At Selina Red Frog - Hostel, where sea meets serenity, enjoy a refreshing cocktail at the beach bar or poolside bar. Take a break from cycling and happy hour to unwind with in-room WiFi, sunbathe by the outdoor pool, or escape into a book in the library.
Bocas del Toro (BOC-Bocas del Toro Intl.) - 4.5 miles/7.2 km
Restaurants
Tequila Republic
Cosmic Crab
Reataurante Guari Guary by Nayda
Barco Hundido Bar
Island Tap House
About this property
Socialtel Red Frog
Socialtel Red Frog is a great choice for a stay in Bastimentos. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A beach bar, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights.
At a glance
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Hotel size
45 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Beach bar
Poolside bar
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
What to do
Pool table
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Boat tours nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from April 9 2025 to June 1 2025 (dates subject to change):
Bar/Lounge(s)
Dining venue(s)
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property only accepts cash.
Also known as
Selina Red Frog Hostel Isla Bastimentos
Selina Red Frog Hostel
Selina Red Frog Isla Bastimentos
Selina Red Frog Isla Bastimen
Frequently asked questions
Does Socialtel Red Frog offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Socialtel Red Frog does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Socialtel Red Frog?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Socialtel Red Frog?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Socialtel Red Frog?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Socialtel Red Frog.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Socialtel Red Frog?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Socialtel Red Frog and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, hiking, and snorkeling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Socialtel Red Frog?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant. The dining venue will be unavailable from April 9 2025 to June 1 2025 (dates subject to change).
What's the area around Socialtel Red Frog like?
Socialtel Red Frog is a short 5-minute walk from Red Frog Beach and 10 minutes' walk from Bastimentos Sky Zipline.
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Reviews
Socialtel Red Frog Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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7.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.0
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
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Room
Service staff
Beach
Restaurant
Food
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2024
The staff was impeccable and so kind. It was such a beautiful space next to the rainforest and beach. I could’ve have been happier with my stay.
Carol
Carol, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2024
Loved the TeePee huts in the canopy. Pure relaxation and pristine quiet. Staff was topknotch and always involved with the guests. Worthy of a redo but we will fly into Bocas next time. Driving to Almirante was challenging and lengthy.
darren
darren, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2025
Didn’t have a bar and restaurant open
John
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2024
I like the nature around the area, fun place.
Dale
Dale, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2023
We loved our stay. Beautiful rooms and amazing nature. The staff was also very friendly and helpful.
Mary
Mary, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2023
Worked out great for a comfortable stay.
Andrew
Andrew, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2023
fantastic white sand beach and crystal clear water only 200 meters from tropical hotel
James
James, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 20, 2023
Amazing location , adorable rooms , nice common area with pool tables , very dirty common kitchen
April
April, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 13, 2023
Swimming pool wasn’t working any of our days there, but otherwise everything else was excellent.
Haydee
Haydee, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2022
all the staff is awesome: Melanie at reception, China, Kapi, Evelyn at the bar, the house keeping and more. even the dogs were great. the food was muy bueno. it was a positive and joyful vibe.
Siuhung
Siuhung, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 6, 2022
Nice private room with AC and hostel vibes
We had a great stay and even decided to stay an additional night. We had a private room with AC, which was excellent! The room was silent and we enjoyed it a lot! Super friendly staff and lots of activities to mix up the guests.
If you are too old for dorms but still love the hostel atmosphere and vibes (like we do at the age of 45), get a private room at Selina Red Frog - it´s a perfect combination.
Lina
Lina, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 12, 2022
$3 Snickers???
It is called Selina at red frog beach....it is not on the beach....it is 20 min walk to the beach....a snickers bar is $3 and drinks $8 , pancakes $11 and the 10 min boat to get there is $7 each...that is a joke. We will never go back. A big rip off.
Dan and Lily
Dan and Lily, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2023
Jungle Paradise
I love Selina Red Frog - very beautiful jungle location and great decor. Have stayed here at least 3 times when visiting Panama. Not right on the beach, but the A/C makes it worth it. The service at the restaurant was ridiculously terrible. I do not have words to describe how indifferent, slow and rude our waitress was. But don't let this stop you from staying here. Eat somewhere else.
Robyn
Robyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2023
Agréable séjour en teepee bois dans la jungle.
Très bonne adresse sur Bastimentos, hostel écologique dans la jungle. Séjour en teepee en bois de grand confort (il ne manque qu’un frigo, même s’il est disponible à la cuisine commune). Bonne literie, magnifique vue sur la jungle depuis la terrasse du logement. Présence de grenouilles rouges, paresseux et capucins. Bar restaurant sans prétention mais efficace. Ambiance auberge de jeunesse très sympathique. Départ d’excursions organisées sur site. Je recommande chaleureusement.
Karine
Karine, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Dec 31, 2022
Pas d eau dans la chambre, on nous dit que ça revient dans 10min mais 4h plus tard soit le soir toujours rien et le monsieur qui réglait cela allait partir sans rien nous dire, on lui demande ce qu’il en est, il nous dit que le problème sera réglé le lendemain. Nous lui demandons de changer de chambre et il passe le relais à sa collègue qui elle nous trouve une autre chambre…
La première chambre familiale a l étage était sympa mais nous avons été déplacé dans une standard qui sentait vraiment fort la cave et l’humidité.
Au restaurant beaucoup de choses pas disponible et pas assez de table pour manger.
En résumé beaucoup trop cher pour la qualité.
Anaïs
Anaïs, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2022
Beautiful place in the middle of the jungle and about five minutes from the beach.
Very relaxing, nice vibe, no loud music. Just loud enough to keep a nice atmosphere.
Young people working there are also very nice and easy going. Most, if not all of them are at least bilingual.
One cool thing is that Selina organizes different group walks such as to a far away beach, star gazing on the beach, or searching in the jungle for wildlife.
Jorge
Jorge, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Feb 23, 2022
Never stay at selina
Selina was extremely run down. Very bad service. Extremely dirty. No food available everyday at the restaurant. Wifi was horrible. Rooms we unfinished and had bugs.
They dont even finish the rooms with curtains. They just spray paint windows. Horrible place.
Michelle
Michelle, 8-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 29, 2021
My First and Last Visit
You don't want to stay in Selina. Hygiene levels all around the hostel and the quality of the rooms are not on the standard.
The staff is friendly and helpful and were willing to help always.
One problem, though, is with the style and atmosphere. You don't know who is actually working and who is just hanging around the premises. It is a bit too relaxed and hippie place, more like a volunteer camp than a hostel, which is a business in the real world.
As a Global operator, while renovating, it should not be an issue to close the sections entirely and not sell rooms from the middle of the works.
According to the renovations, the information was given while making the reservation. The issue was how do you actually conduct the works.
I was planning to stay for a week, but half was enough...
Verified traveler
6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2021
Recomendado
Muy buen hotel. El staff muy amigable, y la comida estaba muy buena.
Stefan
Stefan, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2021
Best vibes
Very very nice place and it’s all about warm and good vibes. We didn’t meet people over 35 there but anyone would enjoy their welcoming atmosphere. Our family recommend it!!!
Volodymyr
Volodymyr, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 15, 2020
Loved the opportunity to see animals. Enjoyed the jungle trail to the beach. Friendly, helpful staff. All-around good experience.
Verified traveler
11-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Mar 8, 2020
Poor value, good location
When we entered the room for the first time we were hit with a strong smell like moth balls and a musty odor. The sliding glass door to the ground level “balcony” would not lock. We notified the desk and after two hours it was fixed temporarily. The “balcony” was small and crowded by overgrown trees. The room was functional but rather unappealing. The cost per night was quite high and overall it was a poor value. It did have a good location about a 10 to 15 minute walk to Red Frog Beach. We paid extra in our room price for breakfast and then had to pay for our coffee and tea...seriously.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 8, 2020
Traumhafte Lage. Abends aufgrund von Musik und Generatoren recht laut. Sauberkeit verbesserungswürdig.
Markus
Markus, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 12, 2020
Skøn atmosfære
Vi boede i standard rum, ikke stort, men med terrasse i grønne omgivelser. Fantastisk atmosfære, den skal opleves!
Der er en meget hyggelig og afslappet stemning, man kommer helt ned i gear.
Det kan virkelig anbefales
Anette
Anette, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 8, 2020
Hyggeligt - men fyldt med skimmelsvamp
Selinas opholdsareal er utrolig hyggeligt, men desværre er værelserne fuldstændig inficeret med skimmelsvamp, hvilket trak gevaldigt ned.