Unbelievably beautiful, clean, and cheap - definitely a million times better than Mamallena, which we stayed it at our first 3 nights in Boquete. Then we found Refugio and never wanted to leave. Private room and bath with wifi, tv, great communal kitchen, beautiful outdoor seating and common areas for ~$27/night. The staff is very helpful and nice, the place... More

Okay, we've been running around all over Panama and this one is top of the line. Excellent in every way. Excellent price great people. You have to love them I am so picky and they meet all high marks. Safety, near all the action, great service. It was truly a pleasure to stay there. I just happened upon this place.... More

I have stayed at this Hostal Hotel on several occasions while visiting Boquete It is by far the best value for your money in all of the town of Boquete I rented a room for 7 nights the price 30 usd per night it comes with private bathroom and queen bed with satellite TV and WIFI Also you can rent... More

I am currently at the end of my five-night stay here at Hostal Refugio del Rio and all I can say is - what a pleasure to stay at this hostal! I did my research before I got here - read everything I could find on the web, TA and guide books. This hostal is definitely the best in town.... More

On my recent travels in Panama, I stayed for two nights, on separate occasions, here. The location is amazing - it is directly on the river and that's what sings you to sleep at night. The setting is beautiful in that the property is meticulously maintained, huge mature trees, inviting seating areas outside and by the river and what looked... More

after a booking mix up on our first night, we stayed in one of the private room by the stream. It looked quite new and was very good value for money. Great spacious shared kitchen -cooking helped to save a bit of money. More

The hotel was a really good catch. The price was really valuable and they have a beautiful garden and you can walk to all the important places in town. They have a good kitchen and even providing cheap food in the hostal. Also they offer laundry service for just a few dollars. One negative point was that they didnt clean... More

I stayed in one of the private rooms and you can hear the sound of the creek all day and night long - very relaxing. Great bathroom with rain shower. Good common areas. Try the Panamanian breakfast at Nelvis. More

Sleeping with the sliding glass door open allowed a thief to slip in. Our mistake. He clearly knew the room and the grounds, but was caught in the act by my husband before he was able to steal anything. Beautiful grounds, two of the rooms with decks are very nice and a good price. Good wifi in the dining room... More