About

Ocean front and just 10 minutes from town, Skully's House is the perfect combination of private rooms, shared dorms and common kitchens and dining areas for all to share.

We now have a total of 13 rooms, consisting of 4 dorms (1 with newly installed A/C), 5 ocean front private rooms, 2 family size rooms and 2 studios with their own full kitchen and private balcony. Dorms are quite unique with unusual bed placement so every person can choose what fits their best comfort. Each bed has a lamp, fan, and electrical outlets to charge your electronics. Each has its own bathroom with hot water shower. Private rooms all have A/C, coffee maker, fridge, private bath with hot water and can sleep 2 - 6, depending on the room.

ACTIVITIES
Swimming pool
Pool table
Ping-Pong table
Horseshoes
Small beach gym with weights, pull-up bars and more

EXTRAS
Fast, reliable WiFi
Generator back-up. With power outages being quite common on the island, we are never without power, water or internet
Filtered water station
Laundry service
On-site bar
Mini-restaurants - giving you a variety of food to choose from
On-site mini-market

Skully's House Policies and Conditions:
Cancellation policy: 48h before arrival.
Check in from 13:00.
Check out before 10:30 .
Payment upon arrival by cash.
Taxes included.
Breakfast is not included, but the on-site restaurant serves from 7 am, 7 days a week.

General:
The reception is open from 09:00 to 19:00
No curfew.
This property might pre-authorize your credit card.
The maximum period of stay is 14 days.

Please Note:
Sunday is Family FunDay and our pool is a popular attraction for local families.
We do have animals that are free to run around the property:

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 19:00

Check Out

until

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Luggage Storage
  • Parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Reception (limited hours)
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Reviews

8.9Fabulous(533)
  • Value for Money
    8.7
  • Security
    9.8
  • Atmosphere
    9.1
  • Cleanliness
    8.6
  • Staff
    8.9
  • Location
    8.4
  • Facilities
    8.7
Summary of traveller reviews

Skully's House in Bocas Del Toro offers a unique pirate-themed stay right by the ocean. Guests praise the friendly and helpful staff, the amazing bar with nightly activities, and the well-equipped kitchens. The dorms are comfortable and uniquely designed. While some mention it's a bit far from town, taxis are readily available. A few recent reviews note occasional issues with cleanliness in bathrooms and a less traditional backpacker vibe due to families and outside guests.

Stayed in Jul 2026
9.4
J
Janice
Female, 41+, USA
Love this place. Great atmosphere, staff, etc
Stayed in Apr 2026
9.7
O
Olivia
Female, 18-24, Germany
it's great
Stayed in Apr 2026
8.3
L
Lea
Female, 31-40, Canada
Loves the place overall! I was lucky enough to get a bed facing the ocean. Gets super quiet and calm at night even with the bar. I had the breakfast at their restaurant couple of times, it was good. Staff was helpful and nice. The vybe overall is less of a backpacker mood but more like a family atmosphere. I did not mind at all but i understand thats not for everyone. I would recommend!
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Location

Big Creek, Playa Paunch, Bocas del Toro, Panama
2.5km from city centre