Basic no fuss hostel with a simple kitchen. It was a good base for exploring Bastimentos island. I enjoyed the hamacs by the water. I also thought that the Jaguar (the owner) made the place. He was very friendly and helped organise excursions. He also made ceviche for the guests when his band played at the hostal. It was a... More

I retired to Jaguar during the Carnaval madness as I prefer a more relaxed and quiet environment. It is a typical local wooden house build on the water. You can actually see the water through holes in the floor. It was basic but clean, I had a private bathroom, there was barely any water - coming via a hole in... More

We stayed at El Jaguar when we found the other established haunts were all full. As another contributor pointed out, "Jaguar" the owner makes the place something more than mundane or lacking any glamour, which it truly does. After learning to accept that the toilets are all depositing directly into the sea below, you might find that there's truly a... More

El Jaguar is a great place if you are on a budget looking to stay at Bastimentos. The place is pretty basic but its the owner El Jaguar that makes the place. El Jaguar is a very well natured, accommodating, funny, Dave Chappelle look alike owner that will make sure you have a nice stay on Bastimentos. If you want... More

El jaguar, on isla bastimentos ( bocas del toro) is the cheapest place to stay, but don't thing always, cheaper means wors! this place is simple. Over the water. with 7 Rooms. 2 with shared toillet for 14$ and the other with bath for 20$. if you dont mind, the one with the shared is enought. We stayed there for... More

This is a simple little hostel situated on the water front with a nice view of the neighbouring island. This hostel has rooms with private and shared bathrooms. I think there are baout 7/8 rooms in total and only 2 share a bathroom. The rooms are clean and have a small window opening over the sea. They also have a... More

Nice hotel on the sea in the port of Bastimientos isle (Bocas del toro) No restaurant, but you can use the shared kitchen. Some rooms with private bathroom, other with just a bed, according to your budget On some day free small concert done by the owner and his friend (from 6pm to 8pm so don't worry you can sleep)