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Hostel Mamallena

in front of Parque Central, Boquete, Panama
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Hostel Mamallena
Ranked #7 of 25 Boquete B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Oslo
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4 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Nice hostel with friendly staff. They aranged barbecue for those who wanted for a small fee, and they made some really good food for us! Very social and fun! The dorm was ok, but the private was really nice, with hot shower!! Overall a good stay!

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Melbourne, Australia
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27 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

This hostel has good points & bad which I will outline. The staff are very friendly & helpful which is a plus. The walls are paper thin so you can hear complete conversations & everything else you can imagine from next door & out on the couches. The dorms are absolutely tiny: When full they barely have enough space for... More

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MamallenaBoquete, Guest Relations Manager at Hostel Mamallena, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thank you for your feedback, mate! Indeed our walls are not necesarilly thick as bricks since this is a wooden house. I am really sorry if this has been an aggravation for you. We have now closed down temporarily some of the dorm rooms to allow renovations and to help people with a better quality of sleep, and enlarging our... More

San Jose, Costa Rica
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I spent three nights at Hostel Mamallena and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Not only was it a great place to meet other backpackers, the hostel is centrally located to the supermarkets and buses to other parts of town making it very easy to get around. My room was clean and so were the communal areas. The reception staff and owner... More

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MamallenaBoquete, Guest Relations Manager at Hostel Mamallena, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thank you for your honest feedback. Indeed the bar next door is our Achilles' Tendom at times. I hope you truly enjoyed your stay and our best of lucks for your future travels! More

Frankfurt
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We booked private rooms with private shower and it was a very good choice. Mamallena is a cool place - very helpful staff, clean, has a big shared kitchen (you can buy food at the market or supermarket nearby). They offer different tours for a reasonable price. we picked two and both were fine.

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MamallenaBoquete, Guest Relations Manager at Hostel Mamallena, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thank you for your feedback. We always ensure to hear our good ( and not-so-good) feedback to help us improving our service. In the meantime, we will be undergoing renovations for a better service, hope you can visit us next time! Have fun and safe travels! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013 via mobile

Mamallena is a very nice hostel with a good location in Boquete! The kitchen is big and very clean. The staff is friendly and the rooms are cute! I would definitely stay there again if I ever come back to Boquete!

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San Jerónimo, Masaya, Nicaragua
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013 via mobile

Having stayed in Boquete a few times, this is definitely my favorite. The staff is super friendly and nice and can help with almost anything, from tours to places to eat. Great place to make friends if you're a solo traveller, and super nice place to relax for a while

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Senior Contributor
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

This hostel has all the facilities that a traveler would want (kitchen, internet, staff speak English, large private room, location) and at the time, it had the majority of the tourists in Boquete. The sad part is that the hostels is run more like a business with signs all over the walls talking about fines for this and that. It... More

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MamallenaBoquete, Guest Relations Manager at Hostel Mamallena, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Thanks for your feedback, yet if are helpful on information,why did we get only a 3-star rate? Indeed we offer tours as part of the activities within Boquete, as we can also provide information about things you can do on your own. You apparently never asked for that information. Indeed our hostel is pretty busy, and because of that, our... More

South Lake Tahoe, California, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Victor, at Hostel Mamallena has got it going on! We were his first passengers on the shuttle to the airport in David, and we rode in a new, clean,WIFI-equipped shuttle with a most informative and interesting driver - Victor! Earlier that week, we took the shuttle from Boquete to Bocas del Toro (another Mamallena arranged excursion) and it was far... More

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MamallenaBoquete, Guest Relations Manager at Hostel Mamallena, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Thanks heaps for your feedback! We will pass on the comments on to Victor. Hope you have a pleasant stay and safe travels! More

Bremen, Germany
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

My husband and me stayed in the "Mamallenas Boquete" twice within 5 months: At the beginning of our journey and at the end of our Central America trip. We enjoyed our stay so much, because you find here very clean rooms, a nice atmosphere and a very nice owner who takes care of his guests all the time. You will... More

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San Diego, California, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The thing that really set them apart in my eyes was how unconditionally helpful they were to us. The bus we were planning to take out of Boquete didn't run at the time we thought, so we found ourselves having to make last minute plans. Miguelle at the desk first offered to give us spots on the couch, since they... More

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Additional Information about Hostel Mamallena

Address: in front of Parque Central, Boquete, Panama
Region: Panama > Chiriqui Province > Boquete
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #7 of 25 B&Bs / Inns in Boquete
Price range (per night): RM36 - 90
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Long regarded as one of the best hostels in Panama, Hostel Mamallena has now opened in Boquete. With a combination of private rooms with en-suites and dorm beds, we've got a room for everyone. Add to that our great beds, pancake breakfast, free internet and movies, great customer service and you have the perfect hostel for your stay in Boquete. Whether it's for a night, a week or a month, you're more than welcome. ... more   less 
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