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Hostal Nomba Reviews

Cien Metros al oeste de Parque Central, Detras de Bistro Boquete, Boquete, Panama

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83%Overall Rating

From 16 ratings
  • 86%Character
  • 85%Security
  • 93%Location
  • 79%Staff
  • 80%Atmosphere
  • 74%Cleanliness

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97%

We loved our stay here. Nanci was a great help with booking tours and providing us with suggestions on what to do in Boquette. Would definitely recommend.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


83%

Easy to meet people. Two sitting areas, one quiet, for reading


90%

It's a nice enough hostel. Good location, superfriendly staff. The tours they offer though is a bit pricey for someone on a budget. And the bed was not that comfy. The areas in the hostel are nice though. It was a bit quiet (not many guests) when I was there, so it's a good place to stay if you wanna sleep.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female 18-24
  • (7 reviews)


93%

Hostal Nomba was my first hostel experience ever and I am SO HAPPY that I went. My boyfriend and I loved it! We had a private room to ourselves, the staff was wonderful, it was within walking distance of town, everything was at our fingertips. Wonderful facility! Really, we loved it. We've been converted to hostel stayers now :) THANK YOU NOMBA!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

Very good location in the center of Boquete, nice chilling area, there is a bar on the premises. They offer good trips, coffee plantation trip is very good value for money.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Couple 31-40
  • (7 reviews)


93%

The water was pretty cold for the showers, but I enjoyed the hammocks and happy hour.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Mar 2012
  • kellyrhawley5099
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

loved it ! lovely place lovely town.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


43%

I don\'t recommend this hostel. We had a lot of problems with the staff. They did not want to refund our money although we had ants in the first room, worms in the second room (they were in the bed, the cushions, and eventually in all our cloths and luggage), and ants and worms in the third room. They became very unfriendly at the end and finally we had to accept a very foul compromise to get at least a little of our money back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
Oddly enough, this guest didn't consider that they were the ones attracting ants with food that they had been carrying with them. They were reminded by our staff to use common sense, but guess what, they chose to continue with the ant problem. Come on folks, tropics+ food=ants. They deserved none of the money we gave them back but customers service USUALLY goes a long way.

97%

The best from all the hostels we went during our trip in Panama! Secure, clean, well situated... nothing bad to say about it! Nancy, the crazy receptionist can entertain you and others during the evening or can cook some pancakes, papaya and really good coffee the morning! Also, the owner is very nice (try the hot springs with him during the night, it worth it!). If you're looking to a nice and quiet place to have a good sleep, but also have some crazy nights, don't go anywhere else than Nomba!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


57%

Hostel overcharged for activities which other hostels charged less than half for. The owner appears very focused on money at the bar and partying. The owner charged visitors different prices for outings/gear, and stated that my girlfriend had an unpaid tab at the bar when she did not drink. Breakfast is supposed to be included, but sometimes the workers "forget" to prepare it. Room was spacious and affordable. Bathroom had hot water, small community, friendly travelers. Kitchen for private rooms

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • sergiomarrero14188
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Guests were confused about our price scale and that different numbers of people render different prices. No-one charges anything that is not purchased of course and yes, during the holidays, we help guests who are away from family have a good time. Breakfast is self serve, so preparing it... well, that's for you to do. NOTE: Apparently these guests did enjoy the facilities, i.e. room where unfortunately they had to spend most their time sick. Understandably it can be difficult enjoying yourself when you drink bad water as they had mentioned.

100%

The hostel was wonderful, welcoming, clean, and delivered on our expectations. A great value at a great price, with a central location ONE BLOCK AWAY from the town square! A beautfuly mountain view from the front of the hostel, with adventure trips scheduled at the front desk (hiking, hot springs, coffee plantation tours, etc.).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

A really good place, very relaxing and the hosts Ryan and Nancy are very helpfull. A lot of good activities at the hostel, free hikes, poker night and much more. A really comfortable stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Denmark
  • All Male Group 18-24
  • (2 reviews)




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