Macondo Hostel
corregimiento de isla grande distrito de portobelo, colon callejon caseta delos congo casa 14
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Why people book this hotel
“Amazing place, spacious, beautiful and the best host I've ever had”
“This hostel is a gem hidden in a non-touristic place :) It was so relaxing”
“Macondo has a really pretty & well kept garden, it’s always super clean, and the…”
“Toilets and bathrooms are clean and spacious”
“I was expecting to have a bed in a 6 beds dormitory, like advertised on Booking,…”
“The room was great, and there are lots of hammocks around the place for chilling…”
“Amazing location”
“the cutest hostel, super welcoming and helpful staff, great location, very comfo…”
“She gently directed me towards the best swimming spot and some great eateries”
Overview
Situated in Isla Grande, Macondo Hostel features a garden and terrace. The hostel provides a shared lounge. All rooms come with a shared bathroom. Continental breakfast or any kind of breakfast is not available at the moment Colón is 48 km from the hostel. Portobelo is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Tocumen International Airport, 65 km from the property.
Traveller reviews
Kira
solo_traveller
June 10, 2026
Amazing place, spacious, beautiful and the best host I've ever had!
David
solo_traveller
April 3, 2026
“One of the best stays so far during my year-long trip”
This hostel is a gem hidden in a non-touristic place :) It was so relaxing. I was expecting to have a bed in a 6 beds dormitory, like advertised on Booking, but it was a room with two single beds, which I was really grateful for! The common spaces are really nice. I spent a lot of time in the hammocks. Loved the fact that you can use the kitchen. They also send you an email with some advice before coming to the island and I recommend reading it carefully. I did groceries before going there like they indicated. Please also note that they don't have hot water (just in case you would be wondering).
Will
couple
March 16, 2026
“Beautiful hostel on a beautiful island.”
Macondo has a really pretty & well kept garden, it’s always super clean, and the staff are really helpful. The room was great, and there are lots of hammocks around the place for chilling out. I’d 100% recommend staying here.
Nikolaj
solo_traveller
March 13, 2026
“Gorgeous hostel”
Very cute accomodation with great kitchen and large community space. Room is basic, but comfortable. Vents are cooling the air. Toilets and bathrooms are clean and spacious. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!
Shaun
couple
February 10, 2026
“A haven of peace and tranquility on a small Caribbean island.”
We loved the feeling of being in a beautiful garden. It was a haven of peace on the island and great being away from the main path through the island. We had a great individual cabin. The lady on duty was lovely and worked very hard to keep the place spotlessly clean.
Ekaterina
solo_traveller
January 24, 2026
“Would like to come here again and again”
The best place in the world. It's the Paradise. I f you need to recover of the hard life or the situation you must go here. People are very kind and very friendly. I will come here again, very soon
YIHUI
solo_traveller
December 29, 2025
“Generally nice but need improvement”
nice host and wonderful environment. The place is really clean including the shared bathroom. However, the host does not speak English so prepare your translation app. Geckos are frequently seen inside the room, could be scary for insect-phobics...
Miroslav
couple
July 3, 2025
A perfect place to chill, to get to the caribbean mood. Open space not just technically but also mentally, for good money you recieve full hostel comfort with great staff. Highly recommended!
Frederik
solo_traveller
April 8, 2025
Very nice Hostel, surrounded by nature. It was really well decorated and equipped with everything thats necesary. It was clean, cosy and the staff was really helpfull and friendy. Thanks
luma
couple
March 27, 2025
Very welcoming place, good help to organize tours in the region. Kitchen well equiped !
Jeanine
solo_traveller
March 8, 2025
“Wonderful stay!”
Very chill place with lovely people
vladiq
couple
February 26, 2025
Justina is great host, great place in the jungle just few steps from the sea, beautiful garden, well equipped kitchen,everything clean and tidy! Absolutely recommend!
FRANCOIS
solo_traveller
November 21, 2024
“A jewel in a lush environment.”
Super clean. An true oasis in a lush jungle. Owner friendly, reliable, helpful... She gently directed me towards the best swimming spot and some great eateries.
Vishal
solo_traveller
November 17, 2024
Very friendly staff. Amazing location. Really good vibe on the island
Carmen
solo_traveller
July 26, 2024
“Great hostel”
Justina was a great hostess. She knows a lot about Panama and gsve my tips for my journey in Panama. The hostel was modest but very clean and I really liked the hammocks.
Matthew
family_with_children
June 27, 2024
“It was welcoming, cheery, funky, clean, tidy, safe, and the A/C worked! Highly recommend. Loved it.”
Justina and the staff were so warm and welcoming from the start. You genuinely feel like they want you there, creating a little community in the house, bringing people together, and helping everyone with whatever they need. It was cheery and funky, clean, tidy and safe, and the A/C worked well which we kind of needed. And it was the first place we were offered a clothesline! So helpful in rainy season when things are wet. (Laundry service too). Finally, when I left something behind by accident, Justina was an amazing help. Loved it - highly recommend.
Selina
solo_traveller
May 10, 2024
Everything: The beautiful garden, the superbly equipped kitchen, the helpful hosts and on top of that it was very clean. Just a wonderful place. 10/10
Rainer
solo_traveller
March 25, 2024
I was traveling alone, the first impression was, oh, it looks very cozy, couches, sofas, hammocks everywhere, the garden decorated with love. Just like that house! Everything you could want was available in the kitchen. I've never been to such a clean hostel before!!! I feel very comfortable and have extended it for another two days! Is recommended! Thank you for the lovely stay!
Anna
solo_traveller
March 17, 2024
the cutest hostel, super welcoming and helpful staff, great location, very comfortable room, amazing common area
Vanessa
solo_traveller
November 16, 2023
“Wonderful place”
Very nice hostel, great out and indoor areas to hang out... You have a huge kitchen where you can cook and all is very clean. The place is not so busy as other places in panama, so it's perfect if you want to relax for some days. The couple who owns the place and the staff is just great, they really make you feel welcome and at home :)
Facilities
Cleaning services
Laundry room
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
Family rooms, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Laundry, Lockers, Tour desk
Double Room with Garden View
This double room is air-conditioned and features a shared bathroom, parquet floors and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
The double room offers air conditioning, parquet floors, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Triple Room
The triple room features air conditioning, a tiled floor, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Economy Twin Room
The twin room provides a tiled floor, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Comfort Quadruple Room
This quadruple room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom, a tiled floor and garden views. The unit offers 3 beds.
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