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Escape to Panama’s western mountains, and disconnect in nature at Selina Boquete. Located on the town’s main street and close to some of the best coffee shops and restaurants in the area, spend time getting to know the neighborhood while taking in gorgeous views of luscious greenery and sweeping landscapes. With a cool climate perfect for exploring nature, choose from a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, climbing, rafting, hot springs, and coffee farm tours, or unwind at Selina, by the peaceful river that runs through our hotel. After a day of discovering the best of Boquete, check out our on-site facilities, including a beautiful wellness area, the only CoWork in town, a restaurant, a garden, a shared kitchen, a grab n’ go, and the first cylinder accommodation in Panama. Wake up to the sounds of chirping birds and the soothing river as you start your day with a locally-grown cup of coffee and a fresh breakfast. Tick off your tasks at our CoWork, or stroll around the charming town, before embarking on new adventures in the mountains. Unwind back at Selina, sip on a glass of wine in our garden, and mingle with like-minded travelers as you listen to live-music under the stars.
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Charming
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Location
Ave. Fundadores, Boquete 0413 Panama
Selina Boquete
96 reviews
Getting there
Good for walkers
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We had a standard private room with private bathroom to begin with but there was a leak in the bathroom and the staff were absolutely brilliant in moving us. Got upgraded to a suite - if you can afford the extra, definitely worth the difference.
The location is spot on too - short walking (5-10 mins) distance from the restaurants and shops and really easy to access all the trails/hikes from here too.
Would definitely recommend Selina Boquete to anyone heading to the area.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Not the best for travellers with mobility issues
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â May be a problem for people with mobility issues.
You may want to bring your own hair dryer if...
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This place fascinated me as it was more like an experience than just an accommodation. With the beautiful scenery and places to sit/eat/chill, it was almost difficult to leave to go into Boquete.
There were little nooks and hammocks where an introvert could hide away, and at night I could escape for some solitude at the bonfire.
I noticed a flyer advertising that they had a drumming circle on the full moon. The odds of it being a full moon in the short time I was there seemed astronomical but low and behold, when I googled it, it was a full moon that very night (Dec 7th). Delighted, I went to confirm the event with reception but they had no record of such a thing. I showed the staff person the flyer and she quickly got in touch with someone and it was organised for the following night but I would be gone by then. That was my only disappointment.
I was there with an Intrepid Tour so didn’t actually book this place myself but if I had I would have stayed in one of those barrel rooms, they looked so compact and cosy.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Selina Management Global, Sales at Selina Boquete
Responded 23 Sept 2023
Wow! We love to hear you had such an amazing experience, we do aim to build a beautiful experience for all our guests. And we would love to have you back!
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We stayed in Selina Boquete for 3 (week) nights with our 2 children. The hostel is very well-located, with a river flowing through which gives a really nice & relax vibe. The staff is very nice & friendly, the lady insisted on showing us all the different enterainment upon arrival yet very unexperienced. This is felt in how they dealt with our questions and room issues. The room looked very nice yet seemed to be falling apart. From the toilet paper holder to the curtains, it all sat loose and came down at one point. The curtain falling down was noticed to reception but them not dealt with - that is a pity!
Thumbs up to cleaning staff they were excellent!
It was noisy for sure but not too disturbing. The restaurant was ok when the manager was around but when he wasn’t it wasn’t the most hospitable place to be.
I would recommend to get the rooms fixed (and close those holes where something has already falling down) and give your staff proper training in leadership & hospitality. The will was certainly there, the skills / insights not yet.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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The room VARY GREATLY. You may want to ask to see YOUR room. The Some rooms are very nice, some are literally, 3 or 4 foot diameter concrete pipe sections and a bed with restroom nearby. Food varies. Drinks seem to be sweetened with guava, which is not to my taste. Pleasant staff.
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â This is not a traditional hotel or motel. If in doubt, you may want to ask for a tour. One of a...
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I arrived at about 6:20 pm, after a 6 hour drive. The parking lot was full and the parking attendant said oh, you have to park around the corner in the back. Wait a minute, I am spending money, a couple of hundred dollars at your establishment and you don’t have parking, or you offer no other assistance. Wow, I could t believe it.. The parking person didn’t give a crap and I backed out and left I am 62 years old and there was NO ABSOLUTELY NO help.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Room Tip: Be sure you don’t have a car..
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Response from Ginniva Bozo, Sales at Selina Boquete
Responded 6 Sept 2022
Hello Jackie, we are so sorry to hear about your experience. At Selina Boquete, we want to make sure that our guests are being taken care of. We assure you that we will work towards this issue and improve the service as soon as possible
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New place. It’s gonna need some time. The staff is learning but they’re very unpracticed. A few months of experience will go a long way. They hold nightly activities. It’s nice to drum up interest but doesn’t always work out. They hired two guys with a guitar today and they were a mess. Their speakers were waaaaaay too loud and out of tune. They also kept having feedback issues. Don’t think about sleeping until after 11 because all the music goes til then and it’s extremely loud. It rains a lot here and there are too many areas that do not have a covered walkway. You Will get wet here during the rains. Also the buildings are still being refurbished and have many issues (plumbing, roofs etc). There’s many more issues but suffice to say, in a few months it should be a good spot. The staff is very nice now though!
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: The drinks are insanely expensive. Drink booze elsewhere. Seriously it’s more than US prices
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Response from Selina Management, Sales at Selina Boquete
Responded 25 Jun 2022
Hi! Thank you so much for your comments. We will definitely look into the sound issues for future music presentations. We will make sure everything gets taken care of. At Selina, we appreciate any feedback our guests can give us, thanks for your patience.
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We stayed at the Selina in Boquete for two nights and are completely convinced. The hostel itself is clean and incredibly beautiful. However, we have particularly positive memories of the staff. We had some problems with our transfers due to the Easter holidays, so we contacted Selina in advance and asked for help. Jordan, one of the employees, showed great commitment, booked transfers for us and made phone calls to bus companies. I have never experienced this level of service before. The Selina is really lucky to have such an employee on the team. Thank you very much for these two wonderful days in Boquete.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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The only reason why this is not a 5-star review is that this place feels a bit impersonal because of its size. They put a lot of effort into creating community spirit and connecting guests but it still feels a bit automatic and robotic. However, the premises are great and for that prices, the cylinders are probably the best value option in Boquete if you don't mind having your toilet and bathroom being shared and a couple of meters away from your room. In terms of space, the room was ok for a couple of nights. After that it would probably become a bit annoying.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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the treatment of the receptionists at all times very attentive, the food of the place very good and the activities they offer are very good.
the room very clean. something that I liked is that it had conditioner, shampoo and body soap.
overall an excellent stay highly recommended
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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There are more places to choose from in the Boquete area.
PRICE RANGE
€50 - €113 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
PanamaChiriqui ProvinceBoquete
NUMBER OF ROOMS
60
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