Klika Bocas del Toro, formerly known as Selina, is a waterfront property on Calle 1B in Bocas Town, a two-minute walk from Bolivar Park and about a minute from the airport by car. It mixes dormitories and private rooms, with four-, six- and eight-bed mixed dorms, a six-bed female-only dorm and private doubles, seafront rooms and a small room with a shared bathroom. The social spaces are the draw: a restaurant, a bar and lounge, a dock, a terrace, a pool table, a library, yoga classes and a gift shop, with free Wi-Fi, bike rentals and help with tours. Pool loungers are mentioned, but a pool is not among the stated amenities, so confirm before you travel. Guests rate it in the very good range.
Location and getting around
The hostel is right in the middle of things. Bars, cafes and restaurants such as Barco Hundido Bar, Tequila Republic, Island Tap House, Cocina Exotica and Mana Bar are within one to four minutes on foot. Istmito Beach is about five minutes by car, Playa Bluff about twenty-four minutes and Starfish Beach about fifty minutes by road. The water taxi docks, tour offices and the ferry terminal are all close, so you can arrive without a vehicle and leave for island days easily.
The rooms and the feel
Dorms use bunk beds and are the cheapest way to sleep in the middle of Bocas Town, while the private rooms, including seafront rooms with king beds, suit couples and friends who want more privacy. The vibe is sociable, with people meeting at the bar, joining yoga and heading out together for boat trips, so it is best for travelers who enjoy company.
Light sleepers should request a room away from the bar and nightclub area. Families can use the property too, since children are welcome, though dormitories have age restrictions. Ask for a private room if you are traveling with kids, and confirm bedding and bathroom arrangements ahead of time.
Good to know
Check-in runs from 3 pm to 11 pm, the minimum check-in age is 18 and there is no after-hours check-in, so tell the hotel if you will arrive late. Check-out is before 11 am. Breakfast is served in the morning for a modest fee. There is no on-site parking, although street parking is available, and pets are not allowed.
Only registered guests may enter guest rooms. Up to three children under five can stay free using existing beds, but cribs are not available. A card or cash deposit may be requested at check-in, so carry a little cash.
Why stay here
- ✓Waterfront Bocas Town location
- ✓Dorms and private rooms
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Dock and terrace
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Yoga classes
- ✓Bike rentals
- ✓Tour and ticket help
Good questions
Does Klika Bocas del Toro have dorms and private rooms?+
Yes, it offers mixed and female-only dorms as well as private rooms, including seafront rooms.
Is breakfast included?+
No, breakfast is served in the morning for a modest fee.
Is there parking?+
No, there is no on-site parking, although street parking is available.
