This hostel was really nice. There was a river going through the backyard with a hot-tub next to it. The rooms were spacious and clean, with nice bathrooms and hot showers. It was the best chill-out hostel experience I've had in Panama.

We stayed 5 nights in the lovely tree house, right next to the river. Chalet was brand new with comfortable bed and a fantastic shower! The tree house is very airy and light and has a cute balcony where you can sit right over the river and watch birds and squirrels ! Garden by the river is fully equipped with... More

This hostel has it all -a great location, clean and spacious dorms/private rooms, fan-flipping-tastic outdoor spaces right along the river, a friendly social atmosphere, and a top-notch team of management and staff.  Refugio del Rio's awesomeness is unmatched by other hostels in town.  Two words: stay here.

This place is an amazing surprise! Even though this place is a hostel, we stayed in one of their private tree house room located right next to the river. The room was really clean with nice fresh sheets. It really felt like I was in a tree house. The water pressure for the shower was amazing! The day we arrived... More

This hostel had a great setting, peaceful and safe. The staff where very helpful and friendly They even laid on a free BBQ for the guests on Thursday evening! Rooms where clean and well maintained. I would recommend this hostel to anyone traveling through Panama.

How great it was to stay here! realy awesome place with a lovely garden and creek with hammocks and nice chears and a jacuzzi! super clean rooms, kitchen and community areas. The owner and his staff are super helpfull in what to do and where to go for any budget.

Don,t let this hostel's good looks fool you!! The service is even better! Caring bilingual friendly smiles will always greet you. If you become I'll or hurt, they treat you like gramma would. Inquires made often by all the staff and making sure you get the help you need, when you need it. I have stayed twice and will again... More

There isn't anything awful to say about Hostal Refugio del Rio. My only regret is that I couldn't stay longer than planned! The hostel is located right along the river and I enjoyed resting in the hammock or sitting in the Jacuzzi and listening to the river. The hostel itself is kept clean and tidy and in immaculate condition. Also... More

We absolutely loooooved Refugio Del Rio, so much so in fact that we extended our planned 3 night stay in Boquete to over a week. Located right beside the river bank, we spent the afternoons reading in the hammocks or relaxing in the outside jacuzzi. The rooms are extremely clean and comfortable as are all the facilities and all the... More