About

Welcome to Aqua Lounge, your tropical retreat on Isla Carenero in the stunning Bocas del Toro, Panama. Just a quick one-minute boat ride ($1) from Isla Colón, our hostel offers an unparalleled experience on the warm Panamanian Caribbean Sea. At Aqua Lounge, you can unwind on our expansive sundeck equipped with lounge chairs perfect for sunbathing and taking in the breathtaking sunsets with a perfect view of Bocas town. Enjoy our natural pools, a pool volleyball area, slack lines, and our renowned dive tower.

Dive into the crystal-clear Caribbean waters to explore a vibrant underwater world teeming with fish, starfish, and coral, ideal for snorkeling. Relax at our bar and soak in the tropical vibes. Isla Carenero is a charming and exclusive island featuring restaurants, a supermarket, white sand beaches, and prime spots for surfing and snorkeling. A short boat ride to Isla Colón opens up a diverse array of restaurants and a lively nightlife in the main town. We cater to all kinds of travelers with our range of accommodation options. Choose from comfortable dorms or private rooms perfect for groups of friends.

As a renown hostel known for it's events with our over the sea deak, we emphasize the social aspect of travel, offering numerous communal areas where guests can share stories and plans, creating a vibrant and friendly atmosphere. Aqua Lounge is also proud to host the last stop of the world-renowned Filthy Friday Party, ensuring an unforgettable experience. We always have activities and events designed to keep our guests socializing and enjoying their time together. Our full-service restaurant and bar offer a delightful variety of dishes, including vegan and vegetarian options, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. Experience the best of Bocas del Toro at Aqua Lounge, where adventure, unforgettable events, and relaxation meet.

We offer several options for our guests. We have several dorms, that would offer you a great standard of comfort and services as well as we offer several private rooms for groups of friends that travel together or groups of friends looking for an unforgettable experience together.


Aqua lounge policies

Check in from 15:00 to 22:00 .
Check out before 11:00 .
after 10 pm 10 dollars will be charged for late check in

Property and cancellation policies:
* FREE cancellation 15 days prior to arrival on non-holiday dates***
* Exception: If you book more than 3 rooms, you must pay 50% at the time of booking.
* 100% penalty if you cancel between days 14 and 0 before arrival.
* Early departures: They will be penalized with the cost of 2 nights.
* No-show: 100% penalty of the total reservation.
* Important: During national holidays, from November 1 to 5, 2024, you must book 50% of the total and pay the rest upon arrival. During this period, as well as on New Year's Day and Easter, we do not offer refunds and full payment must be made a minimum of 15 days in advance.

Taxes not included - 10.00%
Breakfast not included.
You can add Breakfast at the location

General:

Reception is open from 8 am until 10 pm.
No curfew.
smoking designed areas


Age Restrictions:
Guests must be 18 years or older to stay in aqua Lounge

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception (limited hours)
  • Internet access
  • Nightclub
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Reviews

7.8Very Good(856)
  • Value for Money
    7.8
  • Security
    8.6
  • Atmosphere
    8.0
  • Cleanliness
    6.6
  • Staff
    7.9
  • Location
    8.6
  • Facilities
    7.0
Stayed in Feb 2026
7.7
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Liliana
Female, 31-40, USA
Good location and nice restaurant, with friendly restaurant staff. However, some of the girls who work the front desk/checkin are not the most welcoming, especially the girl with tattoos and rotten front teeth. Also, music blasts every night at this place so you will not have a single night with no music as the walls are very thin and you hear it until midnight or 2 in the morning. This is NOT the place to book if you want rest or a good nights sleep. Facilities are not the best either.
Stayed in Feb 2026
8.0
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Anna
Female, 25-30, Netherlands
Location on the water is gorgeous. Very easy to take a water taxi to main island, only for $1. Common area and restaurant looks very bougie, which is a big contrast to the other areas in the hostel. Kitchen is horrible, not gonna lie. Very very bad equipped and almost no space. Dorms are okay, but very basic. Couches in the common area for guests only sit like trash.
Stayed in Feb 2026
8.9
N
Niccolò
Female, 25-30, Italy
The stay at this hostel was really good. The location is perfect being in from of Boca Town and the hostel itself is amazing. Plenty of activities, parties, fun things. If you wish to rest this is not the hostel for you, but if you wanna meet people and have fun this is perfect. The staff was really helpful and nice, especially Martina and Sherlin at the reception. They were smiling and willing to help in anything I needed. Good job and see you again!!!
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Location

Isla Carenero, Bocas del Toro, Panamá, Archipielago Bocas del Toro, Panamá, Bocas del Toro, Panama
0.4km from city centre