About

Welcome to Bodhi Hostel, where everything is designed with passion and nature in mind. Through traveling, we hope for you to learn more about our world, about yourself, about people and cultures. Bodhi Hostel is named after the very tree under which Buddha achieved enlightenment. In creating an open and sociable atmosphere, we want you to make new friends, and leave feeling a little enlightened yourself.

We can help you organize trips to the Coiba and Cebaco islands for snorkeling and diving and if you want to have a surf class we can contact you with an instructor.

We offer free breakfast.

Every bed in our place has a comfortable semi-therapeutic mattress, pillow, hotel quality linen, towels.

Fully equipped common kitchen available to all our guests.

Santa Catalina is a small town. We are located on the main street of Santa Catalina,
the bus stop is 3 minutes walk from our hostel. The surf beach is a 20-minute walk from the hostel.

Important notes:
Reception closes after 21:00




Bodhi Hostel & Lounge Policies and Conditions:

Check in from 14:00.
Check out before 12:00.

Reception Hours 7:00 to 21:00
If you are arriving after 8pm, please notify us beforehand by email or phone.

Cancellation policy: 72 hs before arrival. If guests do not show up, the first night of the reservation will be charged. Any modification resulting in a loss of nights has to be done 3 days before arrival otherwise the initial amount will be charged.

Payment upon arrival by cash only.

Taxes not included- 10.00%
Breakfast included.

No curfew.
Pet friendly.
Child friendly.
Non smoking.

Pets allowed upon request. Children in dorm only allowed upon request.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 21:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Child Friendly
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Non Smoking
  • Pet Friendly
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Luggage Storage
  • Parking
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Book Exchange
  • Board Games
  • Cooker
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Reviews

9.0Superb(197)
  • Value for Money
    8.9
  • Security
    8.8
  • Atmosphere
    8.4
  • Cleanliness
    9.1
  • Staff
    9.4
  • Location
    9.4
  • Facilities
    9.1
Stayed in May 2025
9.7
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Erika
Female, 25-30, USA
Cool place. Had a private room. Staff was super nice and it’s a chill vibe. Good location. Breakfast in the mornings. I think it’s my favorite Bodhi I’ve stayed in. Shower was cold. Location is great. Only complain is that it got wicked hot in the room. There are 2 fans though which helped.
Stayed in May 2025
9.7
J
Jemima
Female, 25-30, Australia
Loved my time at Bodhi! Staff were really lovely - made me breakfast early so I could eat before my 7am dive meet time. Vibe was quiet due to low season, but I can imagine in high season the common areas would be great! Location was perfect.
Stayed in Apr 2025
9.7
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Eve
Female, 18-24, England
Lovely hostel with amazing staff and delicious homemade breakfast (that wasn’t just pancakes). Not very lively so probably wouldn’t stay if solo but if you are with others it’s great. :)
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Location

Calle Principal, Santa Catalina, Panama
0.7km from city centre