ofrecen. El servicio muy amable. Eatuvimos muy satisfechos, por ese precio no podemos pedir mas
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrian, Schonungen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr gute Unterkunft direkt auf dem Meer

Wir übernachteten im private Room A/C mit eigenem Bad. Es war hier alles super und die zu unserer Reisezeit deutschen Angestellten waren sehr nett und jederzeit hilfsbereit. Das Hostel ist auf Stelzen ins Meer gebaut sodass in allen Zimmern das meeresrauschen zu hören. Es gibt nur kaltes Wasser in der Dusche was aber in Bocas del Toro ganz normal zu sein scheint. man braucht aber wegen des heißen Wetters auch kein warmes Wasser. alles in allem passt hier alles und die Unterkunft ist sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hostal tranquilo, sencillo y con bonita vista

Sencillo, fácil de llegar tanto de ida como al resto de islas y lugares, tranquilo, buena ubicación y el personal fue súper amable en dar información.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018